Passionate life

The poetry of life: a reminder to be present

The poetry of life: a reminder to be present to the beauty in your thoughts, on the page, in your surroundings and in the people you meet.

Lessons learned on the journey to a find a home

You should always pack your diary: one of the lessons I learned from our recent journey to find a home.

FLOW: my word of the year 2019

FLOW is my word of the year 2019. It’s about moving smoothly with unbroken continuity. I have a different mindset and a new system for working, lots of ideas and a desire to make things happen. It’s a different way to begin the new year which makes me hopeful!

Emerging from a winter of the soul

I’m emerging from a winter of the soul. But the season is turning and we are on the cusp of summer. The rains were a sign that the bleak period is passing. It’s time to flourish!

27 wild days of writing

A timely reading of Day 13 of 27 wild days of writing gets me to the heart of what matters. It begins with a list of things to do today. It’s a list with a difference.

What’s happened and what’s next – reflecting on 2017

So much has happened in 2017 — it’s been intense. A year of big decisions and big effort. And as it draws to a close, I am pausing to reflect on what’s happened and what’s next for us in 2018.

Creating a tapestry

My shift in imagination brought an awareness that I should write a new story which brings all the parts of who I am, together into one narrative. Writing the new story is like creating a tapestry.

Gathering momentum

The walk along the path to a passionate life is gathering momentum. I acknowledge the past, am grateful for what was, I’m willing to let go and I look forward to what comes next. It’s all part of the transformation.