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What Have You Jumped Into Recently?

June 4, 2012 By 40 Comments
mcivers3

The NaBloPoMo June 2012 prompt for the day asks 'What is something you jumped into recently?' I think of something to write about and then ask José to suggest something too. He comes up with exactly what I was thinking of -  my recent experience of jumping back into the past. I had the opportunity re-visit the past last month when we joined my family on a holiday to Wellington in the Niligiris mountains of South India. Thirty eight years ago our family - my Dad, Mum, two brothers and I had … [Read more...]

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15 Ways To Be A Zen Mama

March 23, 2012 By 22 Comments
Blue Buddha

It’s been quite a journey since I jokingly said in 2008, “I’m a Zen Mama now.” This was the response I gave when answering how I was handling two teenage boys. I had decided to change myself and my reaction to my children. I had decided to let go and stop worrying. Two books, a blog and an active Facebook page later, in 2012 I’ve never been busier or having so much fun! And I got closer to my kids as a result. How did I do it? How did I stop worrying, let go and get closer to my … [Read more...]

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This Moment – 9 March 2012

March 9, 2012 By 84 Comments
fridaymoment

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Only in quiet waters do thing mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world. ~Hans Margolius {This Moment} is a ritual found on Soule Mama which was introduced to me by Sarah-Jane of Samuel Michaels Photography. If you find yourself touched by a Moment and would like to participate, post your … [Read more...]

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The things we keep

July 21, 2008 By 1 Comment
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I'm sure it's still there somewhere among a pile of cards and letters I've kept - a handmade card with a cardamom stuck next to the word 'Dear......'. The joke was that I had told my friend that one of the pet names my Dad called me was 'Cinnamon'. And so when my birthday came around, she took the trouble to make a card to tell me that I was special - maybe not cardamom, but I did have a bit of spice!! Yes, the card is there alright, kept safely, but I'm sorry to report the friendship has not … [Read more...]

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