Thoughtful Tuesday

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. ― Benjamin Franklin

Living my life with peace in my mind, heart and Soul

This weekend I went to London with four of my favourite people. We went to see Jason Mraz perform at the O2 Arena and spent some time together chilling like ice cream filling. The latter of those things may seem trivial but doesn’t happen nearly as often as we’d like as most of us are spread out across the country.
Quite early in the gig Mraz played ‘The Remedy’. I began singing almost before my brain caught up. Then as we reached the bridge and the line ‘I won't worry my life away’ it was like time stopped just for the briefest of moments. In that moment it was as though everything melted away and I felt free. It seems hard to describe here but it felt as though all the stresses, frustrations and worries of the last two years were physical weights being almost- literally lifted off my shoulders. When reality came filtering back in I was aware that I was surrounded by some of my best friends, some of the people I trust most in this world and I felt safe and supported. I spent the rest of the gig in a giddy bubble. The whole experience was, well the only genuine word I have for it is euphoric. I know that sounds cheesy reader, perhaps a little twee but I don’t use that word lightly.
Over the last couple of days I’ve been floating on a post-weekend high and done my best to maintain the mellow, one might say easy and breezy, approach to life. I do generally try to look for the joy in day to day life but sometimes the skies get rough and though it’s not anyone’s fault sometimes things pile on top of each other. It was a perfectly timed reminder so Mr Mraz I’m taking your advice and I’m looking on the bright side.

Congratulations if you spotted all Mraz lyric references dotted throughout this post by the way- Your prize is 10 extra cool points. Unfortunately at this time aforementioned prize cannot be exchanged for its monetary value or a gift of commensurate value.

Thoughtful Tuesday

When I say 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that I am clean living.
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I don’t speak with human pride
I’m confessing that I stumble needing God to be my guide

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I’m not trying to be strong
I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I’m not bragging of success
I’m admitting that I’ve failed and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I don’t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I’m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I’m worth it

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name

When I say, ‘I am a Christian’ I do not wish to judge
I have no authority I only know I’m loved

-Carol Wimmer

Friday Finds

Don't know what the weather is like where you are reader but here in the uk winter has arrived- Jack Frost is definately nipping at my nose and/or my toes (or any other extremities you care to substitute). During my adventures over on Tumblr I recently came across this tutorial for making Piñata cookies. The perfect colourful stripey treat to brighten even the greyest of wintry days. Best of all when you break open or bite into these cookies the M&Ms come spilling out just like a real Piñata

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Thoughtful Tuesday

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."

-Mary Anne Radmacher

Thoughtful Tuesday

Equal parts shocked and horrified by this .

I am only two/three degrees of separation away from this man through two different routes.

I’ve heard lots of opinions on this running the gamut from shock and derision ( lots of “what a muppet” -esque comments) to hatred. Not to mention the stereotypical “well I never liked him/ always knew he was a wrong one”.  

No matter what my personal feelings towards Mr D or his actions it makes today’s quote all the more poignant and I have to believe its authenticity, after all we all make mistakes:

The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope.

-Stephen Ambrose

Things I Love Thursday

I'm in a grump reader, I have been all evening and for no real discernable reason. Don't worry though I'm not going to wallow or offer you a glass of whine instead I shall focus on the good things in life. I guess then this is less of a things I love list and more a 'things I quite enjoyed this week' list but in the midst of my grump here are some things I've been grateful for this week: * Top of the list is the fact that finally have a probable diagnosis for my mother's health problems. I say probable because after two years and lots of tests I know that there are always opportunities for the doctors to change their mind. However for now I am just super grateful that she has an answer and that it's something they think they can cure, or at least ease with surgery. * Dinner with two precious friends *fireworks- I love bonfire night and although I didn't go to any official events this year I did enjoy watching my neighbours display from the comfort of my lounge (and the chat over the fence before hand) *Mae Martin's stand up That's my list reader, how about you? What's making your week go with a whizz and a bang?