Part reflection or musings, part journal or memoir, and part, "What am I doing with my life?" These are some reasons that I want to write. Sometimes, they are the reasons that I must write. Not as a compulsion, I don't think, but certainly as an instinct.Because following my instincts or intuition has become a… Continue reading reasons to write – 1
Author: Amanda
why blog?
I'm still thinking about why I'm blogging. I'm still working out my purpose. Because surely knowing this will drive the focus and content of my writing ... and consistency, too. When I started this blog a few months ago, the intention was to move from writing on Instagram to a more traditional platform. Although, even… Continue reading why blog?
starting, stopping
Starting and stopping. This has been a theme running through my life for my whole life. It probably is for many people. Yes, I'm sure it is.The current example for me now, is the blogging, not blogging thing. This is also likely true for many people and not just me!I started off well with blogging.… Continue reading starting, stopping
Resilience
The human body is resilient. Well, it can be. A few weeks ago I was so weak that I couldn't walk. Now though, I am back to feeling whatever normal looked like before I fell ill. But the experience reminded me of a couple of things. Firstly, that our bodies can only look after us… Continue reading Resilience
absent momentum
Sometimes in life, we see progress. There is movement, going forward. But suddenly will come a shift.There is a still, a static energy. In the absence of momentum, Give yourself the space, the grace To tread water, just for a while,Until life begins its flow again. Artwork by Kim Soon Cheol
a new view – part 1
There are times when suddenly things come into focus. When you see things as they are, but with greater clarity. With a different perspective, a new view. This happened today when I was walking back from the shop. Which is not at all an unusual thing. But it became very clear, in a moment, that… Continue reading a new view – part 1
blog or instagram?
This is a working-through-my-process kind of post. I'm just starting out. I'm still working things out. And I'm deciding where I'm going. So. I'm neither an expert on blogging or on Instagram. But I do use both. I started writing on Instagram not knowing how to use it. I wasn't even a follower of anyone.… Continue reading blog or instagram?
a second chance
A second chance in life. Starting over. Being reborn. A new beginning ... We hear this so often, it's become a cliché. But there's a reason we hear it often. And whatever it might be called, it is our choice to make. At any stage of life, there is the potential to become something different.… Continue reading a second chance
bus stop flowers
'The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it'. Thich Nhat Hanh, 'Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life' These flowers are my 'bus stop flowers'. Because they are planted near where I wait to catch the bus to town. It's not a… Continue reading bus stop flowers
on being perfect
'Perfection is achieved when there is nothing left to take away'.Antoine de Saint-Exupéry These words strike me as being very true. In life generally and especially in writing. It's not simply a matter of 'less is more' but of having just the right words. I want to choose the essential and most suitable words to… Continue reading on being perfect
layers of life
Layers 1. 'Life' Layers of lifeUnravelled memoriesDays and yearsPast Layers of lifeReveal themselvesHere and nowPresent Layers of lifeUnfolding before meHopes and dreamsFuture layers Layers 2 . 'Love'Layers of loveBeing open to trustWanting and longing for You Layers of loveBeing able to seeOne who cares forMeLayers of loveTwo souls alone Heart stories joinUs . ajh 2022… Continue reading layers of life
to blog … or not
I'm not sure yet about blogging. But I want to write. And the writing has to live somewhere. When I began writing in November last year, it was on Instagram. I enjoyed creating images and posting what I wanted to share. I also enjoyed the immediacy of IG. There was a sense of community because… Continue reading to blog … or not
A Soul Tree Journey 