Heidi Singleton

Celebration is such a wonderful part of life. We get to share in other people’s joy as we recognise a person or significant event. We often meet up with loved ones, eat together and share wonderful experiences. But for many, celebrations can bring painful experiences to the surface. They can […]

#thoughtfulthursday 24: Make special occasions special for everyone

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I love Hugs! Safe, secure, warm, friendly hugs! When I was a little girl I remember asking my mum for hugs to fill up my ‘love bucket’. Somehow, I felt more confident and at peace with the world when I had a long, warm hug from someone I trusted. Dr […]

#thoughtfulthursday 23: Hug with Heart

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While thinking about my blog for this week I asked my three kids for their thoughts on encouragement and found it quite insightful to see that encouragement could take many forms, so this week’s blog is based on the wisdom of a 14, 12 and 9 year old… ‘Encouragement means […]

#thoughtfulthursday 22: Give encouragement

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Forgiveness is such a difficult topic. When we feel we’ve been wronged it is difficult to let go of those negative feelings. It can feel like if we forgive we are letting someone get away with the wrong they have done. But unforgiveness imprisons us in negative emotions – and […]

#thoughtfulthursday 20: Forgive

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At Peaced Together we believe in finding purpose in the things others get rid of: we transform broken things into beautiful art. As Jaime Thurston of 52 Lives says, “There are so many weird and wonderful ways to donate your unwanted treasures.” Kindness: the little thing that matters most Why […]

#thoughtfulthursday 18: Find a good home!

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In the UK you often hear the phrase ‘No news is good news!’ In other words, if you’ve heard nothing, things are probably OK. Why is it we are so quick to spread bad news but fail to celebrate good news? One of our lessons in Peaced Together is about […]

#thoughtfulthursday 15: Share good news

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It takes courage to speak out, to stand up for what’s right, to shout for those who cannot shout for themselves. You may not be popular, but your words could change someone’s life for the better. Jaime Thurston challenges us to “be strong for those who can’t be and be […]

#thoughtfulthursday 14: Speak Up

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