Finding hope, peace and purpose in every broken thing

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There’s something about the soft bang of the letterbox flap that gives me a burst of excitement each day. Hidden amongst the pizza adverts, utility bills and appointment letters I occasionally find a gem – a proper handwritten letter. As I open the envelope containing a card or letter from […]

Old-fashioned snail mail is a joy to send and receive

16th April 2020 in General tagged community / connection / family / friendship / joy / Kindness / letter / Love / mail / relationship by admin (updated 1713 days ago)

Cooking a pancake — I love pancake day. I’ve ‘done it’ for as long as I can remember. I love the ritual of making the mix and then standing over the stove for an hour chatting, burning my fingers and picking at the pancake-that-went-wrong. But at the supermarket last Monday, I grabbed a packet […]

Value the small, important things: a lesson from pancakes

5th March 2020 in General tagged activities / connection / family / friends / joy / Life / moments / practical / Sharing by admin (updated 1755 days ago)

There’s something about the festive season that brings out the crafter in us. You may not have picked up a pair of scissors all year, but when December rolls round, the prospect of baking your own mince pies or spending a cosy afternoon making tree decorations becomes irresistible. So what […]

‘Tis the season to get crafting – why we love ...

12th December 2019 in General tagged christmas / craft / creativity / joy / Sharing by admin (updated 1845 days ago)

Nothing could be simpler and yet as powerful as a smile. A smile has the ability to bring some light into the world around us and lift our own spirits too. “There’s no such thing as a small act of kindness – even the tiniest gesture has a ripple effect.” […]

#thoughfulthursday 5: Smile!

1st February 2018 in General tagged connection / innocence / joy / Kindness / smile by admin