The restorative power of nature, following a Christmas time of activity.

To develop my ability to fully welcome whoever comes and stay present to what they bring, I seek supervision for the work I do. There I’m encouraged to notice what’s going on for me in my work encounters. Advent in the west comes with shortening days which encourage us to turn inwards and consider how we can be more welcoming to God with all God reveals. After I offer spiritual direction, I take time to ask - did I feel connected to God/Love throughout that encounter and if n

A reflection on the meaning of names, and our daughter choosing to change her legal name.

A reflection on the joy of autumn.

Remember rain? It's come again after a long hot summer, and is nourishing the land, the rivers and the plants. How are we as the season? Parched and in need of nourishing & refreshing? Or able to joyously receive the new season?

The contrast of scarcity and abundance, and fighting the desire to retreat.

Life transitions, and vulnerability. Reflections on our eldest daughter returning home from university, and embracing the swirl of emotions it creates.

Reflecting on memories new and old

Reflecting on being in the London Marathon crowd, and the power of encouragement.

Do you need more words today? Or do you need to step outside? Turn your face to the sun, bask in its warmth, breathe deeply, feel the day...

I’ve been pondering the words on this card I brought last week. Handpainted by @Artbykat77 Isn’t it beautiful. “Joy is not in things it...

Looking back at what had hope, and seeing what remains.

Our Windowsill Nativity 2025 – What have you seen so far? Isn’t it delicious to have some time out of routine? I’ve been fortunate enough...

Last week I was reminded of the importance of liminal space. In-between time where you have left what was, but not yet entered what’s to...

Gathered round a blazing firepit in a friend’s garden, a group of us were contemplating leaves and asking what they teach us. Did you...

I’ve been listening to a song lately whose refrain is, “I wanna be where my feet are”. It’s gotten under my skin. Do I wanna be where my...

Telling the story of how this website and blog came into being.