Getting some perspective

There are some truly horrible things going on in the world at the moment, my heart goes out to those who are suffering right now in places such as Christ Church and Japan. It certainly puts all those minor complaints we all make into perspective....


One of the apps I have on my Ipod Touch is called Inspired Lives. It's a bit hit and miss but  sometimes it has a nice message. They linked todays to Lent but I think it is more relevant to every day life than that. I don't think we should limit new positive ideas to Lent or New Years Resolutions. Why wait? It could make life better today!


"I will give up complaining and be more grateful. 
 I will give up pessimism and be an optimist. 
 I will stop judging harshly and think kind thoughts. 
 I will give up worry and trust in providence. 
 I will give up discouragement and be full of hope.
 I will give up bitterness and turn to forgiveness. 
 I will give up anger and practice being patient. 
 I will give up gossiping and control my tongue. 
 I will give up being gloomy and enjoy the beauty that is around me." 


(I think its from The Friendship Book by Francis Gay, Jan. 3rd. 2005)


Now imagine yourself sitting on the bench under this tree- it won't solve life's problems but doesn't that feel a little better...

Weald and Downland Museum, 2008

Weald and Downland Museum, 2008

Weald and Downland Museum, 2008

These two photos also have a feel of relaxation and calm. They bring me memories of an idyllic summers day. It was overcast and drizzly but the views take you back to another time without the stresses of modern life.




















Tomorrow is show and tell (all I have to do is take some photos of my makes in good light...)


Until then
Gillian

Time for the children

I love this poem that I first heard when my children were much younger. Its one that I think should be taught to all mothers (and fathers) to help when the guilt of not getting everything done makes them wonder what they should leave out or not do. Just think about it...


I hope that my child, looking back on today

Will remember a mother who had time to play;

Because children grow up while you're not looking,

There are years ahead for cleaning and cooking.

So, quiet now cobwebs, dust go to sleep.

I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.

Take care

Gillian