Category Archives: Relationships
The importance of friendship
My late mother comes to mind when the topic of friendship is discussed. She was one to value friends and by doing so was a very good friend to many. Mum was the eldest of nine children of whom only … Continue reading
Oh, the ghosts of sadness
Recently in conversation with others I’m reminded of how large the ghosts of difficult early family events or other sad and frightening occasions can loom. In fact, it’s fair to say they never quite leave us. It’s not surprising that some (not all) mature aged … Continue reading
I had a dream of Christmas peace…
I had a dream that… Men stopped fighting wars and started talking instead The starving nations of the world had enough food forever Wealthy people and communities shared their money with others All sick people received the same health service regardless of how much … Continue reading
‘Once’…a word belonging to the past…
‘Once’, a word that points to things before, gone, better, or not as relevant to now. ‘Once’ you were younger, thinner, happier, wealthier and fearless, yet these thoughts come and go accompanied still by you. Feelings, wants and expectations change but deep within the soul your person waits for … Continue reading
What happens to all those Christmas baubles?
Last year about this time I blogged about consumerism and Christmas. So here I go again. I don’t want to be a party dampener or a grouch but already I can feel the hype in the air, the frantic emotional space … Continue reading
Being present…right now…in the moment…
Ever wondered how much time we spend thinking about things from the past? Regrets maybe or churning over matters that we can’t change. Many of us torture ourselves with thinking that distracts and stops us enjoying the now. My late … Continue reading
New Dawn…
Brilliant, the evening landscape, its glow of colour against the blue of day The sun in readiness to set, glows bright orange, then falls into darkness Night allows all to be considered and reconciled, prepared for the next horizon… In energy and hope the morning shines And yet, … Continue reading
Let’s talk about writing…endlessly
I’m smiling as I write this because I actually think that talking is much easier than writing and of course I love to talk about writing. Today I met a writer friend for a chat and coffee, she has just submitted … Continue reading
Heather Whitford Roche 