Category Archives: Finding Myself

What’s Your Ideal Career?

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever!  Mahatma Ghandi In the future I’m hoping to head back to University and re-train for a new profession! I’m not alone in my desire, … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, Inventing My Life, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Purpose Driven Life | 40 Comments

Lost And Found

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

My favourite video about this amazing country! One minute of pure bliss… When does a place become part of you? When its history echos down to you through the ages When it offers sanctuary from a restless world When it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, Proud to live in England | 12 Comments

Where is your community?

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

   Last night I had a telephone call from a friend who felt she needed to share that she was unsure about my/our upcoming plans, which involve a move and homestead ownership.  She instead felt that I should consider a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, Lessons Learned, Purpose Driven Life | 37 Comments

It Takes One…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Yesterday afternoon while I should have been working through my list, I was chatting with a butcher. We cured the wrongs of the world through discussion about cow ownership, organic vs. free range, and farming. My mum stood quietly next to … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Downshifting, Eco Living, Finding Myself, Purpose Driven Life, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 61 Comments

Do You Have What It Takes

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Photo from here As I continue to watch the horrific scenes in Haiti, despair over the suffering and cry at the devastation, I marvel at those who, without much notice or planning,  travel to help those most in need. They leave the security … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, In Need, Purpose Driven Life | 9 Comments

Either, Or

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

Sometimes I feel a mix between these two quotes from The Holiday I’m either here: I’ve found almost everything ever written about love to be true. Shakespeare said “Journeys end in lovers meeting.” What an extraordinary thought. Personally, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Finding Myself, Lessons Learned | 7 Comments

Plans for 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

As you wander through this troubled world, in search of all things beautiful You can close your eyes when you’re miles away, and hear my voice like a serenade I’ve been thinking a great deal about plans for 2010. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Finding Myself, Goals, New Beginnings, Purpose Driven Life | 13 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays!

Posted on January 3, 2010 by

A slow transition occurred in 2009- from manic weekends to simple Sundays to relaxed and reclaimed weekends. This one has been no different. While there was a shop, bills to be paid and a sympathetic ear to lend, there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Dreams, Finding Myself, Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 8 Comments

A Quiet Grace

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Lately I’ve felt the need to pause more, say less, feel what is around me - to experience life without the need to speak about all that is done or give opinions.  There is a quiet grace found by choosing when … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Finding Myself | 12 Comments

A Saturday in Devon England

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

There are times when no words are needed, they are simply a distraction to the soul!  Frugal Trenches

Posted in Around Devon, Finding Myself, Proud to live in England | 13 Comments