Thoughtfulness and Generosity: Mindful Christmas Day 19

December’s posts this year all share the theme of Mindful Christmas. There’ll be short posts each day encouraging us to pause and look at our celebrations in a more measured, mindful way. Every day has a concept heavily tied in to Christmas, and the plan is to look at them individually, examine what role they play in our own Christmas and, if we decide we … Continue reading Thoughtfulness and Generosity: Mindful Christmas Day 19

Renewal and Cycles: Mindful Christmas Day 7

December’s posts this year all share the theme of Mindful Christmas. There’ll be short posts each day encouraging us to pause and look at our celebrations in a more measured, mindful way. Every day has a concept heavily tied in to Christmas, and the plan is to look at them individually, examine what role they play in our own Christmas and, if we decide we … Continue reading Renewal and Cycles: Mindful Christmas Day 7

Christmas of Hope 2020: Advent 2, a Time of Love

The second candle lit on my advent wreath. I’ve had this wreath for 23 years now, and can remember the exact day I bought it. I was pregnant, expecting my first baby, and attending the last official event I would ever attend as a full time teacher: Founders’ Day Service at the private school I taught at, held every last Friday in October at Liverpool … Continue reading Christmas of Hope 2020: Advent 2, a Time of Love