and Purposeful Prose
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay Depending on how much time I have, or I'm willing to devote to a jigsaw puzzle, I may choose something challenging or one I deem far easier. The day I chose this one, I chose poorly. 🤔 It was far more time consuming than I'd planned for. After I [...]
I know. It's not a very impressive planter, is it? However, it's a symbol of hope. Let me explain why. I received these flowers from our church on Mother’s Day. I'm not a mother, but it's so nice that they include women who haven't given birth to their own. Many women act as (or like) [...]
Image by Jaromír Novota from Pixabay I've gained a new perspective on discipline. As I sat reading, I was also thinking of all the work that needed doing around the house. It eats into the time I would rather spend doing other things. However, if I don't tackle these things, my life soon becomes overwhelming. [...]
Image by RickDekker from Pixabay A while back, I purchased a book called “How to Be more Tree” written by Liz Marvin and illustrated by Annie Davidson. I was immediately drawn to it because of my love for trees, books, the wonderful illustrations within, and my bent for gleaning insights from nature. I also wanted [...]
Image by 💚🌺💚Nowaja💚🌺💚 from Pixabay I once was your river Lord, you gave me the words Now I'm silently drowning I'm hungry and I thirst. Did I take a wrong turn? I used to delight In Your goodness and majesty I once basked in your light. Yet my heart yearned for more I felt isolated [...]
Photo Credit goes to Pixabay.com I never used to be such a worry-wart. Given numerous events that have unfolded since 2020, however, my confidence has definitely been shaken. Truth is a humbling and sobering thing. I’ve learned that just because you've managed to cope with life’s turbulence over many years of trials, doesn’t mean something [...]
Image by Julie Rose from Pixabay As an Early Childhood Educator (working with infants and toddlers), I have the privilege of seeing little eyes and ears begin to piece life together. Their first sights and sounds form the early developmental framework of this puzzle we call life. And it truly is a puzzle. The full [...]
Image by Pexels from Pixabay This is a nap room revelation. It’s been far too long since I’ve utilised reflection and awakened my spirit. One significant thing my Early Childhood Education training has instilled in me is the importance of reflective practice. My place of work is also big on this practice. However, this isn't new to me. [...]
Image by Jarkko Mänty from Pixabay Recently I found myself asking this question when I woke up with the thought, I'm tired of everything………….. I know from experience that having no interest in anything can mean that you're depressed. However, I wasn’t sure what I was feeling, only that I couldn't think of anything that really floats my [...]
photo credit goes to Pixabay.com user AngelaYSmith We've set sail The crew is all here Our direction is set But the way seems unclear. The fog rolls in Then it lifts to reveal the sun It's a mystery what our plight will be Until each day's begun. The waves rise high Then the seas are [...]
Pippi's Poetry 