I’ve just had a very inspiring and energising two days at a conference and it made me realise how much I had been in a creative rut lately as a writer working from home. Now I’m absolutely buzzing with new ideas and projects I want to do and I can’t wait to get started. Out of these…
Peace begins at home
We had another birthday here, with a little boy turning four, and this is apparently a watershed moment – he tells us that he must now officially be called a ‘cool’ boy. We are not allowed to say that he’s ‘cute’ anymore because only babies and little kids are cute. It’s hard to remember this…
Just this quote, because I do love it
St Teresa of Avila: Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing more than a simple sharing between friends. It is taking time frequently to be with the one we know loves us. Actually, now that I’m here, I will stop to chat after all. I’m thinking of changing up my routine a bit….
Want to be a more peaceful parent? Do this first.
Transcript from my first two-minute Peaceful Parent segment on The Journey Catholic radio show: If you’re a parent, I’m sure you can picture this: Mum stands at the kitchen bench, in her pyjamas, with hair awry and bloodshot eyes. She’s packing school lunchboxes while barking out instructions to the children. Her mind is racing through everything…
Marilyn Rodrigues 