Category Archives: Caring for the Carers

From me to you: Day9: Caregiving

Posted on April 10, 2013 by amindfullife

Originally posted on justanotherspoonie:
As a parent with health conditions or parent to a child(ren) with health conditions, what do you hope you’re doing right? As I am neither a parent with health conditions, or one who has a child…

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Our imperfect beings

Posted on March 17, 2013 by amindfullife

Well.  It has been a while.  Remarkable how difficult it can be to get back into the habit of writing once away from it for some time.  There have been many themes ruminating around my mind these past weeks but … Continue reading →

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Dung beetle love story

Posted on February 21, 2013 by amindfullife

For the past few months there has been much in the news detailing recent scientific observations of my favorite beetle.  The dung beetle, a most amazing creature.  One that has been a totem of mine for quite some time with … Continue reading →

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Double, double toil and trouble

Posted on February 12, 2013 by amindfullife

“Boil thou first in the charmed pot. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.” “Fair is foul and foul is fair.” (the witches of Shakespeare’s Macbeth) Once again today my class met and found itself engaged with … Continue reading →

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Zinakekele – Care for yourself

Posted on December 22, 2012 by amindfullife

This time of the year is often experienced as a time for care – caring for others; caring for ourselves.  Time for rest, and time for others we care about.  Time to reflect on the blessings that are part of … Continue reading →

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Paying attention to the heart

Posted on November 19, 2012 by amindfullife

“I also have one of those organs!” she said, hand over her heart, clasping with all her strength,  “A real heart!”  Eyes wide with wonder and surprise.  I had been leading a short session last week with some care workers.  … Continue reading →

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Whose mountain are you living?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by amindfullife

Perhaps having spent this week in the shadow of The Mountain, it is apt to reflect on mountains.  If you have never been to Cape Town this should definitely be on your list of destinations to visit.  And if you … Continue reading →

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The “bad news bear”

Posted on September 3, 2012 by amindfullife

“Isn’t it hard?” my daughter asked.  “To always be the one doing that?  Doesn’t it affect you?”   Her question may perhaps be a simple one but I felt it, and knew it to be, a much deeper query.  Especially after … Continue reading →

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