Tag Archives: life

Thoughts on dying in two chapters

Posted on January 20, 2020 by amindfullife

Take me home He takes my hands in his, and at the same time waves them away in frustration. He brings both his hands up, his arms shaky with effort. He uses them to show us what he means. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, stories & more, Love & loss, grief & joy | Tagged being with dying, home, kindness, life, love, relationships | 2 Comments

Look left Watson

Posted on January 8, 2016 by amindfullife

A Google search this morning using the words Sherlock Holmes “look left” came up with a scripted walkthrough of an online Sherlock Holmes game called ‘The Awakened’. A most apt falling into these musings. An awakening of sorts. An attending … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged awaken, life, new conversations, noticing | 1 Comment

What I learnt at 50

Posted on June 23, 2015 by amindfullife

This past week marked the end of my fiftieth year on this earth. A journey that has taken me from a small village in Germany to South Africa, Namibia, South Korea, Indonesia, the US, South Africa again, Australia and back … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged angels, feminine, fifty, friendships, heart, life, love, the divine | 2 Comments

2014 The Engaging with a Wholeheart Project: June

Posted on June 15, 2014 by amindfullife

Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith – letting go of the need for certainty Thirty-seven years ago on the 7th day, of the 7th month, in the year 1977 my journey into greater uncertainty started. I still remember that day clearly. … Continue reading →

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2014 The Engaging with a Wholeheart Project: May

Posted on June 1, 2014 by amindfullife

Cultivating Gratitude and Joy – Letting go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark “Wanting a soul life without the dark, ………is like expecting an egg without the brooding heat of the mother hen.” © David Whyte from The Heart … Continue reading →

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2014 The Engaging with a Wholeheart Project: April

Posted on April 17, 2014 by amindfullife

Cultivating a Resilient Spirit – letting go of numbing and powerlessness When considering what resilience means for me I often return to the subject of vulnerability and how being truly resilient and knowing the depth of one’s strength and personal … Continue reading →

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2014 The Engaging with a Wholeheart Project: February

Posted on February 14, 2014 by amindfullife

Love After Love The time will come When, with elation You will greet yourself arriving At your own door, in your own mirror, And each will smile at the other’s welcome And say, sit here. Eat. You will love again … Continue reading →

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The many blessings of longing and joy

Posted on January 25, 2014 by amindfullife

Thirteen years ago I came across a book in a local bookstore by Rachel Naomi Remen called My Grandfather’s Blessings. A book of stories of strength, refuge and belonging. For me it became a book of change, a call to … Continue reading →

Posted in ehospice: Mindfulness - our sixth sense, Life, stories & more | Tagged being seen, courage, full catastrophe, journey, joy, life, longing, presence, showing up, unconditional | Leave a comment

The love window

Posted on January 12, 2014 by amindfullife

Some kiss we want – by Rumi There is some kiss we want with our whole lives, the touch of spirit on the body. Seawater begs the pearl to break its shell. And the lily, how passionately it needs some … Continue reading →

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Watershed year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by amindfullife

What a year it has been. A year of much water flowing, cascading, sometimes even bucketing down. Perhaps even a watershed year. Many tears shed, much pain experienced. Lots of laughter, joy, and love too. Many bridges built and crossed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, difficult emotions & death in every moment | Tagged authenticity, Brene Brown, challenge, compassion, courage, creativity, curiosity, gratitude, intuition, kindness, laughter, life, love, meaningful work, mindful musings, resilience, Rilke, self-compassion, stillness, vulnerability, watershed, wholehearted | 1 Comment