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Assumptions we make about ourselves

I am seriously allergic to nuts. I know this for a fact, having experienced the mad ambulance dash to A & E followed by a couple of days in Intensive Care. I don’t want to go through that again. For … Continue reading

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Entertainment

I’ve been craving entertainment recently. I know there’s nothing unusual in that, but Father Christmas’ recent visit has tripled my DVD collection. I’ve treated myself to a few more books on Amazon because, despite having loads on unread titles on … Continue reading

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Clearing the decks Part 2

The great Thomas Merton once wrote: “For me to be a saint means to be myself…therefore the problem of sanctity and salvation is in fact the problem of finding out who I am and discovering my true self.” I have … Continue reading

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Clearing the decks Part 1

I’m in a unique position. I can’t remember ever having been in this position before – well, not in my adult life. It is scary and exciting at the same time. Some days it makes me feel pathetic and useless … Continue reading

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Am I a bit of a foolish virgin?

Ever heard the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins? Twelve virgins were awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. Six of them had brought extra oil for their lamps – no-one knew how long it would be before the bridegroom … Continue reading

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How I’m spending my life…

I seem to be spending my life organising my life at the moment and it’s not a very satisfactory feeling. At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old woman or a bit of a Victor Meldrew, I just can’t … Continue reading

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Visualising

I’ve often heard stuff about visualising. If you want to achieve something, visualise it. Even better, get a picture of it and put it up somewhere where you can see it every day. Look at it. If you want to … Continue reading

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