My daughter. She keeps me grounded whilst alive to life’s amazing possibilities. Despite all we’ve been through together, she talks about how much she’s learnt and how, without the experiences she’s had, she wouldn’t have truly known what she is capable of, or who she really is. She’s an absolute inspiration.

Thankyou for your fascinating comment, Ed. It really got me thinking.
I think its true that, without the dark, we wouldn’t appreciate the light so much, and I believe that life is a continual education where we have to ask, what is this situation teaching me and what can I learn from it.
I suspect we all belong in a world of both light and shadows for these reasons!

Absolutely!!

A belated but heartfelt thank you for your thoughts and blessings, Ose. Peace and love to you and your loved ones, and this wonderful community of friends.

Thankyou so much, Diane. I feel truly blessed to have found you all!

Thankyou Ursula. There’s a few more rays of sunshine peeping through the clouds everyday!

Thankyou so much for your kind welcome, Carla. Its wonderful to be part of such and beautiful community of friends.

Thankyou so much for your lovely words and blessings, Anna. This site is definitely a treasure and I’m so glad to be part of the community.

I’m sorry for my late reply, Michele. Its rare that I have the opportunity to use the internet!
Thankyou so much for your lovely, warm welcome! I’m so happy to be here!

What a wonderful experience to share with us, Carla. Thankyou so much. Yes, we are all one, and reaching out to each other in friendship and non-judgement is the way to peace. Peace to all

Your new puppy isn’t a replacement for Yoda, he’s an addition!! Wishing you joy and love with him, Michele! I’m so happy for you.

Its not overdramatic , Francine!! The arts are, to my mind, an essential part of our spiritual makeup, We need the beauty of our senses exercised or we will lose them! The arts can tune into our souls and bring us much needed comfort, distraction or calm, and I’m so glad they helped you.

Such beautiful imagery, Samuel. I hope the light continues to shine for you and your family. Thankyou so much for sharing and reminding us that Spring always follows Winter.

Thankyou so much for your lovely words, Bob. I’m not sure I loved myself very much at all, at the beginning of this journey. After all, I’d remained in an abusive relationship for almost all of my daughter’s childhood, and its taken me a long time to forgive myself for that. But over the past year or so, practising mindfulness and gratitude, I have learnt to see myself in a much more loving and forgiving way, and am learning to love myself, flaws and all!!

Thankyou so much for your kind words, Sheila. This strange journey of mine has certainly opened my eyes, and I’m so grateful for the lessons it has taught me and continues to teach me. One of the main ones is that there are some wonderful people out there, and I’m meeting many of you right here!

Thankyou so much, pkr. This beautiful community is really helping to give me strength and the determination to continue along the path of peace and love.

Thankyou so much, Ose. I’m very happy to meet you all.

Thankyou very much, grateful sea. Its lovely to be so welcomed!!

Thankyou very much Sylvie and Awinchen! I’m really excited to be here!