Living simply and slowly isn’t a matter of doing; it is a matter of being. Do: walk, pray, laugh, feel. Be: humble and quiet and intentional and grateful. Living simply comes from within; once you are quiet and humbled, intentional and honest, then walking, praying, laughing and feeling will only come naturally. Simplify by stripping your life to… Continue reading Why We Need to Stop Rushing and Slow Down
Author: Acacia
Unlock Your Creativity: The Power of Mindmapping
In December 2022, I lived in Australia with my husband and 3 month old baby while all my immediate family were moving to England. During the weeks following my family’s departure, I was feeling lonely and unmotivated, lacking my usual joy toward life. I opened my journal and began drawing simple pictures showing how I was… Continue reading Unlock Your Creativity: The Power of Mindmapping
All That Really Matters When Motherhood is Hard
I adore my son. And I adore the privilege of being his mum. Ironically, I don’t always enjoy talking or writing about motherhood. Often, I feel exhausted by motherhood social media influencers who focus primarily on creating a surface-level ‘good life’ – schedules, birth stories, meal plans and more. When motherhood is hard, maybe I feel inadequate?… Continue reading All That Really Matters When Motherhood is Hard
‘Finding Yourself’: Why You’re Being Deceived
Finding Yourself in 2024 and Beyond ‘Finding yourself‘: TV, books and social media platforms buzz with this idea. We are created in the image of God, and when we lose our calling as Sons and Daughters of God, we lose ourselves. The desperate hunt for ‘finding yourself’ begins, and the chase of finding yourself in… Continue reading ‘Finding Yourself’: Why You’re Being Deceived
Life Reset Checklist: Journalling Prompts
Life Re-set Checklist Wrapped in delicate layers of daily habit, thought and life, we make meaning from our experiences which transpire into thoughts and ideas; and this is the aroma of life. Our daily habits, relationships, environment and home form the deep roots of our lives. Without roots planted deep in soil, blossoming ensues. Yet… Continue reading Life Reset Checklist: Journalling Prompts
Swallowed into Silence: The Importance of Rest
What are you busy with? Is your silence before the Lord is stifled by the business of life, worries and tasks? Even as the world roars and chaos mounts, how unequivocally important to simply allow our minds to be soft and open and still I heard you laugh softly. “Forgive me,”you said. “But as you… Continue reading Swallowed into Silence: The Importance of Rest