by Diane Holliday | Jul 21, 2024 | a spiritual life, Later life
If you are a fan of the film Oliver, you will know this, sung by Fagin…. “A man’s got a heart, hasn’t he? Joking apart — hasn’t he? And tho’ I’d be the first one to say that I wasn’t a saint… I’m finding it hard to...
by Diane Holliday | Jun 24, 2024 | a spiritual life, blessings, Later life, Relationships, Wellness, Widowhood
It seems that on social media and in recent books, the mantra of ’love yourself’ is predominant. It’s everywhere, including on my blogs and posts occasionally but today I would like to explain why. To love ourselves is not egotistic or selfish, it is the fundamental...
by Diane Holliday | May 6, 2024 | a spiritual life, blessings, Wellness
It is spring, it is getting warmer, the days are longer and there will be a new moon on Wednesday 8th May. Resonating with the moon is not just for hippie types or witches. I am neither and both, but I await each cycle with some reverence, turning to my crystals and...
by Diane Holliday | Apr 15, 2024 | a spiritual life, blessings, Later life, Wellness, Widowhood
Some people, I am sure you are aware, live by the routine of their lives. It makes them feel comfortable and secure. There is nothing wrong with this, but it seems like a waste of life. Others, like me, relish the unexpected, do things ‘off the cuff’ and challenge...
by Diane Holliday | Feb 6, 2024 | a spiritual life, Relationships
Love is complicated…see below for tips on making the most of what you have. We are soon to arrive at another big date in the ‘spend more’ calendar, Valentine’s Day, as we all appreciate that it is a harbinger of spring, I often wonder why. Though some myths...
by Diane Holliday | Jan 15, 2024 | a spiritual life, blessings, Later life
I was posting on social media recently on regrets in a long life, whether it is part of seeing what we could have done better or guilt for what we did wrong. However we see it, regret is a lonely thing. The way I choose to look at is that it is that it has been a time...
