Nearly every day I have porridge for breakfast. I know it is nutritious and a good start to the day. It is a habit that has served me well. There are also mundane things like washing the dishes or brushing my teeth. Practical disciplines that are part and parcel of daily routines. For much of …
Tag: meaning
Pay Attention
You know it when you experience it. Someone is listening to you. They may not say much but you know they are investing their time in you. Their occasional comments, prompts or interested questions make you feel valued. That your story, your unique experience is worth hearing. As a young man living overseas it was …
Journal Joys and Benefits
Rich colours and patterns of lichen - Idrefjãll, Sweden For years I have been writing a journal. To say I am 'writing about my life' sounds a bit grandiose. As if I can observe and analyse my existence. However it is an attempt to create some record of my day. A lot of entries are …
A Life Prayer
‘Storytelling’ by Elisabeth Grant** 'Read the right books at the right time’ is one of what I call my ‘life prayers’. How do I decide what is a right book? And when or what is a right time? Is ‘right’ just a subjective feeling, something I like or find interesting? Or does it have a …
The Road to Emmaus
‘Far away from home. Where are we going?' Elisabeth Grant** Shortly into the new millennium I moved on from working with Prison Fellowship Scotland (‘A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break’). A new chapter in the tapestry of life would open for me. Emmaus communities are part of a worldwide network of organisations working with …
Allan Grant 