From Revelation 21:4, and listened to through Edgar Bainton’s wondrous anthem, And I saw a new heaven, sung by the talented [an understatement] choir of Sydney’s Christ Church St Laurence on their What Sweeter Music CD tonight as I was driving home: and also on repeat now as I type.
A day of intensity; as I [...]
Took Skye to Central Gardens on Sunday: wonderful to spend time with her. Continued to sing endless rounds of Ring a Ring o’Rosey with Eden.
While the funeral of my grandmother on Monday was naturally a sad occasion, talking to family and friends, her neighbour in particular as I drove her home, was a blessing. [...]
How quickly I moved from the joy and thanksgiving of Tuesday to the moaning grumbler I am now.
Through podcasts and the short course I am doing [which is going well; when I can get my thoughts together I will write more on it] I am learning the importance of being thankful, which I am appreciative [...]
While a tough week with the passing of my maternal grandma [the funeral is tomorrow, Monday: prayers appreciated, in particular for my mum and her sisters], the last fortnight, since my last “Positive Things That Have Happened To Me” post, has seen a great number of blessings. Working backwards…
Had a most wonderful, and unexpected [...]
From my work desk calendar:
Some people are so sensitive they feel snubbed if an epidemic overlooks them.
Kin Hubbard
While at the same time creating an “ouch” moment; I know I am too sensitive — particularly where others are involved.
As my psychologist said on Monday, I have a push-pull thing going with social interaction. [...]
A brain dump, but any suggestions/comments appreciated if you feel so inclined.
As I have written previously, I did, in various ways, overstep boundaries last year in terms of work / personal life due to the fact I felt I needed to talk — and latched on to anyone who would listen. I now feel [...]
Had a wonderful dinner last night with two friends who are fine cooks at their place: a most wonderful salad with vermicelli and some mighty delicious salmon fish cakes. Finished off with a baked ricotta cake and a lovely cup of tea. I also had my first taste of cider which was not [...]
Another hot and humid Sydney day: but a day off work at least! Today is Australia Day, commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet [the ships which sailed from England to establish the colony] into Sydney in 1788. The day really passes me by…I am thankful for all the benefits of living here in [...]
Went to lunch with two colleagues from our other office.
Broke into tears before-hand with anxiety and feelings of inferiority: spoke to a most wondrous colleague, friend, here and made a determination to go.
Almost turned around on the way there. But didn’t.
Stayed for as long as they did; mainly listening and answering as I was [...]
Thank you for the comments on the post below, and I hope I did communicate clearly and correctly about the aspects of CBT I touched on; I could be way off for all I know.
This module, again from the helpful Centre for Clinical Interventions website, goes into some detail in this area of changing [...]