Life has twists and turns and ins and outs, never quite, I think, panning the way we’d planned.

Dreams, Goals, Visions

We all have dreams, goals and visions of how we would like to be, what we would like our lives to feel like, be like. Yet, it doesn’t always turn out that way. No one plans to get ill; get divorced; or loose their job. Some don’t plan to have children, but suddenly there they are!

Life is a mixture of planned events and unplanned surprises, of enjoyment and tears.  Some people say it’s what you make of it. Sure, sometimes I think that’s true, but sometimes it is fumbling, laughing, doing the best we can, knowing that what that is may change and it’s ok to change.

Share Love

Share love with those around you and, sometimes, it may only be to hold that love in your heart, rather than share it. Show people you care about that you do, everyday, the way they need that to be shown, and show it to yourself too.

When it comes to the controversial topics – sex, abortion, divorce, to name but a few – we feel our emotions rise and we forget how tough the decisions must be. We judge, rather than support; we think about what others may think. Truth is, they’re going through their own stuff too.

Don’t Judge

I ask us all to notice our reactions and don’t judge ourselves for them, nor anyone else for theirs, but recognise that there’s just a difference, and sometimes our reactions even surprise ourselves – positively or negatively.  Remember, that it takes courage for anyone to make their choices.

Make your plans, work towards them, but most of all engage with Life and you!