by Alet | Apr 27, 2021 | Articles, Writing
“Can you give me a hug?” Hugging a complete stranger, and a homeless one at that?! I was completely taken aback. This homeless man was selling Big Issue magazines in one of London’s Underground stations – and I was in a hurry. I wasn’t wearing a WWJD wrist band, but I...
by Alet | Apr 29, 2020 | Articles, Writing
A sanctuary can be described as a place of refuge, safety and rest; a place where you can feel at peace, the holiest part of a temple/church. Many years ago, when I attended the funeral of an older woman, I was deeply touched by the eulogy: Her main attribute was...
by Alet | Nov 27, 2013 | Articles, Writing
Forgiveness usually is an ongoing process. A loved one might have taken offence and cut me off in bitterness. I have to pray for and apply wisdom to move past my own and the other person’s hurt and carefully reach out in love. I cannot force the issue. I have the...
by Alet | May 19, 2012 | Articles, Writing
I am not a victim of my circumstances – I can choose to react in my circumstances with courtesy and love, with kindness and patience, with acceptance and forgiveness. –...
