Teach only love

Teach only love

I had this quote printed and framed to hang in my kitchen. It means I get to read it many times a day.I’m also getting plenty of opportunities to learn what it means and practice it.For those who don’t know, I’m currently in a year long ministerial...
It takes a village

It takes a village

I’ve counselled enough immigrant parents over the years to have learned that the phrase ‘it takes a village’ could not be more accurate.I moved to Portugal to find my own village. Despite being very happy in splendid isolation in the middle of the...
Reflections

Reflections

I currently have an incredible teacher in my life who seems to bring me a lot of pain. As weird as this may sound, and seemingly outside of my control, I will randomly experience what they are experiencing. Sometimes it’s physical pain, sometimes emotional pain....
Is your pain great enough?

Is your pain great enough?

Your feelings are valid. There will always be people going through seemingly ‘worse’ situations than you. Their experiences are valid too. Feelings are not mutually exclusive, they are not in competition and they are not only allowed to be experienced by...