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A few thoughts for the Christmas Season

In the past month the world has been shattered by the tragedy of hatred, anger, bitterness, frustration and human pain. And now, the month of December, heralds the season of Christmas, a season of celebration which, in contrast, should be all about the real message of Love. In our Western world December brings with it…

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Simple Things

On a recent day ‘off’ I happened to have one whole hour, wholly to myself. At 2pm on this sunshiny afternoon I was out of town with a commitment to meet someone at 3pm  There were no other obligations, no dog to walk (my morning walk having already taken place), or pressing requirements for the…

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Personal peace for world peace

How challenging it is to be confronted with the news each day and to witness so many levels of violence occurring. Our new Prime Minister has taken up the cause against domestic violence.  This is admirable and a grand step in the right direction.  But personally I believe that we are living in times where…