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Thoughtful Tuesdays: Mindset – Bustin’ Out

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By Eithne Cullen Welcome to June’s Thoughtful Tuesday. It’s an exciting time to be talking about ‘Mindset’ and not just because it’s June. One of my favourite musicals is Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein. There’s a bright, mood-lifting song in it which is really appropriate here. The song tells us about the ...

Monday Moments: Mindsets And Curveballs

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Introduced By Amber Hall Our theme this month continues to be ‘Mindset’, and I wanted to reflect on the ways life can force us to change our way of thinking. Life throws curveballs at us all the time and, when the unexpected happens, we usually have to adapt in some way. It ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Mindset

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By Eithne Cullen Welcome to May’s Thoughtful Tuesday page. I was browsing on the internet and found this useful information: May 18th is: Don’t Do The Dishes Day. I know for many people every day is ‘don’t do the dishes day’ and someone else has to clear their dirty crockery for them. ...

Monday Moments: Mindset Shifts And Systems

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Introduced By Amber Hall Hello readers! We’re starting a new theme this month: ‘Mindset’. I’ve been thinking about mindset shifts alongside the issue of systems, and how we can get caught up in the idea that a simple change of mindset is all we need. Of course, I’m not suggesting we shouldn’t ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Misunderstanding Events

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By Eithne Cullen Welcome to April’s Thoughtful Tuesday page. We’re finishing off our theme of ‘Misunderstandings’ this month and I thought about some of the confusions we find in our calendars and diaries. This year, unusually, saw Lent and Ramadan coinciding in the calendar: important times of prayer and fasting for ...

Monday Moments: Looks Can Be Deceiving

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Introduced By Amber Hall Spring is in full swing here in the UK and I’ve found my mood lifted by the brighter weather and longer days. I hope it’s a feeling shared, readers – it’s a miracle what a little sunshine can do! Our theme this month continues to be ‘Misunderstandings’ and ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Misunderstanding Seasons

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By Eithne Cullen Welcome to Thoughtful Tuesday. March is the month of misunderstandings, madness, mad hares and blustery days. Today’s page moves away from some of the misunderstandings the end of winter and the arrival of spring might bring. There’s quite a tradition of writers looking for places of calm and peaceful ...

Monday Moments: Generational Divides And Differences

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Introduced By Amber Hall Our theme this month is still ‘Misunderstandings’, and there’s plenty more to explore. With Mother’s Day in the UK happening at the end of the month, I’ve been thinking about misunderstandings across the generations; what we might call ‘generational divides.’ I think it’s hard not to see similarities ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Misunderstanding Places

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By Eithne Cullen This month, we continue with our theme of misunderstandings and I’ve selected quite a mix of pieces for you. But I’ll start with a little explanation of my thoughts. During Lockdown, I had the pleasure of attending some online creative writing sessions. The programme (facilitated by Claire Steele and ...

Monday Moments: Misunderstanding As A Route To Understanding

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Introduced By Amber Hall Our theme continues to be ‘Misunderstandings’ this month and, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about how misunderstandings show up in our relationships. Whether romantic or platonic, misunderstandings are part and parcel of relationships. Good communication helps, of course, but crossed wires are something ...