Marginalia
For many years, more than I can remember, I have been an avid reader of Maria Popov, who writes The Marginalian. For those that do
17 April 2023
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Category: Blog
Would You Marry Yourself?
Having just become an authorised marriage celebrant it’s only natural that marrying couples who are in love is the main intention. During the course we
23 February 2023
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Star Light, Star Bright
Walking down the steps of my eldest son’s home, around 8.30 PM, after celebrating his birthday Shabbat, (a family tradition) my two granddaughters by my
6 November 2022
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The Darker Side of Generosity
During a workshop around fifteen years ago we all sat to do a meditation. We were asked to create an image that would help us
29 August 2022
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Did That Hurt You?
I doubt there are many of us who can honestly say we have never been hurt by another. But what really does it mean to
30 July 2022
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The Two-Thirds Principle
What do you mean “two thirds of one whole is enough”? Exactly that, replied my nephew. “I live by the two-thirds principle”. I met
6 July 2022
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And Jill Came Tumbling After
Every time I have taken a tumble, there has been a reason and an opportunity to see, to understand and to learn something. A few
23 May 2022
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How Brightly Do you Shine?
How have you changed since the corona virus arrived in 2019? Have you grown emotionally? Have you discovered strengths you didn’t know you had? Have
19 April 2022
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The Truth About Following Your Heart
When I was in Africa I sat in a jeep only a metre away from a lion. I looked into his eyes and he looked
9 March 2022
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Does it Really Matter?
I was reading a poem by one of my favourite poets, Mary Oliver today. The poem came from her book called One Thousand Mornings, so
4 February 2022
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