dailyprompt – Page 27 – Deb Hawken

Space

Some simple ideas on how to relax, with a very quick mind-clearing visualisation, and a poem that might help to heal the past.

What profession do you admire most and why? Many years ago I said to my ex husband that the NHS were heroes. He said “What about the dustmen? Without them we would have thousands of rats and the black plague back.” That made me think. So I appreciate the good that people do, I reallyContinueContinue reading “Neutral”

I Wouldn’t

If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? The full moon with tramlines I’d be bored in a shop. I need to be busy. I obviously thought I’d go down the lines of “I’d sell happiness”, but in truth I’ve said a version of that a dozen times. Dreams areContinueContinue reading “I Wouldn’t”

Love

What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? Sounds corny I know, but feelings of love make everything better and brighter. There is a lightness inside that puts a gentle smile in your face. Nothing much is happening, but you love your life and feel good. You can’t buy that.ContinueContinue reading “Love”

Connection

The absence of connection in this world allows us to see others as ‘other’, not us, different, not important, wrong. To build stronger understanding and connections is to build a better world. This may sound airy-fairy, but when you see what governments are doing, it seems that the line for decency must be held by us.

The Stars

Describe your life in an alternate universe. Imagine a doorway in space Behind that door lies home. Your real home. A place where you belong, where all your loved ones are, and your beloved pets. Imagine that you’re allowed to visit and come back. That a friend from there takes your hand, keeps you safe,ContinueContinue reading “The Stars”

No Idea

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? I eat to live I don’t live to eat. Two strawberries, a banana, or a piece of chocolate can keep me going for hours. I don’t care much about food. Which of course brings to mind those who don’t have food,ContinueContinue reading “No Idea”

A Joyful List!

Thinking about happiness is so important, thinking only about yourself is too narrow. So this is a list of 31 things that would make me happy if everyone, everywhere, had those things.

Cuddling Cats

Describe one habit that brings you joy. This is so true. They are my joy I think I must be the most boring person on the planet. That or the most blessed because it takes so little to make me truly happy. To me, one of the luckiest character traits you can have in lifeContinueContinue reading “Cuddling Cats”

Unkindness and Violence

I don’t understand unkindness and violence, I never have. Since I was a child I’ve stood back baffled by the behaviour of others. If we moved to a place of love we could change the world.