Monthly Archives: December 2017

Tears, trauma and support – what 2017 brought

Posted on December 28, 2017 by amandacomms1

It feels like the time is right for me to review what 2017 has brought me and how it leaves me for the coming year. This has been a rollercoaster year and is split in two halves. My year started … Continue reading →

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The last door

Posted on December 24, 2017 by amandacomms1

As you are preparing the Christmas festivities and opening the last door of the advent calendar I thought it was time to reflect on what I have learnt during Advent. Firstly, I believe I know what the true spirit of … Continue reading →

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The hidden Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by amandacomms1

Everyone is rushing around. Just two days to go before the big day. Last minute presents are being bought and the dash to get sprouts is underway. For many Christmas will be a lovely time getting together with family and … Continue reading →

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Clocking on

Posted on December 22, 2017 by amandacomms1

It was very quiet on the roads today as I think a lot of people were starting their Christmas holidays. For those who were busy working and in the office it was a little frustrating. On the one hand it … Continue reading →

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A winter’s tale

Posted on December 21, 2017 by amandacomms1

Today is the winter solstice and for those who don’t know it marks the shortest day of the year. This is the day with the least light and after this the days start to lengthen. For me it is always … Continue reading →

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Alternative advent calendar

Posted on December 20, 2017 by amandacomms1

I have been following the alternative advent calendar produced by Action For Happiness. It is a kindness calendar full of daily suggestions of how to show gratitude and help others. It can be found on their website http://www.actionforhappiness.org and is … Continue reading →

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Spreading some light

Posted on December 19, 2017 by amandacomms1

I had the privilege of attending my first ever Chanukah celebration today. It made me try to dig up the long forgotten elements of my religious education. I always enjoyed RE lessons that involved either learning about other religions or … Continue reading →

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Just being and being different

Posted on December 18, 2017 by amandacomms1

Why do they do that? How can they behave in that way? That isn’t acceptable. We have a lot to say about how you other people behave and what they do. It is easy for us to sit in judgement … Continue reading →

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Facing the unknown

Posted on December 17, 2017 by amandacomms1

A year ago on this day I blogged about recognising that the future is uncertain. We had fog, a bit like last night, and it makes it difficult to see too far ahead. The words hit home when I read … Continue reading →

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They come to you

Posted on December 16, 2017 by amandacomms1

I was listening to the radio this afternoon when the wonderful Jungle Book song the bare necessities came on. It is the first time I have really listened to the words and what they mean. It happened at the right … Continue reading →

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