Television on in a cosy living room with Milo resting on my lap, reflecting the simplicity of relaxing before the age of endless streaming choices.

When Less Choice Meant More Enjoyment: Why I Miss Pay TV

If someone asked which outdated technology I miss the most, my answer would be pay TV. In a world filled with streaming services, I never expected to miss pay TV, yet I often do. While today’s technology gives us endless entertainment, it has also introduced something I didn’t expect—choice paralysis. Why I Miss Pay TV There was … Read more

A Holm Oak along the Camino de Santiago, symbolising a life shaped by experience and refined by God.

Shaped by Life, Refined by God

Are we shaped more by our experiences, or by who we are from the beginning? I believe the answer is a combination of both. Each of us is created with a unique nature, personality and purpose. Scripture tells us that God knit us together in the womb. Before we had achieved anything or experienced the … Read more

New printer being installed at Splash Colour Imaging as part of ongoing learning and business growth

Are You a Lifelong Learner?

I think I am a lifelong learner, although I haven’t always recognised it. For much of my life, I saw challenges as problems to overcome as quickly as possible. When something went wrong at work, a machine broke down, a job became complicated, or an unexpected issue appeared, my first reaction was frustration. I wanted things … Read more

Sunrise from my balcony, reflecting the beauty found close to home

If You Could Live Anywhere in the World, Where Would It Be?

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? It’s a lovely question. It invites us to dream a little. A quiet village in Italy. A cottage by the sea. A mountain town in Switzerland. A farmhouse in France. A creative city full of galleries, cafés, music, and history. But the more I … Read more

Camino path in the fog, symbolising hope and perseverance through discouragement

A Cloudy Day Is Not a Climate

Discouragement is something I know well. It often shows up when you least expect it. Sometimes it comes after a disappointment or a setback at work. Other times, it just appears for no clear reason. The hardest part about discouragement is that it changes not only how we feel, but also how we see things. … Read more