Tag Archives: happiness

Do For Yourself What You Would Do For Others

Posted on June 15, 2015 by anyushka

We all know this the other way around – “treat others as you want to be treated by them”. But what if I need to even the balance the other way around? Do I listen to my thoughts as I would listen to someone … Continue reading →

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Make Way, Make Way – Heaps of Books Approaching!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by anyushka

This is what’s coming my way soon! I’ll be a student again soon, this time as a PhD candidate! Back to university, and back to literature! – I can ‘t wait!  I’ve been offered both a full-time and a part-time place, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on April 29, 2015 by anyushka

“Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” Maya Angelou “‘What do I need?’ is simplicity’s fundamental question, […] a question few of us feel ready to address. […] Many of us have … Continue reading →

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Prayer Is…

Posted on April 22, 2015 by anyushka

Prayer is…walking towards an open gate Prayer is…finding solace in the company of God Prayer is…hearing the good, the true, the valid Prayer is…coming home Prayer is…where I hope to spend most of my time Prayer is…a happiness Prayer is…what … Continue reading →

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This Made My Heart Smile

Posted on January 5, 2015 by anyushka

A friend of mine surprised me today with this beautiful notebook he got on his Christmas holiday in Thailand – I love it!! He just gave it to me and said it’s for my poetry. Completely made my day :).

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Happy Leaf Sludge

Posted on October 7, 2014 by anyushka

I woke up today to a clear blue sky, cold air, woollen socks and a warm jumper, and I loved it. Yesterday, when I left work around 7, the sky was pitch-black already – and I loved it. Why exactly, I’m … Continue reading →

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My God is Abundant

Posted on October 1, 2014 by anyushka

  my God is abundant/ luxurious/ giving/ no scarcity ever in her eyes   my God is generous with laughter and mercy/ space and conversation/ she recognises me   my God is wondrous/ gracious/ glorious/ I have all/ I have … Continue reading →

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50 Things That Make Me Happy

Posted on July 27, 2014 by anyushka

just for the joy of it…here goes: ducklings thunderstorms during heat waves reading Maya Angelou poems cafés&writing my eggyolkyellow umbrella my friends – people who make the sun rise in me when I see them. Warmth and light. Recently – … Continue reading →

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You May Say I’m A Dreamer (But I’m Not the Only One)

Posted on March 2, 2014 by anyushka

I went to a poetry reading today, on the theme of “The Romantics and Dreams”, and I left inspired, and happy. I had realised something of great significance to me: I’m not the only dreamer. (John Lennon would be pleased … Continue reading →

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