A quilt depicting and commemorating the battle of Culloden fought in Drumossie Moor on 16 April 1746. Centered around the Memorial Cairn situated there to honour the gallant Highlanders who gave their lives for freedom from tyranny.
A Lorica is a prayer of protection. They occupy an important place within the scope of Celtic Christianity. This particular prayer known as The Cry of the Deer is the most famous one of them all!
Amish Quilting with its solid fabrics and dense hand-work is in a class by itself. Simple and basic, it is without a doubt “the jewel in the crown” of quilting!
“The essence of optimism is not in its view of the present, but the fact that it is the inspiration of life and hope when others give in…” D. Bonhoeffer
The Word – that Light which shines in the darkness is enduring, and prevails – always.
Christmas serves to remind us of this. For within that Light is the hope of a better day to come. No darkness can ever extinguish or overcome this Light.
The comfort of Psalm 91 re-interpreted in poetic rhyme. The Lord is my refuge and my fortress… his faithfulness will be your shield in times of trouble.
A poem written by a WWII veteran for his fellow comrades – those who survived and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Current events leave us feeling out of control. Encouraging words for the times in which we live. And the important role Faith plays in our lives, the better to help see us through these difficult days.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote… “I believe that God will give us all the strength we need to help us in times of distress… a faith such as this will allay all our fears.” Words of hope and encouragement to see us thru these difficult days filled with so much uncertainty.
The Celtic tradition of Anam Cara, passed down thru the centuries from monastic times, reminds us that the sacred still lives amidst the secular world. The Soul-Friend understands and accepts us as we are. Helping to convey a sense of belonging – which allows us to come home – to our true self. Together, with the Anam Cara, we become one with the eternal Divine.
A quilt-like tapestry piece depicting the spirit that is India. It is tells the story of one family of women, spanning across three generations. Bright, beautiful and bold. This piece is simply bursting with colour and exuberance for life in India and love of family.
Life is a balance of opposing forces. There is always light within the darkest of times…. hope within the bleakest of days. This continual ebb and flow of movement between and within the seasons, means that night will always give way to bright sunshine. And we will know a brighter and better day than what is now present.
Join the journey as I write my own
“How-to”
Sharing random thoughts and musings on spirituality, faith and friendship…
the questions of life, the challenges… and yes, even the frustrations…
sprinkled with a dash of hope
and encouragement.
Words and quilts express it best
filling my journal with colour.
So… how do you ‘muse your life?