Growing up my Dad insisted that I learn how to play the piano – so for over five years I had music lessons two days each week [after school]. In my studies, I learnt about music notes and symbols (I learnt to read sheet music for the piano), in light of our theme one note/symbol in music comes to mind– the ‘REST’. The ‘rest’ is an interval of silence in a piece of music, marked …
FINDING MY REST Like the sheep by the still waters, my soul He has restored Like the sheep that lie in green pastures, I am most reassured When my soul gets weary, there’s a place of rest on my Shepherd’s shoulder When my soul faints in thirst, He makes my cup runneth over Even though I may slumber, even when I fall asleep Even my Lord and Master will grant me the sweetest of sleep …
When I think rest, I think death (OMG, ducked just in time;LOL). Melancholic! Yeah! I bet y’all are binding, casting and declaring, “I shall not die but live to declare the glory of God!” Folks, we’ll all die someday. But please don’t flip this page just yet, don’t stop reading; humour me and let’s see where this all leads. So, let’s dwell somewhat on the mystery of death. I am thinking – separation from the …
Rest comes in different forms, may be sleep or relaxation or leisure. Being a “home girl” as I am, the best place I find rest is at home. I love the aroma of lovely food; the serenity found in clean spaces and smell of fresh laundry. When my home is nice and clean, it just gives me a feeling of relaxation and rest. When my home is in a mess, when there is no soup …
Dear hearts, It feels like ages since we’ve ‘met’. Never mind, reunions are always lovely. This month I have a bit of a confession to make (drums please): I have a serious girl crush on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I’ve read all her books- some of them, more than once. I don’t know her, never met her, but I’m fanning her from afar. Apart from her talents as a writer, I admire her style. She rocks …
