Beating Coronavirus

^{Beat the Spread of Coronavirus}

^{Stay home!}   

Tuesday 25th March 2020

Hello dear friend,

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope this post gives you a bit of comfort in this extremely testing time.

Since I last posted I have had a bad bout of shingles, on right side of head, forehead, eyelid, and in eye. It takes a couple of months apparently to get fully fit again, so I am currently self-isolating, along with many others both in the UK and around the world. [Update January 24: Months later I read that getting shingles after Covid has been quite common. I had the virus early January 20 and the shingles about 10 days after I felt well again. And I've since met lots of people who got shingles that way. In light of this some scientists think that happens because Covid has caused viral shock to the body.]   

No matter what your age or state of health this coronavirus crisis is very scary. As Christians though, we do not have to succumb to our fear. Just stick close to Jesus at all times, and He will help you through whatever comes.

 I do believe in the adage, prepare for the worst and hope for the best, and I feel this has never been more important for so many people. Jesus told us in Matthew 24.44 that we must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour we do not expect. I know this applies to His Second Coming but also is true of Him coming to take us individually to our heavenly home... 

So here is a plan: Spiritually prepare, then pray often remembering that God dwells within you. We know this is true because Jesus told us emphatically in John 14:23 that anyone who loves Him will keep His word, and His Father will love him, and They shall come to him and make a home in him.

Then use the exercise below, or one of your own, to make a spiritual preparation for this crisis.

1. Sit up straight, close your eyes and take a deep in-breath through the nose. Hold that for a few seconds and as you breathe out through the mouth feel the whole of your body relax.
2. Now, as you become aware of the presence of God, ask Him to remind you of the times you did not do as you know He would have wanted you to. Dig deep into your soul and spirit and feel the regret of that.
3. Tell Jesus that you are sorry for your lapses. And that you will try, from this moment on, to do His will.
4. Now sit for a few moments simply enjoying the company of God. Feel the love flowing between you.
5. When you are ready breathe in and out deeply as before, then open your eyes and have a big stretch.
6. As you go about your day pause often to remember the presence of God. Use this opportunity to push away fear because, actually, in the context of everlasting life with Jesus, there is nothing for you to fear. No matter what challenges life brings remember that God is with you and cling on to that truth, and He will see you through even the most testing situations.

My book 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life, a practical guide to joyful living which has already helped many through a crisis in their life, will certainly be of use in this one. Click here to buy the e-book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Days-Heaven-Make-Everlasting-Meaning-ebook/dp/B00AIR8CSC

We can beat this virus together by staying home to prevent its spread.

May God continue to bless you.

Teresa x

PS. Don't forget to take a look at my blogs:  http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/    and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

PPS Don't forget to check out my book: 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life - which is a practical guide to joyful living!   You can see the book trailer by clicking on this link:  http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

Refresh Yourself

^{Refresh yourself!}

^{* Breathe deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth.}

^{* Now say,  "Today is the first day of the rest of my life!"}

^{*  Let the relief of a new start soak right into every part of your being.}

                             

Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Hello dear friend,

How is your day going? Mine is zooming by, as per usual. But it's a good one.

As well as more writing I am, slowly, slowly, telling everyone I can about my book trailer recently posted on YouTube.

I know that unless you are registered you are not allowed to press the Like button. But that's okay.  It would still be great if you would take a look and share the link too. And I would love to hear your feedback!

So, see the intro to 9 Days to Heaven , The practical guide to joyful living by following this link. 

http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

Wishing you a great week! Love and blessings

Teresa x

PS Don't forget to take a look at my other blogs:  http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/    and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

Also, for further inspiration check out my website:  http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk  

Dare to Dream!

^{Dare to dream and follow it all the way!}

^{Don't allow your fears to block your dreams. Instead, cultivate a healthy belief in your abilities.}

^{As  Henry Ford once said, "Whatever you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right."}

^{So start to make your dreams come true by first believing you can do so.}

^{Friday 8th March 2019} 

Hello dear friend,

The year is zooming along! I hope you are having a productive time! 

How are your New Year's resolutions going?

Perhaps you remember that I was trying to get rid of the main plastic contaminants in my life. And with that goal in mind I tracked down a milkman who delivered organic milk in glass bottles.

I have been getting this milk for a couple of months now and can definitely recommend: a) My particular company Totally Welsh - see Our Products - Totally Welsh   and b) That you try the milk even for its amazing taste alone! [Update January 24: I was using Milk and More but they were bought by Totally Welsh, which is great as well!]

I've gone back to whole milk and can report that this stuff in glass bottles is really a blast from the past. Just like it used to taste. You get cream settling at the top of the bottle - just like real milk used to. 

I have a theory: The majority of us got seduced by cheap milk in plastic bottles sold in supermarkets, and, in doing so, not only did we settle for an inferior product, it is a health-risk not worth taking. 

I also mentioned that I was trying yoghurt in glass. That though was not so successful for me. It tasted good but I prefer thick Greek-style yoghurt and this was too thin for me. I haven't yet been able to track down my favourite kind in glass yet. Perhaps you can help me with that. 

Meantime, please keep telling me what you are up to. I love hearing from you. I delight in the fact that I have readers all over the globe! So please continue to use the Contact me button below.

Love and blessings

Teresa

PS Don't forget to take a look at my other blogs:  http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/    and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

Plus my website:  http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk   for further inspiration!

PPS Don't forget to check out my book: 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life - which is a practical guide to joyful living!   You can see the book trailer by clicking on this link:  http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

New Year Fresh Goals!

^{Get the Most From a Nature Walk!}

^{Hear the birdsong, the ocean thundering, the stream gurgling - not the stream of music flooding your ears, or even the chatter of a friend  on your mobile drowning out these soothing natural sounds.}

^{Then feast your eyes on the source of the communication, and, breathing deeply, relax fully into the moment.} 

^{I predict that even a short walk taken this way will leave you refreshed.} 

Tuesday 8th January 2019 

Hello dear friend,

I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!

I wonder if you have made any new year's resolutions? Mine include trying to eliminate as much plastic as possible in my food shopping. The first item I plan to change is milk in plastic bottles. I have tracked down a milkman who delivers. He also stocks yoghurt in glass jars - so that's another product I regularly eat which I can now buy in glass. Happily both the milk and yoghurt are also organic so healthier and kinder for the cows.

When I have tried this delivery out I will let you know if I can recommend the company involved.

I have made this decision because, as you - all of us?! - know: plastic has carcinogenic properties. And now that, in the UK, the number of people getting cancer is said to be 1 in 2 - and that includes some of my closest friends - I feel that urgent preventative action needs to be taken.

I wonder what new year resolutions you have made. I would love you to let me know. To do this simply click on the Contact me button.

Love and blessings

Teresa

PS Don't forget to take a look at my other blogs:  http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/    and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

Plus my website:  http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk   for further inspiration!

PPS Don't forget to check out my book: 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life - which is a practical guide to joyful living!You can see the book trailer by clicking on this link:  http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

Put Christ Back into Christmas!

^{Monday 24th December 2018 Christmas Eve}

Hello dear friend,

I hope you are well and have finished preparations for your Christmas celebrations tomorrow.

I am looking forward to attending Midnight Mass at midnight for a change! For the last few years this time spot has got earlier and earlier. Fortunately our parish priest is a traditionalist - hence the Mass will be held at midnight. Before this there will be carol singing. And I have manoeuvred myself into the role of "Greeter" so I will be very busy and won't have time to think about the fact that this is the first Christmas without Dad and the third without Mum.

You may be in a similar place in your life. If you are I hope that by focussing on Christ this Christmas - instead of the surrounding festivities - you will get through with a sprinkling of Joy!

Wishing you a very Happy and Holy Christmas. 

Love and blessings

Teresa

PS Don't forget to take a look at my other blogs:  http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/    and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

Plus my website:  http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk   for further inspiration!

PPS Don't forget to check out my book: 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life - which is a practical guide to joyful living! You can see the book trailer by clicking on this link:  http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

Be grateful for what you have!

Be Grateful for What You Have

    

^{Are you going through a bad time right now? Perhaps your health is not good, or the bills are piling up, or there are problems at home, or whatever. There are many challenges to be faced in life.}

^{If that is ringing bells with you try applying a little gratitude into the equation. You could start by being thankful that you woke up this morning. That you had food eat just by reaching into a cupboard. That you could walk out of the door if you wanted to.  You will surely think of plenty of things to be grateful for in your life. And if you focus on them for now that will help you through.}

  

Wednesday 27th June 18

Hello dear friend,

I hope you are well and enjoying some sunshine! Just think, we have passed the summer solstice and the days are now getting shorter. Gosh! But, thankfully, most of the summer is still ahead so let’s make the most of it, eh. 

I am happy to tell you that I have a new book on the way. It's a prayer guide which encourages you to speak to God in your own way. I will keep you posted on developments as they happen. 

I see that my blog has been getting lots of hits from readers in the US. Brilliant. Thank so much for stopping by. I would love it if you left a comment and told me about yourself. I hope that you are enjoying your life â€“ whatever you are doing and I wish you a fabulous week!

Love and blessings

Teresa

PS Don't forget to take a look at my other blogs:  http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/    and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/

Plus my website:  http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk   for further inspiration!

PPS Don't forget to check out my book: 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life - which is a practical guide to joyful living!  You can see the book trailer by clicking on this link:  http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

Summer of 2017

^{July 17}

^{Take a New View}

^{It is not the facts it is the way we look at them that shapes our reaction. Do not like something about your life? Change it!}

^How?

^{Take a good long look at yourself and acknowledge your personal contribution to any problem.}

^{Do this, not to make yourself feel bad or in the wrong. But rather, to empower yourself. Because, when you accept personal responsibility you can make life-improving changes.}

^{Though you cannot change, say, another person, you can choose to change yourself.  You do have choices.}

^{And if you decide not to change anything?}

^{Well, even deciding just put up with something is actually a choice. Acknowledging that choice can give you a confidence boost!  And then you will be looking at the facts in a new light.}

Friday 7th July 17

Hello dear friend,

I hope you are well and enjoying some sunshine! Just think, we have passed the summer solstice and the days are now getting shorter. Gosh! But, thankfully, most of the summer is still ahead so let's make the most of it, eh. 

As some of you may know already I have been spending the last few months visiting churches promoting my book 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life. I am happy to report that I and the book have been made most welcome. Many thanks to all my new readers for your kind feedback.  

I have a number of new dates lined up and will post details of these soon. 

I also fitted in a visit to London, for a long overdue catch-up with friends. And a trip to Corfu also to stay with friends. I always have a wonderful time on that green and beautiful island. And the weather - apart from a dramatic thunderstorm - was hot and sunny so I got in lots of swimming and walking and enjoyed delicious food al fresco at tavernas. Did you catch the new series of #The Durrells? When I was there the buzz from the visiting cast and crew was still reverberating.  And the talk was of how locals were invited to be in the episodes and what fun they'd had being part of it all.

But now, it is back to work with lots of writing, but that is great too. I hope that you are enjoying your life - whatever you are doing and I wish you a fabulous weekend!

Love and blessings

Teresa

PS To see my book trailer for 9 Days to Heaven, the practical guide to joyful  living, please  follow this link:   http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns

PPS I have begun to blog again! Please follow these links to see two new posts.

Putting on a Brave Face - How to cope when things are tough http://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.co.uk/

Remembering My Grey Tabby Princess http://quarantiningincorfu.blogspot.com/

Also, for further inspiration please see my website:  http://www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk