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I idolize Bravery – a realisation and defence

August 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

“Bravery is by far the kindest word for stupidity.” (Sherlock BBC) I am attracted to bravery I have often wondered what it is that causes me to dub some fictional characters as ‘my favourite’ even if I do not necessarily … Read More

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Pondering

A Year in Reading 2017

February 1, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

Following the tradition, I thought I’d share the books I enjoyed reading this year – my tiny contribution to the online world of books and reading, of which I am mostly a silent consumer (but pay my dues once a … Read More

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2017 taught me that timing is not always my strong point...
Learning

2017 taught me that my timing is not always right (and that’s okay)

January 8, 2018 by Emily J. Maurits

I can’t do everything, but can I be okay with that?… Read More

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Learning

5 Ways I prepared to travel as a Christian

December 14, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

A week or two away can change someone…… Read More

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Learning

Do you laugh at misfortune?

August 24, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

“Just laugh or you’ll go mad.” It’s advice I hear in hospital corridors and grocery stores. In this era of ‘political correctness’ there are a surprising number of opportunities to snigger at the antics of dementia patients, our children’s disobedience, … Read More

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Learning

How to hold onto COMMUNITY lightly

August 3, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

‘Community.’ In certain circles (or communities!) the word ‘Community’ is a ‘buzzword’. I think as the years go by and technology gives us the freedom to be more isolated, Western society is beginning to realise the importance of community. In … Read More

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“Rhapsody on a Windy Night”

July 27, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

I recently finished reading an encyclopedia on C. S. Lewis, and I am overtaken with love for all things literary at the moment. Words are so beautiful – I could talk about their beauty all day long. I am forever … Read More

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Learning

How to hold onto (your) BODY IMAGE lightly

July 20, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

Body image. It’s an ‘in’ word, and means different things to different people. It’s also an easy word to pin onto someone else. They struggle with body image because they are… a teenager… female… overweight… underweight… single… In reality, however, … Read More

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Loving

WHY I LIKE ‘Memory’

July 13, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

In primary school the music teacher showed us the musical ‘Cats’ by Arthur Lloyd Webber and Trever Nunn. I found it rather odd, to be honest, but some part of it must have stuck with me, because I ended up … Read More

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How to hold (your) AMBITION lightly

July 6, 2017 by Emily J. Maurits

Six steps I use to curb my ambition and why I don’t need to… Read More

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