Spiritually Uplifting

Amidst the gloom of mid-January, when I hate to admit it but I'm as miserable as everyone else, I need to focus on something positive. So am reviewing, in between coughing, spluttering and grumbling, some happier events.

In early January I went to see the Nutcracker at the London Colosseum - with My daughter and my Mum. There was something magical about the ballet of course and the dancing was ethereal, but being there as one of three generations added something extra. There was my daughter's glowing delight, most especially when the Jack Frosts and Ice Fairies danced out of a huge fridge, but also the glowing pride of my Mother, in the good behaviour of her granddaughter as well the enjoyment of a special evening. My husband and son went to Blood Brothers on the same evening - I think equally uplifting but in a completely different way. Much cooler for a 14 year old to tell his mates (and doting drama teachers) that he saw the more macho of the two!

The other massive highlight for me was attending midnight eucharist on Christmas Eve at St Paul's Cathedral - it seems a long time ago now. The singing was quite fabulous, but so was the use of the most accessible liturgy I have ever experienced there.

So in the gloom I will cling to those warm memories and look forward to more sublime moments ahead.

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Happy New Year!
Actually I'm not as happy as I might be... boo hoo. Like thousands of others I've had a dreadful fluey cold thing over the new year and still can't get rid. I managed three hours at work today before people kindly ordered me home. I've tried Sudafed, Benylyn, Lemsip, malt whisky (not all in the same glass) and not feeling much better.
Any cures that anyone can suggest (painless preferably) gratefully received.
Also - if you can come up with any way in which this can enhance one's spirituality - do let me know.

On a lighter note (with less mucus involved). Is there something you want to achieve this year?
I want to finish my dissertation, finish making a stained-glass window and learn to ride a bike. This is in addition to the statutory requirements to lose weight, get more exercise, spend more quality time with the kids....

I'm off for a lie down with a Lemsip.

TTFN