July 2016 – soulgifts – Telling Tales

Out of this world

July 30, 2016

Where do I go to get away? Out of this world of course! How? Well, inside my head of course! Don’t you? Come and try it. You might just like it. Here’s something to help kick start your trip. Now that’s pretty cool. Did you know each planet has its very own musical note? Here’s … More Out of this world

Blue Pearl

July 29, 2016

earth a pearl of blue hidden in the shell of space the pearl is my home ℜ © Raili Tanska Image – Pixabay Safar over at Blisters, Bunions & Blarney came up with a Haiku Challenge. The baton is being passed down the line – from Calen to Jane and now to me. And I’m passing … More Blue Pearl

Tales of Nanunja 3 – Signs

July 27, 2016

I am Nanunja. I live deep in the forests of Mother Earth. The air I breathe is as soft, sweet and crisp as the scent of fresh pine needles. My tribe is known as the Wai’a’atika. During my spirit walk to meet my totem as a young warrior brave, the Great Bear came to me. He … More Tales of Nanunja 3 – Signs

Hearts and Hugs

July 25, 2016

There is so much hurt in the world. Let’s not add any more to it. Instead, let’s focus on making it better. One step at a time. This fellow is leading by example – Here’s what connecting to the heart does – Let’s connect! Raili Tanska YouTube

Sunday Serenity – A Forest Walk

July 24, 2016

Find a quiet space. Somewhere you will be undisturbed for a while. A sacred space where you feel calm and peaceful. It may be a nook you have created at home, in the garden, by the seaside … Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Spine straight, arms and legs uncrossed. Take a few deep … More Sunday Serenity – A Forest Walk

Sacred

July 23, 2016

In the vastness that is Creation I stand solitary sanctity surrounded immersed in the Holy of Holies a speck a mote of dust in awe of the majesty the beauty the breath-taking-in-ness of it all There are no words to describe it It fills my heart and Soul © Raili Tanska Images – Pixabay Written … More Sacred

Echoes of Raili

July 22, 2016

I’m navel gazing this week. This post is all about me, me, me – Raili. ‘Cos I celebrated my birthday last week. Top row L – R: me with Dad on my wedding day; My brother Erkki, me, my sister Ritva after Dad’s funeral Middle row: Me having a bubble bath; Mum and my siblings. … More Echoes of Raili

The Retired Husband Digs and Paints

July 21, 2016

There is little else he detests more than painting and digging. The Retired Husband (TRH) that is. And guess what he’s been doing? Painting and digging!! Many long years ago in the flush of early marriage, TRH (he was not one then – retired, I mean) began an epic journey of renovating. And epic it … More The Retired Husband Digs and Paints

Tales of Nanunja 2 – Patience

July 20, 2016

Winter Wogs and Thieves

July 19, 2016

Cough, cough, cough !!! Splutter! SNEEZE !! Oh boy, the winter wogs are having a field day in our house. I don’t want to fingerpoint, but HE brought it in through the door. The youngest. Three days ago he started sniffling. Nearly bounced back. But then he went Pokemon hunting in the dark and the … More Winter Wogs and Thieves

soulgifts – Telling Tales

Creating magic with words

Month: July 2016