Photo was taken at Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

Mount Usher Gardens is a delight no matter what time of year. There are many walkways, pathways and so many places to explore, relax and unwind.

Thought on Saturday – October – 06/10/2012

‘Accept that there will always be those who follow different paths to our own. Learn to respect people as they are and put differences aside.’ ~Ronan Scully


Diversity has always been a part of our universe story. Nature programmes that we often see on television are hugely successful because they explore such diversity among animals, birds and insects. When it comes to people we tend to be slow to embrace difference and diversity. It is part of being human to want others agree with our own view point. Problems begin when we begin to impose our view points onto somebody. We feel we’re absolutely right, we know it’s the only way and so should they! The challenge is to embrace different viewpoints and to accept that others even those closest to us, will see things different from us. Many different viewpoints is surely something positive and healthy. A prayer today and this weekend is to ask God to help me understand that my story is important but that there are other stories out there just as important and valuable as mine.