I took this photo a few days ago during an early morning walk near Carrigaline Town Park, Co.Cork
Beautiful morning light made this walkway really stand out with all the lovely autumn colours standing out even more
I have just posted my new video below
On This Day
On October 26th 1984 The action film ‘The Terminator’ was released in the United States and it became a huge success. It made actor Arnold Schwarzenegger a star almost overnight.
On October 26th 2017 Jacinda Arden is sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand, becoming the world’s youngest female head of government.
Birthdays Today
Hilary Clinton (US Politican) is 77
Charlie Landsborough (Folk Singer) is 83
Significance of Today
This month of October is Mental Health Month. Taking care of our inner selves is just as important as our physical health. In any given year, more than one in five of us will experience some type of mental health problem. So we all have a part to play in minding our mental health.
Quote For Today
Some mental health quotes:
- “Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.”
- “It’s okay not to be okay.”
- “You are not your mental illness.”
- “Your struggles do not define you.”
- “Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love.”
- “You are worthy of happiness and peace of mind.”
- “There is no shame in seeking help for your mental health.”
- “It’s okay to take a break and prioritize your mental health.”
- “You are not alone in your struggles.”
- “It’s okay to ask for support when you need it.”
Did You Know
Did you know that most people living with mental illness lead productive lives despite their challenges.
My Latest Video 🎥
This is my latest video and it is called ‘The Floods One Year Ago – Then and Now’ with a little spiritual thought towards the end of the video.
A new video is posted here every Wednesday morning
The video below I had up last week and it is called – ‘Crows In Song – We Are United Together’. If you would like to see a selection of my other videos on Youtube you can click this link here. https://www.youtube.com/@JamesMcSweeneyFr/videos
Thought For The Week
There is a story about two men walking down a country lane and across some fields. One of them forgot to close one of the gates. After seeing some cows, he realized his mistake and walked back to close it. He said it reminded him about the words an old man shared with him many years before, “As you travel down life’s pathways, remember to close the gates behind you.”
Such advice is one we could also keep close. Life is never straight forward and there are many attractions, distractions, obstacles and challenges. We sometimes make mistakes, we could have made better choices and we sometimes regret not having done something completely different.
But we shouldn’t allow these to dominate or take over our lives. That is why it is so important to close the gate and simply move on. What gates in my life have I still left open? Can I close them, move on, knowing there is no need to reopen and go back.
Jesus in our Gospel stories closed many gates for people who were stuck in the past. By closing these gates he also invited them to move forward and to cherish each day as a fresh start and a new beginning.
We have just celebrated Mission Sunday. It is a celebration of so much good work done all over the world. It is a celebration of how the story of Jesus has been shared all over the world. How this story is shared has evolved over many years. Some gates are closing with the shortage of priests, sisters and dedicated missionaries. But definitely other new gates are opening and evolving. Mission Sunday is also a celebration of these new green shoots.
Thought For The Week is updated each Monday
