Tag Archives: C.S Lewis

Cosmic love

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I was doing some research about love recently. I didn’t end up using it for anything substantial.. but I do have a whole lot of quotes about love.

“Love takes off masks we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within” – James Baldwin

“Love is not blind; that is the last thing it is. Love is bound; and the more bound the less it is blind” – G.K Chesterton

“The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved – loved for ourselves, or rather, loved inspite of ourselves” – Victor Hugo

“To love is to be vulnerable” - C.S Lewis

“I’d rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you.” – John Smith

“Human things must be known to be loved: but Divine things must be loved to be known” – G.K Chesterton

“Your task is not to seek love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have build against it” – Rumi

“The real enemy can always be met and conquered, or won over. Real antagonism is based on love, a love which has not recognized itself” – Henry Miller

“Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.” – Unknown

“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with a person, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – When Harry Met Sally

“I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream” – Sleeping Beauty

Friendship

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Friendship is possibly the great thing in the world. Lately I’ve been reminded just how lucky I am.

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.. it has no survival value; rather it gives value to survival. C.S Lewis

On Sunday night I got to see 3 of my best friends. They are not the most perfect people in life but they are perfect for my life.

.Tegan.Laura.Emily.

.Tegan.Laura.Emily.

Tegan Churcher

I met Tegan Churcher when I was 9 years old. I moved to a state called Tasmania because my Dad was becoming the minister of Devonport Church of Christ. Tegan’s mother, Sharon, was in charge of all things creative there. So that’s how we met. Unfortunately we’re still friends to this day and she can still remember that I wore a nightie the first time I met her. Tegan Churcher is my bestest friend. We have been friends for 12 years now and it’s a bond we’re proud to say is a little bit freakish. Tegan loves interior design, Jesus, trying new things and thankfully, she loves me. She has great taste in music & in fashion. People say we look alike. I think that’s a lie. We are the same person, she is just 10 times better looking than I am.

.Tegan.Churcher.

.Tegan.Churcher.

Laura Fraser

I don’t recall the specific time and place that I met Laura Fraser, although it was much later on in life than when I met Tegan. Laura and I started to become friends in Science class. We actually really bonded over this little personal joke we got going which was N.E.R.F’s. It’s basically a nerdier way to be a nerd. But let’s face it.. I gave up being a nerd or a nerf a long time ago, LF is still going strong. Which is actually one of the the things I love about Laura. She’s really intelligent. Sometimes she misses jokes but don’t let that fool you. Laura Fraser will do great things. Laura Fraser is crazy, I love crazy Laura. Laura is a brilliant writer, artist, dancer, speaker, thinker, photographer and friend.

.Laura.Fraser.

.Laura.Fraser.

Emily Averill

I never really met Emily Averill. She’s one of those people that everyone that you know, knows, so then you end up knowing her. What I will say is though, that from the moment we started talking and hanging out.. give us like.. 3 months.. and we were at best friend status. Laura, Emily & I did so many things together and I think the 3 of us sort of became a thing. Emily Averill is different. I think she processes the world differently than the rest of us and I really like that. She’s an insane artist. She should really be making a lot of money out of what she does. She’s a brilliant singer, although she really doesn’t think so. She’s a little more than insanely good looking. Track pants & baggy t-shirt or a lbd – she’s stunning. She’s a great friend, girlfriend, sister & daughter. Her relationships are fresh and exciting, and despite being two years younger than me, I have learnt so much from being in her life.

.Emily.Averill.

.Emily.Averill.

Rebecca Mumberson

I really clearly remember the first time I met Bec Mumberson. Clearer than the three girls I’ve already mentioned. It was at Grade 9 camp on a bus. I’m very pale and had put sunscreen on my face and rubbed it in, and then put another layer on my face sort of like zink, just to be a little bit weird, but also for extra protection. Bec looked at me with utter disgust as she rolled her eyes ‘Look, do you realise you have sunscreen ALL over you face?’. I told her yes I did, and went on my merry way. Our friendship has frown over the years despite the rough start. Rebecca is kind, thoughtful, persistent, clever, gorgeous, engaged, creative and a really great friend. So many of my happiest memories are filled with this wonderful lady. I can’t wait to be a part of her wedding day.

.Bec.Mumberson.&.Nathan.Whitecross.

.Bec.Mumberson.&.Nathan.Whitecross.

Some of the other gorgeous people who I’m lucky to do life with..

.Emma.Kelly.Jess.

.Emma.Kelly.Jess.

I love birthdays and I love birthday parties. I think the greatest thing about birthday parties is how self centered they can be. For one night, it can pretty much all about you. There’s sometimes nice about showing a person how much you care about them, but choosing to stop being selfish for one night. Plus there are presents and cake. Two things I’m rather fond of.

Kristen.Amy.Aj.Steff

Kristen.Amy.Aj.Steff

.AndyWilliams.BlaineSwanborough.

.AndyWilliams.BlaineSwanborough.

.Chloe...Casey.

.Chloe...Casey.

.Rachel.Atwood.Matt.Jensen.

.Rachel.Atwood.Matt.Jensen.

These two are engaged. These two are pretty cute. Alone they are lovely people, but together they are maybe even lovlier. I love lovely friends.

SteveLimkin.WillSwanson.RuthLimkin.

SteveLimkin.WillSwanson.RuthLimkin.

This photo is at the airport. I love that friends support you. That’s what friendship is I think. If you set out on a new adventure, in God, in your career, in life – friends are there to support you.

..Sarah..Holmes..Sarah..Starrenburg..

..Sarah..Holmes..Sarah..Starrenburg..

Friends celebrate life together. They get dressed up and they dance together.

Jess.Emma.Shannon.Chloe.Chris.Steff.Liz

Jess.Emma.Shannon.Chloe.Chris.Steff.Liz

.Friends.

.Friends.

.My20thBirthdayParty.

.My20thBirthdayParty.

A friend hears the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.– Anonymous

I think I’m pretty lucky. The greatest thing about this post is, there’s a lot of amazing friends of mine who aren’t on this page right here. I’m lucky to have them in my life as well.

January Summary

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I’ve decided to sum up each month here on my blog. I hope that I remember to do this at the end of every month. I think it’s a good way to take stock of the month and to remember how much or how little can happen in 4 weeks.

January

It’s actually hard to believe that it’s almost the end of January. I mean, it feels like days ago that we saw the new year in. Thankfully though, despite being a quick month, I have managed to get a few different things done.

Well – I bought a new car on the 2nd of January. And I moved out of Tasmania House a week after that. Who knew that cleaning a 3 bedroom unit could take so long! Then a week after that I moved into my brand spanking new place, well new for me. It’s awesome.

Books Read: New Moon, Eclipse & Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Myer (yes I caved and read all of the other Twilight books – not bad hey), Sophie’s Heart by Lori Wick, Long Way Down by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman, Becoming Me, It’s My Life & Who I am by Melody Carlson, Life Without Strife by Joyce Meyer, The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia, Threads of Silk by Linda Lee Chaikin and all of the Narnia Chronicles except for the Silver Chair and the Last Battle by C.S Lewis

Clothes Bought: Plain Black t-shirt and some jewellery. I did well this ‘christmas sales’ season and haven’t bought much in January.

Consumed Music: I got the One Tree Hill Soundtrack: Friends with Benefit. It’s pretty good. And I’m loving Paramore lately.

Films Watched: Twilight and Bride Wars. I think I’ll just do ones I’ve seen at the movies, watched too many others.

Recipies Mastered: Zero

Lessons Learned: People are offended easily, parents can become even more addicted to pop culture than you can, change is nearly as good as a holiday and money makes most of the world go around.

So I am doing well on my books resolution, but not so much on my recipies.

Hoping your January was swell and wishing you a better February.

Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway

Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway

Chronicles of Narnia

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C.S Lewis is amazing. I’m just reading through the Chronicles of Narnia now and I’m really loving it. I’m fairly positve I’ve read all of the stories before, but it’s been such a long time, and I’m really enjoying the re-read.

I think for once, they actually did a good job of turning books into movies. I went and saw Prince Caspian twice.. and both times, I actually sort of forgot I was at the movies. I felt like I was in Narnia – and it was wonderful.

Skandar Keynes portraying Edmund in Prince Caspian

Skandar Keynes portraying Edmund in Prince Caspian

My favourite quote from the movie:

King Miraz: Tell me, Prince Edmund…
Edmund Pevensie: King.
King Miraz: I beg your Pardon.
Edmund Pevensie: It’s King Edmund, actually. Just King though. Peter’s the High King.
[awkward pause]
Edmund Pevensie: I know, it’s confusing.

I love Edmund actually. I know he’s probably the most selfishly annoying character, especially in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe — but he’s so easy to indentify with. And he totally redeems himself later on. What a guy, or boy.

five stars

Stolen

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I stole this from lovely Laura. I think it’s a good thing to think about yourself a whole lot.

Well, you know, until you get all, self obsessed and stuff. But a little self observation never hurt anyone.

Your most marked characteristic?

Honesty

The quality you most like in a man?

Righteous, Authoritative

The quality you most like in a woman?

Security and purity

What do you most value in your friends?

Honesty, Supportive, Mature

What is your principle defect?

Judgemental

What is your favourite occupation?

Consulting — or a job where I can tell people what to do and get paid lots of money for it. Yeah I think that’s being a consultant!

What is your dream of happiness?

A job i love, enough money to live and occasionally buy good shoes, friends who love themselves and each other, loving Jesus and more than 4 weeks of holidays  a year

What to your mind would be the greatest misfortunes?

To never really discover what it is you were meant to do here

What would you like to  be?

Talented, funny, humble, righteous, graced and loved.

In what country would you like to live?

Australia at the moment

What is your favourite colour?

Blue I think — maybe green.

What is your favourite flower?

Roses

What is your favourite bird?

I don’t really like birdsWho are your favourite prose writers?

C.S Lewis, Donald Miller

Who are your favourite poets?

I don’t really have favourites.

Who is your favourite hero of fiction?

Batman, Robin, Brett Holman

Who are your favourite heroines of fiction?

Batgirl, Anne Shirley, Nurse Allison Westcott

Who are your favourite composers?

Hans Zimmer & Harry Gregson-Williams

Who are your favourite painters?

None — It’s not that I don’t like art.. I just don’t know any

Who are your heroes in real life?

Batman, my Dad

What is it you most dislike?

Certain swear words, people who whinge about things they can change and reception desks

What natural gift would you most like to possess?

Hmm — playing instruments, or maths skills maybe

How would you like to die?

In my sleep — or really dramatically.

What is your present state of mind?

I’m discontent

To what faults do you feel most indulgent?

Food, shopping

What is your motto?

It’s a cliche for a reason. It’s not really a motto –  but I say it a lot.

Your name or pseudo?

Steffany, Steff, Steffa or Steffy

Majesty

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Yesterday was a pretty good day. I did some baking and then went to a lunch bqq and an afternoon tea. I met with old friends and met some new friends while enjoying some wonderful food. On the way back from Brighton I happened to get caught in Brisbane’s worst storm in 25 years. While I focussed on keeping Emma and I on the road, we listened to Brooke Fraser which was frequently interupted by deafening claps of thunder and Emma’s gasps at the lightening which would have been no more than 100 or 200m away. And while for the second time in my life, I wondered if I might die, I also kind of enjoyed it.

Today at lunch we were talking about the storm and other natural disasters and one person commented on the sheer force of say a tornado. How “it seems as if nothing or no one can stand in it’s way”. And while the storm is scary, it’s also kind of exciting.

I think that’s what life with Jesus is like. It’s scary and it’s exciting. I’m so glad I serve the poweful One behind the storm. The One who has the power to cease the drought with rain. The one who holds lightening bolts in his hands. Nothing or no one can stand in His way.

“Is he safe” Lucy asks. “Safe!?” Mr Beaver replies. ”Of course he’s not safe… but He is good”

The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Captured by Stephen Deeth from Redcliffe QLD

Captured by Stephen Deeth from Redcliffe QLD