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Why We Relate to Bridget: A Journey Through Life Stages

19 Wednesday Feb 2025

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So last weekend I went to see the new Bridget Jones movie – don’t worry there aren’t any spoilers if you have yet to watch it. 

It was one of those films where I found myself laughing and crying at the same time.

Depending on your age, you will either be like myself, and may have followed Bridget through her 30s, 40s and 50s or maybe you have watched some of the films and thought they were funny. 

Whatever your age I am sure you can relate to Bridget in one way or another.

I was in my early 30s when I read the first book written by Helen Fielding. I had been living abroad for 5 years and wasn’t sure what I wanted or where I even belonged.  It took me a long time to feel settled back in the UK.

For me, like many of my friends, my 30s were a time of having lots of fun and finding my way but by my 40s I knew who I was and exactly what I wanted.  I thoroughly enjoyed my 50s because I think a new confidence emerges and now as I move into my 60s I am happy to “be”.

There were so many reasons I loved this film and many of my friends agree.  I think we can all relate to her story.

The wonderful solid friendships that have been consistent in her life and it was refreshing to see that they have also aged along with the rest of us. These long and lasting friendships demonstrate how good friends are always there for us, especially when things don’t always go according to plan and life throws us curve balls.

I loved the part when she picks up a photo of her with her Dad as she recalls the conversation between them. He asked her to promise him that she would “live” her life. It was as this moment that she decided to start “living” again after 4 years of grieving Mark Darcy.   

I always believe when people have passed away they can still influence us through memories especially when recalling past conversations. This moment in the film captures that beautifully.

Anyone that has been through grief knows it is a roller coaster of emotions, one minute you might be feeling ok the next feeling guilty and you can’t help wondering if you will ever be happy again and how you will get through. There are no time limits or any order of how or when you will go through the stages of grief and this film touches on this subject with both humour and sensitivity. 

Then there was the beautiful white owl that featured in the film. I always believe in looking out for messages and signs from people that have passed away for example white feathers, robins.  Again, the film did this. The children took comfort in seeing the owl every night before sleeping.  The owl was looking over them just like a guardian angel or how their father would have done. 

So whatever stage you are at in your life remember that life is a gift and it is for living and Bridget is a perfect example of how to begin dipping one’s toe in the water and remaining optimistic.  After all we only get one life in our current form. 

I would love to know what you took away from the film.

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Do you communicate with your Guardian Angel?

16 Monday Feb 2015

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Last weekend I went to visit my amazing 96 year old Grandmother who rather remarkably still lives in her own house and not only does she do her own shopping and cleaning, but she also takes herself off to the hairdressers once a week. She is always happy and never complains. She is my true inspiration.

During my visit, she told me that she talks to her Mum every day. I could feel her watching me carefully when she shared this with me, I guess she wanted to see what my reaction might be but I nodded and smiled knowingly.

On my drive home, I gave thought to what my Grandmother had said. I too have regular conversations with my parents and other people whom were very close to me that I have lost over the years and I am quite sure there are many other people out there who do the same.

I like to believe that my parents are somewhere in the universe looking out for me. It certainly feels that way sometimes. I don’t believe that when someone dies they leave us completely. I know our memories stay with us and we cherish them but I also believe that anyone who played such a big part in our lives remain with us in more ways than just in our memories.

Sometimes, I have a feeling that other beings are also looking out for me and guiding me. By beings, I mean my grandfathers, even ancestors that I didn’t know. I feel extremely close to all of them. I can’t really explain it but I feel safe and looked after.

When walking my wonderful dog in the mornings and the birds are in full song singing happily to greet a new day, most mornings I spot a Robin or a very tame blackbird that doesn’t immediately fly away on my approach. For some unexplained reason, this makes me feel very warm and close to my guardian angels or spirit guides or whatever one wants to call them. They say that a robin, butterfly or feather are all signs that your Angels are standing with you and I honestly believe this. I always feel surrounded by such love even though I’m out there on my own with just my dog who is usually running ahead of me. If I have a decision to make and I remain open I know I will be helped and guided, I don’t have to worry or stress about anything. I know that life will take care of everything.

This may sound strange, weird or whacky to a lot of my readers but I am quite spiritual and also believe we are all connected, past or present. I guess it depends on how tuned in we are and whether we want to be or not. This way of thinking didn’t happen overnight for me but has been a gradual process but I’m so very happy I chose to learn and be open-minded. These feelings and my openness were fuelled even more when I discovered Reiki, The Law of Attraction, visualisation techniques and even quantum physics. The most amazing thing is I believe that I am in tune with my Guardian Angels and they take care of me.

I would love to hear from any of my readers who feel the same or experience similar feelings or alternatively if you don’t believe this and believe that when we die that’s it.  I find it very interesting how we all choose to see the world and would genuinely be interested to hear your thoughts.

Wishing my lovely readers are happy and love filled week.  

Christmas Angels

22 Monday Dec 2014

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OldDesignShop_MerryChristmasAngelsPC1Yesterday I put my Christmas tree up and as I placed the Angel at the top of the tree I stopped to think about the Christmas story and thought about the meaning and presence of angels at Christmas time which there are many. Angels play an important role in Christmas celebrations. The word, “Angel” is derived from the Hebrew and Greek words which simply means “messenger”.

Almost every character in the Christmas story seems to have had an encounter with an Angel.  It was the Archangel Gabriel who brought Mary the message that she would be giving birth to a son “Jesus”.

When Joseph discovered that Mary was pregnant but not with his child he was not happy to say the least, but it is believed that an Angel appeared to him in a dream and informed him that Mary was a virgin and she would be giving birth to a son and they were to name him Jesus. Joseph decided to do the right thing.

It is also thought that a small group of tiny Angels were on a special assignment to watch over and guide Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. The Angels sang songs of thanksgiving which were believed to be heard in all four corners of the earth.

Once the baby was born, the Angels took the news to the shepherds and this is explained in the Christmas carol While Shepherds Watch their Flocks by Night.  Many of our Christmas carols  feature Angels and my particular favourite is “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”.

There is also the story of a new star that appeared in the sky which guided the three wise men to Bethlehem so they could bring their gifts of Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh.

Whatever your religious beliefs, I truly love to read about the Christmas Story and how Angels are woven into it and they all merge in beautifully with our Christmas carols.

Wishing all my readers a wonderful festive period and a beautiful Christmas and remember to spread some love, happiness and look out for the Christmas Angels, they truly are everywhere.

 

A Wonderful Life

08 Monday Dec 2014

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Last week, being rather short of time I asked some of my lovely readers for ideas for last week’s Blog. A couple of suggestions were based around Christmas from preparing for it and why putting up the Christmas decorations makes us feel so happy.

So this week now that we are well and truly into December I am going to write about some of the traditions and things that we love and enjoy about this festive time of year.

Magazine articles start to appear showing us how to enjoy a perfect Christmas. There is so much pressure placed upon people to have the “perfect Christmas” particularly on parents. As a result, I know for many it can be an extremely stressful time making sure everything is absolutely perfect, turkeys to be ordered and cooked, not to mention the Christmas shopping for presents. Sometimes there are arrangements to be made to collect other relatives who are less able to get around.

Also in the lead up to Christmas as the shops stock pile their goods high I wonder about the excess as I see people frantically filling up their supermarket trolleys on far more goods and food than they will ever need.

Adverts start appearing as early as October geared at young children so they know exactly what they want for their presents. I sometimes ask myself whether we have forgotten the true sense of why we celebrate Christmas. I also give thought to all the people suffering in the world or people who are homeless or alone and I realise how lucky the majority of us are. So when I write my Christmas cards I make a few small donations, for example, to the young girl at London Bridge who is out there every day in all weathers 52 weeks of the year selling the Big Issue.   We should remember Christmas is a time for giving, especially those less fortunate than we are and not just to those close to us.

One of the most important things for me, is it is a time when friends and family come together and, if we are lucky enough to have time off from work, we can spend time enjoying each other’s company and generally slowing down.  Equally it is a time for reflection and more importantly for giving.

Whilst putting up the Christmas tree I like to play Christmas carols to get me into the festive mood.  Then once the Christmas tree is  up I take time out to slow down and watch Christmas films such as Love Actually but my particular favourite is the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” which again gives me a reality check. If you have never seen this film I highly recommend it. It is about a man called George Bailey who falls upon hard times and is contemplating ending it all. An appearance by his Guardian Angel reminds him how his kindness has touched so many people’s lives in his hometown of Bedford Falls. It is a beautiful film on so many levels and is a timely reminder for us to count our blessings.

So back to why preparing for Christmas and putting up the decorations makes us feel so happy? For me I remember Christmases gone by, spent with loved ones who are no longer with me, and my wonderful childhood Christmases.  I love to be around children and take so much pleasure in watching them enjoy Christmas as much as we did.

I love to watch nativity plays where children of all ages are involved in recreating the scene at Bethlehem where Baby Jesus was born. Proud parents watch their children even if they do perhaps forget their one and only line. It is a special time and churches up and down the country hold special crib services with live animals trying to recreate the scene at Bethlehem.

Christmas is a time for giving, it is a time of hope, joy, love, happiness and peace. Today I heard on the radio the song by Johnny Mathis “When a child is born” which to me captures the spirit of Christmas perfectly.

Remember the “Perfect Christmas” isn’t one that is dictated by a TV advert or a magazine article it is what you make it. Perfect for just you, your family and your friends – we are all different.

Although as I sign off this week, I must confess that I’m dreaming of a White Christmas.  I would love to hear what you are wishing for or dreaming of for Christmas?

Wishing all my lovely readers a very happy love filled week and remember:-

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