Family, voluntary and paid work responsibilities have limited my time developing Reshapers this year. That has been both joyful and challenging.

It has been joyful to spend more time with our growing family - our fifth grandson arrived this year! Also with many good friends.

It has been joyful to work with committed volunteers who in all sorts of ways are taking small and giant steps to make the world a better place; see the Tree of Life page on this site and www.svox.org.uk for some examples.

It has been challenging to fit in Reshapers work as well as trips to Mexico to work on our boat. It has been challenging to keep a sense of balance and protect times of quiet, rest and refreshment - times to be, or to create, or just enjoy togetherness or silence.

This summer we have been reviewing and reshaping our lives to protect more ‘being’ time and continue to develop Reshapers as a new venture.

Recessions, like New Year, is a good time to review your priorities and how you use your precious resources, whether time, money or energy. What is the dream you are following? How do you need to reshape your life to follow it’s path?