Sophie Latifa

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh , how many times have we heard about these gifts? Are they just words we hear again and again during Christmas sermons or nativity plays, or do they re-define how we think about giving meaningful gifts? You might be like me, and find it hard to start really getting my head into the Christmas season until at least December 1st, and even then I’m probably more of a last minute gift-er than someone who really plans ahead (much to my detriment). But this year my...

I arrived home from a long walk last week and realised I had spent the entire time completely distracted by my thoughts.  Autumn is the most beautiful season in the UK, perhaps my favourite. The leaves turn from luscious green to vivid reds, purples and yellows, and cooler days invite us to look forward to cosy nights in and glasses of red wine with friends. I went on a walk to enjoy this time of year on a sunny weekday morning, to behold the change in season, but what stole my attention was...

"Storm. Definition - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow." A violent disturbance of the atmosphere , suitable words to describe the world we’re living in at the moment. We are not living in a time of peace. 'Walking on Water' I’m often afraid. Too often. At times, fear infiltrates even the most mundane parts of my life, and it feels very much like a brewing storm. Anxiety is like waking up to heavy black clouds each morning,...