James Ballantyne

The Universe conspires to help the dreamer

Paulo Coelho

  • I needed in me, what God used to be.

    Those of you who have followed my writing for a while have either read or endured a few pieces from me about my faith, notably my evangelical upbringing and also more recently my stepping back from going to church. Trying… Continue reading

  • To the Shadows, Stranger and Friend

    Do I dare take myself into my own shadows? It won’t be a walk on the brightside Far from the lights into the wild spaces The lost areas Do I Dare? What am I afraid of? What might find me… Continue reading

  • Love feels Strong

    This piece could be written in a number of ways, from a number of starting points. But I want to keep it brief. And I want my heart to write to you. It arrived to me as I was writing… Continue reading

  • Careful, the universe might give you what you wish for.

    Dangerously there were two words that I started 2023 with. It was as if, they were the words that were about to shape my life, weirdly. One of the words I wrote about, a little bit. The other I didnt.… Continue reading

  • The Power of Jet:Lag (the game)

    There was a time in July/August of last year when I was going through a pretty significant mental spiralling, down down and down. I was plagued by the bleak thoughts of self criticism, self sabotage, blame and self loathing, all… Continue reading

  • There are no shortcuts.

    I had expectations for today. Last Saturday I was working, today I am not. When I was out walking during the week I was talking to a dog walker who was telling me about the Otters in Darlington on the… Continue reading

  • To live today, alive.

    May Today May Today the touch of your soul awaken you May Today the colour of the crocus delight you May the growing daffodil awaken you to possibilities May today you be aware but not overwhelmed May today peace finds… Continue reading

  • Exciting news: Writing Project

    Hey all, just a very quick blog to let you know of some really exciting news! I have started to write a book! Yes, amazing isn’t it! It will be all about feelings, emotions and a story for boys, title… Continue reading

  • Love; the healer, today and forever

    It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if your heart feels heavy wounded, broken, or hard It doesn’t matter if you are acceptable or powerful It doesn’t matter if you are in prison or free It doesn’t matter what you have… Continue reading

  • Shining a light onto my Depression

    Its ok to not be ok But what if ‘norm’ was a depression that I didnt realise was? I’m pretty sure now that I was depressed but I just didnt realise how this had been my normal experience. Thats a… Continue reading

Life is a Journey paved with Love