Ruth Clemence

writer & blogger

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  • Giving beyond #GivingTuesday

    I love the idea of #GivingTuesday. Following the consumerism of Black Friday into the weekend and Cyber Monday (the online equivalent to Black Friday), #GivingTuesday is exactly that – giving… Read more

  • Facing fear with leaps of faith

    What do trampolines, youth work and public speaking have in common? For myself, they have all at one point in my life conjured up a sense of fear. Laugh if… Read more

  • Joy In My Everyday

    Getting an infection was just what the doctor ordered. How weird does that sound? An infection that stopped me in my tracks, changed my plans and made me feel pretty… Read more

  • Wounding Words

    Sometimes there are no words for those times when you are attacked for being the very person you are. When your identity is questioned, shouted down and you are made… Read more

  • Transformation: TAG Conference 2016

    Let me tell you a story. The 25th-26th October was the third annual TAG Conference, my first experience of TAG and I hope it will not be my last. It was… Read more

  • Why The Carpenters Got It Wrong About ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’

    Have you ever wandered aimlessly somewhere just because you could? Today I decided to do that. It was pouring down with rain and I wanted to ‘test-drive’ this umbrella that… Read more

  • The life of a youth work trainee aka ‘Youth Ruth’

    ‘Youth Ruth’ was a nickname given to me from some of the youth in my church. There are other Ruth’s that make up our congregation (surprise, surprise given the biblical… Read more

  • The Day I Became An Ice Cream

    ‘I don’t think I can cope with anymore changes.’ These were the words a family friend spoke to me recently as they were going through some challenging changes in their… Read more

  • Pardon my Poetry

    Writing this I feel numb. The words I write don’t seem to come. Watching loved ones suffer some more, I am tempted to close the door. Lock it shut. Lock… Read more

  • Nabeel Qureshi’s cancer diagnosis – a morning reflection

    Sad news seems to have a habit of reaching me in the morning. I think it’s coincidence but I can’t help but notice the pattern. I remember my mum waking… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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