"To see the world in a grain of sand..."

- William Blake
A place to pause and reflect in the midst of pressured lives. Cards, gifts and inspiration to encourage loved ones.  Every day is part of the bigger picture.

Welcome to Grain of Sand

Life is full of pressure. Finding space and time to reflect on deeper meaning is a challenge.
 Grain of Sand is about noticing and nurturing the connections that hold all things together - whether inside ourselves, in our families, or as part of the wider world.  
We hope that our material is accessible to all, whilst being open about its Christian ethos.

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Deeper Currents in the Day to Day

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  • Fair trade and bargains

    Fair trade and bargains

    As a child I thought shops made the things they sold. The idea that toys were made the other side of the world seemed outlandish. With online shopping it seems...

    Fair trade and bargains

    As a child I thought shops made the things they sold. The idea that toys were made the other side of the world seemed outlandish. With online shopping it seems...

  • The dance of fear and fun and the chance to make a 'Muggle Patronus'

    The dance of fear and fun and the chance to mak...

    Who wouldn't be drawn to the fun in fear if the alternative seems dull? But the real antidote of fear is freedom;  borne of love and anchored in something utterly powerful...

    The dance of fear and fun and the chance to mak...

    Who wouldn't be drawn to the fun in fear if the alternative seems dull? But the real antidote of fear is freedom;  borne of love and anchored in something utterly powerful...

  • I just..... a poem on procrastination

    I just..... a poem on procrastination

    So many poems are inspired by the idiosyncrasies of my family members, especially the children, who are an important tonic against taking yourself too seriously! This one was written for...

    I just..... a poem on procrastination

    So many poems are inspired by the idiosyncrasies of my family members, especially the children, who are an important tonic against taking yourself too seriously! This one was written for...

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