James Ballantyne
@1jamesb.bsky.social
Writer, blogger, educator, trainer and enjoying a new lease of joyful life!
My blog is here www.jamesballantyne.blog.
To read my story and get resources on emotional health
My blog is here www.jamesballantyne.blog.
To read my story and get resources on emotional health
Just reading this by @karenod.bsky.social , find myself feeling affirmed, it's very permission giving, and a gift to anyone awakening and learning to live post trauma....thank you Karen
September 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Just reading this by @karenod.bsky.social , find myself feeling affirmed, it's very permission giving, and a gift to anyone awakening and learning to live post trauma....thank you Karen
On the last leg of the journey...the shuttle bus to #Greenbelt25
August 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
On the last leg of the journey...the shuttle bus to #Greenbelt25
Quiet few days, birdwatching, slow walks
Peaceful
Peaceful
July 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Quiet few days, birdwatching, slow walks
Peaceful
Peaceful
Travelling along history today.
Civilization changed here 200 years ago.
Civilization changed here 200 years ago.
June 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Travelling along history today.
Civilization changed here 200 years ago.
Civilization changed here 200 years ago.
Very close up kestrel on cullarcotes beach today , taken just with mobile phone!
#nebirds @teesbirds.bsky.social
#nebirds @teesbirds.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Very close up kestrel on cullarcotes beach today , taken just with mobile phone!
#nebirds @teesbirds.bsky.social
#nebirds @teesbirds.bsky.social
@foulshaw2.bsky.social
Just watching bobs 3 giving the other two hugs, and nestling in to them..so cute
Just watching bobs 3 giving the other two hugs, and nestling in to them..so cute
June 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
@foulshaw2.bsky.social
Just watching bobs 3 giving the other two hugs, and nestling in to them..so cute
Just watching bobs 3 giving the other two hugs, and nestling in to them..so cute
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
My shot of the ospreys on Tuesday afternoon
My shot of the ospreys on Tuesday afternoon
April 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
My shot of the ospreys on Tuesday afternoon
My shot of the ospreys on Tuesday afternoon
New pen joy and an open page for story development and ideas thi morning
January 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
New pen joy and an open page for story development and ideas thi morning
Today , walking into Darlington
A day for writing and letters to agents...
A day for writing and letters to agents...
January 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today , walking into Darlington
A day for writing and letters to agents...
A day for writing and letters to agents...
Love this pic from a walk today #mist #lakedistrict
January 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Love this pic from a walk today #mist #lakedistrict
Day two of Christmas leave, finished typing up book 2, and then a 6 mile walk near Kendal
#writing
#lakedistrict
#writing
#lakedistrict
December 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Day two of Christmas leave, finished typing up book 2, and then a 6 mile walk near Kendal
#writing
#lakedistrict
#writing
#lakedistrict
Christmas leave day 1
Walking in a wet Windermere #lakedistrict
Walking in a wet Windermere #lakedistrict
December 20, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Christmas leave day 1
Walking in a wet Windermere #lakedistrict
Walking in a wet Windermere #lakedistrict
December 18, 2024 at 12:39 PM
December 17, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Love this...and also..love Paulo Coelho
December 9, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Love this...and also..love Paulo Coelho
'May leadership be for you, A true adventure of growth' (John O Donohue)
December 4, 2024 at 7:45 AM
'May leadership be for you, A true adventure of growth' (John O Donohue)
This was the scene of a battle today.
Between a 46 yr old man (me, not played badminton in 6 yrs, or any sport for 2) against a 21 year old male (my son, just done sport science degree, plays badminton 3xweek for the last 8 weeks)
I was hoping to lose well ...instead I got two wins!
Between a 46 yr old man (me, not played badminton in 6 yrs, or any sport for 2) against a 21 year old male (my son, just done sport science degree, plays badminton 3xweek for the last 8 weeks)
I was hoping to lose well ...instead I got two wins!
December 2, 2024 at 4:14 PM
This was the scene of a battle today.
Between a 46 yr old man (me, not played badminton in 6 yrs, or any sport for 2) against a 21 year old male (my son, just done sport science degree, plays badminton 3xweek for the last 8 weeks)
I was hoping to lose well ...instead I got two wins!
Between a 46 yr old man (me, not played badminton in 6 yrs, or any sport for 2) against a 21 year old male (my son, just done sport science degree, plays badminton 3xweek for the last 8 weeks)
I was hoping to lose well ...instead I got two wins!
What's your favourite self help book .and why...photo and 20 words max below..
Let's share what's helped us all out to be our best self.
For me...this book described the inside of my mind in a profound way that helped me see who I am.
Do share yours below and share the self-help love
Let's share what's helped us all out to be our best self.
For me...this book described the inside of my mind in a profound way that helped me see who I am.
Do share yours below and share the self-help love
November 29, 2024 at 11:46 AM
What's your favourite self help book .and why...photo and 20 words max below..
Let's share what's helped us all out to be our best self.
For me...this book described the inside of my mind in a profound way that helped me see who I am.
Do share yours below and share the self-help love
Let's share what's helped us all out to be our best self.
For me...this book described the inside of my mind in a profound way that helped me see who I am.
Do share yours below and share the self-help love
For you today
If you are at work, home, meeting people, alone
May this be true for you
#johnodonohue #life #today
If you are at work, home, meeting people, alone
May this be true for you
#johnodonohue #life #today
November 29, 2024 at 9:43 AM
For you today
If you are at work, home, meeting people, alone
May this be true for you
#johnodonohue #life #today
If you are at work, home, meeting people, alone
May this be true for you
#johnodonohue #life #today
This struck me today, in the brilliant book, 'The power of wonder, by Monica C Parker
November 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM
This struck me today, in the brilliant book, 'The power of wonder, by Monica C Parker
Saturdays have been writing days for 15 months for me now...today is now exception..
#dreamsmeanwork #writing #determination
#dreamsmeanwork #writing #determination
November 23, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Saturdays have been writing days for 15 months for me now...today is now exception..
#dreamsmeanwork #writing #determination
#dreamsmeanwork #writing #determination