Heaven

I've realised that I've started to long for heaven.

Not in a morbid, depressed way, but just in a realisation that it is going to be the most incredible place. No more pain, fear, sorrow, broken relationships or bad decisions - just an atmosphere of total joy and completeness.

I've always just accepted that heaven will be great beyond comprehension, but not really given it a second thought - however I guess as life trundles on in a more-often-than-not frustrating way, what a joy it is to know that there is an incredibly beautiful new world waiting for us. I'm not in any hurry to get there, but take solace in the fact that one day I will.

In a very glib way, I saw Coldplay at the weekend and feel like it was a tiny, tiny glimpse of eternity. Thousands singing in unison, praising the works of Chris Martin, and the feeling that no one would rather be anywhere else. I've been lucky enough to go to a lot of gigs but the atmosphere at this one was really unique - really celebratory. And then the heavens opened and we all got soaked.