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Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha).
I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been!
I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences!
Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me!
If you wish..., a little of the back story...
I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21.
As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning!
However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also!
You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect!
By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'.
As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way!
Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story!
Much love,
Marie x
December 2, 2017 at 7:46 am
The past 3 Christmas’s have been so stressful for my husband and I. It makes me sad that money is so tight and we can not afford much. But, then I remind myself that Christmas is not and should not be all about buying as much as possible, it should be more about spending time with family.
I have asked my husband to please help me fix something on my car this weekend. A piece of the roof (inside the car) is coming down and hitting me in the head while I try to drive. We just need to take it down and put some glue on it and it should be as good as new!! I hope you have a great and restful weekend!! Much love, Alyssa
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December 2, 2017 at 8:18 am
I am sorry to hear that things are not easy for you Alyssa. I hope you sort these issues with the same determination you use to work, live & write despite severe flareup of MS. Xx
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December 2, 2017 at 9:23 pm
Always!!!!
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December 2, 2017 at 5:48 pm
Today I’m resting to balance out the week. Last night I went to bed early and I was up early to walk on the frosty grass. I feel more centered when I take care of me. I hope you have a great weekend filled with relaxing times and centered creative space! xo
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December 2, 2017 at 7:31 pm
Thank you for sharing my post with your readers! Dr. D. 😊
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December 2, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Insightful posts deserve to be shared Dr.D. Best wishes, Marie.
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December 2, 2017 at 8:01 pm
A good plan Janie! Learning to put ourselves first is not easy particularly coming from a Catholic upbringing. We caught up with a couple of friends today over a relaxing meal. I see it as replenishing my jug so I can pour myself into others.
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December 3, 2017 at 6:12 am
I sometimes have to just walk away to get my balance or regain it. It’s good to take breaks and recompose. Then we can breathe it in. Great post to remind us of that!
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December 3, 2017 at 11:44 am
Good strategy thanks for sharing Kathleen, I agree, great post and important to be reminded about the benefit and knock-on effect of self care!
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December 5, 2017 at 4:25 am
Resting, rather than quitting, is a strategy I use often when I’m at the animal shelter. Sometimes the need there is so much greater than my ability to meet it that I want to give up. But when that happens, I just take a short break…either a literal ten minute break to sit down and drink some water or soda, or take a couple of days off to regroup. And then I have the strength to get back into it. The rest keeps me from quitting! Thanks for this post!!!
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December 5, 2017 at 5:25 am
Thanks for reading Ann and for sharing your strategy! It’s important to find the balance, most days, that way everybody wins in the end!
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December 20, 2017 at 2:16 am
Good advice! I tend to work myself into the ground, and that’s not healthy. I’m trying to take more little micro-vacations. 🙂
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December 20, 2017 at 6:08 am
Glad this resonated with you Cathleen, and that you are taking a more pro-active approach to your self-care! We love what we call mini-breaks! Food for the soul!!
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