Create Space
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
January 26, 2018 at 7:34 pm
Great advice Marie!
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January 26, 2018 at 10:34 pm
Thanks Terri!
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January 26, 2018 at 8:15 pm
This is such a thoughtful perspective xx
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January 26, 2018 at 10:36 pm
Thank you Rebecca for reading and commenting! I’m glad it resonated with you!
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January 26, 2018 at 11:17 pm
Great advice!! Lovely picture too!!
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January 26, 2018 at 11:22 pm
Thanks Shelley, holiday photo from last August… good memory!
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January 27, 2018 at 12:32 pm
Gorgeous metaphor, Marie. I wish I could follow that advice more of the time.
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January 27, 2018 at 6:49 pm
I could do with improving myself! But we can only keep trying!!
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January 29, 2018 at 2:41 am
I just discovered your blog, and I love it! So inspirational and a unique and philosophical perspective. Also, such great photos!
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January 29, 2018 at 10:48 am
Thank you so much for your affirming feedback, what a lovely start to my Monday morning! I try to write a daily gratitude and your feedback will be today’s entry! It is so encouraging to hear that my posts and photos resonate with you! Welcome and I hope you find encouraging insights to enhance your day!
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January 29, 2018 at 7:59 pm
Hi, just found you because you “liked” something I said on Jay’s blog This is My Truth Now. I was intrigued by the name Create Space since Create is my word of the year and creating space is one of the goals I have to keep that word throughout the year. I love your intro and your post has an interesting perspective. Nice to meet you.
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January 29, 2018 at 8:24 pm
Hi! Welcome to Create Space and I’m glad my blog title intrigued you. Thank you for your positive feedback it is very uplifting! I admire your word of the year and your goal, what a great focus! Looking forward to getting to know you better. Marie x
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February 7, 2018 at 10:32 pm
I love all the comments here and concur. Very nice Marie.
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February 8, 2018 at 7:27 am
Thanks Donna, I’ve enjoyed the comments too. It’s lovely to see people engage and feel prompted to respond. Thanks you also for your visits and conversations!
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February 11, 2018 at 3:26 pm
I love this. We only see partly, especially when we first meet a person. This is a wonderful reminder to look closer. Lovely, Marie! =)
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February 11, 2018 at 4:58 pm
Glad you like it Brenda and thank you for your encouraging comment!
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