Why Fret…?
F orget about worring or feeling blue
R ealign your perspective
E mbrace small positives, turn another leaf
T hrive as you are meant to!
Much love,
Marie xx
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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
June 22, 2018 at 8:51 pm
Go Marie! Lyrical. Excellent message.
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June 22, 2018 at 9:56 pm
Awww, the words, photo, and caption all go so well together – and make me smile 🙂
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June 23, 2018 at 4:55 pm
That makes my day…I’ve done my job once I know I made you smile!
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June 23, 2018 at 12:54 pm
Gorgeous😊❤️
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June 24, 2018 at 10:09 am
Thank you Darren, it’s good to know you think so! Hope your swimming and holiday plans are thriving also!
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June 24, 2018 at 9:22 pm
Going well so far Marie! Doing full lengths of four different strokes no problem. And I have flights booked😄
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June 26, 2018 at 3:06 pm
What a positive outlook! xo
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June 27, 2018 at 1:42 pm
Well written and thanks for sharing!… 🙂 by sharing your thoughts you have no doubt help someone have a better day!… 🙂
“Bad things do happen, how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have– life itself. “ Walter Anderson
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June 27, 2018 at 4:38 pm
Hi Dutchll, thank you so much for reading and taking time to give me such positive feedback. I really appreciate it! It’s my goal and it makes me happy when I can have help someone have a better day! Thank you also for adding the excellent quote. Marie x
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June 27, 2018 at 4:38 pm
Hi Dutchll, thank you so much for reading and taking time to give me such positive feedback. I really appreciate it! It’s my goal and it makes me happy when I can have help someone have a better day! Thank you also for adding the excellent quote. Marie x
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June 27, 2018 at 4:44 pm
Hi Dutchll, Thank you for reading and taking time to share such positive feedback. I really appreciate it! Brightening somebody’s day brightens my day! Thanks for also adding the excellent quote. I typed another reply but I think it didn’t post; our internet acts up frequently so apologies if I’ve replied twice.
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June 27, 2018 at 5:05 pm
You just keep typing and you GO girl!!… may not seem like it at times but you will do fine!.. 🙂
I understand about technology, it is great when it works, as pain when it doesn’t… 🙂
Have a great day filled with happiness today, and every day!!..
“The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt. “
Friedrich Buechner
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June 27, 2018 at 6:19 pm
I certainly will keep typing and doing my best to let “my touch be felt” hopefully making others happy along the way! I look forward to more comments and quotes! Thanks again. X
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