A Flashback…a simple ‘cowslip,’ reminds me of my happy childhood!
I know how precious my time is and I’m pretty sure you feel the same! Although I love learning a little bit more about you everytime I read one of your posts, it is a challenge to read today’s posts let alone get around to checking out older posts.
I thought a link back to a little piece of me before we came to know each other might help us get to know each other a little better!
So how about a little bit of time travel again this Friday and maybe if you find it enjoyable you’ll travel back in time with me again next friday!
For today’s post I’ve chosen a short poem about choices, simply titled Or
What choices have you had to make recently?
Are you a ‘can’ or a ‘can’t?’
Please feel free to make another choice…add a link to your favourite post in the comment section, it will help me get to know you a little better!
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
I love your poem Marie, and those flowers in the picture are really pretty. I’ve never seen them before. I hope your medication is helping your heart behave itself. Sending hugs your way.
Thank you Terri, I’m glad to hear you like my poem and yes those flowers called ‘cowslips’ are just so pretty but I wish I could share the scent…it is totally amazing!! I returned to work this week. Meds doing a good job, heart so at ease I have forgotten I have a heart!! But not sure if fatigue has just ramped itself up or if meds are exacerbating it. Thanks for remembering and asking, that’s so kind! I hope you are well also. Xx
Excellent post, very thought provoking, although I had read it before, this reading had more personal relevance…funny how the time has to be right to get the best benefits! Thanks Jennifer for helping me become more aware of choices and healthy expectations. Xx
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October 12, 2018 at 10:13 pm
I love your poem Marie, and those flowers in the picture are really pretty. I’ve never seen them before. I hope your medication is helping your heart behave itself. Sending hugs your way.
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October 12, 2018 at 10:37 pm
Thank you Terri, I’m glad to hear you like my poem and yes those flowers called ‘cowslips’ are just so pretty but I wish I could share the scent…it is totally amazing!! I returned to work this week. Meds doing a good job, heart so at ease I have forgotten I have a heart!! But not sure if fatigue has just ramped itself up or if meds are exacerbating it. Thanks for remembering and asking, that’s so kind! I hope you are well also. Xx
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October 12, 2018 at 10:48 pm
I’m glad to hear the meds are working. I hope the fatigue lifts soon.
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October 13, 2018 at 5:53 am
Hi Marie,
Always making choices, choosing positive ones of course ;-D
You may enjoy my Iced Wine Tea 😀
https://teawithjennifer.blog/2018/02/16/iced-wine-tea/
Blessings,
♥ Jennifer
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October 13, 2018 at 8:24 am
Excellent post, very thought provoking, although I had read it before, this reading had more personal relevance…funny how the time has to be right to get the best benefits! Thanks Jennifer for helping me become more aware of choices and healthy expectations. Xx
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October 14, 2018 at 2:18 am
You’re very welcome Marie 😀 timing is everything… Isn’t it…
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October 14, 2018 at 12:36 pm
Yes, it has to have relevance to our lives! X
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