When I look back on the past year or two of blogging and consider this particular post, PRIVILEGE…
I feel even more privileged than I did back then. I feel privileged because I’ve come to know myself better by sharing my thoughts and feelings.
I’ve gained some new and life changing perspectives from insightful comments received from you wonderful bloggers.
I feel really privileged because an unexamined life is like a broken circle or a half circle, you think there’s a piece missing. I’m slowly realising that I am a full circle, I’m seeing that the pieces were there all along, just out of view! I’m enjoying this process, this unique journey and I’m no longer worried about who I will become because I am, I already am!
Do you feel privileged? What makes you feel privileged? Has your view of privilege changed in the past year or two?
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 feel much the same as you, Marie. One of the things I feel most privileged about is meeting you here in the blogosphere. Thank you for reaching out to me, and for popping in to say Hi when you’re able to. If life wasn’t so busy, I’d stop by here to say hi to you more often. Happy Saturday to you!
Awh Shelley what a lovely message! Opening my WP notifications and finding such a heart-warming message waiting for me…that to me is real wealth and privilege! Thank you for making my evening! Thank you for popping in and staying in touch, there are so many blogs and so little time so we can only do our best. Be happy and have a lovely Saturday also. Xx
This is such a wonderfully positive post, Marie. I especially love this bit : ” I’m slowly realising that I am a full circle, I’m seeing that the pieces were there all along, just out of view!” That is such an amazing realisation to come to! I feel privileged for the compassion I’ve found online and the incredible bloggers I’ve ‘met’ like yourself, who just make this journey priceless.
Have a lovely rest of you week ♥
Caz xx
I’m glad you’ve found it a similar experience Caz, I feel blessed knowing you and watching out for your interesting and informative posts! Hope you are feeling better and have those ‘grumpy pants’ you mentioned in your last post cast aside!!
I share your feelings Marie. The friends I have been privileged to meet via WP absolutely mean the world to me and have rocked my world this past year.x
Oh, Marie, I feel jus tike you do. I still to this day am amazed and humbled that so many people come on by to my blog to view my photography and read what I write. Happy 2 years on WP! Congrats!! This platform means the world to me for it is here I am able to fully me. (((HUGS)))! 🤗
I totally share your feelings, Marie. I am privileged to have met people on WP who accepted me, appreciated and encouraged to persevere in my projects. You are one of those people and I want you to know that I appreciate you as much. Keep well. Sending a huge hug your way.
Agree! By the way, I read that you had started working part time again. I hope everything is well. I took a sabbatical recently so I could complete a personal contract and I anticipate the return to the office with some concern. How I managed to do everything while working I do not know! Oh well, I guess it’s like riding a bike… just need to pedal to stay in balance. Keep well Marie.
Yes thanks Dominique, I’m back to work again and working hard on pacing and self-care but it is good to be socially active and involved with my students. Do try to keep a work life balance as it’s easy over-do the work element and miss out on the simple pleasures! Xx
I have a crazy job and that’s exactly what worries me, especially now that I’m so involve with our Fashioned by Nature project. Thanks for your reply. I will have to work out a plan and be careful not to “over-do” as you say. Keep well. xoxo
I feel privileged in meeting you here and receiving so much sunshine and encouragement from you dear Marie! I like this part of your post … “an unexamined life is like a broken circle or a half circle, you think there’s a piece missing.” Thought-provoking! 🙂
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November 9, 2018 at 8:32 pm
I feel totally blessed to have my life and the access to blog and meet so many delightful people from around the world … this is real privilege 🙂
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November 9, 2018 at 9:31 pm
Totally Kate, a very positive and encouraging space to meet like-minded people!
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November 10, 2018 at 10:17 am
indeed!
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November 10, 2018 at 4:52 am
Definitely Marie!
Jennifer
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November 10, 2018 at 8:38 am
Thanks Jennifer and your part in that was greater than you’ll ever know!…playing catch up reading blogs…and on my way to read your latest post!
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November 11, 2018 at 4:12 am
I feel privileged to have been so Marie 😀
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November 10, 2018 at 1:09 pm
I feel much the same as you, Marie. One of the things I feel most privileged about is meeting you here in the blogosphere. Thank you for reaching out to me, and for popping in to say Hi when you’re able to. If life wasn’t so busy, I’d stop by here to say hi to you more often. Happy Saturday to you!
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November 10, 2018 at 8:16 pm
Awh Shelley what a lovely message! Opening my WP notifications and finding such a heart-warming message waiting for me…that to me is real wealth and privilege! Thank you for making my evening! Thank you for popping in and staying in touch, there are so many blogs and so little time so we can only do our best. Be happy and have a lovely Saturday also. Xx
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November 14, 2018 at 2:19 pm
I feel much the same as you! Wish you a blessed week!❤
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November 14, 2018 at 3:03 pm
Glad to hear that and likewise, have a lovely week. Xx
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November 14, 2018 at 10:49 pm
This is such a wonderfully positive post, Marie. I especially love this bit : ” I’m slowly realising that I am a full circle, I’m seeing that the pieces were there all along, just out of view!” That is such an amazing realisation to come to! I feel privileged for the compassion I’ve found online and the incredible bloggers I’ve ‘met’ like yourself, who just make this journey priceless.
Have a lovely rest of you week ♥
Caz xx
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November 15, 2018 at 3:13 pm
I’m glad you’ve found it a similar experience Caz, I feel blessed knowing you and watching out for your interesting and informative posts! Hope you are feeling better and have those ‘grumpy pants’ you mentioned in your last post cast aside!!
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November 16, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Yes, I feel so privileged. Writing for my blog has helped me to get to know myself better, too. I am so glad I kind of fell into it!
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November 16, 2018 at 6:45 pm
Maybe you ran into it!!
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November 16, 2018 at 10:37 pm
I share your feelings Marie. The friends I have been privileged to meet via WP absolutely mean the world to me and have rocked my world this past year.x
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November 18, 2018 at 4:06 pm
That’s lovely to hear Darren, good friends can enhance our lives!
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November 17, 2018 at 12:11 am
Oh, Marie, I feel jus tike you do. I still to this day am amazed and humbled that so many people come on by to my blog to view my photography and read what I write. Happy 2 years on WP! Congrats!! This platform means the world to me for it is here I am able to fully me. (((HUGS)))! 🤗
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November 18, 2018 at 4:48 pm
Thank you! It’s a remarkable space, where we can be creative, learn, grow and be our best self. Hugs to you too!xx
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November 20, 2018 at 1:39 am
I totally share your feelings, Marie. I am privileged to have met people on WP who accepted me, appreciated and encouraged to persevere in my projects. You are one of those people and I want you to know that I appreciate you as much. Keep well. Sending a huge hug your way.
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November 20, 2018 at 1:42 pm
Thank you Dominique，that`s so lovely to hear and exactly what`s so special about the blogging community!
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November 21, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Agree! By the way, I read that you had started working part time again. I hope everything is well. I took a sabbatical recently so I could complete a personal contract and I anticipate the return to the office with some concern. How I managed to do everything while working I do not know! Oh well, I guess it’s like riding a bike… just need to pedal to stay in balance. Keep well Marie.
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November 21, 2018 at 5:16 pm
Yes thanks Dominique, I’m back to work again and working hard on pacing and self-care but it is good to be socially active and involved with my students. Do try to keep a work life balance as it’s easy over-do the work element and miss out on the simple pleasures! Xx
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November 21, 2018 at 5:24 pm
I have a crazy job and that’s exactly what worries me, especially now that I’m so involve with our Fashioned by Nature project. Thanks for your reply. I will have to work out a plan and be careful not to “over-do” as you say. Keep well. xoxo
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November 21, 2018 at 7:54 pm
I feel privileged in meeting you here and receiving so much sunshine and encouragement from you dear Marie! I like this part of your post … “an unexamined life is like a broken circle or a half circle, you think there’s a piece missing.” Thought-provoking! 🙂
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November 21, 2018 at 9:27 pm
And likewise Brenda, I always look forward to your visits and chats! I’m delighted my post prompted some deep thinking. Xx
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