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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
March 3, 2019 at 10:50 am
Good one Marie, thanks for the link! Please keep sharing …
How are Emma and Andy going?
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March 3, 2019 at 11:44 am
To be honest Kate his puppiness is a bit hyperstimulating so while being a piece of the puzzle to help her overcome some of her anxiety, he is a piece of the puzzle adding to her anxiety. It’s a sorry state that after months of contacting politicians she is still without any signs of support. Being able to access a trained dog would be so much easier, but it is through this struggle that we find our integrity…Dr. Remen “Life is as complex as we are. Sometimes our vulnerability is our strength, our fear develops our courage, and our woundedness is the road to our integrity. It is not an either/or world.” Thank you for caring! Have a joy filled day! Marie Xx
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March 3, 2019 at 8:11 pm
my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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March 3, 2019 at 8:13 pm
I couldn’t ask for more Kate. You are so kind. Xx
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March 3, 2019 at 8:39 pm
welcome Marie ❤
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March 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm
“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.” Gustave Flaubert
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March 3, 2019 at 6:59 pm
So true Dutch and a great way to discover it!
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March 3, 2019 at 1:06 pm
That is a really beautiful post to read. Thankyou for sharing it.
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March 3, 2019 at 6:59 pm
My pleasure!
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March 3, 2019 at 2:19 pm
Love Donna! She has made a sparkling impact on my world. xxx
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March 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Good to hear that!
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March 3, 2019 at 5:44 pm
Thank you, Marie, for sharing my post. I am so glad to have connected with you.
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March 3, 2019 at 7:13 pm
My pleasure Donna!
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March 3, 2019 at 10:26 pm
I often wondered how the wounded could teach wellness? How the doctor could treat what he has never had? How a blogger could write things they experienced and get others to read about it…??? I think we are all teachers in life. Positive and negative. Encouraging and discouraging. Wounded or not, but probably wounded. I often wonder.
(I read your comment about Emma and Andy, puppies are good at causing chaos, but that unconditional love will shine through to Emma. All my best!) ~k.
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March 3, 2019 at 10:47 pm
Hi Kim, yes it seems like a paradox but if we are willing to learn from our experienced and share what we have learned then I guess anything is possible. Thanks for your kind words for Emma, I will pass them to her. Hope you’ve had a lovely weekend. Xx
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March 3, 2019 at 10:48 pm
I have! and please greet Emma. Learning, I agree with you, is the point of life, isn’t it. ~k.
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