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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
April 15, 2020 at 2:04 pm
Through both joy and pain,
We transcend , grow and gain…
God help all including Spain
We turn and recenter in love
And awareness we can regain ,
In love , nothing goes in vain ,
Blessings around us start to rain …
After we fall , we rise again ,
For presence to regain
and be more aware and sane …
The divine would save us
For us the world , God would sustain …
Wael from Lebanon being mentioned in the Bible as the land of Cedars of God…
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April 15, 2020 at 2:04 pm
As the lockdown continues..we live each day as joyfully as it is possible..and to sustain the enthusiasm is i believe a blessing in itself marie.
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April 15, 2020 at 8:35 pm
It sure is Mich, a huge blessing and our attitude is the last thing that can be taken from us…Victor Frankl… “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
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April 15, 2020 at 4:43 pm
You’re right with how it can be harder to see what positives there are during the tough times, but the positives are there, even if we have to look hard for them. And those small, simple joys in the day to day can mean so much if we take time to appreciate them. Wonderful reminder, Marie. ♥
Stay safe xx
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April 15, 2020 at 8:45 pm
Thank you Caz for your lovely comment. I think chronic illness helps us find and appreciate the small simple pleasures because we’ve had to adjust our lifestyles already. For many people it is a totally new and frightening challenge! Stay well & safe Caz and hopefully Covid will soon be a distant memory! Xx
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April 16, 2020 at 1:02 am
delightful wisdom … I am blessed to be ensconced in a lovely haven with a magic outlook .. am exceedingly healthy and happy ❤
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April 16, 2020 at 7:54 am
Thanks Kate, it makes all the difference to our physical and mental well being! Enjoy it all!!
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April 16, 2020 at 9:21 am
absolutely … altho thinking a return to my own off grid tiny home is getting closer … have to face reality soon 🙂
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April 16, 2020 at 3:37 pm
Maybe not too soon or hasty!
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April 16, 2020 at 8:56 pm
have offered help up there, no takers here … so if I can I will return and volunteer either in oncology or aged care 🙂
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April 17, 2020 at 8:18 am
Sounds very kind Kate, just take care! Xx
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April 17, 2020 at 10:44 am
always do, have worked with infectious diseases off and on for years and still alive to talk about it 🙂
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April 17, 2020 at 4:14 pm
You are well experienced Kate!
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April 17, 2020 at 8:54 pm
lol one of saying it … I preferred contacts so I could change often and avoid politics 🙂
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April 16, 2020 at 10:08 am
Such a beautiful reminder that every second, every minute is precious and there is bountiful joy in the little pleasures of life. A cup of tea, a blossoming rose, a happy and simple meal.
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April 16, 2020 at 3:36 pm
Thanks Parikhit I’m glad you feel the same! It’s a great gift to be able to appreciate the simple pleasures!
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