Quote No.54 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
Coping during this pandemic takes real courage, actually it takes twice as much courage!
“Choose ways to be actively kind to yourself.” Make time for that walk or bath.
Be creative, when you can’t have a real cinema night, have a home, virtual cinema or “Watch Party” night.
You will be well placed to handle everything life throws at you; family illness, separation, isolation, pain and loss coupled with the fear and uncertainty of this new unknown.
Be extra kind to yourself and others today!
What’s on your list today?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine. (If you would like your own copy of Anne’s book send your enquiries to info.devinepublishing@gmail.com)
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!
Much love,
Marie x
That must be so challenging Kamal. We are allowed exercise within 2km of our homes and we have a large outside space/garden. I hope lockdown ends soon for you in India. Thanks to lockdown we now have 1,000 deaths in Ireland instead of the estimated 12,000 had the virus been allowed free reign. Xx
Yes Marie but in Mumbai where we stay it is like an urban city and there are parks that we can go for walks but there is no garden below where I stay and we are not allowed to go anywhere except to buy essential things for ourselves. Our parks are all closed and we are in complete lockdown. Hope this virus will go away soon.
yes this is to stay alive, it’s not jail or war or punishment … it’s nesting with our loved ones in order to stay alive ❤
and we can do it and it will end 🙂
Well said Kate, yet here more it seems more people are breaking lockdown, roads and public transport busier week on week. Next review of Lockdown is 5.5.20 which definitely won’t happen with this irresponsible behaviour going on. It will end when it’s taken seriously.
Ah! I have a passion for scented candles and sadly in India they aren’t very common or good. So whenever I go abroad I get myself an entire set of candled 😀
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April 25, 2020 at 12:55 pm
True, Marie but if we are locked down then no walk only stay home and pamper yourself and be creative.
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April 25, 2020 at 6:12 pm
Luckily in Ireland we can walk everyday on a quiet rural road! Feeling very blessed!
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April 25, 2020 at 6:34 pm
Yes Marie truly you are blessed. Here in India we are locked in our flats.
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April 25, 2020 at 7:05 pm
That must be so challenging Kamal. We are allowed exercise within 2km of our homes and we have a large outside space/garden. I hope lockdown ends soon for you in India. Thanks to lockdown we now have 1,000 deaths in Ireland instead of the estimated 12,000 had the virus been allowed free reign. Xx
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April 25, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Yes Marie but in Mumbai where we stay it is like an urban city and there are parks that we can go for walks but there is no garden below where I stay and we are not allowed to go anywhere except to buy essential things for ourselves. Our parks are all closed and we are in complete lockdown. Hope this virus will go away soon.
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April 25, 2020 at 7:48 pm
I really hope so too Kamal as that is very restrictive and challenging. Stay creative and strong Kamal. Wishing you well and safe. X
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April 25, 2020 at 9:23 pm
yes this is to stay alive, it’s not jail or war or punishment … it’s nesting with our loved ones in order to stay alive ❤
and we can do it and it will end 🙂
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April 25, 2020 at 9:41 pm
Well said Kate, yet here more it seems more people are breaking lockdown, roads and public transport busier week on week. Next review of Lockdown is 5.5.20 which definitely won’t happen with this irresponsible behaviour going on. It will end when it’s taken seriously.
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April 25, 2020 at 11:27 pm
most feel immortal … sad that it may take tragedy to realise they are not!
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April 26, 2020 at 11:08 am
I love this. It’s so true. The simplest things can bring us joy, a walk in the park, our back yard, watching the clouds. Enjoy the simple 🙏💚
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April 26, 2020 at 11:57 am
With you all the way Miriam, on the power of simplicity!
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April 26, 2020 at 12:47 pm
Light a scented candle and just breathe 🙂 That’s on my list.
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April 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Depending on the scent Parikhit. I love lemon but detest vanilla…headache central!! 😫
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April 26, 2020 at 3:52 pm
Ah! I have a passion for scented candles and sadly in India they aren’t very common or good. So whenever I go abroad I get myself an entire set of candled 😀
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