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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
May 1, 2020 at 12:32 pm
Motivating quote.. To keep myself up beat I like to read some books and meditate and do affirmations. 🌼
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May 1, 2020 at 5:37 pm
Thank you! Some great strategies there and thank you for sharing them with others.
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May 1, 2020 at 1:59 pm
Positive and profound words of encouragement, Marie. The vase is looking so beautiful. I keep myself occupied doing cooking in the morning, at times going for groceries and in the evening sit on WP and then read motivational books.
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May 1, 2020 at 5:41 pm
Thank you Kamal, I treated myself to flowers while grocery shopping as they lift my spirits everytime I look at them. You have a wide range of strategies in place and variety is the key to success. Thanks for sharing. X
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May 1, 2020 at 5:42 pm
You are welcome Marie and you too nice for sharing your days work. Stay safe and take care dear.
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May 1, 2020 at 2:21 pm
I love this idea of an ‘encouragement box.’ I do a monthly gratitude page in my bullet journal (or as I call it, my life in a book) and write down the things I’m grateful for throughout the month. Once I’m done with each month’s page, I keep them so I can look back on them and remember all the things I have to be thankful for. You, my friend, are one of the people I’m most grateful for!
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May 1, 2020 at 5:48 pm
It is a lively upbeat and motivating idea Terri. What’s nicer than looking at treasured momentos. I’m glad the gratitude journal works so well for you too. It helped change my perspective and my life as a result. Terri, what a lovely thing to say, I feel blessed that I have come to know you and to learn so much from you here on WP. I will be recording it in my gratitude journal and my spirits will be lifted everytime I think of you and your comment. Xx
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May 1, 2020 at 9:28 pm
Sending lots of love and big hugs your way Marie! Hope you have a lovely weekend.
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May 2, 2020 at 5:18 am
I think ‘encouragement’ miight be my middle name, I love to do it!
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May 2, 2020 at 6:06 pm
I have to agree there Kate!! 🌞💕
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May 2, 2020 at 10:08 pm
😎
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May 2, 2020 at 2:43 pm
Thank you for sharing!!.. I simply sit down with a spot of tea (green tea preferably) and let let my fingers do the walking (typing/writing) and my heart do the talking, and encourage everyone to do the same… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May you always walk in the sunshine
May you never want for more
May Irish angels rest their wings
Right beside your front door.
(Irish Saying)
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May 2, 2020 at 6:08 pm
A great attitude Dutch!
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May 3, 2020 at 1:11 am
I really like this one. I just started an encouragement folder on my computer and will look back at it from time to time. A gratitude journal sounds like a wonderful idea too, Marie! Nice post. Thanks for spreading encouraging words!!
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May 3, 2020 at 7:44 am
I’m delighted you have taken something from this Brenda! You won’t be disappointed! A computer folder is a great idea as I have found WP bloggers to be very generous and supportive in their comments. You can copy and paste many encouraging messages from your blog to your folder! Have fun and bathe yourself in all the love you receive. Xx
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May 4, 2020 at 2:26 pm
I think listening to somebody could be the greatest form of encouragement that I can give to somebody. 🙂 As far as I am concerned, I read, write (rant) and listen to music 🙂
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May 4, 2020 at 6:54 pm
Being a good listener is a great skill to have! You are keeping yourself busy and doing what you enjoy. 😃
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