Quote No.1 from Encourage Yourself EncourageOthers by Anne Devine.
Today we have reached the end of our journey! And what an enjoyable journey it has been for me. We counted our way down through Anne Devine’s Encourage Yourself Encourage Others and down through the worldwide lockdown.
I set out to share some of Anne’s insightful and encouraging posts and in doing so I found myself less focused on Covid19 and more focused on encouraging others.
Without intention or realising it these posts gave me a sense of purpose during this strange new experience of retreating into our homes to curb the spread of Covid19 and became for me, a source of encouragement, thanks to your lovely company and enjoyable conversations!
So, I hope you will take something away from these posts and “Begin each day believing it will be a good day” as you continue to Encourage Yourself Encourage Others.
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
That’s so lovely to hear Kathleen, I’m so glad! Continue to encourage yourself and others through your lovely photography and particularly of flowers, one of my favourite subjects!
Awww….it’s too bad we’re at the end of it…. Thank you so much for sharing this Marie – these thoughts have been such an encouragement to me! “Begin each day believing it will be a good day.” I’m reading Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg right now, and he calls it the Maui practice – getting up every day and saying, “It’s going to be a great day!” I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
And thank you Terri for your eagerly awaited comments and company! Maybe you’ll share some Tiny Habits with us as you go along! I’m on summer break now so I hope every day will be a great day Terri!!
Thank you for sharing!!.. “The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” – (Joel Brown)….
A lovely encouragement, Marie. And, one that I need to hold on to. Reassuring myself each day as I get out of bed that “today will be a good day.” I hope your tomorrow and the next days will truly be good. 🙂 Thank you for that.
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June 13, 2020 at 12:58 pm
I agree Marie..we should begin each day believing it will be a better day
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June 13, 2020 at 2:48 pm
Beautiful green hills in China to see in this link from Google …
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Huang/photos/25326
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June 13, 2020 at 3:32 pm
It does help Mich, not always easy though!
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June 13, 2020 at 3:12 pm
The posts lift me up, so they have been nice for me too 🙂
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June 13, 2020 at 3:35 pm
That’s so lovely to hear Kathleen, I’m so glad! Continue to encourage yourself and others through your lovely photography and particularly of flowers, one of my favourite subjects!
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June 13, 2020 at 5:41 pm
Awww….it’s too bad we’re at the end of it…. Thank you so much for sharing this Marie – these thoughts have been such an encouragement to me! “Begin each day believing it will be a good day.” I’m reading Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg right now, and he calls it the Maui practice – getting up every day and saying, “It’s going to be a great day!” I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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June 13, 2020 at 6:04 pm
And thank you Terri for your eagerly awaited comments and company! Maybe you’ll share some Tiny Habits with us as you go along! I’m on summer break now so I hope every day will be a great day Terri!!
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June 13, 2020 at 6:07 pm
I hope so too, dear Marie! Enjoy your break!
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June 13, 2020 at 9:09 pm
talk about synchronicity, I’ve just come from rereading Gina’s poem ‘candlelight’ … she lights a candle for this and that!
This is lovely and each new day I start afresh hoping I can do better today 🙂
I will miss these posts Marie as they have resonated my philosophy, just said slightly differently 🙂 Thanks for sharing ❤
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June 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm
Thanks Kate. I’m so glad you connected with them. I will miss them too Kate, they helped me stay focused during lockdown! Xx
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June 13, 2020 at 11:30 pm
hey find another project, simple but uplifting!
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June 14, 2020 at 12:32 pm
Thank you for sharing!!.. “The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” – (Joel Brown)….
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June 14, 2020 at 3:05 pm
So true Dutch! And thank you for reading and sharing encouraging quotes too!
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June 14, 2020 at 10:05 pm
A lovely encouragement, Marie. And, one that I need to hold on to. Reassuring myself each day as I get out of bed that “today will be a good day.” I hope your tomorrow and the next days will truly be good. 🙂 Thank you for that.
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June 15, 2020 at 5:29 am
I hope you call it to mind often Brenda and that each day is truly a good day for you and yours. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts! Xx
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June 15, 2020 at 5:39 pm
The brightness you bring to the blog world is beautiful, Marie!
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June 15, 2020 at 8:23 pm
That’s so generous of you Christy, thank you! X
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