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.
Quote No.35 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
I think the key word here is “your.” Don’t try to live your life to somebody else’s expectations or level of ability.
Have the courage to be imperfect and remind yourself that courage develops of the back of trial and error. Courage means pushing yourself onwards in spite of the fear you feel.
How will you live your life to the best of your ability today? How courageous do you feel? Share what gave you courage in the past.
Le grà,
Quote No.52 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
What have you done during Lockdown that’s been new to you?
I’ve taken part in a Zoom poetry club and a Zoom Cafe Adler. They were fun and they gave me the opportunity for some new learning. I enjoyed the sense of community and it helped replace the social interaction I’ve been missing! I’ve also been busy sharing and enjoying these positive quotes and the lovely interactions they are creating for me!
Please share something you’ve never done before, something new and different that you’ve been doing!
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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To all who struggle with this pandemic or any chronic illness, this is for you, just know you are never alone, you are in the best of company…
It crumbles like sand
Overcome by a wave
Stealing your inspiration
Or your power to investigate.
Physical tasks must be trimmed
Right down to the quick,
Mental tasks tease,
Like a shadows in the sun
Now you see me…
now I’m gone!
So quickly it fades,
From functioning… To falter,
What felt like a good day or good hour,
consumed and usurped,
Leaving you literally stranded in the midst of stuff!
It dehydrates your thoughts,
It punctures and deflates,
She has you caught
Laughs and knows she’s fine,
while she has you there,
Then leaves you short
Refusing to repay the debt.
So does it defeat you
Steal from you and
Rob you blind?
Or can you befriend it?
Mould and adjust it?
Even a little at a time?
Well, those are questions you pose
And repose, numerous times each day,
As you show up to a
Battle that could go either way!
And is there an answer
To this piece of arithmetic?
Is there is vacination
That can do the trick?
Well the answer is as fickle
As the ego, when it’s in full play
And it defies all logic
On any given day!
Sadly it’s more complex,
As it’s catching in your breath
And the answers
at best, are really hit and miss!
Some discovered and uncovered
Are a chumley mix of tricks
Such as
Pause… and take a moment, to simply catch your breath…
And with dire warning…
Never, ever, use the words…
‘I expect’…
“Rest,” my Da would say…
“Hold your horses, sweet Marie”
Now I recall his kindness
and cherish his request
I dismount & recoup
Heeding his bequest!
Then like a flame rekindling,
Though; not as quickly as it faded
With a streak of determination
You saddle up again…
A dawn of inspiration seeps in slowly, like the morning sun
And brings with it a power, to investigate anon and
With a steely determination
So worn and battle weary,
You acknowledge your, position or condition
And face the day quite cheery!
And with the wisdom of any moment, being yet again undone
You accept what you can
And leave the rest…
unsung!
To all who struggle with this pandemic or any chronic illness, this is for you, just know you are not alone, we are in the best of company!
Quote No.77 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
Sadly because of the impact of Covid19 there is a greater possibility that we will “..meet someone who has suffered a huge loss in their life..” That loss may take many forms such as the loss of loved ones, loss of livelihood, loss of motivation or mental wellbeing. And maybe we will be better aware and “have the courage to stand in the silence beside them.”
I wish you the gift of self-peace for Easter and the courage to share your peace with others!
Stay safe, stay well.
I will be in touch again after Easter on Tuesday 14th of April.
Quote No.87 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
While we are in lockdown maybe it’s an opportunity to unlock your talent. Take advantage of time, nurture a dream you have had…”Embrace it and celebrate it. Share it with others.”
What talent have you neglected? What talent have you unlocked during lockdown?
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)
