A few years ago I stumbled across an article and I remember at the time it hit me hard, as it really resonated with what I was living at the time. I reflect upon it now and it still has such meaning and holds such truth, and I would like to share it with you.Continue reading “Lessons People Learn Too Late in Life”
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My Baby is having a Baby!
“There are no words to describe the happiness in holding your baby’s baby”-Unknown My baby girl is having a baby, and I cannot adequately express the overwhelming feelings of love. I’m completely undone in the most beautiful of ways. Twenty seven years ago I gave birth to this delicate porcelain doll. Exquisite from her sweetContinue reading “My Baby is having a Baby!”
Comfort Zones are the Biggest Killer of a Passionate Life
“The hardest thing to do, is leaving your comfort zone. But you have to let go of the life you are familiar with and take the risk to live the life you dream about” – T. Arigo I used to live in comfort zones. The safety, the familiarity, the bubble that you know. The life youContinue reading “Comfort Zones are the Biggest Killer of a Passionate Life”
See Ya 2021
I thought 2020 was a clusterf*ck, but I think 2021 may have won the clusterf*ck title! As we zipped around the globe one more time, we were faced with what seems like the never-ending COVID fiasco. Lockdowns, masks, QR codes- seem to be a normal part of life, and a certain fatigue sets in. OnContinue reading “See Ya 2021”
Woman Unchained- I am already Free
There’s been so much talk about freedom of late. A “Freedom Day”, something so foreign to me in a supposedly free and democratic society. We have been in and out of lockdowns, unable to see loved ones or partake in life’s usual activities, since the start of this Pandemic. And what these lockdowns have shownContinue reading “Woman Unchained- I am already Free”
5 Powerful Steps to Help us Let Go- Once and For All
“Letting go is a choice to decide that we will no longer ruminate on things that are out of our control and focus instead on what we can control”. https://elejrnl.com?p=2953107
Who Packs Your Parachute?
Charles Plumb was a US navy pilot, who flew 75 successful missions, before he was shot down. He ejected and parachuted into enemy territory, where he was captured and spent 6 years in prison. Many years later, having survived, he was out to dinner when approached by a man who recognised him. Startled he askedContinue reading “Who Packs Your Parachute?”
This Untranslatable Word Teaches us Everything about Life.
Stumbled across this piece by a fellow writer on Elephant Journal recently and it really captures such a beautiful essence. More than a word it’s a feeling. “Saudade”. Written By: Nicole Baptista As a language lover and teacher, I have always been fascinated by words that have no direct equivalents in other languages. I guessContinue reading “This Untranslatable Word Teaches us Everything about Life.”
Grieving the loss of a pet- Goodbye River Boy
I’ve lost a few beautiful and much loved pets in my life and today I lost my beautiful Dalmatian, River. I cannot express the pain and grief I’m feeling right now and the tears will not stop flowing. I had to re-home River a few years ago when my husband and I separated, as IContinue reading “Grieving the loss of a pet- Goodbye River Boy”
Dealing With Loss
“Grief is just love with no place to go”. Today I received the sad news that three people I know had passed away. None of them were related and I wasn’t close to any of them but three precious lives were lost. Three families and three lots of loved ones will now commence their journeyContinue reading “Dealing With Loss”