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Humble Pie…
What foods would you like to make? Seriously? Humble pie, actually learning how to successfully swallow it. Even, savouring its unique flavours and textures. That is, learning how to not have it repeat on me, thus thwarting an opportunity for it to cause unwanted emotional indigestion.
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Introversion … the power within
I’m not going to lie. I definitely identify as being introverted, albeit a confident introvert. That’s not to say I really enjoy other people’s company and can handle being front and centre (for a time). I love people. I love engaging with people in genuine, authentic conversation, not trivial or superficial crap. Not to mention…
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Dogs …
Dogs or cats? 100% unequivocally dogs, dogs and dogs. Oh, did I say dogs already? I count myself very lucky to have had several incredible dogs, who made remarkable friends and confidants. I totally understand the “therapy dog” and their remarkable ability to assist those needing support. Cats, nah they’re not my jam. Sorry, not…
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Today’s Prompt… ah the struggle
What bothers you and why? I opted to receive WordPress’s daily writing prompts; why? Glad you asked, my friend; I desperately needed the motivation to take my somewhat sporadic and feeble attempts at writing to a productive and positive space. That was the plan; I’ll let you know how it works out in the long…
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For sure …
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. 1. My responsibility as a parent of a special needs child is all encompassing. 2. Change is the only constant. 3. I’m so much more than just my external presence. 4. Nature is my church, I find joy, solace, peace and connection when immersed in nature.…
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Out of the fire
Navigating the world of estranged relationships, okay, attempting to anyway Healthy Boundaries There can often be a harsh, almost discordant contrast between our hopes, dreams, lived experiences and realities. When I say the word family, for some, it conjures up warm fuzzy feelings of ‘acceptance’ ‘unconditional love and respect’ and yet for others it leaves…
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Crystal Clear Dreams
‘Out of the fog’, yeah, right, more like ‘out of the crisp, clear clinical-like crystalised, clarity-infused air’, well that’s more like my dreams. I am one of those individuals who experience incredibly lucid dreams. Dreams that are so clear it’s as though time freezes, and all that remains is the dream sequence itself. You get…
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Life is simply complex, period!
Life is complex, period! An often tumultuous, yet sometimes joyful, seemingly kaleidoscopic ride through time and space itself, beginning the day we are born and ending the moment we take our final breaths. For many of us, it offers up heart-rendering moments and challenges that provide ample opportunity for reframing the way we think, feel,…
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A reprieve from the chaos
Surely these are unprecedented times, with Russia flexing its repulsive monstrous muscle against a courageous Ukraine. Images of innocent people, and buildings bombarded by screeching shells. fill our collective nightmares. The result, complete and utter carnage. The images further exacerbate a collective sense of dread, anguish and foreboding. What could possibly be next? And this…
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Patience … the name of the game
You often hear the saying’ eye of the storm’ or ‘dead calm’, you know when everything feels heavy as if trapped in some form of robotic stagnancy. It’s even worse when you’ve enjoyed a pretty cool ride upon life’s waves up until that point, and somehow you find yourself ‘stuck’ and adrift, needing and wanting…
Selectively Juggling
Learning to selectively juggle to avoid the chaos and struggle
Selectively Juggling 