She remembered who she was and the game changed
I am all about self-love and having a strong self worth, however I will always be grateful for my experience with selflessness. It was a beautiful feeling to totally sacrifice myself for my husband in his moment of need. It felt pure, real and strong. When I am feeling a little self consumed it is heartwarming …
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Well, here we are again - Australia Day, which for me means five years since I lay down, one last night next to my husband, before he gracefully took his last breath. Grief continues to be a great teacher. I have learnt perspective, patience, tolerance, acceptance and gratitude for the present moment and so much …
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By some very strange coincidence or example of sychronicity I just received the below message on my blog: "It has been a while since you wrote a post. I hope this emotionally intelligent man is still putting a smile on your dial" The short answer to this question is - no he isn't and the …
Continue reading "Ending and new beginnings"
I thought my last post would be my last but this morning I wanted to share some thoughts with you all. Seven years ago today my late husband was diagnosed with cancer. Has this time gone fast or slow? The answer is a bit of both. So much has happened and changed yet other things remain …
Continue reading "Becoming a fighter"
I am a great believer in honouring each stage of my life. I honoured grief by really feeling it and allowing it to wash over me and will continue to do so. I honoured a diagnosis of an illness as a time to stop and reassess how I was approaching my life. By honouring these …
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Over the past few years I have begun to learn how to reinvent myself. The death of my husband and diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis de-stabilised me - in other words it upset the smooth flow of my life. Suddenly my identity was cracked wide open and I was forced to examine who I was. It …
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Recently I was in a meeting and was asked what was on my 'bucket list'. As the person sat with his pen poised ready to write my list I blankly looked up and said 'nothing'. This made me question - should I have a list? Should I establish some goals in my life? I know I …
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Here we are again, celebrating Australia Day. Which also means it has been four years today since my husband died. This big question I have been asking myself is ‘How am I going?’ I have learnt how to make nourishing and rejuvenating choices for my body, mind and soul. I try to live a life …
Continue reading "Australia Day – A day to reflect"
You may have noticed that I have not written anything for some time. There are numerous reasons for this – firstly I have been on holidays and try to go offline as much as possible and secondly I don’t like writing unless I have something worthwhile to say. After a great deal of reflective journal …
Continue reading "Embracing Solitude"
To all of those people out there who use excuses in their lives please think of my daughter last night. At fifteen years of age she walked across a large stage and received an 'Outstanding Academic Achievement' award for five consistent semesters of five A's or more. Academically this is a brilliant result but what …
Multiple Strengths 