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Writing My Story

Writing out my story helped me to recall many times in my life when I felt trapped and unable to find my way out of situations. Yet, I realised that there was always light at the end of the tunnel, I just had to look for the light and keep going. Continue reading Writing My Story

NancyAugust 25, 20214 Comments
a helping hand
Life Lessons

A Helping Hand

To me, helping is a way of showing that you care. It is important for all of us to feel that we are not alone in the down times of our life. Continue reading A Helping Hand

NancyMarch 8, 20192 Comments
taking time out to myself
Life Lessons

Taking Time Out

Taking time out gave me a clearer picture of where I am in this stage of my life, as well as what I wanted to achieve in the year ahead. Continue reading Taking Time Out

NancyJanuary 11, 2019Leave a comment
the old and the young
Life Lessons

The Young and the Old

As we get older and come in contact with other people, we listen to their failures and begin to doubt our own ability to succeed; we tend to focus on the negative rather than the positive. Continue reading The Young and the Old

NancyNovember 8, 20183 Comments
Life Lessons

The Comfortable Chair

Often when we retire the ‘comfortable chair’ becomes our haven, and it is great for a while but we tend to lose interest in the life around us. Continue reading The Comfortable Chair

NancyOctober 22, 2018October 22, 2018Leave a comment
Life Lessons

We Define Who We Are

I see myself as an artist, a creator and a writer. Often, defining who we are and the direction we choose to take, does not come without some criticism and setbacks. Continue reading We Define Who We Are

NancyOctober 11, 2018October 11, 2018Leave a comment
a little dose of kindness goes a long way
Life Lessons

A Little Dose of Kindness

Kindness is a willingness to full heartedly celebrate someone else’s success. It also includes being kind to yourself, by taking good care of yourself. Continue reading A Little Dose of Kindness

NancyAugust 31, 2018Leave a comment
tolerance and respect
Life Lessons

Tolerance and Respect

If we are to live in this ever changing world of ours, we must learn to tolerate things that we see, and this takes patience. Continue reading Tolerance and Respect

NancyAugust 9, 2018August 9, 2018Leave a comment
two kinds of happiness
Life Lessons

Two kinds of happiness

I think that there are two types of happiness, which I call the outer happiness and the inner happiness. Continue reading Two kinds of happiness

NancyJuly 19, 2018July 19, 20182 Comments
Adventures & Experiences

Just give it a go

Another year has passed, and my birthday has come around again. This year I turned 83. As I looked back on the past year, I am pleased to say that it has been an exciting year for both my family and me. I was able to accomplish things that I wanted to do. I had one of my stories accepted and published in a book. … Continue reading Just give it a go

NancyJuly 12, 20181 Comment

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- Nancy

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