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Monday 15 January 2024

OBSTICLES & CHALLENGES by Tahlia Hunter

"OBSTICLES & CHALLENGES"
by Tahlia Hunter

"And if on the path,

you encounter an obstacle

and feel discouraged,

you do not say

"This is it, the journey is over,

it is not possible

for me to go any further."

Instead, you keep your eyes fixed on

the destination,

and stare the obstacle directly in the face

and ask it

"What are you here

to show me or to teach me?"

and then thank it for its lessons and wisdom,

for in the obstacle

lies the way forward.

For an obstacle

is not an ending:

it merely indicates that

what you are trying to accomplish

will not come about

in the exact timing,

in the exact place,

or in the exact way

that you previously envisioned,

and so it may be treated

not as a hindrance,

but an inevitable part of your path

that you were destined to navigate

and overcome.

And so if you encounter an obstacle,

do not despair,

for the dream is not lost:

it is never lost,

so long as you are living,

for there is always a way forward

and you are merely being redirected.

Remember, my dear,

that every hero

of their own story

must face obstacles and challenges,

for this is how

they find their inner strength,

and though the path may be difficult

you are destined to reach the end."

Words by Tahlia Hunter

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AS TIME GOES BY by Donna Ashworth

"AS TIME GOES BY" by Donna Ashworth

As time goes by,

You will loosen your grip on that rock,

The one you always thought was home,

And you will realise that home is not a place,

It’s a state of mind.

Let it go.

As times goes by,

You will learn to see yourself more clearly,

The girl who was always too much of one thing,

And too little of another, was actually

Everything she needed to be.

Let her out.

As time goes by,

You will let the simple things become the big,

And you will allow the big things to become the simple,

And that readjustment will be,

The day you really start to live,

Let it be.

As time goes by,

You will be forced to say goodbye many times,

And your soft little heart will shatter but,

It will still beat and that will bring you,

All the purpose you need.

Let it beat.

As time goes by,

You will stop choosing wealth over peace,

You will stop choosing money over time,

And you will see that the treasures you need,

Are in the smiles and the laughter.

Let them in.

As times goes by,

The moments you remember when your life flashes past,

Are never the awful memories my friend, it’s the joy,

The summer nights, the lazy days with loved ones,

The midnight chats and the morning hugs,

Let them happen.

Let them all happen.

Donna Ashworth

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STICKS AND STONES by Becky Hemsley 2022

"STICKS AND STONES"
by Becky Hemsley 2022

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But words will cut me deep

They’ll keep on hurting long after

The breaks and bruises heal

Because the sticks will meet my skin,

The stones may hit my bones

But words will carve their way beneath

And make my soul their home

And this gives them the power

To control me and to win

‘Cause now I’ve words of worthlessness

From outside and within

See stones are thrown in anger

But our words are thrown in spite

And whilst they’re easier to pitch

They’re more difficult to fight

Because we cannot run away,

We cannot just unhear them,

Because their echoes resonate

Long after we are near them

And if we are not careful

Then those words become our voice

One that learns to shout the loudest

And to make the biggest noise

So do not be the reason

Someone hates their own reflection

Or thinks they are not worthy

Or deserving of affection

And when you pick your words

Weigh them awhile between your palms

Consider whether hurling them

Will heal or hurt or harm

Yes, sticks and stones may break a bone

But words can break a heart

And they can be the reason

Someone tears themself apart

So if you wouldn’t break their bones

By throwing stones and sticks

It’s likely for the best

That some words do not leave your lips

******

Becky Hemsley 2022

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Sunday 14 January 2024

My Inner Child by Joanne Boyle

"My Inner Child" by Joanne Boyle

I turned and looked behind me,

and though I couldn't see you there.

I felt compelled to find you,

the problem was just where?

I started on my journey,

reliving times gone by.

Looking for the girl,

the one that used to cry.

Not certain when I'd find you,

or in which memory we would meet.

Would it be in a darkened room,

or a doorway of a street.

Still I kept on walking,

though I feared what id find.

I knew that when I did,

I would give you peace of mind.

I passed through many years,

fought the demons that you faced.

Went to familiar haunts,

your steps I now retraced.

Finally I found you,

all wrapped around yourself.

Hid inside the pantry,

underneath the wonky shelf.

I put my arms around you,

and I whispered in your ear,

the answers for the future,

and that the end was near.

I told you to be strong,

and not to forget your worth.

I told you to keep believing,

in the reason of your birth.

I opened up your mouth,

I kissed you with a dream.

The cold air that you breathed,

would be the fire you redeem.

I brushed your tattered hair,

with a comb of hope.

I washed away your fears,

with a bar of soap.

I prepared you for the future,

for the day that you are me,

and to let go of your demons,

so I could be happy.

Joanne Boyle

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DOING NOTHING IS NOT BEING UNPRODUCTIVE by Becky Hemsley 2023

"DOING NOTHING IS NOT BEING UNPRODUCTIVE"
by Becky Hemsley 2023

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that

doing nothing is doing nothing

for you.

That being unproductive is unproductive

for you.

We’ve gotten so used to being busy,

so used to doing things with visible results,

so used to tracking our steps and logging our activity and ticking things off our to-do list,

that we’ve forgotten the importance of rest.

‘Doing nothing’ and being ‘unproductive’ are actually doing something productive.

They are helping you recharge.

Recoup.

Reading a magazine or having a bath or sitting in the garden with a cup of coffee are not a waste of time.

Time spent rested is not time wasted.

We are not machines.

We are not robots.

We are not here to

constantly work and move and do.

We are human beings.

And sometimes we just need to be.

******

Becky Hemsley 2023

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Saturday 13 January 2024

STAY WITH ME PAPA by Joanne Boyle

"STAY WITH ME PAPA"
by Joanne Boyle

I remember the Man

that would sit me on his knee.

The one that sang me nursery rhymes,

the one I called Daddy.

I remember those walks to school,

and how I'd hold your hand.

I'd skip and sometimes hop,

our days were never planned.

Then when I got a boyfriend,

and he broke my heart in two.

You held me as I cried,

knowing he had broke you too.

You then took me to university,

phoned me every day.

Sometimes I didn't answer,

l was led astray.

Then I met my soul mate.

You walked me down the Isle.

You gave me the perfect wedding,

you done it all in style.

The Grandchildren came along,

loved you as much as I.

You gave us many memories,

for those in which I cry.

I try to help you remember,

to stop you going away.

I keep trying to light those memories,

but they are melting every day.

A Daughter and Her Father,

a story forever to be told.

But only one remembers now,

since Dementia has took hold.

Joanne Boyle

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FOR MY DARLING by Sweet and Simple?

"FOR MY DARLING"
by Sweet and Simple?

AND THEN IT IS WINTER You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change....Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's NOT over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.

So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!

Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!

"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.

LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

REMEMBER:....

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

"LIVE HAPPY IN THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR!

LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE SO - ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.

~Your kids are becoming you.......

~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!

~You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!

~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything

~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.

~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep".

~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..

~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... "what?" . ???

~Now that you can afford expensive jewellery, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.

~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!!

~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.

~Everybody whispers.

~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.

~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.

I CANNOT CONFIRM THAT THE NAME OF THE AUTHOR IS GENUINE

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