The Encouragement Diaries

Ever had someone tell you about a book or programme they've abandoned half way through? Did it put you off - and then you discover if they'd only finished the other half of would have given a totally different picture?! We are living in a time of half baked truths so get informed and be a voice for sanity\0/

Mario has brought his experience in the service sector. to provide any visitor - or Bahamian - with a truly island experience that takes you from the sea trips back to his great eatery - and rum punch. Lovely staff too😁 Check out www.ultimateseaxscape.com

Actress Leah Eneas has a rich history both as a Bahamian and as a well know actress and television personality. Her wonderful personality is also reflected in her talent and following as a crochet diva. With the sea as our backdrop we had this lovely conversation:-)

How do you measure your legacy, influence or impact. There is a grain of encouragement in how sand can speak to us🙌

Sun, sea and sand on a tropical island - but which sand creates the best beach?

Its a wonderful thing to focus on falling upwards as we hit the latter stages of life - and it's not too early to start the habit😁

Too much food, too many things to do, people to see, heaving shops? JOMO is the answet🙌

Mountain top trig points can be very enlightening especially when the whisky industry gets involved. Maybe we should consider being trig points for others and see what unfolds.

So many adverts for cremation direct! - while you are incinerated everyone else has a party and wait for delivery of your ashes ......I think not!

A humorous reframing of Shakespeare - and life:-)

Have you ever noticed how necessary weeds are to keeping nature going. wThey might not be ahardeners delight but they are nature's. People can feel they are like weeds so rise up I say, and blossom wherever you are🙌

Thete is something we can learn about handling life from learning how to demist swimming goggles😇

You'd never believe how a hobby can improve your wellbeing and grow friendships - such was the adventure with sourdough.

Three #tags appeared in my emails from a survey - couldn't believe what they were and how joyful it made my day🤩

Looking at the gazillions being stored up by the wealth hunters really inspired me to action - so I'm giving all my courses away for free. I can't take 'stuff' with me and who wants it all anyway, and, think of how the planet could change overnight if we all lived a more generous and simple life🙌

Despite technical glitches - Lucinda gets 'frozen' out 🙈- Jill, Lucinda and I have a wonderful conversation on throwing eyeballs around (I know, crazy), new releases and the need to connect and engage. In short, go wild\0/ @Jillbryson @robinbrown @lucindasieger https://strawberryswitchblade.net/

Have you let things take root that have become mighty trees blocking your way forward. Then this is for you🙌

Dan Forest, describes his journey from cello to DJ to.......well you'll have to listen to this podcast to hear how passion and perseverance can lead to the most rewarding outcomes - and be a catapult to keep moving forward.

Health problems? The surprisingly immediate effects laughter can bring - well that's what Lucinda Sieger and Jill Bryson (Strawberry Switchblade) discovered when they got together😂🤣

Time this year to look at being more like Ecc 4:12 - better to listen to the podcast to really enjoy this:-)

Boxing Day joy and laughter with Lucinda Sieger and her `little` scene stealing props

Something to encourage you in seeing something that sends impossible become possible:-)

We've all experienced starting to say something and someone cutting across, and we've been guilty of that too! Here's a helpful thought with involvement from Yorkshire and the Seven dwarves:-)

There are all sorts of memorable days in the calender: St Andrews, Burns, amongst many others. Have you ever had a 'you' day to celebrate......yes, you! What a great day for planning food, fun, time with friends but most especially enjoying you\0/

If you found yourself with the opportunity of a lifetime would you avoid doing what this plonker did?