In Western Australia, I stood in an olive grove. At that moment the sun was out and I could feel the warmth – even as a fresh, coolish breeze swept over me and through the olive trees. I inhaled the heavenly aroma and felt completely present. I am able to retrieve the feeling, the smell and the contentment of that exact moment.
That may not seem very remarkable. For me, those moments of precise connection are rare as I tend to have a head running on everything and everyone around me. I am actively working to achieve contentment and connection – but on that day, it simply happened.
Carol has recently retired from teaching having ventured through chalkboards, overhead projectors, whiteboards and smart boards! She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. Carol has taught in primary and secondary schools in Australia and the US. She was an adjunct professor at Chaminade University in Hawaii and a tutor at the University of Canberra in Australia. Her passion is literacy and she is a volunteer tutor for adult literacy and children at risk. Writing is the 'love' of her life along with her 3 kids, 1 rather nice husband and a spectacular but naughty border collie pup. She lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
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yes, mentally taking oneself there again is a great way to achieve calm … especially if you can manage it when things are too busy 🙂
nice to meet you, welcome to WP~
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yes, mentally taking oneself there again is a great way to achieve calm … especially if you can manage it when things are too busy 🙂
nice to meet you, welcome to WP~
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