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Jan 26, 2019Jan 25, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

Reading This Month – January 2019.

Jan 25, 2019Jan 24, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

Reading This Month – an introduction

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Every day we need courage, whether it is to start something new, get up and try again or just keep going. Courage in small things is what life is all about. Be courageous and make this week a great one. #mondaymotivation #mindset #courage
Is kindness something that comes easily to you or do you need to really work at it? Personally, I often have to work on it, more with some than others. End of year reflections recently left me wondering if I'd worked hard enough. You can read about "A chink in every armour" on the blog now. (link in profile)
Enjoy the little things, the everyday beauty all around you. It's there, wherever you are; you just have to discover it. I love travelling to see amazing natural sights around the world, but the everyday local ones are beautiful too and available EVERY day, not just on holidays. Why not make the most of them? This sunset photo was taken from the rooftop terrace of our Airbnb in Corniglia, Italy. OK, maybe not so everyday but local sunsets are just as beautiful, I just don't have a photo of one. #thelittlethings #appreciate #gratitude #beautyallaround #sunset Sent via @planoly #ordinarymoments
January has sped by and we are now well into February. It's time to pause, reflect on last month's successes and set new goals for this month. How was your January? You can find out a little about mine on the blog now. (link in profile) Sent via @planoly.
This year, in addition to my word of the Year, SIMPLIFY, I've made a list of 19 tasks or challenges to achieve during 2019. Some are quick and easy, others will require more time and effort but all are things I aspire to learn, achieve or change this year. One of my tasks is learning how to use essential oils in my cooking and this is my first effort. I found this Ginger Prawn and Mango Skewer recipe in Instagram stories @doterraaunz and they were delicious! It's amazing how much flavour a single drop of ginger oil adds to the recipe. The marinade would also work well with other fish or chicken. Sent via @planoly #OEASIMPLIFY19 #19for2019 #progress #todolist #doterra #happinessprojectexperience #learning #yummy #goodfood #healthy
What does courage look like to you? Who do you consider to be courageous? Did you ever stop to think deciding to try again, to do better, to get up again after a literal or figurative fall was an act of courage? We all make mistakes, we all fail and it takes courage to convince yourself to try again; to be resilient. I love this quote and have had a laminated print of it on my fridge for years. Mostly it fades into the background, but every now and then, I stop to read it and really think about the simple truth it contains. Maybe you need this courage today or later this week. I pray you will find it within yourself. After all, not everyone can be or even wants to be a lion but we can all be quietly courageous. Sent via @planoly #planoly #mondaymotivation #yougotthis #youcandoit #motivation #inspiration #encouragement #monday
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