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Rhiannon Fox
Futurelearn enthusiast, and passionate Anglophile. Typical single female caring and clucking around family. Travel in campervan with 2 dogs. Love learning, any topic fascinates me.
Location East Yorkshire
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I joined the courage to have a greater sense of the Chinese speaking community and to widen my knowledge of the world’s diverse cultures.
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Hi my name is Rhiannon and I live in East Yorkshire.
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I am taking this course to add to my veterinary knowledge
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Ciao mi chiaroscuro Rhiannon Buon lavoro!
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Je m’appelle Rhiannon. Je suis anglaise.
This is a refresher for me
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I’ve built and renovated several homes for myself over the past 40 years.
I’ve learned many skills through City&Guilds qualifications as a hobby. Now in my 70’s I’ve purchased an amazing open plan home it has many zones in one space. I like to control the design of my living space and not rely on others therefore I need to understand elements of design... -
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Looking forward to learning and sharing
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I have so many practical skills and would like to understand the principles of interior design.
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Ciao, mi chiamo Rhiannon . Buon lavoro!
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Hello I’m looking forward to rekindling my love of Italy. I used to spend time in Milano with my late husband who worked for an Italian company. We used to spend our weekends in Stressa and our working week in Milano. I will be Relearning the language in anticipation of travelling back to Italy in the future.
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I visit my local cinemas as frequently as I can. I’m a member of a film society that screen various genres not generally new releases. During lockdown I invested in a projector, screen and popcorn machine! to emulate my much missed cinema going entertainment.
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I know all techniques as I trained as a consumer scientist back in the 80’s
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Marzipan, lashings of double cream and dark chocolate
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Hello I’m a seasoned cook having baked for family and friends for many years. There will be so many new and exciting methods and recipes to learn and hopefully advance my knowledge of this craft.
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Hello in my professional life I worked in dietetics and health. There have been many developments in nutritional knowledge and understanding in recent years and I enjoy learning and keeping an inquisitive mind on this subject.
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Eggs having all essential amino acids. Plant and fish oils having essential fatty acids. Chocolate because I am a chocoholic and adore dark chocolate. My daily diet consists of predominantly but not exclusively yoghurt, nuts, seeds and oats. Berries and raw veggies especially dark green and red veggies.
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Hi I trained as a health professional in dietetics many decades ago. Science has moved on and I always try to keep up to date and understand the science underpinning new claims about fashionable foods in our modern world of nutrition.
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Hi my name is Rhiannon and I’m from the UK.
I first practiced mindfulness over 50 years ago, however, it was part of Yoga meditation as I believe the term ‘mindfulness’ was not used back then.
I may be wrong and confusing mindfulness with meditation! I suppose by joining this course I’m about to find out as I will gain a deeper, broader knowledge of the... -
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I am very lucky to have excellent teeth. Born in the 1950’s our diet and nutrition was excellent. I’m sure eating a nutritious diet and good oral practice i learned as an infant is the reason i have strong healthy teeth and a healthy oral cavity
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I’m a retired dietician and nurse, however, I’m passionately interested in health and taking personal responsibility for health. Hoping to enhance my awareness of the importance of dental health.
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Hello
My name is Rhiannon I live is the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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For me it’s important to have an understanding of the industrial heritage of Britain and by default the workers who created the wealth and prosperity of our nation.
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I am convinced I practice mindfulness most days and always have done. By default in a sense, as to maintain my wellbeing and quality of life I live in a quiet rural environment walking and embracing the beauty of my surroundings under big skies.
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I can share my thoughts, feelings and worries with my empathetic daughter and friends. I have wonderfully supportive friends who enjoy the opportunity of sharing and caring.
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My name is Rhiannon Fox living in rural Yorkshire extremely blessed in having an idyllic life surrounded by love an beauty.
I’m retired after spending my working life as a carer nursing and as a dietitian. On a personal social level I have been a homemaker, married, widowed, mother, carer for deceased parents. I am passionate about health physical and mental... -
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Having a greater awareness of mindfulness and a better understanding of its origins and effectiveness is my objective in studying this course at this level. I pay lip service to the practice of mindfulness and profess to engage each day when out walking daily in the peaceful isolation of the natural environment where I live. When in a domestic situation I am...
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Looking forward to gaining an in depth understanding and benefit greatly from a deeper understanding of mindfulness and how to practice mindfulness more effectively.
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Obesity is a result of an imbalance between energy in and out.
Lifestyle choices.Education and self discipline .
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Environmental pillar appears to me to be the most important. To maintain the natural balance of environmental elements is the only sustainable way . If the natural balance is disrupted artificial measures are required which will impact on sustainability.
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Organic
Seasonal
NaturalHello everyone
Looking forward to understanding all aspects of sustainability putting meat onto the bones of my current knowledge!
Until a recent move I grew my own veg using hydroponics in the greenhouse I kept bees I was almost self sufficient and enjoyed the fruits of my labour.
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Hello everyone
Looking forward to understanding all aspects of sustainability putting meat onto the bones of my current knowledge!
Until a recent move I grew my own veg using hydroponics in the greenhouse I kept bees I was almost self sufficient and enjoyed the fruits of my labour.
I have downsized growing very little now, therefore I am dependent on... -
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In My professional life I worked in health and nutrition.
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Obesity is the predominant nutritional problem leading to both physical and psychological diseases. Societal Patterns of behaviour and habits compound the problem. Most social events include eating highly calorific foods and alcohol. Excessive Alcoholic consumption is problematic .
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Hello I’ve always had an interest in health and nutrition both professionally and personally. This will be an exciting topic as I have not given much thought to food and mood previously. I know when I’m bereaved or emotional my appetite disappears I also have to start my day with a piece of dark chocolate. I would like to understand if cravings are effected...
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Hi
I’m feeling amazing.
The last 3 evenings I have totally altered my routine.
Early supper, no caffeine, I’ve been reading books and gently closing down my day, lighting candles just relaxing.No screens that I used to take to bed with me to answer messages, listening to alerts etc. Phones!
Dark , cool and quiet bedroom without stimulus.
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I’m interested in play and playing. I’m in my seventh decade and through a series of extremely challenging personal events am living on my own with complete autonomy over every aspect of my life.
In the garden of my newly built house I have 2 mature trees , instantly I purchased a swing just for me to play on?
I just love spending time swinging. I’m... -
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I’m sceptical.
It all feels very similar to the traditional pastoral care without the god !
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Definitely yes.
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Gosh
I’m peeling back a layer, shedding a skin and feel naked with nerves and feeling bared for the first time.
I’m in no rush to crystallise my values as I’m taking a long thoughtful journey . -
Hello Bruce,
One of the joys of becoming wiser and accepting. I have exchanged worship of the ‘money God’ to following Buddhist and yoga practices. I find in being kinder to myself I am so much gentler to others. -
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As the years fly by I must say I am only kind and gentle to myself. I’m thoughtful and playful love each day and those I meet. If I suffer it is an ephemeral experience, I don’t compound my problems by stressing. I’m sure when I was younger I would but not now.
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As the years fly by I must say I am only kind and gentle to myself. I’m thoughtful and playful love each day and those I meet. If I suffer it is an ephemeral experience, I don’t compound my problems by stressing. I’m sure when I was younger I would but not now.
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I am going to listen and no longer fill silences with mindless sentiments in an effort to placate. As a child I learned to placate my parents by manipulating what I wanted to say to what they wanted to hear. I am always mindful of the impact my words have on others I must learn to allow my thoughts and words to stand alone and be true to me!
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All historical periods are of interest to me as it shapes who we are today, our ethnicity etc.
The Tudors have achieved notoriety mainly through the antics of Henry and his wife’s, this topic overshadowing other aspects of the era. I’m looking forward to tunnelling beneath this veneer and enjoy the opportunity to learn. -
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I will slow down. Concentrate on the activities I’m working on and not projecting towards future tasks. Quelling the restless soul and appreciation of the now.
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I’ve never purchased plastic bottles of water. Why would you with our perfect water supply on tap?
Education and stronger marketing for common sense approaches to consuming.Instead of worshipping the money God and leaving little time in life for mindful sensitive eating, step back and think before purchase.
Relate food to being a source of nutrition...
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Major personal difficulties for me was nursing my husband who suffered from addiction to alcohol. Society judged him wrongly, life was a constant disaster area as the impact of alcoholism shaped all aspects of our lives. He died at the age of 42.
Recently I’ve nursed an aging parent for 5 years, during this time my then husband found a life outside the home.... -
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We are meant to thrive not just to survive, we cannot grow in defence mode. The word resilience comes from ‘to jump again’. I just love it.
Resilience allows us to to learn and grow by experiencing life’s undulations. Being compassionate to others and having self compassion. Living your life well. -
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I had struggled for many years in a painful relationship were the love had changed shape. I’m 67.
Fear of the unknown and financial insecurity had overridden any gut feelings I had steering me to make a leap towards a more fulfilling life.I didn’t jump, I was pushed, but wow how I wish I’d listened to that inner self. Having the choice of being a victim...
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I believe that very few of us eat as a response to hunger. We eat for a myriad of reasons.
Boredom, habit, socially, organoleptic stimulus even fashionable foods promoted by advertising and media. Basic foodstuffs are processed into unrecognisable over marketed consumer tempting treats for the money rich time poor consumer. -
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Hi reading this on my iPad I have been able to slow the presentation of the video to 0.5 speed. I hope this is helpful.
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I trained as a dietitian many years ago and have a knowledge of the subject discussed, however, I found it very difficult to follow this video. The content is excellent but requires a slower delivery to enable assimilation of complicated nutritional and neurological mechanisms.
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I studied food science and dietetics. The psychology of food and nutrition is a fascinating topic. It’s many years since I studied at university I am interested to understand more about nutrition.
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I go to the cinema at least twice a week, sometimes during the day but mainly in the evening. It is an activity I can enjoy on my own or with friends and family.
I’m also a member of our local cinema club meeting once a month who screen a wide variety of films.
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I feel from my limited knowledge of the period that women lacked autonomy.
Unless they were blessed with caring parents and partners and had their own private fiscal resources their lives were controlled by the traditional expectations and mores of the class structure they were born into.
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I loved the kaleidoscope effect of the Jasper Holsten’s production. Immediately I was transported into the operatic drama of this playboy scene. The first setting was superb in its own way but simplistic leaving little to the imagination of the audience.
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I enjoyed the the intimacy of the first production however it was the second version that captured the essence of the drama for me.
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Opera?
The collaboration of musical and dramatic creativity. The actions and dramatic gestures being secondary to the human voice that conveys the meaning and is essential to the storytelling. It differs from other musical theatre in that it can be humorous, poetic and deeply moving appealing to the deepest emotions of the onlooker. Other forms of musical... -
Morning Pat
I like to apply the 80/20 rule 80% good and 20% naughty! -
Hi Pat, now lass have you not indulged in the delights of a claggy bun?
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Hi I enjoy all singing and feel incredibly emotional when listening to certain operas the human voice is so powerful and evocative I want to have a greater understanding of all things operatic. I live in rural Yorkshire and don’t get the opportunity to see live opera but take advantage of live broadcasts screenings at local cinemas. Not the real thing but an...
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I am happy that I have the balance right. Many thanks
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. I exercise every day, ski, cycle walk swim yoga. I eat very healthily and keep my weight low. I rejoice in each day. I have never had any illnesses or accidents I just keep smiling and live this day to the full.
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Take time, be mindful about life and living and apply that to the foods we put into our bodies. In our society we have access to too many processed foods and choices and too many temptations .
Prepare foods with love for yourself and those you cook for, the cheapest foods are the healthiest and the tastiest.
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I eat mostly yoghurt with muesli and apples /fresh berries.
Lots of chocolate 70% both in a bar and cocoa.
Homemade tomato based soups with beans.
Plates of salad greens and Home grown veggies. I eat seasonally not processed or pre package.
No meats, I do eat fish but not often. I enjoy soya and tofu any beans and nuts. I don’t cook a great deal preferring... -
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O.k.
This is tough and giving me angst at the moment.
My friend of 20 years has been suffering with Alzheimer’s for the last few years, she is in her late 60’s and it’s makes her fearful and sad. Her husband is an honourable man and keeps saying no matter what his wife will not go into care!
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I have always been active daily . I get up early and walk, do yoga, cycle . I have just started skiing but tentatively.
I feel so fit it is wonderful.
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I have cared for my mother for 7 years and now give respite care looking after a friend with early onset dementia.
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I have found my friend with dementia has lost the ability to do basic tasks, eating with cutlery placing foods and drinks in crockery. Her toilet habits are problematic if I don’t have the understanding of her needs and how to help her.
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Hello, I am going to have an understanding of how to make it possible to creat joyful and playful days for my dear friend who has developed Alzheimer’s. I assist her husband my giving respite care. To do this effectively I need to be able to enjoy my time whist enriching my friends days. I have so much to learn and understand.
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Living in a village community the older generation have gently aged and have an intrinsic place within our community . Help is always on hand never conditional, it’s given and received. Dementia and cancers are the biggest disabling diseases and I help and support those in need whenever I can.
This is my world it’s small and parochial although I am not...
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No, I am exhibiting no musculoskeletal age related effects. I am told and am being treated for osteoporosis , bone scans indicate this,although I am not feeling the effects.
At 66 I feel amazing, I am one of 7 children my parents were physically active and fit, they would walk for miles instead of catching a bus. I live in a tiny rural village and...
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I am 66, bone ex rays have shown I have osteoporosis with a severe risk of fractures of the vertebrae!
I am not physically aware and continue to walk many miles daily and practice yoga daily.I am extremely fit and passionate about healthy eating having trained as a dietician. I have recently started skiing and sailing determined to live life to the full...
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No fighting just love and beauty from an early age.
Respecting all life and being kind and gentle to oneself and others. To follow a life where quality not quantity is our goal. Accepting death when it comes as the end of a life well lived, we make our choices at every stage as we grow older and it is the results of these choices that determine our...
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I do not think that the human populations will increase their longevity in our modern societies.
I believe that degenerative diseases take hold in middle life and are insidious the harmful effects are not reversed in the later life. The sedentary, overstimulated, overindulgent habits take their toll and a combination of genetic, environmental and... -
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Societies are becoming morally and spiritually impoverished as wealth increases. To correlate avarice and an inordinate desire for wealth, power and material gain with personal or societal happiness is an anathema.
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Harry was listened to. His needs were addressed to his satisfaction. He was respected, he had autonomy and self worth restored. Lovely
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The older residents may resent interference from well meaning partners feeling a lose of autonomy. This must be respectfully addressed at all stages to empower where possible.
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In aged-care situations frequently the ratio of staff to residents is not sufficient to enable the carers, who have the greatest contact with the older person, to respectfully listen, communicate and exchange the information with the necessary partners to achieve the desired results. I have witnessed in some situations a resident being totally ignored or being...
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In my experience the formalities of a partnership-centred approach has been for initiated in the care of my aged mother, interviews with appropriate partners, reports and careplans are written but they are not implemented. It would appear that their legal obligations have been fulfilled but no responsibility it taken for the initiatives to be put in place. My...
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Harry is experiencing total lack of autonomy over his future. He is dependent on others i.e family members to initiate contact to express his paternal loving relationship. He will be frustrated by his limiting physical disabilities which impacts on his day to day quality of life. This frustration can lead to inertia and eventually depression.
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Chocolate >70% cocoa solids, just because I love it. I trained as a dietician and am very rarely ill. We grow our own food and keep bees I use propolis and honey medicinally.
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We cannot reproduce something that is intangible. You can ascribe numerous characteristics to the mind and its workings but there is no blueprint design for a freethinking mind each one is unique and we cannot make the intangible tangible. Artificial intelligence is exactly that.
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Good Morning Moira, I live in the Yorkshire Wolds in Hockney country, how lucky am I! I have lived overseas and in various counties in the U.K but always gravitate back to Yorkshire where I was born. Futurelearn moocs have been an amazing adjunct to my rich life. I sign up for many, dip in to half and complete those that hold my interest. You have created an...
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The anonymity of the multiples faces and petals are lost in the crowd and on the bough.
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I prefer surface reading and historical contexualisation
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Hyper reading is useful . It augments other forms of reading, it allows us to access mega amounts of information, to sift through and disregard or assimilate as appropriate.
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Paper book for relaxed reading. I enjoy the physical touch of the book. Reading for pleasure is more than just absorbing the text. For me I can recall where I was and my emotional response to the specific book. I didn't read a book until I was 16 years of age. I have made up for that over the years but the physical act of reading is so multifaceted. I know...
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I find it difficult to read novels digitally and prefer books. I would like to know how to adjust my reading habits.
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Since I retired I attended an art college for a few years as a result I became very creative and was lucky enough to have exhibitions of my work and was fairly successful. I have 3 workshops in my garden. I work with precious metal and glass. I design machine knitted garments in a summerhouse surrounded by the beauty of my garden. I have a textile design...
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Well how depressing was that video!! No energy to waste on worries. I take absolute responsibility for my health and happiness in so doing I know when I have a problem how to fix it. We are all ageing and going to die but whilst I still have my faculties I intend to enjoy every minute.
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Having total autonomy on all aspects of life is imperative for my quality of life. Being loved and loving friends and family. Joy of everyday, the sun rise, the birds song, books art culture.
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Having lived through devastating domestic events in earlier decades has developed an empathetic and generous facet to my being. Having autonomy and the wherewithal to plan my daily life is paramount to my evolving joy of life. I love all those people I include in my life. As I have just celebrated my 65th birthday and I take responsibility for my life filling...
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Well, that's reassuring at 65 I have never thought about limitations that age might bring. I will continue to live to my full potential as I pack my bags for a 3 week backpacking trek around South America . I look forward to catching up with this course on my return. Many thanks to course organisers for the uplifting content of the course.
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The adverts are irrelevant, not real, as with all adverts the are contrived to convey a message. As with all stages in life we are judged by our physical appearance, how we dress, how beautiful we are.
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No. I am 65 and live each day as if I am going to live forever. I may be unaware of ageism directed towards me but my age is never an issue. I care for an aged mother who has recently become a resident in a care home. The love and respect the residents receive is outstanding generally.
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For me it is so important to feel passionate about something. I am involved in Bee keeping, silversmithing, glass and textile designing. Playing in a band, lots of friends, caring and nurturing family, walking and reading are my passions.
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This poem encapsulates the beauty in the simplicity of just being in tune with our world. I walk in the wolds for a couple of hours every day, it feeds my soul.
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In Jonathan's reading the message was expressed clearly. I preferred this to other readings.
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Thank you.
