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It seems that when I can’t sleep, I find a film or book that amazes me and speaks of exactly where I am. Surprising indeed and it has happened more than once. I am so grateful. I went to bed around 11.p.m. It seems that when I sit in my armchair, I fall asleep and Continue reading “https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

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Just recently I conducted a memorial service for a man whose family wanted it to be more of a celebration of his life. He wasn’t very old. They told me a lot about him. They described him as hilarious, compassionate, a people person, and generous. Most of all he adored his family – his wife Continue reading “https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

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There is only one reason for pain, be it mental, physical, spiritual, emotional. Something needs attention. I write about my personal life because, while to some it may appear to be unprofessional, the truth is that by being forthcoming with my pain, it helps my readers to know they are not alone with their own. Continue reading “https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

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I don’t know what to call this. I think it’s my grasshopper brain in action. It is 1:47am. I had all intentions of actually going to bed and sleep. Such an optimist. Sleep has become elusive lately and erratic. Like this early morning, due to some physical pain, I am awake and raring to go, Continue reading “https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

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So much has been written about attitude.  An attitude of gratitude is well known indeed, and it doesn’t have to remain the same because like life itself, attitudes embrace change. This isn’t entirely popular as there are so many different aspects to change.  Life’s challenges will change so much and with these, comes grief sometimes. Continue reading “https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

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What is old? Some time ago one of my children on my asking her a question said, “I just told you that”. I said, “Do you know how many times I had to repeat myself when you were little?” It never happened again. According to my favourite reference book, The Oxford English Dictionary, Ageism is Continue reading “https://www.yvonnekayewisdom.com/wp-content/themes/gridd”

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