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Jodie McCarthy

This is the personal blog of Jodie McCarthy.

This collection of writing and poems is designed to encourage women on their journey.

Jodie would love to hear from anyone who has been encouraged by this writing. Contact her on the menu above.

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Flowers make me happy.
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Red is my favourite colour.
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This is the definition of ordinary joy.

I tend to find my days go better when I start here.
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It’s not about ticking a box or meeting a requirement, but rather starting the day with an attitude of listening.
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What helps you start your day well?

Our youngest had her piano concert yesterday and it just happened to be at Mr’s old school.
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There was a sense of continuity yesterday. History being remembered but also history being created.
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I am continually amazed by what our children take from us and then make uniquely their own.

Saturdays are for Pjs and a game of cards on the playroom floor. They are for coffee and ginger choc chip muffins for breakfast (because we can 😋)
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They are for one girl reading and the other playing cars with her dad. They are for space in the week to breathe, regroup and just be.
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Saturdays are our sabbath, they are intentionally for our family and it is how we create space in our week.
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If you want to read more of my thoughts on creating space, my latest blogpost is linked in the bio above.

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Pride and Honesty
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Today is #ruokayday
Sometimes people don't feel like they can answer truthfully the first time.
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Don't stop asking.
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#instapoetry

I love my study at home, it is a beautiful peaceful place to work. But some days I need to leave the house where housework beckons and instead work in a café.
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So this morning a beautiful view, a cup of tea and a comfy chair are the elements that inspire me to work.
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Creativity sometimes needs routine, and at others it needs a change of scene.
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Where are you working today?

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