Susie j Folmer

Viktor Emil Frankl

Viktor Emil Frankl: Born 26 March 1905 – Died 2 September 1997 “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Emil Frankl Viktor Frankl, from Vienna, founded logotherapy, a school of psychotherapy that describes a search for a life’s meaning as the central human motivational force.Continue reading “Viktor Emil Frankl”

Dew drops on dandelions

Dew drops on dandelions, oh so fine A delicate dance, a wondrous design The morning dew, it glistens bright Adorning the dandelion, a wondrous sight The delicate petals, a gentle hue Reflecting the dew, a beautiful view The stamen, a golden glow A delicate beauty, as the dew does flow The dandelion, a symbol ofContinue reading “Dew drops on dandelions”

Dísablót

First written October 2019 ~Dísablót~The Dísablót was the blót (sacrificial holiday) which is held in honour of the female spirits or deities called dísir and also the Valkyries, some of the Norse goddesses, the nornir, the landvættir, Landdísir, and a myriad of other female vættir. They are tutelary (guardian) spirits, or spiritual beings. Disir areContinue reading “Dísablót”

Skaði

Susie J Folmer © Skaði is a jötunn and goddess in Norse MYTHOLOGY. She is often associated with bow hunting, skiing goddess, winter and mountains.

Red Sky At night

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Mourning & Healing

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Finding Hope After Loss: A Personal Reflection

After great loss and grief: A note to self. In honour of my Pa (Dad) and Lily’s Papa who passed away in the presence of my mother and I in April 2024. Loved, cherished, honoured, missed, forever and a day… Following the life events which have unfolded for me over this past few months thereContinue reading “Finding Hope After Loss: A Personal Reflection”

“Ireland 1845-1850 The Perfect Holocaustand Who Kept It Perfect” By Chris Fogerty

Book Review by Susie j Folmer, November 2019 The untold and largely unknown part of history has been presented in the most comprehensive manner through this amazing piece of well researched literature. When research is written in such a professional way that it can itself identify possible issues arising from it, to me, it isContinue reading ““Ireland 1845-1850 The Perfect Holocaustand Who Kept It Perfect” By Chris Fogerty”

Metamorphosis

Sometimes things line up, sometimes they don’t. Change is unavoidable in life. We all go through experiences that shape us. We learn what really matters and what doesn’t. We are all explorers in this world, filled with curiosity and dreams, moving through different stages and phases. Mistakes teach us valuable lessons, and we are presentedContinue reading “Metamorphosis”

Tell Your Story

Tell your story, tell it before it is too late. Tell your story, tell it so that it is told by you. Tell your story, so that no other can tell it for you. Tell your story, it is sacred and yours. Tell your story, bravely and loudly. Tell your story, theContinue reading “Tell Your Story”