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Non-fiction that is written creatively, drawing on techniques of the ficiton writer.

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Overland Track

Posted on 26/04/2018 by mjsweeney1
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In December, I hiked the Overland Track in Tasmania. This hike was amazing! I absolutely loved it. Continue reading →

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35km Walk

Posted on 22/01/2018 by mjsweeney1
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In November 2017, I did The Bloody Long Walk in Sydney – a 35km charity walk for mitochondrial disease from Palm Beach down to Manly. I’ve never participated in a charity walk, but a friend invited me as good training (I plan on doing the Camino de Santiago later this year). I had never done a 35km walk before, and so began training. Continue reading →

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Packing List

Posted on 31/10/2017 by mjsweeney1
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I’m putting together a packing list for my Camino de Santiago hike. I imagine this will be a  work in progress as I whittle down my packing list to a mere 7 kilogram pack. Continue reading →

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Backpack: the pack on my back

Posted on 12/10/2017 by mjsweeney1
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Considering I will have to carry all my belongings in a pack on my back for the entirety of my hike, and for the Camino de Santiago that means for 780km, choosing the right backpack is another vital step in hike preparation.Shel Sweeney: Backpack Continue reading →

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Hiccup

Posted on 15/07/2017 by mjsweeney1
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Training for the Camino has been rewarding and fun, but one big hiccup has me feeling like I’m miles away from my destination. Continue reading →

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Posted in Creative non-fiction, Life Writing | Tagged Camino de Santiago, hiking, hiking boots, pilgrimage, training | Leave a reply

Finding a shoe that fits

Posted on 25/06/2017 by mjsweeney1
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I’m planning a 780km hike: the Camino de Santiago, across the top of northern Spain. That’s 33 days of walking. Any wonder I’ve developed a fascination with shoes! Finding a shoe that fits is of paramount importance if I’m going to successfully complete this hike.Finding shoe fits Continue reading →

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Regain Your Focus

Posted on 14/09/2015 by mjsweeney1
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We all know life has its own rhythm of ups and downs. We can all get so caught up in our day to day that we lose our focus. Sometimes you need to take time out in order to regain your focus.

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Regain Your Focus

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Posted in Creative non-fiction | Tagged Being Grateful, Gratitude, Happiness, Journal, Keys to a happy life | Leave a reply

Chase Your Desires

Posted on 30/06/2015 by mjsweeney1
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What does it mean to chase your desires? How do you even do that? What does a life chasing your desired feelings look like? This is exactly what I have been attempting to do…and here’s what I’ve learnt.A Worded Life: Writing and Editing Services Continue reading →

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Beginnings and endings

Posted on 13/05/2015 by mjsweeney1
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It has been a month of beginnings and endings: full of challenges and seemingly disparate occurrences, yet not without its moments of synchronicity and insight.A Worded Life: Writing and Editing Services Continue reading →

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Accepting Resistance

Posted on 08/04/2015 by mjsweeney1
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This month has been massive! I learnt about accepting resistance, but prior to that, my resolve to be happy and grateful was well and truly tested. Two things were what helped me through tough times.A Worded Life: Writing and Editing Services Continue reading →

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