Last night I
spent an enlightened evening with two amazingly compassionate, progressive thinking ladies sharing intellect with reason and individualism. With me in the mix and all three of us hoping
to share a point of view, with conviction, there was never a hint of silence.
I first met Anne
Marie Coccozza when I was approached to be involved in FFAMS – Families Friends
Against Murder and Suicide. This is a registered
charity based in Scotland specialising in supporting those left behind after the
tragic death of a love one through murder or suicide. This is a cause very close to me and my family.
Ann Marie is
passionate about reaching out to anyone in need of relief, support or comfort and is willing to help any way possible. This
could be to listen, talk or simply to be with others in a similar situation. The mission of FFAMS is to operate a
grass roots Befrienders' service offering free, peer support and confidential
advice to anyone in need of it!
If you are
interested in being involved with this charity, then have a look at the website
on their Facebook page to see how you could help or be supported!
Then there's
Ann Marie Di Mambro, a prolific, Scottish writer and Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University whom, I don’t mind saying, I am in awe of. Ann Marie gave up teaching to concentrate on
her writing for theatre and her plays have been performed in Scotland’s
theatres for many years. On a professional level her work is integral in the delivery of both my Higher and National 5 levels when working towards SQA examinations. I also use them in my approach to teachings drama and production skills for ACfE.
Ann Marie writes
for television and has had major input for programs such as EastEnders, River City,
Casualty, Taggart, Holby City and many more. She is very fabulous!
Over the course of the evening we discussed
men, (that lasted about two minutes) politics, I didn’t express any views on this as I felt a bit lacking in the extraordinary level of knowledge these two beauties expressed. So, I was quiet for a change. The evening flew past but I was left with a sense of purpose and a new perspective on my recent past.
In our lives,
everyone we meet and everything that happens to us is for a reason. Although at times we feel weak and sad, any experience, good or bad make us stronger for the future.
That future is today. The past
doesn’t matter and we can’t see what’s ahead.
As George Harrison said, “Time is s very misleading thing.”
If we absorb ourselves in the past or are always yearning and hoping for what might be then we are missing so much in the present moment.
If we absorb ourselves in the past or are always yearning and hoping for what might be then we are missing so much in the present moment.
Having
said that, my mind keeps flipping back to last night and the fun we had while
eating in the best Italian Restaurant in Scotland (three years in a row). I don’t need to discuss the food because it
was, without question as delicious as ever.
The staff were attentive and friendly, Megan with her understated professionalism
and Maritna with her charismatic smile and charm.
Congratulations again to Luca and Chris to all they have achieved this year. Vote for them in The Scottish Entertainment Awards.
Congratulations again to Luca and Chris to all they have achieved this year. Vote for them in The Scottish Entertainment Awards.
I
live my life in a truthful way and believe if we are all honest and true to
ourselves then we will be open to new ideas. In doing this we will gain a willingness to accept
people for who they are and live a healthier and happier life.
“If
you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in
your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”
So,
from three Brave hearted and courageous Scottish/Italian women, thank you for a
lovely evening. We will be back but in
the meantime, we will each, in our own, small way try to make a difference in
someone’s life.
Ci
Vediamo la prossima volta!
Mx
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