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The art of dealing with the unexpected

the art of dealing with the unexpected

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Acceptance

  • Surviving Valentine's Day grief
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    Surviving Valentine’s Day grief

    February 13, 2019February 10, 2019
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  • Defined by your response
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    Defined by your response

    October 10, 2018October 22, 2018
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  • Taking care of yourself
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    Taking care of yourself – an act of survival

    August 22, 2018August 21, 2018
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  • The art of moving on - putting your life back together
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    The art of moving on – putting your life back together

    August 1, 2018August 1, 2018
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  • life is about letting go
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    Life is about letting go

    May 16, 2018May 15, 2018
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  • New beginnings
    In:AcceptanceDirectionReality

    Easter – a time for new beginnings

    April 4, 2018April 3, 2018
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  • World Down Syndrome Day 2018 - fix your eyes on the ups not the downs
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    Fix your eyes on the ups not the downs – world down syndrome day 2018

    March 21, 2018March 19, 2018
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  • The art of living after loss - a values driven life
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    The Art of living after loss – a values-driven life

    March 18, 2018
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  • The art of living after loss - visioning your new normal
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    The art of living after loss – visioning your “new normal”

    March 11, 2018March 10, 2018
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  • Acceptance in grief
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    Reaching acceptance in grief

    March 4, 2018March 5, 2018
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  • Hello

    I am Zinta Harris. I live in Brisbane, Australia with my husband of 25 years, Craig (known by most as Harry) and our two children Teja and Zigi. I am a specialist wills and estates lawyer by day and inspiration seeker by night. I help Australian families navigate the legal fallout after the loss of a loved one in a calm and compassionate way. My mood is better after a daily double shot coffee and a glass or two of bubbles. I get my energy from people. My superpower is encouraging others. It is my sincere hope that this blog will encourage you. I hope it gives you a chance to chime in with your experience or to feel part of a community that has walked through a valley and made it through. Read about me

    Check out my new book! “Rest in Peace” – how to manage an estate dispute without inheriting heartache

    https://resolveestatelaw.com.au/

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    Instagram post 2194628907907776892_5821739751 One day at a time. Take  a breath and say it again.💫
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This time of year can get overwhelming. Juggling work load, social commitments, Christmas gift shopping, kid school-holiday planning and Christmas menu arrangements - all while trying to get enough sleep, not overeating, drinking enough water and not overdoing the wine!🤯
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Worse still if you are facing your first, or yet another, Christmas without a loved one. It really can be such a difficult time of year.💔
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So when you feel overwhelm creeping in - remind yourself...Just do today. 💖
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Happy Monday. 💥
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#mondaymotivation #overwhelmed #onedayatatime
    Instagram post 2193908310659636900_5821739751 Latvian honey cake deliciousness!🍰
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Just one of the many reasons I love having Latvian blood coursing through my veins! 🇱🇻
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Yesterday we went to the @brisbane_latvian_community Christmas market where we were treated to this piece of heaven for dessert! 🥰
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Food traditions are just one part of rich legacies that are passed down from generation to generation. 💖
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Do you have a traditional food favourite that has been passed down to you? 💋
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#inheritance #foodtraditions #familyrecipes
    Instagram post 2193331684733493278_5821739751 Post graduation assembly celebrations with Teja's prep buddy and her adoring brother Zigi! 👩‍👧‍👦
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Now for one last week of fun and games before she farewells primary school! 🙋‍♀️
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#graduations #yearbook #schoolsout
    Instagram post 2192130413527626862_5821739751 Last Milton School swim carnival for Teja was a clean sweep (of sorts)!😁
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2nd in Freestyle, 3rd in Backstroke, 4th in  Breaststroke and 5th in Butterfly! 🏊‍♀️
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For a kid that does not do squad or train AT ALL she is chuffed! But her encouragement of others who beat her - was the stuff that makes us most proud! 🥰
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#endofanera #swimmingcarnival #doneanddusted
    Instagram post 2191827388468575444_5821739751 Taking a few moments to write a few thank you notes to some people who have  gone the extra miles with me this year!💖
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Love using my @wordswithheart cards with @tarajcastle's beautiful photos om them! Words with Heart cards fund education for women and girls in the developing world - using cards printed on 100% recycled paper, eco inks, green electricity and no harsh chemicals! 🥰
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#thankyoucards #ecoconscious #educationiskey
    Instagram post 2191446721666908523_5821739751 If only this was in #smellovision!🥰
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OMGeeee the whole house smells like Christmas! 🌲
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Check out these #latvian gingerbreads (aka #piparkukas!). Teja's creations for teachers' thank yous and class gifts! 🧡
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The question is...should I taste test while she's asleep? 👅
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#itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #gingerbread #christmastraditions #runrunasfastasyoucan
    Instagram post 2191238561295321929_5821739751 Full disclosure. Over the last 20 plus years in practice I haven't received any awards or recognition. Not one.😆
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Yet this last year I have been a tad overwhelmed with them!🏆🥇🥈🏆
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I am labelling myself the "accidental" trailblazer because I genuinely feel that all I have done is worked on a way to use my experience and my voice to make a difference in my "estates law world". 🥰
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If you are interested to read more about the journey that has delivered my best ever law year - check out my article on my LinkedIn profile (link in bio above)!😎
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#WLAQ2019 #lawyersweekly #restinpeacebook #accidentaltrailblazer #ificanyoucan #bethechange #useyourvoice
    Instagram post 2190401465240424794_5821739751 If you need something to make you smile - watch this!😍
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Zigi in his swimming carnival race @miltonsspool!🏊‍♂️
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THIS is inclusion at its very best! 🤗
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It makes our hearts sing to see Zigi's peers cheer him on like a rock star! 💖💞💖
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#upsideofdownsyndrome #inclusion #specialneedsparenting 
#soproud
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