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Welcome to my journal, where blog meets carnet de voyage  and motivational musings.

You’re invited to pour yourself a cuppa (peppermint, camomile, or a Mauritian thé à la vanille),
cozy up in your favourite reading nook, and dwell in possibility.

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Home Life
Inner Life
Nomad Life
Slow Life
Work Life

Why I’m quitting social media

Why I quit LinkedIn

Cassava Cake (with Coconut Milk) – gluten free recipe

slow food local produce

Joining #SlowSeven local food challenge by Slow Food Barbados

starting the year again - my 17-month planner for August

Starting my year (again)

My story about first period

Work rhythms to adopt during summer

Summer rhythms to savour

What to do when you feel someone is copying you online or is a copycat

Digital Nomad Travel from U.K to Barbados

Leek and Potato soup recipe

Leek & Potato soup recipe

raclette feasting on sabbath

Sabbath: how we are called to rest

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Banana Bread recipe (Gluten-Free & Vegan) – My go-to in lockdown

taking the step towards your calling

Taking the first step towards your calling

Giulia Writes - Intentional Living Interview series

Interview with Giulia from Giulia Writes: a wander into the forest path

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Autumn rituals – an invitation to partake in releasing the old

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The Tools I Use In My Business To Simplify Life

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The process to become an e-resident of Estonia as a Mauritian citizen (and what it means for my digital nomad lifestyle)

7 Reasons You Need An Authentic Personal Brand

Weekly Inspiration Newsletter Sign Up - Bea Mangar

Weekly inspiration and interactive assignments for more poise in your everyday

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Congratulations Barbados 🇧🇧 🎉 ( 📌 and

Congratulations Barbados 🇧🇧 🎉 ( 📌 and a brief history lesson)

What a momentous day in history for Barbados begins a new chapter today. Barbados was a British colony since 1627 until it gained its independence in 1966. Today not only is this beautiful Caribbean island celebrating its 55th anniversary of independence but also Barbados has cut ties with Queen Elisabeth II and is now a republic.

Being here in Barbados is such a privilege that I don’t take lightly. We’ve been here since June 2021 and shared lows and highs with this country and its inhabitants.

There is such a swell of pride in the hearts of many as we watch the celebrations take place. Dame Sandra Mason is Barbados’ first president.

And yes, HRH Prince of Wales was here and formally acknowledged the “appalling atrocity of slavery”. (Barbados was the birthplace of of British slave - many enslaved Africans had been shipped here to work in the sugar cane plantations in the Caribbean - this piece of history is one that also stains my own birth country Mauritius where slavery was prevalent under both Dutch and French rule, and later abolished under British regime).

Rihanna, also on the island for the republican celebrations ceremony, has been named National Hero. 🇧🇧

I hope you enjoyed this mini history lesson, and now I’ll do what I love most in my nomadic journey - mingle with the locals who are celebrating the best way possible > beach + rum punch 🍹!

Swipe to see some flag sightings in our neighborhood (there’s definitely more in the capital city) + headline of Her Excellency Dame Mason taken from Insider.

Slow down & drink in the joy of Advent. It’s ea

Slow down & drink in the joy of Advent.

It’s easy to give in to busyness right now. All the parties. All the holiday sales 🛒. All the work to be completed before the year wraps up.

I know some of my clients are entering their busiest season in a few days.

But here’s what this Sunday (28th) reminds us of: the season of Advent.

A time to await the coming of the Messiah.

A time for joy.

A time to slow down.

Light that candle.

Let it be the light in adversity. The light in the dark wintry month of December.

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If you’re looking for a devotional series this Advent, head to the link in my bio for “Good News of Great Joy” by Pastor John Piper from @desiringgod - it’s gold.

I always select a devotional to do during this season and I’ve done the one above 👆🏼 some years ago.

If you have any Qs about how to prepare for Advent, don’t hesitate to reach out to me via DM.

Much love,
@bea_mangar 🕊

Parce qu’avec tout ce qui se passe dans le monde

THAT’S NOT REAL LIFE. I agree. It’s not real

THAT’S NOT REAL LIFE.

I agree. It’s not real life. Because ‘real life’ how the world defines it doesn’t enchant me one bit - how our beauty, productivity, intelligence, ability, and worth are measured appall me.

Honestly.

I don’t see why being skinny or being X weight define beauty. Surely health should be the main concern? And how much we love show beauty of heart and soul?

I just don’t see the point in getting my eyes drained and work on screens all day, all week.

I don’t understand why it’s considered normal to inhale toxic fumes and commute 30 minutes or more to go to a poorly ventilated place where you need a signed form or approval if you’d like to stay home to look after your sick cat or child.

I certainly don’t see why a free pizza on Friday or a spa voucher or whatever would incentivize me to work extra hours, when thank you very much but I prefer to read my book at home and have an afternoon spot of baking and tea.

I don’t get why I have to find a well paid job just so I can pay all my bills and hopefully if all the stars align I can go on a luxurious trip to a far-flung destination.

I don’t buy in the idea that we’re made to slave for years until our mid-60s and only then can we travel and have time for our passions or hobbies.

I abhor the fact that we’re fed lies that more assets and possessions increase our happiness, fulfillment or wellbeing.

I laugh at the idea that I need to look busy and be busy to get clients or have success in business. (Slow and steady gets you there + you can go fast with technology 😉)

So I thought I’d get a head start and travel now, love now, obey God now, follow my calling now, spend time with my husband now, enjoy my family and friends now, enjoy the sunshine now, enjoy the rain now, read the books now, paint now, make art now, preach the gospel now, teach what I know now, live the kingdom now.

If I had to die in the next 10 seconds, I’ll be excited to do so. No regrets.

Which means I don’t also care how many likes this post gets, but if you’d like to let me know what about “real life” and the world’s system you don’t like, I’m all ears 😉.

It’s OK to be different, to stand out, to be ahe

It’s OK to be different, to stand out, to be ahead of your time, to be you. And if you’re made to feel like there’s something wrong or you don’t belong, that’s OK too — expect to be misunderstood or excluded in some circles or situations. Handle these moments with grace, knowing it’s preparation for the battlefield of your life calling’s path.

I’ve walked it, and am still inching forward on that path. It’s not easy, but it’s a lot simpler and feel-good-inside when I don’t act like anyone else only to fit in.

Let us delight in who we are & praise the One who made us so. (Psalms 139:13-14)

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