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Oasis in Oman

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 27, 2024January 24, 2023 Leave a Comment on Oasis in Oman

I am sharing a piece I was inspired to write while enjoying a moment of solitude at an oasis in Oman.

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My Word of the Year for 2026 came to me quite quic My Word of the Year for 2026 came to me quite quickly last year. I was in a session with the brilliant mavens at the Southwood Social Hub, and I wrote the word FREE. As I did so, I knew that had to be my word of the year for 2026. I feel as though I am where I finally dreamed of being six years ago, and I have finally evolved both businesses to where I need them to be as I step into 2026. With that comes a sense of freedom, and 'free' and 'freedom' are words that I keep on seeing and hearing, over and over. Always a sign that one is on the right path. What is your word of the year? Do you believe in a word to help set your course through the coming twelve months, or do you think it's just another gimmick? Either way, I'd love to know your thoughts. Samantha xx PS - Song of the Year still to be determined...
The snow held off enough for the stunning supermoo The snow held off enough for the stunning supermoon tonight. Just incredible - the wolf moon, the ice moon... It is so close, you feel as though you can reach out and touch it. Make your wishes, tonight's the night! Samantha xx
What beauty outside today while taking part in @be What beauty outside today while taking part in @bethkempton winter writing sanctuary! The sun is now shining down upon our winter wonderland, making the snow sparkle and shimmer. Mother Nature at her most beautiful.
It is that time of year when everyone talks about It is that time of year when everyone talks about resolutions. Have you made any? I haven't. I have two reasons for this. Firstly, I think that you can make a resolution on any day of the year and start afresh. You don't need to wait for 1 January for that. Secondly, I think New Year's Resolutions set you up to fail; this is a time for wintering, for doing what is needed to get through the days until spring begins. That said, I do set goals for the year and this year, I am sharing my writing goals. Many of these I talk about in my monthly newsletter - you can sign up through the link below - but there are some I haven't yet talked about. @mslexia whom I am a member of, release a wonderful writer's diary every year. I spent New Years exploring the inspiration behind it and how best to use it, not just as a diary, but a portable writer's toolkit. I have a feeling this book will not leave my side this year! I hope you like the way I casually drop in three books into my 2026 goals. I will be revealing more of my plans in the aforementioned newsletter later this month, but for now, I am holding these visions close and working on bringing them to completion. Exciting times, for sure! What about you? If you haven't set any resolutions, would you consider setting goals? Please feel free to share them below. Samantha xx https://samanthamattocks.com/subscribe-to-samanthas-newsletter @writer.friends.challenge
What an absolutely incredible sunset tonight - the What an absolutely incredible sunset tonight - the first of 2026. I don't know about you, but it always feels auspicious to me if we have rainbows and glorious sunsets such as these on special days. I have spent much of the day with my mind on the year ahead, dreaming big and working out how to make those dreams come true. And then I see a sunset such as this... Someone is definitely listening 🧡 Photos straight off my phone - absolutely no filter needed for these incredible skies! @bethkempton - I did think of you as I took this; having done today's exercise, I feel this is a very clear sign 🧡 #photography #sunset #2026 #samsungphotography #instasunset #firstsunset #manifesting #dreams #redskies #samanthamattocks #myyear #writingcommunity
It is time... 365 days stretch before us. What dre It is time... 365 days stretch before us. What dreams to be realised this year? What new aspirations to bring to life? What new friends to make, love to share, and connections to develop? Start gently. Go slowly. Breathe. And know that the snowdrops, announcing the arrival of spring, are just around the corner. I wish you a wonderful month, here's to twelve more months together. Samantha xx
HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS! We made it HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS! We made it. I wish you a wonderful start to 2026 - may it be our best year yet 🧡 Samantha xx
The last sunrise of 2025. What a year this has be The last sunrise of 2025. What a year this has been. I am truly blessed to have so many amazing people not only in my life, but in my corner. Publishing The Magic of Mister Mishkins was a definite high, as was befriending so many indie authors. The new wave of publishing is coming, and I am excited to be a small part of it. Cooking took a backseat as I worked through a still undiagnosed illness, but I will be back on stage next year - and I have a lot to share with you! Above all, I am grateful to have made it to the eve of a special new year, with my loved ones around me and hope in my heart. Thank you all for being part of my 2025 story, let's see what 2026 brings for us all, with hope, joy and a sprinkle of magic. Samantha xxx
Finally, a Substack. A glance at the longest year, Finally, a Substack. A glance at the longest year, before I look to the year ahead - and get ready to be uncompromising. https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/the-longest-year
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