Janin Lyndovsky
Bio
Despite the difficulties I've faced in life, I managed to turn my "impossible childhood dream" into my reality. I decided to share my stories to give people hope, to help others believe in themselves, so that they can live their dreams too.
Stories (19/0)
Christmas - The Same Festival Yet So Many Ways to Celebrate
I would like to share with you the memories of my childhood Christmas, which gave me a gift that, so far, lasted my lifetime. The most significant difference between the “modern” and the “old-time” celebration (or maybe between the celebrations I’ve experienced in my country of origin, compared to the celebrations in the western countries) is the “object of celebration”. When I was a kid, the celebration wasn’t about “what we got” but “who gave it to us”. The modern way of celebrating isn’t about who gave it to us, but about what we got.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Motivation
No Matter What, Smile, Always Smile
December 2017, Thursday evening (or was it already Friday morning?) “So, how long are you staying for?” — asked Uri. “Only till Tuesday. Then I fly to Frankfurt, stay with Annie for a week, and back to Australia,” — I replied
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Motivation
Embrace the Change - If We Want It or Not, Change Will Happen
It was in the mid-90ties. My sister’s friend from Germany gave me information about an agency organising exchange programs with Germany, giving young Polish people the opportunity to improve their German language skills while living and working as an AU Pair in Germany. Of course, I immediately had to share the news with Uri.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Motivation
About Me - Janin Lyndovsky
I didn’t think writing an “About me” article would be a problem for me. Over the years, I have written many articles introducing myself to my audience, and it has never been an issue. Yet here I’m, sitting in front of my computer, looking at the empty screen and thinking to myself, “Which side of me the readers of Vocal would like to know? Which part of my life would be the most exciting for them?”
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Motivation
The Joy of Travelling on An Aircraft
When I went to Canada, I wrote John a letter (email) every day. In this way, we felt we were travelling together. This is part of my first letter to John, and I wrote it while sitting on an aircraft flying from Brisbane to Sydney.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Wander
I Have Never Thought a Dog Could Teach Me So Many Lessons
Throughout my life, I had many dogs, and each of them was unique and special in its own way. This is a story of Max, who… without saying a word achieved the impossible and made me change my mind. Everyone who knows me knows that I take my time to make a decision, however, when I make a decision, it's done. I never change my mind. Except for this one situation…
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Petlife
Thank You, God, for the Strength You Give Me
It has been a rough few months for me. As it usually is in life, when we think we can’t take it anymore, we believe we have been pushed beyond our limits; then we get the best opportunity to discover our true strength.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Motivation
Mother Nature Can Transform Anyone From Grumpy to Great
I was sitting at my desk writing on my blog when suddenly a thought crossed my mind, “When I am home, every morning is the same. I wake up all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with thousand ideas about what I could do, ready to ‘change the world and make it a better place’ and then, three hours later, George comes, and suddenly the world is all grey, dull and depressed, and I feel like jumping off a cliff. I am tired of it! This weekend must be different". That day I was going to re-pot my plants and maybe even plant some in my gardens, but... Some days just don't go to plan, and it is better.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Wander
Nothing Brightens the Day Better Than Laughter of Kids
That was the best weekend I had had in a long time, and it took some time before I had such a wonderful time again. My work colleague and friend Nadia with her two boys Arthur (5 years old; lovely boy) and Charlie (3 years old - absolute legend), visited me on the farm. They arrived on Friday and stayed over the weekend. I was grateful that despite me being a horrible host (you will read for yourself), she enjoyed the time on the farm and allowed me to be part of unforgettable adventures with her young family.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Families
The Diverse Faces of Freedom
I was sitting at my desk, tired and unable to concentrate. I was under a lot of pressure. The software developers were blocked in their work because of me; I still haven't finished the diagrams they needed to progress with their work. "When will you be able to give it to us? It should be finished last week!" - they asked. But regardless of how much they would nag me or how much I wanted to have it done, I couldn't think anymore. My mind was blank; I needed a break.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Confessions
The Worst Yet the Bets Christmas Ever
During the night, the torrential rain continued. It was relentless, and it wouldn't give me a break. My tent was getting flooded. I woke up middle of the night, partially lying in the water. I swiftly took my sleeping bag and the mat, placed them on the other side of my tent, and put my bag into the water. All my clothes were wrapped in double plastic shopping bags, so they stayed dry. My leather suit I placed on top of the bag. “Who cares if it gets any wetter, it’s dripping wet anyway.” – I thought to myself and fell back asleep.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Wander
Ignoring the Pain of Broken Heart and Living My Dream
The next morning the first thing I noticed, after I got out of my tent, wasn’t the busy noisy road just behind my tent, but the sound of the ocean and the gentle sand dunes visible just behind the road. The sky wasn’t as clear as it was the previous morning, though here and there a blue patch revealed itself, allowing some sun-rays to get through. The leaves of palms waved in the gentle breeze.
By Janin Lyndovsky2 years ago in Humans
