This weeks blog recalls a memory- a memory of my first house move many years ago. My parents and I literally moved just across the village, it was a hot sunny day in July and in fact my birthday. I can't remember having much to do with that move except feeling a touch of sadness in leaving my old home - the one I was born in, mixed with a feeling of excitment in having a new home with a much bigger bedroom!!
I spent the day looking after my 2 young cousins who at that time lived in the village - being my birthday they had bought me a present, a blue cheesecloth check shirt which tied at the waist - bit of an age give away eh? I loved that shirt, think I wore it until it fell apart!
This week I moved house AGAIN.... this time it was my 19th house move. House moves that have taken me to London, Dublin, back to Wales and now Home, (all of which you will get to read about in future blogs)... Yep I have after 25 years returned to my home village and it is a great feeling to be back..
As I have in every move, I felt a touch of sadness in leaving my old home and again it was mixed with a feeling of excitment in having a new home. As I unpacked in my kitchen boxes last night I found items which have linked me to all of my moves and remembered them all with fondness. I tend to de-clutter on a regular basis which does help when you are moving around. My new home is filled with a positive energy which feels right for the exciting future which lies ahead.
Through all my moves I have found change to be re-freshing and uplifting, a way to dust off the cobwebs and take another step forward on my journey. Change is not something to be feared but to be embraced as a positive in life, without change life becomes stagnent and boredom can set in.
My moves were changes that I felt I had to make, some say I was brave but it is not a question of bravery but belief... Belief in yourself that whatever choices you make if you make them using your intution and if they arrive firstly as that feeling deep inside then they are right for you.
There are many changes that can be made to everyday life which can ensure that the soul is lifted. You don't have to make huge changes, just a change in routine, eating habits or the decision to have more time for yourself, any changes however large or small will always have an effect on your life.
Remember if you make a change and it doesn't live up to your expectations this is not a failure of the change - it is merely an opportunity that didn't work out!
This weekend take some time out for yourself - think about any changes you would like to make, do they feel right? will they make you smile? - have you been putting off that need for change?
Be inspired and motivated to do something for you this week - Be brave you can do it....
Have a great weekend and join me next Friday for another memory which again will lead me to share with you the part it has played on my journey to the positive life I live today.
Awaken - 'Lighting your journey ahead'
Saturday 30 July 2011
Friday 22 July 2011
Welcome to My Journey, My Story, My Blog
Through this blog I will take you on a journey which passes between memories of my past and present day. You will be introduced to people, situations and experiences which in turn have all woven their way into the rich tapestry of my life.
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I will enjoy sharing it with you!
The Journey of the Sunflower starts here:
I count myself lucky in that I have an amazing memory. As a result of this I am able to re-call memories from every decade of my life so far.
This weeks blogs recalls a memory of my Grandfather... a Grandfather who was a hero of mine, a strong man with strong views and strong arms to lift you up when you fell. When I was at a very young age my Grandfather built me a swing in the apple tree that stood outside the sitting room window, that swing was a joy and taught me to reach for the heights above!
As his strong capable hands tied the knots over the branches I watched with anticipation. The wooden seat was tested by him so he could be sure it was safe for me. It was on that swing, although I didn't realise it then, that I learnt by sheer determination and belief you can aspire to rise to any heights you want. I loved that swing and even take great joy in hopping on to a swing at any time I get to visit a park today.
This week on the 20th July it would of been my Grandfathers 104th birthday, it is with great joy that I know that even though he passed on many years ago he has left me with that determination and a belief to aim high. If you reach for the moon then you have a chance of reaching it, you will meet many stars along the way and be sure you never to forget to thank them for joining you on your journey.
On the anniversary of his birthday this week I facilitated my 1st 'High Confidence Strategies for Entrepreneurs Workshop' - I spent a great day coaching a group of participants who all have fab businesses. Through sharing my motivational message to aim high, believe and be determined I am sure these Entrepreneurs will enjoy a successful journey ahead.
This weekend think about your dreams and pitch them high - stand tall and take a swing towards them.
Have a great week and join me next Friday for another memory which again will lead me to share with you the part it has played on my journey to the positive life I live today.
Awaken - 'Lighting your journey ahead'
I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I will enjoy sharing it with you!
The Journey of the Sunflower starts here:
I count myself lucky in that I have an amazing memory. As a result of this I am able to re-call memories from every decade of my life so far.
This weeks blogs recalls a memory of my Grandfather... a Grandfather who was a hero of mine, a strong man with strong views and strong arms to lift you up when you fell. When I was at a very young age my Grandfather built me a swing in the apple tree that stood outside the sitting room window, that swing was a joy and taught me to reach for the heights above!
As his strong capable hands tied the knots over the branches I watched with anticipation. The wooden seat was tested by him so he could be sure it was safe for me. It was on that swing, although I didn't realise it then, that I learnt by sheer determination and belief you can aspire to rise to any heights you want. I loved that swing and even take great joy in hopping on to a swing at any time I get to visit a park today.
This week on the 20th July it would of been my Grandfathers 104th birthday, it is with great joy that I know that even though he passed on many years ago he has left me with that determination and a belief to aim high. If you reach for the moon then you have a chance of reaching it, you will meet many stars along the way and be sure you never to forget to thank them for joining you on your journey.
On the anniversary of his birthday this week I facilitated my 1st 'High Confidence Strategies for Entrepreneurs Workshop' - I spent a great day coaching a group of participants who all have fab businesses. Through sharing my motivational message to aim high, believe and be determined I am sure these Entrepreneurs will enjoy a successful journey ahead.
This weekend think about your dreams and pitch them high - stand tall and take a swing towards them.
Have a great week and join me next Friday for another memory which again will lead me to share with you the part it has played on my journey to the positive life I live today.
Awaken - 'Lighting your journey ahead'
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