Today's memory is of my time spent in the English class at school.  One of my favourite subjects was English and I would look forward to the lessons far more than most other subjects.  Looking back it was probably because there were times when you were allowed to daydream with the added bonus of then having to write them down.  I now understand that it was the writing I enjoyed far more than learning about English,with its grammar, punctuation and spelling!

At the age of 13 when it came to choosing my subjects to study I was told I couldn't study for English O'level, the class was full! I remember to this day having the conversation with the teacher, whose name I have forgotten, explaining to her that it was the only subject I really wanted to take an O'level in.  I was categorically told that it was not possible and that I would have to sit the C.S.E exam instead, this seemed so unfair.  It was explained to me that there was no point in sitting the O'level anyway as I probably wouldn't pass. Oh such faith!

As I left that school room I clearly remember saying to the teacher, 'I'll show you, I will write a book one day' I then went on to sit the C.S.E exam which I passed and it was of no surprise to me to pass O'level English at college 3 years after I left school.

As the years passed I would tell all those that would listen that I was going to write a book,  I have in fact visualised the cover of it for 12 years, never knowing the title nor the content.  It was an important vision and dream, along with so many things I was going to make happen.

Now you may be wondering what this has to do with The Journey of the Sunflower and why that memory is so important to me.  Well if you have been following my blog and the journey of my company 'Awaken' on facebook and twitter you will  understand.  The last 2 months I have been completely absorbed with the writing of my first book, I have found myself back in the schoolroom of my mind. I have been inspired by others to get on and write it, so that is exactly what I have done.

I have found writing the book liberating as it releases my story through depression and along the path to recovery.  It has made me lighter, brighter and more relaxed, it has expanded my mind plus bought along many new learning's.  Writing the book became easier as it went along and now I find myself in the next stage, getting it proof read, designed, formatted and published.

I have started marketing the book so by its launch date in January it is alive in peoples minds, I have a vision to hold a launch party in a gallery and I will do just that.  I am fortunate to have met so many people who have assisted this project and who have / are helping me bring it to life. I have generated additional social media accounts and a new website in design http://www.beverleyjones.co.uk/ goes live in 2 weeks.

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During my coaching sessions the message I pass to to others is, that whatever your dream follow it, do not let people take it away and rob you of its existence.  If there is something you dream about then it is real for you and that is the most important factor, you and you alone can make it happen.

So this week - take some time to think about a childhood dream you have held.  Have you achieved it? if not, why not, what's stopping you?

Have a great week and join me for another memory soon which 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'