Todays memory is bought to you from a time when I literally took 'Time Out' - I thought this relevent at this present time as I have had to take 'Time Out' from writing this blog. This 'Time Out' came about due to my computer time being limited as result of commitments which took me away from my office enviroment, this in itself has been a good opportunity as it has provided me with time to meet others and travel around the UK to increase my wealth of knowledge and training.
In February 2001 I decided to take some 'Time Out' as I felt my life needed to change direction although at that time I had no idea what that was. Having spent 17 years in the photo industry I wanted to move on, but to what? I had always had a burning desire to visit Ireland so in February 2001 I booked a flight and a hotel and did just that - spent the weekend in Ireland.
It was while walking around Dublin I realised this was it! this was the change - I would move to Ireland, since I was 12 years of age I would tell people I will live in Ireland one day! - Little did I know or understand the power of the Law of Attraction or indeed Visulisation, so in my innocence I believe I literally had bought my dreams to reality!
On my return to the UK I informed anybody that would listen of my plan - I set about researching it on the internet and returned to Dublin in March 2001 with several recruitment agency appoitments lined up - I walked the streets of Dublin for 7 hours but with blisters on my feet I left that day with 3 job interviews in the bag.
What happened next?
Well I set about my vision - using pictures and constant research I attended those interviews with a belief that I was destined to live and work in Ireland. In June 2001 my dream became my reality as I started my career with a fleet hire company and moved to an amazing apartment overlooking the sea in Sandycove.
I take the learnings from this memory forward today in my life and in coaching others - it is important that if your intution indicates it is time to make a change then it is about taking stock of where you are and listening to your inner voice. Change is not about rushing into anything but it is about knowing that it can be for the good - On taking 'Time Out' of your everyday life - it can be a day, a weekend, a week but taking serious time to contemplate where you are and where you would like to be is something important to all of us.
As I say to others 'The answers to the questions in your mind, lie within your heart...' - this is so true, but if you dont sit queit and let your heart answer then it will not come to you for it will not interupt your daily life, you will know deep inside that a change or a move is required so give it space to inspire you to move forward. Be still and listen...
So this week - take some ME time - you will have to make time to do this as our lives can be so busy that they get caught up in the doing instead of the thinking - sit quiet and contemplate what you would like your future to look like. It may be you too need to take a trip away for a couple of days to allow the answers to come, if so do some research and book that trip.
Have a great week and join me on 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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