Why Celebrating Mother’s Day is so Important

There are a million thoughts and words that swirl through my head every day.  But, finding the right ones to describe how much I value my Mother are almost impossible.   So, this blog is an acknowledgement of my incredible Mother as well as all the others out there.  Those that have dedicated their lives to being our provider, our biggest supporter and our rock through all that life throws at us.  You deserve so much more than one day!  This is for you!

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What is Flow?

When inspiration seems lacking and you find yourself staring at a blank page, how do you find your way back to your flow?

This, right here, is me in the process.  Connecting to my flow, my inner guide, my intuition.  My WORDS.  I find my flow by getting started.  By putting that first word down on the page.  For me, flow means to write.  For you it may look like inspiration to paint using a different medium to what you are used to.  It might look like trying out every recipe you can find until you get the perfect apple pie or playing guitar until the sun comes up.  For me, it is trusting the words as they find their way onto the page.  It is tuning in to that self-expression that is more than the surface ‘self’.  More like expression of the true self.  It is like freedom and clarity and love all at once.  It’s deeply personal, like pure surrender.

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The Lighter Side of Death

Thinking about Death is morbid, right?  Well, this is where I think we have a problem.  I believe there are many lessons to be learnt once we openly discuss Death.  The problem is, we have developed a fear of death, and that makes it impossible to actually come to terms with it.  When I was searching for photographs for this blog, for example, anything related to death seemed dark and depressing.  Gravestones with ravens sitting on them don’t tend to provide comfort to anybody!

I recently read The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware, and it got me thinking.  Writing about death is a brave move.  So many people look away in horror at the thought of it.  In a way its like taking on the subject of religion.  It’s something people have strong feelings about but just don’t want to talk about.  But it’s real.  We can’t escape it.  This book approaches the subject in such a gentle, compassionate, and honest way, it makes it a compelling read.  The stories shared in the book are heart-warming and filled with important life lessons.  If you are looking to learn some beautiful lessons from the dying I highly recommend reading her book.

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Finding Balance in Life

There is a beauty to the art of finding balance

When we find just the right balance it’s like experiencing a zen moment.  But, be even slightly off balance and things just don’t seem to work.  I have always believed that life is about balance.  Without it you fall (and fail).  Taking a look at where our lives are out of balance is the first step in working out the kinks that are causing us to be out of alignment.

You need balance in every area of your life.  In your diet, your self-care, your work life etc.  Balance is really the foundation for your life.  Any area that is off balance has a negative effect on the rest of your life.

Can you pick out one area where you are out of balance?

For me, at the moment, it would be Health.  Not that I’m unhealthy, just that the balance is off.  I eat healthy, but not quite enough.  I exercise, but not quite enough.  And when I don’t manage to keep these areas balanced it affects me in so many ways.  I can feel something is out of whack, something is missing.  The result is grumpiness!  And, that’s totally understandable when you’re out of balance!

What area of your life is out of balance?  Don’t say none, because we all need to work on balance, every single day.  We are literally balancing on a tightrope, and that will never change.  Life is multi-faceted!  It’s meant to be that way, but it means finding your equilibrium in order to find your sweet spot.  You have to keep yourself in check, keep pulling yourself back in line.

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