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Choose your circle carefully!

28 Saturday Dec 2019

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blessings, Boundaries, choices, courage, decisions, honesty, Inner circle, integrity, journey, kindness, life, lifetime, love, peace, people, reason, season, truth

I hope YOU choose to enter the new year, new decade with endless faith, oodles of optimism and most importantly, the right inner circle.

If this last year has taught me anything, boundaries are more critical than you know. Choosing to have boundaries simply means that YOU choose to be surrounded by people who share your outlook, share a similar approach and refuse to compromise core fundamentals – like the truth, honesty, integrity, compassion, kindness and love.

As we chart through various stages of life, we meet so many people along the way. Some of them come into our lives for a reason, season (painful and expensive lessons in some instances) and lifetime.

The key is to discern an individual’s role in your journey; and embrace and accept the role he/she is meant to fulfil for the said period. The fact is that holding on when a reason or season is over brings with it unnecessary frustration, hurt and pain so let go when you ought to.

All relationships should evolve (and dissolve) organically. Period. #youllcatchthatinaminute

With 2019 about to come to an end, let us make a conscious choice to refrain from taking the same “mistakes” into a new decade. There’s still time to do a thorough “spring clean”.

Your choices and decisions should be based on what’s best for YOU.

For your journey.

For your peace of mind.

With a new year. With a new decade. We get to make better choices. We get to put ourselves first. We get to stop pretending. We get to stop keeping up appearances. We get to be the voice that keeps it REAL 24/7.

My wish for you: may YOU never sacrifice your peace of mind and mental health to please anyone. Be true to YOU and always choose to have the courage of your convictions, even if you are standing alone. And never ever allow any person to disrespect you… cut your losses and walk away.

The right people will appreciate and love you unconditionally.

Blessings, love and perfect peace to you, always in 2020!

This heart of mine…

03 Friday Mar 2017

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blessings, courage, day, fabulous, favoured, gratitude, heart, hope, life, light, love, Morning, Ocean, perspective, purpose, Smiling, strength, sunrise, thank you, time, Water, Waves

Do you ever wake up with your heart smiling? There’s no specific reason other than just oodles and oodles of pure gratitude.

That’s how I started my day…

Soaking up the soothing sight of the vast ocean and feasting on the brilliance of the day unfolding through what seemed like a perfect sunrise.

With each ray I spotted, I got thinking and gave thanks for the countless blessings in my life. Try it sometime… after all, perspective is everything.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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No ordinary month…

01 Wednesday Mar 2017

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Autumn, courage, fabulous, faith, family, favoured, Friends, gratitude, happiness, hope, life, love, March, miracles, Moments, Patience, people, Perseverance, perspective, Purporse, strength, time, wisdom

New month.

New season.

New song to sing.

May you choose to step out in faith and walk on water.

May your heart and mind be filled with perfect peace, wisdom and understanding.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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When to let go…

28 Tuesday Feb 2017

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2017, Australia, Book, Chapter, courage, fabulous, faith, favoured, Flight, heart, introspection, lessons, life, people, perspective, Proverbs 3:5, purpose, Situations, thank you, Travel

This year started off in a way I could never have imagined. A trip to Brisbane (I left a piece of my heart there) for two weeks, gave me such great clarity and insight on a both a personal and professional level.

Brisbane was everything and more – see the pictures below. The people were warm, kind, supportive and oh so friendly. And the sight-seeing made me feel like Alice in Wonderland.

 I must confess that I reluctantly boarded my flight back… there’s an undeniable vibe about Brisbane that’s so hard to ignore or describe. You have to experience it.

Maybe one day, my suitcase will find itself on that side of the world, but, for now…

 Back to the point of this post.

I’m the kind of person who always overthinks every single thing and has a plan. Even a plan B or C (just in case). Well, 2017 has shown me that all the best paid plans in the world mean absolutely nothing, when something or someone has run its course in your life, let it go…

Holding on longer than we ought to will cause you unnecessary pain and frustration.

  • Know when to reflect.
  • Know when to take the lessons.
  • Know when to close the chapter.
  • Know when to close the book.
  • Know when to let go.

And just step away.

  • Step away from that place.
  • Step away from that situation.
  • Step away from that person(s).

If these last few weeks have taught me anything, taking a step of faith can be daunting but oh so liberating… Proverbs 3:5. You owe it to yourself to put YOU first; and never ever settle.

Thank you for taking the time read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

 

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Striding with purpose!

21 Monday Dec 2015

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Challenge, choices, Christmas, courage, Divine Connections, favoured, generous, grace, life, Men, Moments, Money, Person, perspective, purpose, reason, smile, strength, Talent, thank you, time, Women

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(Source: Brene Brown)

There are moments in life when we all feel like throwing in the towel; whether it’s work, a relationship, a project and even ministry. And not because we are weak but because the load just appears to be super heavy and we feel like we need some breathing space.

But, have you noticed that it’s at those times that some wonderful person will cross your path, and with just one word, they will give you that extra nudge to keep moving along purposefully.

This year, I’m super thankful for the many Divine connections, that were sent my way at the right time.
I am able to keep going through unmerited grace plus the selflessness of these wonderful men and women.

I’m sure you too can identify a guardian angel or two that saved the day or was the voice of reason 🙂
Or, maybe you’ve been the one to make a difference and help someone keep going.

I’ve said it before and will say it again, no person is an island… we all need each other.
This week especially, be generous… not necessarily with money but with your time and talent.

Here’s the challenge: will you choose to make at least one person smile this Christmas?!

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

Destined to succeed 🙌

12 Saturday Dec 2015

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courage, Destiny, fabulous, Faithful, favoured, God, grace, hope, lessons, life, Minister, music, perspective, praise, purpose, Songs, Succeed, time, Victory, week, Word

This week I learnt the true meaning of “be still and know that I am God”. How many times have you heard that line?

At face value it seems pretty self explanatory and simple. But, its not until you find yourself in the thick of a curveball that those simple words offer you a renewed sense of hope and confidence.

I continue to stand through His grace, that simple line and a praise marathon. I don’t know about you but nothing can soothe and lift your spirit like getting your praise on.

And so as I sit and type this post all I can say is though shots may be fired, if you choose to stand on His Word and let the music flow, you will come out victorious (no matter who tries their tricks).

These are the songs that kept me moving and I hope they will minister to you too:

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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Time to thrive…

21 Saturday Nov 2015

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authentic, Author & Finisher, bold, courage, day, Dreams, fabulous, favoured, learn, lessons, life, Live, Night, perspective, Rise, Standing, sunrise, Thrive, truth

My favourite times of the day is just before sunrise and just before I head off into dream land (like now).

The house is absolutely still and the calm of the night has a reassuring message.
A message that says you are alive, you survived the brutality of life’s curveballs…
You’ve got what it takes to be victorious – thanks to the Cross and all that it represents.

The past few weeks have been surreal. I have had so many “oh-my-hat” kinda moments coupled with immeasurable gratitude.

We live and learn daily – some experiences are more pleasant than others but ultimately everything we endure points back to Romans 8:28.

Whatever position you currently find yourself in, know that it’s time for the tables to turn.
No more delays.
No more frustrations.
No more tactics to throw you off course.

You’ve stood firmly on the Rock and you’ve persevered so now is YOUR time to rise and thrive!

Embrace it and celebrate. There were moments you felt like throwing in the towel, but the Author & Finisher of ALL things made it clear that He’s not done. In fact, He’s just getting started in pouring out His best for you.

Stay centred.
Stay in His presence.
Stay true to your core being.

Let them talk, let them fabricate all sorts of assertions, let them email, let them conference call, for as long as you stay authentic, the truth will come out. Eventually.

Besides, as someone dear to me said, “eagles have no time to concern themselves with the pettiness of chickens.” So, from this moment on, I hope you choose to renew your strength and rise on up where you belong.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

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Perfect timing…

10 Tuesday Nov 2015

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Adventure, courage, friend, grace, heart, life, Live, New beginnings, Promises, Rise, strength, world

A very dear friend sent me this poem earlier today.
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

For a New Beginning
by John O’Donohue

In out-of-the-way places of the heart,
Where your thoughts never think to wander,
This beginning has been quietly forming,
Waiting until you were ready to emerge.

For a long time it has watched your desire,
Feeling the emptiness growing inside you,
Noticing how you willed yourself on,
Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.

It watched you play with the seduction of safety
And the gray promises that sameness whispered,
Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent,
Wondered would you always live like this.

Then the delight, when your courage kindled,
And out you stepped onto new ground,
Your eyes young again with energy and dream,
A path of plenitude opening before you.

Though your destination is not yet clear
You can trust the promise of this opening;
Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning
That is at one with your life’s desire.

Awaken your spirit to adventure;
Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk;
Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,
For your soul senses the world that awaits you.

YOU are worthy!

04 Wednesday Nov 2015

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authenticity, Boldness, choices, courage, decisions, evolve, fabulous, favoured, grow, honesty, learn, life, Life-changing, love, purpose, strength, Vulnerability, Worthiness

Thank heavens for the various options we have at our disposal, especially when cabin fever starts to set in.

Inasmuch as I love my bedroom, being confined to it for four days can get much. Even if the doctor’s orders included “no work, just take your meds and sleep it off”; boredom inevitably kicked in.

I kept my end of the bargain about no work and haven’t logged in since Sunday. That is a accomplishment
**pats self on the back**

But, once the meds wore off I needed a distraction. So, I watched some of my favourites from Brené Brown and thought you might enjoy them:

There Are No Prerequisites for Worthiness |

A Thing Scarier Than Being Vulnerable |

The Price of Invulnerability |

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

Page after page…

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

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authenticity, authors, books, Brene Brown, Chapters, chocolate, courage, Happy reading, honesty, journey, life, Melinda Ferguson, Pages, purpose, reading, Robin S Sharma, stories, truth

I love reading.
If I was stranded on a deserted island with nothing more than a pile of books, I’d be the happiest person.

Whether it’s curled up on my bed or couch, outside on the grass or sinking in the sea sand, a book plus stash of chocolate (preferably Lindt) is my guilty pleasure.

While I’m not averse to modern technology, when it comes to reading I still prefer holding a book. Turning those pages and using a bookmark.

I’m also not a selfish reader, I quite enjoy passing books along.

If you are looking for a few suggestions to your reading list, below are 5 of my must reads at the moment.

Happy reading!

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