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How deep have you been digging if you're finding treasures that prove you're alive? I hope you've been been asking the questions and not expecting the answers. I hope you've been thinking and thriving, wondering, trusting, loving, crying, laughing, offering, anticipating, yearning, being, dancing!! I hope you've been taking risks, telling your special ones they're loved, been gentle with yourself and smiled at a stranger. </span><br />
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I hope that while discovering more about the world inside of you that you're discovering about the world around you. I hope that you know how amazing you are and that you are here for a purpose. I hope that you know that you are unique and that where you are right now is exactly where you need to be to do what you need to do. I hope you know that you are loved beyond understanding and that your love shared is honoured and respected. I hope you know that without you this world would not be the same. I hope that you remember to put yourself first. I hope that you are being the best you, because there is no other like you, yesterday, today or tomorrow. </span><br />
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I hope you know that you are magnificence and that you take someone's breath away. I hope you know that someone dreams of you, of seeing you, speaking to you and hearing your voice. I hope you know that you are not alone. I hope you are enjoying life, that you are happy, playing, listening, exploring, smiling, singing, and remembering who you are and I hope you know that I'm blessed to have you in my life.
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I've never been a huge Selena Gomez fan, but her album Revival (in fact those lyrics - you must read too) but below are the lyrics to Rise! </div>
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You can stand beside the madness like a fallen tear<br />You can hold on to the sadness like a souvenir<br />Or you can close your eyes<br />And see your life<br />Like the air<br />You can tap into the strength you never knew you had<br />You can breathe into your faith no matter where you lie<br />Just close your eyes and change your life<br />Like the air<br /><br />Like the air<br />You can rise<br />Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover<br />You can rise like the tide, like the heat in the summer<br />Yes I know there are those who will wanna bring you down<br />But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud<br />You can rise<br />Like the air<br />You can rise<br /><br />The earth can pull you down with all its gravity<br />And the measure of your worth is sometimes hard to see<br />So just hold on when the night is down<br />Like the sun<br />Like the air</div>
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You can stand beside the madness like a fallen tear<br />You can hold on to the sadness like a souvenir<br />Or you can close your eyes<br />And see your life<br />Like the air<br />You can tap into the strength you never knew you had<br />You can breathe into your faith no matter where you lie<br />Just close your eyes and change your life<br />Like the air<br /><br />Like the air<br />You can rise<br />Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover<br />You can rise like the tide, like the heat in the summer<br />Yes I know there are those who will wanna bring you down<br />But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud<br />You can rise<br />Like the air<br />You can rise<br /><br />The earth can pull you down with all its gravity<br />And the measure of your worth is sometimes hard to see<br />So just hold on when the night is down<br />Like the sun<br />Like the air</div>
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mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-33591370812068586222016-10-07T22:22:00.001+02:002016-10-07T22:22:53.972+02:00Life lessons. For you.<div>What a week. Lots of personal growth, lots of lessons, some tears some laughs some sighs some lows but many highs. Never give up on yourself. Reach out to your besties when you're stuck. </div><div><br></div><div>Don't be afraid to ask for help. Raise a hand when you fuck up. Love yourself. Take care of your needs. Be kind. Be gentle with those around you, you're not in their head. You don't always know what people are going through. You don't have to know what to say. Celebrate with those that accomplish big or small. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUMHn2y-6rOIk5QuA1i71Jro9KD3su-KkpXpHmTCMSdtgNgKi6v4Vx4TIoa5_kh31xTR8axd6hTIxF0W4Zq9TVHNGqv8fOCR1b7RXFp7dPikuWgTAVqAzfV6zRWLb5gNKIKezZlfbgg/s640/blogger-image-377717046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUMHn2y-6rOIk5QuA1i71Jro9KD3su-KkpXpHmTCMSdtgNgKi6v4Vx4TIoa5_kh31xTR8axd6hTIxF0W4Zq9TVHNGqv8fOCR1b7RXFp7dPikuWgTAVqAzfV6zRWLb5gNKIKezZlfbgg/s640/blogger-image-377717046.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Compliment where it's due. Hold the hand of those you constructively criticize so you can guide and not judge. Don't judge yourself. Be mindful. Listen to the voice in your head. Love yourself. Love those who forgot how to love themselves - they're the ones who irritate you usually. </div><div><br></div><div>Love those you love passionately. No matter what. Let people be who they are. There is no good and bad - like the difference between a weed and a flower is only a judgement - so just stop and admire, enjoy and appreciate. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbbje1rRw0GqNc360xdZSs6UT3GcWP-AjQkyxiZ3unNV3iSgBG9saujF262Szt0SqzGNWlfyOphCQPhrbET9I7zPwOfokY218iqROVEyZhYwhj98Bb-0Gd9V5wGeSbkw7cCb8-VJfew/s640/blogger-image--827722447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbbje1rRw0GqNc360xdZSs6UT3GcWP-AjQkyxiZ3unNV3iSgBG9saujF262Szt0SqzGNWlfyOphCQPhrbET9I7zPwOfokY218iqROVEyZhYwhj98Bb-0Gd9V5wGeSbkw7cCb8-VJfew/s640/blogger-image--827722447.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Life is so short. Don't look back with regret. Don't doubt yourself or what you believe. Don't stand for what you believe - act in a way that shows your values and integrity. Be you. </div><div><br></div><div>Embrace the parts of you that are sore, hurt, in pain, damaged. Let go of regret. Let go of shame, blame and guilt. </div><div><br></div><div>Apologies to those who you've disappointed - you should start with yourself. Then forgive. Ask for forgiveness. Take ownership of where you've fucked up. Then let it go and put down the stick you beat yourself with. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-31O2l9Zs9XFuqI5L3iNnzrDYgKDQ2emL0nSMtdDVr3vj4Psmy7aQE2emuQK4V0PWuPS431j375hiekdnpubQXWKoEp9tkgMUzjUvuucpneRuPkcSrD4-4lVOsjReYKjh1GW_ok8uQ/s640/blogger-image-232239094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-31O2l9Zs9XFuqI5L3iNnzrDYgKDQ2emL0nSMtdDVr3vj4Psmy7aQE2emuQK4V0PWuPS431j375hiekdnpubQXWKoEp9tkgMUzjUvuucpneRuPkcSrD4-4lVOsjReYKjh1GW_ok8uQ/s640/blogger-image-232239094.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div>Stick to the things you say you're going to do. Especially the promises you make yourself. Don't let yourself down like that. You're worth more. </div><div><br></div><div>What's your self talk when you're alone? </div><div><br></div><div>Look at yourself in the mirror and get to know yourself again. </div><div><br></div><div> </div>mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-52350283813303592002016-07-08T19:49:00.001+02:002016-07-08T19:49:30.071+02:00So much life to liveIt's been a year since I blogged, and there has been so much life lived. A year ago, my life was totally different. In fact I'd go as far as to say I'm a totally different person because of it. So if you've met me before, don't worry if you've forgotten a lot about who I am, because a lot of that has changed anyway, and it's time to start blogging and sharing what I've learnt along the way.<br />
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mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-17489274766880624972015-07-12T10:15:00.001+02:002015-07-12T10:15:29.193+02:00Life moments<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Nobody can predict the future </span><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">But that doesn't mean we should live as if we won't have one</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">We have today, we have right now</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">And we hope for a long one</div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">-- Resurrection </div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5jYLr_Ih6XdMLqxJ2i4_BfDdf4Uxn7fDle5WqvyEtrwFNkSQt7pZeIkUV-JzweiMfWYKpRR8C6xI9Zwafdv0xIyU4HXlfwdoG8vt15EY3t-mn6RpXjbGvs37fY7NCKYVnwEqfXRKkg/s640/blogger-image-85515167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5jYLr_Ih6XdMLqxJ2i4_BfDdf4Uxn7fDle5WqvyEtrwFNkSQt7pZeIkUV-JzweiMfWYKpRR8C6xI9Zwafdv0xIyU4HXlfwdoG8vt15EY3t-mn6RpXjbGvs37fY7NCKYVnwEqfXRKkg/s640/blogger-image-85515167.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div><div style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 16px; -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><br></div>mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-24580733711030557692015-04-28T18:47:00.001+02:002015-04-28T18:47:43.194+02:00The power lies with youWhen you have the ability to change someone's life, make sure you remember your own life too. Have you settled for less than you're worth? Have you given up on your dreams? Are other people's limited beliefs leaving you feeling like your dreams are too big? <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAiVzaipAhOlkqqgg85tWZUVCUH0HBHMjkdVMdI57MaNbBj4TO11bzZNW7UuyyaAOKGzlkaZ9cY14-_-sw5JzPopB9BwWTcGAKYd3uuf-s5wjSeJkZRMVL9iT22QWH1rv7Ud41VPEHw/s640/blogger-image-539729442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAiVzaipAhOlkqqgg85tWZUVCUH0HBHMjkdVMdI57MaNbBj4TO11bzZNW7UuyyaAOKGzlkaZ9cY14-_-sw5JzPopB9BwWTcGAKYd3uuf-s5wjSeJkZRMVL9iT22QWH1rv7Ud41VPEHw/s640/blogger-image-539729442.jpg"></a></div><br></div>mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-58331370419060646992015-04-27T20:18:00.001+02:002015-04-27T20:18:37.783+02:00Believe in yourselfAre you living a life full of things, or a fulfilled life? Do bad habits and habitual behaviour define your life?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It takes a lot to stay focused on the things that make you smile. Even tho you don't reach every goal you set, don't ever give up on yourself. Be open to change, and to try new things, to meet new people and go to new places. </span></div>
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mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-23172847215654678212014-10-26T08:25:00.001+02:002014-10-26T08:34:58.007+02:00From Why to What. From Victim to Realness.Life has been full this year. Not just day to day busy, and lots going on, but full of experience, adapting, travel and change (as always, because that is probably a partial definition of life).<br />
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The time for finding reason and blame no longer exists in my world. Absolutely the thought pops into my mind at times, " Why is this happening, TO me", and I quickly bring myself back to the real question I should be contemplating and that is "WHAT is happening here". Removing the "WHY" removes the victim mode. You are in control of certain things in your life, and "reaction" is one of those things. Life happens. Things happen you don't like. People say things, do things and don't do things that disappoint, hurt, sometimes leaving us with the questions Why! That's a natural reaction. The clue to shifting from victim to empowered is to explore the situation, by stepping back, stepping out of ego and blame and observing what has happened. </div>
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In exploring the 'What' you will be open to seeing life from a different perspective.</div>
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These things always happen to me. I knew it was too good to be true. This is my life, always being disappointed. No one understands me, how could this happen to me. That is the language of a victim. Someone who moves through life feeling sorry for themselves, feeling disempowered in changing their life and making different choices and choosing a different path. When you observe this internal language, you need to literally say to yourself "Stop. I am not a victim of my circumstances. I am going to choose how to react in this situation. I am going to react differently." The victim is defeated. The victim has no options. The victim needs someone outside to make it better inside. The victim has no choices. The victim operates out of fear. </div>
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Consider the words you use in your internal dialogue. Would you say those things to you best friend who comes to you in the same situation you are in? Would you say, Friend, "you are a disaster, this is your life, these things always happen to you, you are such a failure, why you, oh shame poor you?" What a pitiful way of looking at life one would choose, if you used those words. So stop, listen to your internal dialogue, and intercept it with a "what".</div>
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In exploring a "What" questions, without judgment, you will find different answers. You need to be honest with yourself and start changing the outcome of a situation, instead of "tired that this always happens to you". This gives you options. Solutions. You become part of the solution. </div>
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The answers will highlight old patterns, and help you identify new ways of reacting, speaking up for what you want, from a place of empowerment, and showing you a lesson and a way forward. It's in the letting go of old ideas, old habits, old relationships, old reactions, old words, old comforts that we can see possibilities of new. We hang onto those things because we don't believe there will be anything better again the future. Why would you limit yourself to those old thoughts? </div>
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What I've learnt this year, is that I needed to remind myself that I have a voice. I have things I need, want, desire, for my life. There is a way I want to feel. I know how I want to be treated. I want honesty, authenticity and realness. Realness comes by listening to your inner dialoge. It means asking for what you want, expressing your truth, and pulling yourself out of old patterns. It means choosing new and different ways to react, set boundaries and find the right words to express what you need.</div>
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Our family 'puppy'; Even tho she was an 18 year old dog, we couldn't call her a dog, not with the spoils and special treatment - she was part of our family, with her own funny personality and cuteness. CJ, given to me on my 18th birthday, by my closest friend, Chenelle. CJ was the star of many stories with her personality and quirks.</div>
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A stark reminder that nothing is forever. That you have to embrace everything life brings you. That you should choose to be happy, to let go of what holds you back and to live each day as if it's your best day.</div>
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I know that there is an evolution in life... of taking what life gives you, and making the best of it to reach your destination, with a detour here and a scenic route there... but ultimately we get there... sometimes it's just about focusing on what is important at the time.<br />
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It's true that you get what you think about, wether you want it or not. Are you thinking bad things, and using them as excuses? What you think about is what you become, so shift out of your excuse pattern into thoughts that move you in the direction you want to go, and the evidence of what you want will start showing up. You can shift your perception of yourself, by changing the way you think. <br />
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I've had a very interesting life... sometimes it feels as if I've lived a few lives in this lifetime already... but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right? I've learnt that contrast has a purpose and the gift in contrast, is that when you know clearly what I don't want, it becomes evident what I do want.<br />
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Life is all about choice, and it's an all day/every day decision for me to look at the experiences I've had in life and not regeret them but learn from them and expand myself because of choosing to have a positive outlook on life, and a shifting my perception on what I can achieve.<br />
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Observe your thoughts... and make sure that you're choosing the good ones. You will get to where you want to be, by being mindful and changing thoughts that no longer serve you. Think about what you want in life - perfect health, total wellbeing, financial abundance, relationships that are based upon love and kindness... honest friendships. If you want to overcome anything in your life, start by changing your thoughts. Are your thoughts in line with your dreams?<br />
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It's that time of the year, where we near Christmas and the holidays, and as we try zip through to the new year, we can easily forget those in need. </div>
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I'm in the process of clearing out my art studio, which is filled with all sorts of things - old toys, stationary I never use, old clothes, blankets, bits of paper and note books... you know what I mean... we all have a draw, a cupboard or a basket that has things in it you haven't seen in a while. </div>
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Today, I want to inspire you to make a difference in someone's life. #ProjectBigSmile</div>
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Take time to clear out before the new year, and give the things you don't use to someone who needs it. It may be a stranger, or you may want to bless a children's home or old age home.</div>
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I sent out a tweet this week giving away my desk. Asking if anyone knew who needed one, and someone who could collect. Within minutes @MegPascoe (on twitter) sent me a tweet with a children's home that needed items and their contact details. The next day they came and collected.</div>
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The last time I went to Arts on main, there was a girl giving guitar lessons to street children, on the side of the road. She had guitars, they were strumming along, off key no-doubt, but having so much fun, singing on the top of their lungs, enjoying every moment.</div>
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My boyfriends father, Mano Paxinos, started a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Pink4Cancer) last month - he collected money for Breast cancer awareness. A disease that touches both women and men, and the people in their lives. He put a pink streak in his hair, and people that asked him, what on earth that was about, he told them. He made a significant donation to two charities, all the details on the page, and continues to make a real difference in people's lives, wherever he can.</div>
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This morning I saw that my friend Kyle King is off to the children's hospital, dressed as a mouse, to spend time with the children.</div>
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I hear stories like this often. And the small difference it makes to us, makes a huge difference to someone else. </div>
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So I invite you to find little ways that you can make a difference in someone's life, and don't let money be the thing that holds you back. It could be simply spending time with someone who doesn't get visitors. If you have a talent - art, music, an activity you love - go share it with someone who would enjoy doing those things, but don't have the opportunity to get out and do that. </div>
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There are friends collecting Santa's shoeboxes for children, there are some friends making a soup kitchen or food packs for Christmas day. There are others going to play the piano and do Christmas carols at old age homes. When my Nana was still alive, I used to visit her in the retirement home, and drop off biscuits for the other old ladies, brush their hair, rub cream into their hands, and listen to their never ending stories. Precious time, for both them and for me.</div>
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During the holiday period, it is known that people feel most alone. While some of us are making plans with family and friends, making holiday plans and thinking of gifts to buy for those we love, take some time to remember that there are many that don't have the luxury of friends or family in their lives, that don't have the option to go away. </div>
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Hermann Rorschach's 129th birthday celebrated with interactive Google Doodle and has inspired me to write today's post.</div>
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As social creatures, Rorschach has used a range of inkblot test which covers a range of diagnostic issues. His view was to understand disordered thinking which could be revealed through these inkblot tests. I'm sure it's reliability and validity has been questioned over time. I can however see, how having the conversation around what is seen would add some insight into the psyche of the person dealing with their issue.</div>
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All of this is very interesting, and no matter what it is that you are dealing with: pain, heart-ache, sadness, anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, or just having a bad day, the best way to start solving the problem is without judgement. </div>
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Keep an ear out for that inner voice, the beating stick, the voice that judges you so harshly. The things you say to yourself, that you would never say to your best friend, or even a stranger in the same situation. The truth is that life is for the living, and living means experiencing good times and tough times. I invite you to observe your thoughts about yourself, to listen to the voice inside that speaks and thinks... and catch yourself in the moment... ask yourself if what you are thinking is true, or an old belief? If that belief no longer serves you, then find another belief which is more positive and true about where you are in your life. Are you really critical about yourself? Be gentle with yourself. Be good to yourself. Don't let your thoughts take you away from your dreams and aspirations. Most of all, keep it light and be curious rather than critical about managing your internal conversation when you're in a crisis or having an off-day.</div>
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<br />mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-65401420209196352772013-11-07T22:18:00.001+02:002013-11-08T10:14:12.925+02:00#chocnology<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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My two favourite things, technology meets art to create #chocnology. </div>
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Innovation at its best, the evening was a blast... From chocolate to bubbly to mingling with all my favourite people at<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> the worlds first 3D chocolate exhibition.</span></div>
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Each design was sculpted using the Android™ operating system and 3D tools to create artwork never seen before. </div>
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mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-60795438026528421042013-11-06T17:27:00.001+02:002013-11-06T17:32:58.810+02:00Reflection on 2013It's been a while since my last blog, and I guess it's indicative of this time of year, when time flies and you realise weekend after weekend that we are closer to 2014 than perhaps some of us would like to be.<br />
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It's so interesting to get to this time of the year, some will say, there are ONLY 8 weeks left of the year, and others will say, thank goodness there are still two months left of the year. Either way, time waits for no-one, and as the old adage goes, time flies.<br />
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I have been looking back at the year, and 2013 has been a great one. A tough one. A hard one at times. A year of change. Good change. A year of opportunity. A year that I learnt alot. About myself. Life. Friendship. Growing up. Toughening up at times too. A year of amazing memories. 2013, and I know it's not over yet, but glancing on the 10 months so far, has been good to me. <br />
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I'm grateful for everything I have, and I'm grateful for the growth and lessons and learning more about myself. I have the most amazing boyfriend, I'm blessed with an awesome family, and my friends are the best.<br />
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I hope that whatever has found it's way to you this year, has all in all been better than 2012, and that you've found your joy... and even through the not-so-great moments, you can look past them and see the lessons, gifts and friendships that have made it all worth while... and most of all, that you are happy.<br />
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Enjoy the last 8 weeks of the year. Make the most of every day, because that's all we have.<br />
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<br />mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-43742456831062187942013-09-05T15:54:00.000+02:002013-09-05T15:54:08.705+02:00Jozi by nightIt's Spring, and the time of year where we start going out and razzling with our friends, and for some of us, our boyfriends ;) So what is there to do in town, in the week or a Friday night in Joburg?<br />
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Something fun, that's not just eating and/or drinking. Sure, this is also the time of year to try amazing new places to go out for drinks and a bit of a party, but for now I'm thinking beyond that... something different to do in Jozitown on a gorgeous Spring evening with your other half?<br />
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Bowling and red velvet cupcakes<br />
My favourite illy coffee and a movie<br />
Ice skating<br />
Comedy night at Parkers<br />
A show at the Barnyard theatre<br />
Mary Fitzgerald Square often has live entertainment<br />
Book launches at JoziHub<br />
Adventure golf - Fourways & Brightwatercommons<br />
Jozi has the night bus - so if you do go out and drink use it<br />
Soweto by night tour<br />
Visit the zoo by night<br />
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24 hour art gallery in Hillbrow and Constiution hill<br />
Maboneng is banging on a Friday night<br />
There are often night markets on Main<br />
Good Food Studio wine evening at Pick 'n Pay William Nicol<br />
Stargazing at the Planetarium at Wits - especially if there is an eclipse<br />
Quiz night at the pub<br />
Learn how to make sushi together at the Hilton Hotel or uChef<br />
An amble around Exclusive books and then Seattle coffee shop<br />
Exhibitions and movie night at Wolves<br />
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"Don't be afraid to go where you've never gone and do what you've never done, because both are necessary to have what you've never had and be who you've never been." Mike Dooley<br />
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<br />mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-54293228920149924292013-08-29T15:00:00.001+02:002013-08-29T16:58:21.762+02:00About love and "the one"There is so much pressure to find "the one". You may find yourself in a relationship that doesn't make you happy, and then you question what if this is "the one" and I am ending things, and I've missed out on what was supposed to be the best thing in my life? What if I make the wrong decision. What if I stay and there's more hurt down the line. The confusion consumes you.<br />
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We've all been there, and we've all had those conversations going round and round in our head. Sometimes you find that you are with someone who can seem so perfect for you, but when the fundamentals of the relationship get thrown off by values and beliefs that don't match, we start to question and doubt our decisions. We forget what we want.<br />
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I was having a conversation with a friend today, about this. She has been dating this guy for a while, but there are certain things that are so different about them, that they've been arguing about, that have been making them both doubt the relationship. So many things about the relationship are great, but things that make her happy and that she wants in a relationship are not there. But he's a great guy she says. There so much she loves about him. How much is she willing to give up, how much is he willing to concede, how much are they both willing to compromise of themselves for the other, to be together. <br />
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Sometimes you need to walk away - not to make someone else realise how amazing you are or what they're missing out on, but for YOU to acknowledge and recognise your own self worth and to give yourself the chance to experience all that it is you want in life.<br />
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It's an interesting place to be in, but one thing I've realised is that we don't trust our gut and we don't follow our intuition, because we so badly want the person we love to be everything that we want in a relationship.<br />
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How does the perfect feeling feel? <br />
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Mostly, it feels good. It feels easy. It feels like if you're compromising you're not giving up things that you know are your fundamentals for a relationship that you desire. You don't feel like you're holding onto something that can be taken away. You allow it to flow, and it flows naturally. You both feel alive and that you are still both free to be who you are, while allowing the space between you to bring you closer. You watch how everything unfolds and you feel like you are part of something magical and it feels good. You feel grateful for the person you have in your life and you feel like you like yourself when you're with them. You appreciate each other and you feel cared for. You still focus on the relationship that you have with yourself and those around you. <br />
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Relationships have their challenges. They are there to help us grow, see other parts of our selves, and find out things about what we want, and don't want. One thing I've learnt in life, is that no matter what is meant to be in your life, it will come your way, at the right time. <br />
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Don't get caught up in finding "the one". Just be your fabulous self. Don't give up on what you want, because you believe you may not get better than what you have. Don't give up on what you have, because you are scared to be hurt. Always follow your heart, you were born with it, so you can trust it.<br />
<br />mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-34783614683276261822013-08-27T16:27:00.000+02:002013-08-27T16:27:29.520+02:00It's been a while<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>It's been a while since I last blogged. This has been a year full of all things challenging and exciting. But it's also been a while since I've felt as content and truly happy as I am feeling.</i></div>
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A lot has changed and there is so much newness in my life, so I'll share a few things that have gotten me into a good space.<br />
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<b>Things that have been significant this year:</b><br />
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1. I've let go of and stepped back from people that were negative in my life and that treated me badly<br />
2. I've accepted my role in those friendships and relationships and learnt from them<br />
3. I've healed through life coaching by dealing with 'what is', and accepting where I am in life<br />
4. I've realised how grateful I am for all the wonderful people and experiences in my life<br />
5. I've lost 25kg's and gained health - and I can see my chin again! ;)<br />
6. I have the most amazing boyfriend, who I've known for 5 years, but only connected on this level with recently. I can't ask for anyone better. That saying of "someday you'll meet someone and it will make sense why those relationships never worked out before" makes total sense now.<br />
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<b>What can I share?</b><br />
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1. Let go of friends and people who bring you down<br />
2. Surround yourself with people who are positive and share your successes<br />
3. Open yourself to new opportunities and be in a space of allowing the newness<br />
4. Look at life with the perception that everything goes well for you<br />
5. Choose things that are available to you now, and you'll always have what you want<br />
6. Keep moving forward and see challenges and moments of growth, not set backs<br />
7. Let go of old beliefs that no longer serve you - ask yourself... is this still true for me? does this serve me?<br />
8. Love. Love people who love you or don't love you back, even if you love from a distance. It doesn't mean you stay in a bad situation. It means that you have no resentment. Love heals. It heals you and the situation.<br />
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<br />mylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31330486844621347.post-9286588583573029582013-07-02T16:43:00.002+02:002013-07-02T16:46:43.071+02:00Happiness <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life. - Les Brownmylifescapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01924217429316358900noreply@blogger.com0