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Moving Forward....

Some days we just have to allow our hearts to say good-bye so that we can find something new...let it weep a little and before you know it, something bright and unexpected will come your way!

I met the creator of this collage today, Camille Hayton.  This piece of her magnificent artwork strangely and accurately reflects a number of conversations I have had personally and professionally this week so I thought I would share...

Here's the thing....we are always 'En Route' whilst here on earth!  You'll never be in the same place for long.  So take heart and remember to forget....and run with the good!  Let go of everything that holds you back or that makes you feel small.  Life is too short to focus on other people's perceptions and opinions of you, especially if they are destructive.  Shake them off and you Go Girl!  Here's the truth - they don't know what you know! Trust yourself, you can do it.

You can visit Camille's blog at her blog www.camillehayton.blogspot.com.

You can see and buy Camille's creative work at http://www.etsy.com/shop/camillejaval?ref=pr_shop_more.

Thanks Camille Hayton for summarising it all perfectly in such a gorgeous picture!

With common purpose...

A friend wrote in his first book..."The fulfillment of our dreams needs the input and support of others.  The effectiveness of our achievements is dependent on the influence of others.  Only 10% of our destiny is within us.  The other 90% is brought to us through our relationship with others.  Life is built on and around relationships."

He was of course, referring to the work of Dr David McClelland, from Havard University who spent 25 years of his life researching 'success and achievement'.

This was (still is) a huge discovery.  What it means is, that no matter how much potential you have, no matter how gifted you are, you need other people if you are going to maximize it!  Why is this so?

 

Simply because the people you spend time with become your reference group.  As you associate with them, you glean from them and will soon find yourself sharing their lives.  Some people will limit you, others will help you fly!  Search ardently to find friends and associates who take you up, not down!  Who support you and are generous of spirit!  Choose wisely!  Invest in them and see what you can achieve together!

Photo - A good friend - Paula Taylor (glasses).

Laughter is the Best Medicine After All!

The Irish Clown Doctors (found on facebook) look like they're having fun following in the footsteps of the Australian Humor Foundation!!   Smile by smile, giggle by giggle they make a difference!  How cool is that?!

Here are a few of the published benefits of laughter...

The findings are that humour:

• has a positive effect on the cardiovascular & respiratory  system. similar to exercise
• relaxes the muscles
• helps the immune system
• reduces pain
• reduces stress
• helps promote a positive outlook

Laughter that is based on caring and empathy also:

• creates bonds between people
• is nourishing
• helps people cope  with difficult situations
• is supportive
• gives people cognitive control
• provides a diversion

Find out more on their website www.clowndoctors.ie and www.humourfoundation.com.au.  Read about Project Giggles and how you can become a LaughterBoss too!!
 

Luckiest Girl Ever...

When Sarah and I became friends in Grade 2, I had no idea it would result in a life-long friendship!!  I am so thankful that we connected back then on so many levels.  I've just spent the most wonderful Christmas with her family on their farm (below).

 
I believe in 'friendship' and I have invested in it all my life.  People often comment on what great friends I have and reflect how they wish they had friendships like mine.  That comment always takes me by surprise as I couldn't imagine meaningful survival without them...I couldn't live any other way.  Giving and sharing is the essence of life.  You give, you invest, you love and as a result you find like-minded people who can share experiences, memories, movies and stuff!!  In fact we end up writing our own 'film' everyday, scene by scene, chapter by chapter! 

I have happily and sadly found the following to be true.....

"One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not to make a mess of life." - E.M.Forster.  Oh how true!  One must find and cherish the things you have in common and make minor issues of the rest.  That's a choice.  "If you judge people you have no time to love them." says Mother Theresa.  And I say........there's plenty to love if you're not busy judging!

Not everyone can trust and live so simply! 

I know that I am truly blessed that I can.

I wish that blessing on you!!