by Kelly Seaward | March, 2019 | self-development
Spring offers the time for renewal, upliftment and an inner awakening. It is stretching out the body, mind and soul from the darkness of the winter and it brings the feeling of coming to life for all of God’s creations. The hibernation season of the winter months where the spirit within us feels like taking less action and more time to rest has a subtle change as there is a newness of energy flowing through us. The darkness makes rooms for the light and we make our way like new buds of flowers into the arena of the blossoming world around us. The winter months, the darkness and the time to go within has a vibrational need to expand, be more with the collectiveness of humanity and more of an urgency to go outside, as we shred the need to keep wrapped up warm and cosy connected to those winter months. The breath fills our lungs with fresh air and the spring fills our souls with its pleasant riches of calmness as the sunlight gently touches our bodies. It is a time of letting go and embracing change as the seasons orchestrate a new rhythm for us to dance with. When we let go of all the things that no longer serve us, we then have the room to let the new in. When we clear the old pathway, we create a new, more rewarding and richer pathway for our dreams, aspirations and ambitions to flourish. A spring clean for our minds Use this spring energy to clear your minds from those thoughts that sabotage your inner peace and...
by Julie Ostrow | March, 2019 | Julie Ostrow, self-development
Doing what you don’t want to do is a travesty. OK. Maybe that sounds just a little dramatic. But, I have recently been presented with the “opportunity” to assess if and when I am committing to others or other projects that are not in line with what I need to be doing for myself, my family, or for my business. I recently heard a speaker ask the question: “Are you taking time for yourself or are you focusing more on committing to others?” This is how I answered in my head: “It is a real shame when others give so much to others and don’t make time for themselves or for what is important to them.” Saying no Fast forward this morning when I was faced with a challenge of having to say, “No” to something. I used to think I had to quit something if it was really, really bad, painful, or harmful. Well, I am learning that saying, “No” to something doesn’t mean that it is bad or harmful. All it can mean is that it is not exactly right for me at this very moment. Here is an example: Volunteering for an organisation that is truly in line with your beliefs and it makes you happy to be able to give of yourself and your time to that group. When you look at your calendar, assess where you are putting your time and energy, you find that you haven’t made time for what is truly important to you and your goals. What I have found is that when I am doing all of these great things,...
by Jo-Dee Walmsley | February, 2019 | self-development
Falling apart is not usually linked with something positive but maybe it should be. About 6 months ago I had a series of events that led me literally hit the wall and go SPLAT! I never thought it would be the unveiling of so many things that would change my life for the better. Depression is a condition so many suffer from and you don’t realise as it creeps up and takes hold of you. It leaves you feeling lost, afraid and totally out of character. Many people often think people suffering from this are lazy and just over reacting but it is something so real. For those of you that don’t know me, I am a motivational speaker, laughter facilitator and events organiser and love to be energizing 100’s and 1000’s of people at a time. I am very social, love people and laugh a lot. So when I say I spent months in my room not speaking to anyone and only going out twice a month to my scheduled meetings you would be shocked. Having lost all confidence and the ability to read and understand anything I was a nervous wreck. I withdrew from everything because I just couldn’t do it. Ok I had just been diagnosed with a terminal condition and had loads of others things going on but this was unbearable. I had just started my business and I couldn’t even face anything to do with it – and I love working. I give you this bit of background so you know that I was a totally different person. I tried really hard to pull...
by Julie Ostrow | February, 2019 | Julie Ostrow, self-development
It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. I believe that. When I look into someone’s eyes, I can sometimes feel their soul and I can sense how they are feeling. I am not claiming to be a psychic or a mind reader. I believe that the eyes send messages of the moods we are in. And, I believe that we, as compassionate humans, have the ability to sense someone else’s emotions without a word ever being said. Eyes can make you smile My husband gave me the idea for this blog post. I love how excited he was when he was suggesting this idea for the post. You should have seen the excitement in his eyes as he was telling me this. He said, “You know how when you make eye contact with someone and it can make you smile?” Well, you should write about how, even when we are wrapped up in warm weather gear and the only thing that can be seen is ours eyes, you can still say, “Hello” to people…through your eyes. (Then he added a side note: I don’t wear my glasses when I’m bundled up like that…because they’ll fog up.) Even when someone you pass on the street is bundled up and all that you can see of them is their eyes, you can still make a connection with them.” As he was saying this, I started to smile then he smiled and said, “See! This makes you smile! See! And I can tell from your eyes that you’re smiling.” Chicagoland As he was telling me this...
by Kelly Seaward | January, 2019 | Kelly Seaward, Values, Work
In the midst of belief, when you are the only one in the knowing, it can feel like you are wondering in darkness, as everyone you meet doesn’t know your clarity. It is not a form of realisation for everyone to see. It is just a thought, a feeling, a deep sense of knowing that in a future time and space it will all be made clear. Unknown waters In leadership you sometimes have to lead into unknown waters if you want things to continue to grow. Therefore, you need to feel comfortable in what is not yet to be seen and trust the flow of experience to bring you exactly at the right destination as well as guide the people you are leading. In your uncertainty you need to still provide the confidence, faith and trust as you stand in your authenticity. To be a leader you need to learn the balance of when to let things go, which no longer serve a purpose, no matter how long the process has been in place with bringing in changes that are needed to move things forward. It is also knowing that not everyone you meet along your leadership journey will complete the whole journey with you. It is about having integrity and knowing that your leadership has a ripple effect into the world as you interact with each person you meet. This is about shining your light bright so each person you work with increases in their light as they work with you. When you keep your leadership authentic, honest and positive you will always be a blessing in...
