FLEXIBILITY

Joy is in being flexible and trusting!! I have tremendous gratitude for my mentor, Jules O'Neill (Body Consciousness) who has helped me on many an occasion to be flexible and really let go!! Life has recently gifted us with another opportunity to really explore this valuable lesson! My husband and I so enjoy learning about different cultures so when the opportunity arose to house two exchange students we jumped at it! For a month now, we have thoroughly enjoyed learning about their country, the financial support and the ease with it all. So we were quite surprised to find out from the co-ordinator that they have asked to leave our home, due to the spiders/insects etc (we live next door to a nature reserve!). In the past if we’d received news like this, we would’ve gone into over pleasing and thought tirelessly how we could get them to stay!! We would’ve run stories about money, that we’re not enough and perceived this as really bad news!! However, there may be greater learnings for them elsewhere and if they do move on from our home, life/the universe has another magical gift for us!! We don’t need to hold on tightly to anyone or anything; we are supported and so are they. We let go with loads of love!! Xx

YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH

Joy is in receiving that what you may have felt was your greatest weakness is in fact your greatest strength!! For many, many years now, I have made an energy in me really wrong. I would describe this energy as ‘pushy, assertive, ambitious’ and in the past I have always run it out through lots of exercise. I have suppressed it for a long time, so desiring to be something different… gentle, warm, delicate!! I took up yoga again really hoping that I could quieten this assertive energy in me!! However, what has started to become glaringly obvious is that because, I’ve judged it, I can feel really challenged when I experience it in my son! Many times I have thought, “Wow, this energy in my son is really hard work!!” because I’ve found it hard to work with, in myself!! However, now I’m receiving it and loving it and running this pushy energy out through Crossfit and healing, I now say and think to our son, Ethan, “This energy, if you choose, can and will be your greatest strength on your path”. Embrace it! Love it! Receive it! What energy within yourself do you need to embrace?? Sending you heaps of love and joy xx

TRUST YOUR BODY

Our bodies are so magical!! Each and every day our body is guiding us, loving us, willing us to align with who we essentially are. If you are willing to listen to it, it will show you each and every day how you can experience more joy. I used to think for many years my body was punishing me when I had CF. Why wouldn't it do what I wanted it to do? Why couldn't it fit into the box I wanted it to fit into? A body that is aligned and on its path is energised, feels light, is motivated, is excited to get out of bed in the morning and is passionate about their creations. Health symptoms, pain in your body, intense emotions are all indicators that somewhere you are out of alignment. Always, always, always trust and listen to your precious body!! Sending you so much love and joy xx

FREEDOM IN FAMILY

Joy is in freedom!! I believe every soul desires freedom! I believe every soul CAN create freedom! I have tried to fit myself into boxes so many times. I've played small so I could fit into so many different roles!! I've tried to fit into what I thought a mother should do/be, I've tried to fit into the role of a diligent daughter and I've tried to be a domestic goddess (this one I've struggled the most with)!! However, if I'm really owning who I am and stepping out of the box, I love freedom!! My greatest excitement is to feel really free so that I can create!! I honestly don't love cooking, house chores or spending every day at home!! This passionate, free thinking woman LOVES her independence!! So who authentically are you?? What boxes do you need to step out of?? What roles do you need to let go of?? What a blessing to live in 2016 and to have a choice!! Sending you so much love and joy xx

BE ALL OF YOU

Joy is in unashamedly being ALL of YOU! Imagine a planet where we gave ourselves and everyone else the freedom to look, express, share, live the way they choose, free from judgement!! Where we see someone on the street who looks different to us and we celebrate their self expression, we celebrate their differences and more importantly we celebrate our own differences. With all that I know now, I would've said to my 22 year old self, "Precious soul, let go of trying to fit in; let go of desiring and striving for people's approval. Your difference is what sets you apart. It's really okay to be YOU". Sending you all so much love and joy xx