CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATION

Joy is in asking your family to be your biggest cheer squad in life! Conscious communication has been invaluable in our marriage and we've been practising it for many years!! There are many spaces where I've shared my vulnerabilities and now my husband naturally senses those spaces. It is so reassuring to have the belief of your family in moments of self doubt.  I've also asked for the supportive, positive affirmations I desired to hear in those vulnerable spaces. It has then been easy for Lyell to know how to support me and vice versa. For example, we support each other by using some of these phrases: "You've so got this" (BC tool), "I've got your back", "Trust yourself", "Are you choosing love or fear in this moment?" (inspired by Wayne Dyer). Sending you so much love and joy xx

LOVE VERSE NEED

I was recently watching a Brene Brown clip where she spoke about how compassionate people are those who set clear boundaries (can say NO). I so resonated with this because I have always been a ‘yes’ person and would end up doing things I didn’t really want to do. I had a story that it would be selfish or unkind to say no and that if I was going to be seen as a generous person then I would, of course always give. I would then feel frustrated and resentful that I was spending my time giving to someone else, when I really wanted to give to myself. I really believe that the more we can operate from a space, where we can clearly say ‘No’ then we will find that when we do say ‘Yes’ it is from a place of love rather than obligation or a thought that the other person/people need us. To say ‘No’ also requires you to hold that belief that if you are unable to give/help them, they are supported and there would be many others who could be of service. One of the greatest gifts we can give family members is the belief that they can trust themselves to create the support they need and that there is a whole universe out there who can help/love/support/give to them. 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

THOUGHTS ARE ENERGY

It is just so important to be conscious of the thoughts you are thinking, because every thought is energy!! We are really passionate about this in Body Consciousness!! I have the perfect example of how this played out in our home this week!! Our family became really sick for a day (both ends - apologies if this is too much info!!). However, we looked at it with awareness (yep we do this most days❤) and understood what was happening in our home. One of us in particular was 'losing' a lot of energy (hence sickness) by giving a lot of thought to 'wishing things could be different' with another person. This meant a lot of energy was being invested in pleasing this other person. With this awareness (awareness is what heals), our family member is now creating new thoughts that give to our whole family and moving on from the 'struggle' of pleasing another. The new thoughts are now really supportive of what can be created in our family life!! As Bruce Lipton explains, your thoughts are so powerful and have the potential to build/support your money bank!! Sending you so much love and joy xx

OPEN UP IN FAMILY

If you are willing to authentically open up, share and ask for what you need in family, it can be a space for you to feel free to be all of YOU!! I have found being in family at times really challenging and even thought, life would be so much easier on my own!! However, I feel at times, this thought has come from not always speaking up with what I need to give myself in family. Sometimes, I have had to experience some challenging spaces to be reminded that I'm not honouring who I am. Now I do whatever it takes to create freedom for myself in family, because it is what makes me feel happy!! For example, ask for help, ask family to babysit, pay babysitters, daycare, designated time each week for me to exercise and have time on my own etc. If you're not feeling happy in family, perhaps ask yourself what is it that I need to feel happy?? Secondly, be courageous and share this with your family. I'm sure that you can all come up with some great ideas on how you can give yourself what it is you need. You may just need to really think outside the box!! Sending you lots of love and joy xx