I have come across this word many times of late in all my readings and soul work.  I experienced it first hand today.  Last night I was laying in bed unable to sleep, so I started surfing the internet.  I have always wanted to collect some sea glass and possibly attempt to make some jewellery out of it.  I did an online search for Sea Glass and found a tutorial for how to do this.  Then today, I decided to go to the beach to see if I could find some.  I went to Ocean Grove and found a shop called Salt Air on The Terrace.  What should they have in their window display?  Yep, a beautiful rounded (like a ball) glass vase with a Sea Mist scented candle in it sitting on Sea Glass.  I asked about it, but it was for display purposes only.  However, the shop keeper ended up selling it to me for a few more dollars!!!  I also saw some sand dollars in a display and she threw them in as well.  They make a nice display on one of my side tables.  Perfect Synchronicity!!!

I then decided to have a late lunch…3pm.  I crossed the road to an indoor/outdoor cafe that was busy.  I managed to get the last outdoor table.  Ordered my lunch and then discovered the name of the place was The Driftwood Cafe.  Another of those synchronous moments.  Whilst I was sitting there, I came up with an idea or two that I just might play around with in the future.  Not ready to disclose what this is at the moment….stay tuned!!!

Remember to think only positive things (I am still learning this myself, not easy when your heart has been smashed into a million pieces)

Coastal Girl

When you are in the midst of a significant transition into a life full of purpose, it may sometimes feel as if nothing is making sense.  It may be difficult to see if all of your inner work and outer action is having any real consequence at all.  This is the puzzle zone.  The key to succeeding in making your dreams real, despite times of murky confusion, is trust.  You will continue to move forward in the direction of your dream.  Though it may feel as if you are only puzzling your way through, you are still moving forward.

Think of thee symbol of a giant jigsaw puzzle, as if you are standing in the middle of a field with hundreds of puzzle pieces spread all around you.  You are only able to see those closest to you and maybe able to distinguish a few of the pieces nearby that fit together.  There are many more pieces you cannot see.  Even though this is the case, we must have faith that we are journeying in the right direction and the overall puzzle will come together in time.  The puzzle is slowly being assembled in the way it is meant to.

There is a quote I found that I love.  “There are no extra pieces in the universe.  Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle.” – Deepak Chopra.

Have a wonderful day full of blessings,

Coastal Girl

The past year has had many ups and downs for me, just like everyone else.  I am grateful for so many things.  Firstly, I had my surgery on 2nd December and now have my life back.  I found I could open my heart and love again, my only regret being how things were left between us.  I feel it was a major misunderstanding.  How I dislike text messages as a means of communication.  I miss my friend very much.  I just hope someday in some way, we can rekindle our friendship.

Christmas was quiet.  My family came on Friday and we had a few hours together to share a meal and have a good catch up on each others lives.  It was especially good to see my nephew whom we don’t get to see very often.  I would like to change that this coming year.  I am going to devote more of my time to my friends/family, nurturing and building the relationships in my life.  People are everything.

I have been on a journey to find my heart and soul too.  I feel I have made progress in this journey.  I have started a boot camp to improve my relationships and how I interact with the world around me, it can only be of benefit.  I have learned so much about myself already and am learning new skills to deal with situations as they arise.  It would be a good life skills course that would be of enormous benefit if it were taught in schools.

Today is New Years Day and I have spent the day in my pj’s until this evening.  I really needed this “time out”.  It was cool and raining, so perfect for me.  I have spent time doing my soul work, emailing friends and chatting via face book.  As I said, building the relationships in my life.  To those I have neglected, I am really sorry.

So New Year is here, time to set in forth the motions to bring about positive change in myself and the world around me.  I intend to spend some time “giving back” to my community this year.  I am currently looking at what options are out there for me to volunteer some time and make a difference in someone’s life.  Time to plan my year, list my intentions and set forth to achieve them.

I hope I can inspire others to “look within” and make the positive changes in their lives so  life is more enjoyable.  It’s an ongoing journey back to me…or I should rephrase that, to the NEW me.  Hope you will come along for the ride and inspire me in return.  So I would like to wish you all much love and happiness in your lives for the year ahead.

Coastal Girl

I have had a wonderful day today.  I got up early and took the train to Melbourne.  Sat in my favourite coffee shop and enjoyed my morning brew.  Took a stroll to the Exhibition Centre and attended the Mind, Body and Spirit Festival.  I went to this event back in May of this year for the first time.  Going back, I was not disappointed.  In fact, I enjoyed today even more.

I went back to see the ladies on the Chakra stand.  She didn’t recognise me, however she said my aura was such that I needed the Heart Chakra to be stimulated.  Last time it was the base and heart chakras.  I bought the Base Chakra stones last time and they have served me well.  Today I bought the Heart Chakra stones to work on this area.  Will be interesting to see how it goes.  It is also for healing in general and I need this at the moment.

I attended several seminars during the day and won a book at the first one all about life’s purpose.  I was sitting there as they were about to draw the two winners and I just “knew” I was one of them.  My name was drawn first and I got to choose from two books which one I wanted.  I chose “In The Spirit of Success” by Sandy Forster.  It is a collection of inspiring stories from entrepreneurs around the world.

I went to the Goddess on Purpose Booth and bought the cards on Purpose, Passion, Play and also then got a 5 minute Palm/Finger Reading.  It was amazing.  She knew my personality and traits to a T.  Independent, Willful, Survivor, Passionate, Fiery.

I went back to the Astrology people and had my chart redone as the previous one had the incorrect time of my birth recorded.  This one was absolutely spot on too with my personality and seems to have events coming up that do correspond in the next few months to things already in place.

I found the booth for Angel Readings like I have been using on my computer.  I bought the cards and got a 20 minute reading with a medium.  She read my Mystical Oracle Cards, Tarot Cards and my Aura.  She said I was surrounded by many guardian angels at this time.  She even had a message from my father to say “go out and live your life”.  She mentioned my health issues and that all would be resolved satisfactorily in around 6 weeks time.  She also said I had dealt with my past already, a divorce was just the final chapter to be written, a formality.  She then mentioned my current love life/feelings and the “unique” person he is.  Stated it will take time, but to persevere, it would be worth it in the long run.  My soul mate.  She also said I am independent, know what I want and how to get it, I am a healer and to ensure I work with people or animals.

I bought a few more stones for my collection.  Lots of nice blues/greens, again, for healing purposes.  Can’t hurt right?  I had to buy a new Rose Quartz as I misplaced my last one.  Looking forward to dreaming on it tonight.  Everyone also told me to keep up with my dream journal, it was giving me cues to my future and how to deal with things.  The main thing was not to live in fear as everything will be fine.

Now it is time to take an evening walk with my dog to reflect on my day.  So think positively till next time.

CG/FG

I had one this morning as I sat in my lounge room having my morning coffee.  It struck like a lightening bolt out of the blue.  As I gazed around me at the “coastal” style I was decorating in, that it, like me, was not my true authentic self.  I love the sea and beach and all that goes with it.  For a time I thought I wanted to live by the sea, but no, my heart is elsewhere.  The beach is somewhere to retreat to, to get clarity in my life/soul.  I have since learned I can do this anywhere, in nature.  Most recently, this happened when I visited a friends farm.  I am a country girl and always will be.  The saying, “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl” is certainly true for me.  I am a farm girl in my heart and soul, and, it is what I want/need to be again.

So, for now at least, I am displaced.  In time, I WILL be living in the country again.  It is where I am needed to be…it is my true purpose in life. I need to work with the land and animals.  I feel it in the depths of my soul.

Coastal Girl   (or maybe I should re-title myself to Farm Girl?)

It’s amazing how our priorities in life can change in the blink of an eye.  A few weeks ago I got the wake up call of my life when I learned of my health issues.  I put certain things on the back burner whilst i came to terms with all that was to come.  I have done just this and look to the future optimistically.

So now I am back to the point of dealing with things from my past once and for all.  It is time for a clean break so I can move forwards into the future without the weight of the past on my shoulders and plaguing me like the big black dog it is.  I had a dream two nights ago which clearly told me the answer to what I asked for guidance on.  It is time.  So today I made the appointment I needed to and next week this chapter will finally begin to close.

This week has all been about “taking care of business”, a clearing of the decks, wiping the slate clean again.  I have so many creative ideas and projects to do.  Looking forward to having the play time again, to find my “inner child” so I can exhibit the joy I now feel in my soul.

Take time to find your “inner child” and feed it.

Coastal Girl

No, I haven’t gone mad…at least I don’t think so LOL.  I woke up today and realised a few things.  I need to put the past behind me and forge a new future.  I decided it was time to celebrate Christmas, which is all about a birth too.  As I will be having surgery in the coming weeks, with quite a significant recovery period to follow, I figured I needed to start planning ahead and put some coping strategies in place.

The first thing on my agenda was how was I going to decorate for Christmas this year?  I love to put up my tree, lights and decorations.  They are all stored in my garage in one big plastic box.  Whilst getting them up is no problem, the getting them down and storing away would be.  Me being me, I couldn’t possibly ask anyone to do this for me.  So today, I went to The Reject Shop and spent just under $40 and bought a Hurricane glass, Baubles to put in it and a metallic glittered tree to fit on my mantle.  All in my lovely Coastal Colour of Aqua with Silver.  I have already put them in their places and I feel happy when I look at them.

Next on my agenda are business related items such as taxation and most importantly time for me to get a divorce.  Well, it is actually well past time I dealt with this.  It is time to move on and what will be will be.  I will not have my happiness sucked out of me any longer by what has transpired in the past.  I have a future I want to experience, but the past needs to be dealt with before that can happen.  Moving on.

So have a lovely Christmas everyone, whatever the rebirth of your life may be.  I am celebrating early and for longer this year.

Coastal Girl

It is in times of adversity where we find out just how strong and resilient the human spirit is.  Our determination to not only survive, but thrive, kicks in.  This is where the idea of the Phoenix rising from the ashes comes from, and ironically, or not, this is the card I got today.  It means to make a miraculous comeback, experience a personal renaissance, a triumphant recovery from a setback.  This can be from heartbreak, illness or financial struggle.  Rebirth simply means…you will never be defeated.

So if we think of ourselves as our conscious awareness, and we take the time to observe that awareness, we will see that our awareness never changes.  Our consciousness, if you like, is simply a filter to which there are many levels and dimensions.  We have the ability to choose our filter provided we are aware and awakened to it.  We can choose our destiny.  Me, I’m a survivor!!!

So remember to take the time to find and adjust the filter you need in your life today and watch the miracles unfold around you.

Coastal Girl

Acceptance is a time to allow everything to be as it is, and accept everyone to be who they are.

We all want to be accepted for who we are.  Accept everyone and everything.  Accept whatever you are feeling at any given time.  Whether that being sick, angry, depressed, lost, anxious, or restless.  Even accept that you don’t want to accept the way things are and that we are all doing the best we can at any given time.

When life becomes difficult or painful, it is natural to want to move away from that situation or to solve the issue immediately.  I have learnt I need to take the opportunity to accept the situation for what it is.  I accept how I feel, what I am thinking and what has happened.  There is a reason for things being the way they are.  I need to slow down and learn to enjoy the journey that is life…the ups and the downs.  There is no hurry to change the circumstances, feelings or ideas or actions of myself or anyone else.  Instead of acting or reacting, I am going to take a few deep breaths and relax.  I am going to trust that everything is happening as it should.

So, I will expect nothing from others, myself or the universe.  I will enjoy and learn from what I already have.  I accept that everything in the universe is perfect, for now.

Remember to love and care for yourself and your loved ones

Coastal Girl

“On life’s journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.”  – Buddha.