Hi Everyone
Now that 2015 has arrived, I guess most people are starting to think about how they can make this year a more positive experience for themselves, whether through work, lifestyle, friends, social, or holidays.
Like a lot of people, I sometimes reflect back on my life, I can honestly say I have no regrets, perhaps some unfullfilled wishes that perhaps I recognise the learning from. The other day I found myself with some quiet time and in reflecting back, over the last 30 years, I say 30 years, because that is when I remember taking a positive move to increase the positive in my life, experiences and people, although it can be a slow process to change, what has been the norm for the previous amount of years.
Growing up I was in a loving family with 4 brothers, with parents from the war era, that had the 'scarcity' mentality and the 'you can't have everything' mentality. So that kind of thinking takes time to change, and a lot of effort on my part- still on going of course. Whilst reflecting I realised that I could measure the last 30 years of evolvement by noticing the changes in myself, more confident, all round. More confident about my beliefs, less difficulty letting go of negative people and experiences, happier with my own company, and recognition that I need less material 'stuff' in my life.
One of the big things though that I now know, is that nature can give you the direction and guidance we often find ourselves looking for from other people. Nature is a true reflection of our innerselves- if you have times of peace around you, or chaos, stop and notice how you are feeling inside. If you notice a thing of beauty, notice that this is reflecting the beauty back in you, otherwise how would you know what beauty is.
You have to be determined and perservere to gain the meaningful things in life- what ever is meaningful to you.
If something is a constant struggle, or not working, then perhaps you need help and guidance, or it's just not meant for you,at this time.
Ive covered a lot in my working life, and always with the public, so I guess I have been wondering of late, what's next? and I guess thats up to me.
But, on our pergolar, we have/had Willy Wagtails, again, raising 3 young. In a couple of weeks the they will be fledgelings. Willy Wagtails, mate for life, so while one is sitting on the nest, the other is forraging for food, then they whistle to each other to let each other know it's time to swap shfits.
On xmas day there was a big electrical storm in the afternoon, and sadly that night, we realised one of the parents had not returned to the nest- there was only one parent left- to nest, to feed, to forrage for 3 young. I felt sad, even though I know it's nature taking it's course. But there was no more whistling to each other:(
Two weeks later, this parent is going about it's job, quietly, that is required of it, the young are growing, and no doubt will thrive, due to the perseverance and determination of this one parent left.
When we are faced with challenges, small steps, day by day, hour by hour are the stepping stones to helps us to perservere, and remain determined to reach our goals, know matter what the goal is, big or small- dont be too hard on yourselves. This little bird taught me through it's struggle that no matter what lies ahead , persevere and stay determined and I will get there.
What about you??
Wishing everyone, a bright happy and peaceful existance for 2015.
In Love and Humility
Trish
Sent from my iPad
Now that 2015 has arrived, I guess most people are starting to think about how they can make this year a more positive experience for themselves, whether through work, lifestyle, friends, social, or holidays.
Like a lot of people, I sometimes reflect back on my life, I can honestly say I have no regrets, perhaps some unfullfilled wishes that perhaps I recognise the learning from. The other day I found myself with some quiet time and in reflecting back, over the last 30 years, I say 30 years, because that is when I remember taking a positive move to increase the positive in my life, experiences and people, although it can be a slow process to change, what has been the norm for the previous amount of years.
Growing up I was in a loving family with 4 brothers, with parents from the war era, that had the 'scarcity' mentality and the 'you can't have everything' mentality. So that kind of thinking takes time to change, and a lot of effort on my part- still on going of course. Whilst reflecting I realised that I could measure the last 30 years of evolvement by noticing the changes in myself, more confident, all round. More confident about my beliefs, less difficulty letting go of negative people and experiences, happier with my own company, and recognition that I need less material 'stuff' in my life.
One of the big things though that I now know, is that nature can give you the direction and guidance we often find ourselves looking for from other people. Nature is a true reflection of our innerselves- if you have times of peace around you, or chaos, stop and notice how you are feeling inside. If you notice a thing of beauty, notice that this is reflecting the beauty back in you, otherwise how would you know what beauty is.
You have to be determined and perservere to gain the meaningful things in life- what ever is meaningful to you.
If something is a constant struggle, or not working, then perhaps you need help and guidance, or it's just not meant for you,at this time.
Ive covered a lot in my working life, and always with the public, so I guess I have been wondering of late, what's next? and I guess thats up to me.
But, on our pergolar, we have/had Willy Wagtails, again, raising 3 young. In a couple of weeks the they will be fledgelings. Willy Wagtails, mate for life, so while one is sitting on the nest, the other is forraging for food, then they whistle to each other to let each other know it's time to swap shfits.
On xmas day there was a big electrical storm in the afternoon, and sadly that night, we realised one of the parents had not returned to the nest- there was only one parent left- to nest, to feed, to forrage for 3 young. I felt sad, even though I know it's nature taking it's course. But there was no more whistling to each other:(
Two weeks later, this parent is going about it's job, quietly, that is required of it, the young are growing, and no doubt will thrive, due to the perseverance and determination of this one parent left.
When we are faced with challenges, small steps, day by day, hour by hour are the stepping stones to helps us to perservere, and remain determined to reach our goals, know matter what the goal is, big or small- dont be too hard on yourselves. This little bird taught me through it's struggle that no matter what lies ahead , persevere and stay determined and I will get there.
What about you??
Wishing everyone, a bright happy and peaceful existance for 2015.
In Love and Humility
Trish
Sent from my iPad