Moments are precious

I have been fortunate enough to come from a large family. From the large family have come many nieces and nephews, including my own great kids. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to able to take interest in all their many varied life paths that they have chosen. Most have travelled widely, some living overseas and others having done or planning on, travelling overseas with so much confidence. They have had partners come in and out of their lives. They have all accomplished great things in their personal life, from music to sport, to comedy, to art, to study to mate ships. I see successes on many levels.

I have seen incredible compassion emerge and am constantly impressed and proud of the huge humanitarian thread that runs through our family. Being able to have all these great young people stay with me when they visit Melbourne is an absolute pleasure.

I feel that the youth of today have come to teach us something, not just computer skills and modern day tasks, which I am badly lacking knowledge of, but their outlook on life. The world is a much faster, more competitive, more dangerous environment and environmentally damaged world than what we knew. Mainly they have a laidback approach and pretty good coping skills. If they can be confident and not easily led by the temptation of excessive alcohol, gambling or drugs, there is no stopping this generation in achieving what they set out to do. The world is their oyster.

So if there are young ones out that may not be coping so well, take time to sit and listen to their stories. Try not to be in a rush to get back to work and don’t worry if you need to repeat yourself once or twice. Giving time and patience is often what you get back. Grab every moment you can, ‘cause every moment is precious.

How do you see that?

We do live in a wonderful world, sometimes we just need to look past the day to day annoyances to allow us to view to its fullest. If we can see things through others eyes, or change the way we view things, such as turning an irritation into a fascination, we would become more relaxed, accepting and happier with our world.

There is an old saying that goes, “walk in someone’s shoes before you judge them”. So maybe when someone has a very annoying habit which really gets under your skin, think instead, wow, how can that person keep up that behaviour for so long and not realise they are doing it, how interesting? Or the neighbour’s dog which constantly barks, driving us all to distraction ~ how fascinating that it has such stamina and doesn’t loose its voice, it can even have an amusing side, if you choose to see it! It’s entirely up to you.

How we view things can have so much effect on how we treat others and live our own lives. In other words, what is your perception? Do you find yourself quickly judging, arguing a point that someone has made, not really listening to what is being said, being narrow minded? Learn to listen to the whole argument; everyone has the right to voice his or her opinion. And remember that your way is not the only way.

New Chapter Please

I always thought that when my kids where off my hands, so to speak, that is when they finished school and no longer needing to be driven here and there, that I would have so much free time for me.

That could be so true, but I think I am scared of having too much free time! Sounds like it could get very dull after a while. Turning brain dead is not a very good option when we have so much life to live. What is there for me to do? My life, as many thousands of other women, was placed on hold, to become a mother and housewife, so it is time now to get my life back. A new lease on life, where there are people to meet, friends to make, places to visit, stories to share with my partner and memories to make. Memories to revisit one day and re-live the things I did do ~ not regret what I wish I had of done.

I have decided to use my “free time” to study and do something for me. So I have commenced my journey as a Life Coach whilst still working part-time and being housewife and wearing several other hats ~ as women do! Wow, what a balancing act we need to perform. But I am an example that it is achievable. I feel that the key though is to find and keep the balance. Find time each day for family & friends, spirit, health, work, finance, community. If we can allocate time daily to these areas, we are doing well.

When was the last time you took time for yourself? Leave the house and go for a long walk or swim. Without any time restraints. What was something you did as a child that you loved so much and haven’t done for years? Such as drawing or painting, playing an instrument, singing in the choir, kicking the football, riding your bike? Is there room in your diary to take 30 – 60 minutes each week to do one of those long forgotten things? Do it and see how you feel afterwards. The housework and bookwork will still be there I’m betting!

So live while you have life to live, give while you have love to give.

Star Fish Story

This is a story I first heard at a luncheon I attended for National Women's Day. It touched me with its kindness and show of determination. By taking baby steps we can make a difference and it is very relevant to me becoming a Life Coach. If I can make a difference, to even just one person, then I have succeeded.

Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the distance he could see a person going back and forth between the surf's edge and and the beach. Back and forth this person went. As the man approached he could see that there were hundreds of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the natural action of the tide.
The man was stuck by the the apparent futility of the task. There were far too many starfish. Many of them were sure to perish. As he approached the person continued the task of picking up starfish one by one and throwing them into the surf.
As he came up to the person he said, "You must be crazy. There are thousands of miles of beach covered with starfish. You can't possibly make a difference." The person looked at the man. He then stooped down and pick up one more starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said, "It sure made a difference to that one!"

Hello and Welcome

Hello my name is Julie, I am a Life Coach who has decided to spread my wings to the Internet. This page is for people to browse and find focus or add there wisdom to. I have added a picture of a lovely sea turtle as they are amazing and swim many miles to achieve their life goals. I think there are many examples all around as to how we can become better at following the path our hearts desire. So hello and Welcome.