A Lesson in Self-Acceptance

11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
I've been thinking about how much I accept about myself nowadays and remembered the time that I finally learnt that my height - or rather the lack of it - used to cause me quite a bit of anguish. A few years ago, I was given this lesson in self-acceptance.  I had thought I was fully there, but a high-heeled gold sandal was to show me more..... I had a family wedding to go to and for weeks beforehand, I had narrowed my outfit choices to two dresses.  I knew exactly which
 

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The Gift of Time

31 Jan 2020 20:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
It was my birthday last week and and I was reminded of something that happened around my birthday a few years ago. My family had been asking what I wanted for a present.  While I do generally love a nicely thought out gift, I really couldn't think of anything I wanted that could be purchased.  What I really wanted was "Time" to go away on a couple of meditation-type retreats, or something similar.  I'm perfectly happy to pay for these things myself,
 

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Profits For Australia

6 Jan 2020 13:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
You may know, my homeland is Australia.  You will probably know that, right now, it is burning. My heart is breaking and I need to do something to help, so ..... during this month, I am donating Charms Of Light profits to fire services and animal welfare organisations in Australia. Please join me in praying for Australia.  The beautiful artwork is by MelanippeArt.     If you also feel called to help out, here are some links to some of the associations
 

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Happy New Year - 2020

1 Jan 2020 09:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
Towards the end of last year, I realised that social media was becoming an awful place to be.  I was seeing so many upsetting posts that I felt pulled into a bit of a downward spiral and started sharing things that angered and/or upset me too.  Sharing these things pulled me down even further and also had a negative impact on others. This year I have made a decision to only share and post about positive things.  It's so important, not just for ourselves, but for others
 

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Make 2020 A Year of Forgiveness & Positivity

29 Dec 2019 15:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
I'm looking forward and starting afresh.  Who's with me? ??   Love & blessings, Caryl ♥    
 

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Seasons Blessings

24 Dec 2019 19:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
As 2019 draws to a close I would like to thank you for your continued support throughout the year.  Yet again, it's been another year full of up and downs, with trials to test our patience to the limits.  Instead of focusing on all that's upset and angered us, or that's been difficult this year, let's look to the future with hope and love for change and better things to come. Please join with me in seeing the good in the world and to showing love and compassion
 

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Homemade Vegan Chocolate

20 Dec 2019 11:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
I'm a sucker for chocolate - the darker the better as far as I'm concerned.  At this time of year I get festive in my kitchen creating new chocolate temptations for gifts and for hiding at the back of the fridge for me to pick at when I feel the need! The beauty of doing this myself is that I know there is no dairy hiding anywhere and to be honest, they are really easy to make.  You can get as creative and adventurous with fillings as you want, or keep it simple. 
 

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Hematite Arrow Jewellery

27 Nov 2019 18:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
Some time ago, I discovered some gorgeous hematite arrow gemstone beads.  I did make a couple of bracelets at the time, but for some reason these lovely arrow shaped beads got lost amongst the rest of my hematite collection.  I always get excited when I discover new unusually shaped gemstones in bead form, and rediscovering these hematite arrows was just as wonderful as it was the first time ...... actually, it was even better, because this time I already had them in my
 

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Balance - Yes & No

5 Nov 2019 11:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
Balance ..... it is such an important aspect to life.  When we have things in balance, we have more energy and our lives become more joyful and loving. Two little words, "Yes" and "No" .....  Think of these as weights on a set of scales and see how you can adjust them to keep them evenly balanced. "Yes":  By definition, this is one of the easiest words to express.  It is positive, helpful and agreeable. "No":  This
 

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Having Belief

28 Oct 2019 15:00:00 | Author: Caryl | Full article...

 
Are you disappointed when things don't work out even when you've been thinking that they probably wouldn't work out in the first place?  Why be disappointed when the outcome is what you believed it to be?  Surely you should be pleased that your belief turned out to be correct! Try turning that around.  Have the belief that what you want will work out just the way you want it to.  Feel just how pleased you will be when you get the outcome you believe in this
 

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