My new best friend

What a wonderful weekend it has been. Although it began, a little stressful and flustered and all in all I was feeling rather irritated by the universe around me, but the stars aligned and I actually managed for the first time in a very, very, very long time to stumble across a beautiful and awakening sense of clarity and peace. This is something I have been searching for, for some time now and something that I am in quite vital need of.  Sure enough as 'they' (you know, the all powerful and mighty 'they'!) say, it came to me when I least expected but most definitely needed it.

It wasn't an earth shattering, boulder moving, firworking epiphany, it was just simply a feeling, a sense of clarity, comfort, security and calmness - all of these things I thought so elusive, until now. I just decided to accept, to really, truly and honestly accept, myself, just the way I am. I must give some credit to my new found hobby, astrology, which has enlightened me not to readings of the future or promises of luck but has reassured me that everyone is who they are and some parts of us are good, some parts are irritating, some are blunt and aggressive and some are passive, generous and kind, but more overly what ever they are, they are ours and we must own them, manage them (if needs be) and accept others for what they are. To some this may sound silly, supernatural, airy fairy goop but to me, to who it matters, it is a wonderful time of opening up to all kinds of new worlds, people and adventures without the inhibitions and the barriers of yesterday and is moving into tomorrow with a smile and bright feeling of peace with myself, my intuition and my future. I have decided to leave all of my inhibitions and fears at the door and so expect some true sharing and what I regard as special things to come. 

I hope you had a wonderful weekend too :) x

The gift of creating

This year I decided to hand make all of my Christmas gifts for family and friends. An ambitious task some might think and yes it does involve a lot more than a credit card and a battle in the shopping center car park. It involves time and creativity and the confidence to actually share your ideas with others and believing that they too will see their value and enjoy them. This was perhaps the most difficult part, as I personally love handmade goods and would be more than delighted with some re-purposed accessories, clothes or some sugar & cinnamon or spicy paprika nuts, I wasn't totally sure that others would appreciate these types of gifts as much as me. So, I did it anyway and guess what...they loved them! I made a range of jewellery and deli style treats and I am pleased (and relieved) to say they were a hit. It takes time and a lot of effort but I think it is most definitely worth it for those special people in your life.