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Episode Summary of The Grow Through It Podcast with Phi Dang, 22: Possibility
This is a short, sweet, punchy episode on all about possibility. It’s inspiring, it’s motivating, it is uplifting. There is SO much possibility in your life. Be open to all the ways every single possibility can be unlocked, opened and received in your life.
What you'll learn from this episode
The power and magic of possibility
What your mind does to possibility and how it keeps you small, scared and stuck
Your life, the universe is like a candy store!! So fun
Breaking free from the stuck energetics of your mind
Key Quotes from this Episode
There is infinite possibility in this world, in this universe yet our mind likes to keep us stuck, scared and small.
Your mind is designed to help you survive, not to be happy.
You are made of the freaking stars, of everything in this universe.
[Introduction to the Grow Through It Podcast With Phi Dang plays – Background Music: upbeat, confident, rising beat]:
Don’t just go through life, grow through it. Don’t just go through life, grow through it.
Hi and Welcome to the Grow Through It Podcast with Phi Dang.
My name is Phi and I am a Clarity and Confidence Life Coach known as the “The Positivity Queen.”
My passion is to help you go from stuck and self critical to courageous and empowered so you can conquer anything.
Join me, every Tuesday, as I discuss all things mindset, self love, energy and purpose.
This podcast won’t just inspire and motivate you, it will also provide practical tips and strategies you can implement in your daily life.
Ready to grow? Let’s grow!
[Grow Through It Podcast With Phi Dang End of Intro]
[Episode 22 – Possibility: Begins]
Possibility Introduction
Hello beautiful souls!
I hope you had a wonderful Easter break – goodness I am so tired but I had the best weekend.
The sun was shining. I got to see and catch up with a lot of friends, soak in the sunshine, ocean swims, fairy floss sunsets it was so beautiful.
Unexpectedly I had a visit from a friend Lisa who I met in my coaches current program Art of Alignment and oh my goodness it was a pleasure to meet Lisa in person and she’s really inspired this podcast episode which is all about possibility.
Your mind and possibility
Juicy juicy possibility!!!
I love possibility.
There is infinite possibility in this world, in this universe yet our mind likes to keep us stuck, scared and small.
Your mind is designed to help you survive, not to be happy.
Yes, mind freaking blown.
Your mind is designed to help you survive, not to be happy.
I’ll let that sink in.
Your mind wants to protect you so that you don’t take risks but it keeps you small.
Small, scared and stuck
Where are you currently feeling stuck, small and scared in your life?
Where can you let in space, for expansion, for growth?
This lifetime is like being a kid in the candy store.
So many different possibilities. Flavours, types, colours.
Where do you have blinders on in your life that you cant see all the possibilities.
Can you ask yourself where you can let in more?
To awaken to more options, ways of doing things.
Moving with the universe and possibility
The universe is always supporting you and expanding you.
Knowing this, how do you move in the world? How do you feel? How do you act?
I get so excited thinking about possibilities and my life. My clients and their possibility!
Like oooooh what if this happens or ooooh it didn’t happen but maybe life has something even better in stall for me, for my clients.
Something more juicy. More expansive. More fun.
So really I’m telling you, the world is your oyster.
The world is your oyster
The world is always giving you signals, invitations.
The thing is are you open?
Are you open to receiving the signs, the invitations, the manifestations?
Upcoming manifestation masterclass
Speaking of, I am in the flow and working on my new juicy manifestation masterclass in the background which I will be launching at the end of next week. Super exciting.
If you’re interested I will have early bird pricing which will mean it is at it’s most accessible right now until I launch it wooo wooooo! If you’re interested get in touch my loves and I’ll send you the link.
Possibility Inspiration
A short and sweet episode today.
Let it marinade.
Bask in all your possibilities.
Stop playing small and break your big game.
Show yourself and the universe what you’re made of, what you’re capable of you beautiful soul.
You are made of the freaking stars, of everything in this universe.
You’re the ocean, stars, blood all in one.
You are magic.
You have so much potential and possibility.
The world can’t wait to see and I can’t wait to see too…
Episode closing Grow Through It Podcast with Phi Dang 22: Possibility
Until next Tuesday beautiful soul, love and possibility.
Wow, I’m straight off the Jay Shetty Masterclass and I felt absolutely compelled to write. This article is a Business Chicks review about my experience of an online Business Chicks Masterclass. I will preface this article that I had never attended a Business Chicks event prior to this. I was not asked or paid to write this. This is an honest review of first time Business Chicks attendee.
Why a Business Chicks Review?
This article was created as I had heard so much about Business Chicks. I have tried to google and research for other Business Chicks reviews and could not find one. It’s funny I had seen Business Chicks all over my social media from a colleague I used to work with. To be completely honest, I was a skeptic. The old colleague of mine would have inspirational quotes all over her story. She would post pictures from a beautiful brunch in the morning and the classic shot of a goodie bag. This was my impression of Business Chicks and Business Chicks attendees.
Without a doubt, Business Chicks has consistent and beautiful branding. I fully appreciate this as a strategist in my corporate job. However it just seemed like a movement that big businesses endorsed. Perhaps I was secretly jealous her company had memberships for every woman (it’s a great thing! and yes I totally was and still am). Read on to find out what I truly think about Business Chicks in my review. Additionally I will be sharing what I learnt from the Business Chicks Jay Shetty masterclass.
What is Business Chicks?
What is Business Chicks – An influential community for women
Before I dive into a Business Chicks review, for those who have not heard of Business Chicks. Business Chicks is Australia’s largest and most influential community for women. For those in the corporate world at least in Australia, they are very well known for holding events. I believe they also have a presence in the US and UK too. Despite their name, Business Chicks isn’t just for women in business. Business Chicks are all about giving you the tools you need to propel yourself.
Emma Isaacs is the founder and Global CEO of Business Chicks. When I read her story I was genuinely so impressed and inspired. At the age of 18, she started her own recruitment business (a huge feat before the whole #bossbabe movement!). Years later she was asked to run a small event by a group called Business Chicks. She would go on to take a leap of faith to purchase said group. This group would go onto become a well known movement and community amongst women in Australia and globally.
Why did I attend a Business Chicks Masterclass?
At the time of writing this Business Chicks review, we are currently in self isolation due to the coronavirus. I had looked up Business Chicks online a few times however I had a few obstacles in my mind.
1) I thought it was really expensive from the pictures I had seen. My belief was that only huge corporate companies funded for their staff to attend. Not only that these incredible companies gave their staff the time to attend the events.
2) Even if it was a free event, I didn’t have time! I didn’t even know they had online events. I’m so happy and appreciative of all the companies that enable their staff for true personal growth and development. In my current role I am absolutely swarmed. It’s the type of job where sometimes you end up skipping the gym at lunchtime to hit a client deadline.
3) Previously I had never heard of any of their guests. I didn’t take a personal interest or proactive desire to understand and research the guests.
So what finally pulled the trigger? I had happened to stumble upon a LinkedIn post. Business Chicks were offering women a free virtual masterclass in New South Wales where I reside. To my disappointment I had missed it! However I was really moved that a free masterclass was offered during a tough time for many people.
I hopped onto the website and I had chills. I could not believe it! They had secured Jay Shetty of all people as a guest. To say I’m a fan of Jay Shetty is a huge understatement. I have been following him for a while on social media before he blew up into the mainstream arena. The opportunity to see someone speak who I absolutely admire live, it was hard to resist!
I had expected the Business Chicks masterclass to be $100+ however to my delight, it was only $25! Not only that, the event fell on a day that I did not have work and it was held virtually. It had seemed all the stars had aligned. I slept on it for a few nights and on the day decided to take a leap of faith. I decided to join in – to see what the Business Chicks movement was all about.
Who is Jay Shetty?
This is Jay Shetty
At this point in time, if you are interested in personal development and self growth, you would have to be living under a rock not to know who Jay Shetty is. He is absolutely everywhere: Instagram, Facebook, Youtube – you name it. Jay had previously been a monk in India and Europe at 22. After this, he returned to the modern world as we know it. He went onto work at Accenture before creating inspiring and powerful videos. These videos suddenly appeared everywhere after Arianna Huffington spotted him. The rest is history as they say, he is now an incredible influencer with over 20M followers.
It’s fair to say I had definitely turned to Jay’s videos during dating dilemmas.
The Business Chicks Review: Jay Shetty Masterclass
I think I would go on to write pages and pages if I fleshed out everything I had learnt from this Business Chicks Jay Shetty Masterclass. From the beginning, Business Chicks make it easy. I even had reminders sent out before the event which I’m so thankful for as I easily forget things!
From the beginning there was a great introduction by Emma. She introduced Sarah who knew of Jay and of course Jay Shetty himself. Sarah Davidson (Holloway) hosted this Business Chicks Masterclass.
I had seen Sarah’s posts on Instagram occasionally and had always thought she seemed so lovely. She was definitely someone I resonated with given I am a proud law school drop out. She was a former mergers and acquisitions lawyer for a top tier firm in Melbourne. During this she had a health scare and realised her passions didn’t align with her career.
This led to new opportunities where she now runs Matcha Maiden selling affordable and accessible matcha. Furthermore she owns Matcha Mylkbar a plant based cafe in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. Sarah also runs a podcast called ‘Seize the Yay’. The podcast is where she investigates how some of the world’s most inspiring people find their “yay”.
I had no idea she was into self growth and self development. She was an amazing ‘host’ as she knew about Jay which really showed. She had an incredible interview style where Jay had even admitted he had told stories he had never before. Go Sarah! I was already sold from the moment I heard her speak before Jay Shetty.
I appreciate the fact that Business Chicks chose Sarah to interview Jay. This is because it can be incredibly cringeworthy watching a conversation between two people where the host has no idea about the guest however this was not the case today.
On the Business Chicks Jay Shetty Masterclass
The Business Chicks Masterclass
As a non member, you can access the Masterclass on their website through a one off purchase. Alternatively Business Chicks offer a great value Masterclass Pass too. I loved this as I hate committing to something without knowing what a programme will be like. Sometimes the big business programs don’t allow any access at all without a membership.
Logistics of a Business Chicks Masterclass online
This Business Chicks Masterclass was online only through an easy to download application. I had no issues understanding how to install the application or ‘attend’ the Masterclass. The Masterclass begins with an inspiring brand piece. This is followed by an introduction by Emma of the host Sarah and the guest Jay.
It’s handy to know that you don’t have to take notes during the Masterclass. Business Chicks record the conversation which is available up to 4 weeks after the masterclass. This means you can be fully present for the Masterclass. Personally I love taking notes as I feel I pay more attention and absorb what is going on.
The actual Business Chicks Masterclass
Sarah and Jay had a really insightful conversation full of nuggets of wisdom. They are both very charismatic. The conversation flowed consistently (don’t you just hate watching awkward conversations not only in real life but online too!). The conversation was inspirational, honest, human and authentic. It was a real testament to Sarah as she had a framework so it didn’t go ‘off topic’ in a sense. She knew how to get the best out of Jay Shetty!
As a result of this Business Chicks Masterclass I have learnt so much. I will share my key learnings in the next section of this article. This Business Chicks Masterclass has definitely won me over and I would definitely attend another one sometime. I finished the Business Chicks Masterclass feeling inspired and motivated not only in my job but also in myself. I am so glad I took the time for myself to attend and invest the $25 (for a non member). If all the Business Masterclasses are like this, I need to sign up ASAP!
Key Learnings from the Business Chicks Jay Shetty Masterclass
The Business Chicks Masterclass on my laptop
The current situation at hand, coronavirus
Coronavirus affects everyone in the world, no matter who you are. It affects influencers, celebrities, your neighbour, your friend of a friends – everyone. It is a sad and humbling fact all at the same time. Definitely a global event we will all remember for the rest of our lives.
How this coronavirus has made it harder for everyone to numb and distract themselves. We are all guilty of doing this with being busy all the time. It is so important to sit with your feelings. Who are you without being so busy and productive all the time? Sarah noted the importance of your sense of self without external factors.
Jay spoke about revisiting gifts you have that you had forgotten. How you could use your gifts to impact your community. That sharing your gift in this time was a wonderful silver lining, an opportunity. He has just launched 20 days of live meditation for 20 minutes. This came from his roots as a monk and daily practice. Personally, I had definitely forgotten how I loved to write and help others. Hence why I finally got in her vitality off the ground, despite buying the domain in August 2019 last year!
Inspiration, tools and resources
Sarah Davidson (Holloway) mentioned a really inspirational quote during the Business Chicks Masterclass
Sarah said a really powerful line that resonated with me. She spoke about how you don’t have to see the first stair of a staircase to take the first step. Very true and inspiring. She also spoke with Jay about our new versions of our purpose and our routine as the coronavirus is happening.
Tools and practices to support yourself during Coronavirus. Jay Shetty visualises and manifests too! He spoke about visiting the Ellen Show set and a year later it came true! He also spoke about how he used to journal a lot and self reflect as a monk.
For the career involved and driven, you may find these 22 positive affirmations for the workplace to overcome stress useful. Moreover there is The Art of Fika, a popular Swedish mindset practice used in life and the workplace. On a final note, if you’re interested in Scandinavian mindsets, the Danish hygge may be relevant during times of isolation at home.
Jay spoke about his mindset of knowing that one day, your experiences will be useful. Even if it may not feel like it at the time. This was prompted when asked about transitioning from a monk to working at Accenture to launching his own movement (videos, a book, courses etc). He also alluded to the fact you may not love your job right now but what a positive it is to be able to learn and grow.
Concluding on this Business Chicks Masterclass Review
Business Chicks makes the world a better place for women
All in all, I am so glad I overcame my skepticism of Business Chicks to join the Jay Shetty Masterclass. Whilst I am still not a member right now, I am definitely considering becoming one. I would attend another Business Chicks Masterclass. The Business Chick Masterclass I attended was inspiring and helpful. They are a great opportunity to take the time to tune into yourself.
It definitely did help I was a fan of the guest of the Masterclass, so it would be really interesting to attend another one of someone who I don’t know. At the end of the day if you are interested about someone’s teachings, you’re more then likely to enjoy their Masterclass.
In conclusion Business Chicks is definitely more affordable and accessible then I first thought. Not only that it is a beautiful community, they are very active on their Business Chicks Instagram. I encourage you to find out for yourself and make up your own mind! You can check out Business Chicks here.
Be more Fika! Discover and embrace this easy, simple and popular Swedish philosophy which has so many benefits professionally and personally. This article will explore The art of Fika, what is Fika, how to be Fika and the benefits of Fika.
What is Fika? Fika Meaning – Fika Definition
Fika is not only a noun and a verb, it is a Swedish concept and state of mind. Fika is known as a coffee break but it is much more than that!
Fika is a moment to slow down, to appreciate the good things in life.
To unplug from the ever busy world we live in and embrace the slowness of life.
To meaningfully connect with someone over a coffee or tea. No phones, no mind chatter, no distractions.
This concept resonates with many cultures around the world.
To have a coffee or tea break. To take a moment for yourself. To get your mind off things. To hone in on the present moment. A breather as Australians would say.
Next time you find yourself at work feeling stressed or when life is flying by – Fika.
Coffee anyone?
The art of Fika – Coffee break
Five ways to be more Fika at work
Take a break from what you are doing – it could be stepping out of the office to buy a fika coffee, making a tea in the kitchen, having a delicious snack at your desk without working – simply being there and savouring every bite.
Leave your desk. Go for a walk around the block, embrace the nature that is around whether that is a local park or taking notice of tree lined streets. Go to a fika cafe, fika tea bar, fika coffee house, fika espresso bar- a place that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Pause for a moment in time. Take a few deliberate breaths. Focus your attention on your breath and how you are feeling.
Strengthen your connection with colleagues whilst conversation flows over a coffee. You may even find you are bonding over this daily ritual which everyone can participate in (forget hierarchy) simply enjoy your time together.
Get your creative juices flowing! A Swedish survey conducted noted that only 9% of ideas were brought up in a conventional work environment such as a meeting room. Given the calming nature of Fika, it isn’t surprising that it is a more conducive and pressure free place to brainstorm and bring up ideas.
Fika cafe locations around the world
Fika locations around the world
Fika in the USA
Fika New York. Fika NYC – Konditori, a Swedish Fika Espresso Bar in New York. In fact Konditori means a traditional gathering place to enjoy warm drinks, delicious baked goods and treats – Very Fika! Fika Hattiesberg in Mississippi known for it’s cosy and relaxing atmosphere with delicious sandwiches.
Fika in Australia
In Perth, Fika on Brix who pride themselves on excellent coffee. Melbourne has several FIKA cafes. FI:KA in Hawthorn (Fika Hawthorn), Melbourne – a very instragrammable location with its pink theme and drool-worthy rainbow hotcakes. In Ballarat FIKA Coffee Brewers has quickly established itself as the Fika hub of Ballarat with is all about attention to detail and considerations from the first sip. Fika Manly – Fika Swedish Kitchen and Fika Bondi in Sydney NSW. Both Sydney FIKA locations, bring all the best things about Swedish culture together with modern Aussie café culture.
Fika in Canada
Fika Cafe Toronto – Located in Kensington with beautiful house made food and coffee of course! It is known to be very instagrammable with it’s cool and airy interrior and artistic book wall feature. Also in Toronto, Moonbeam Coffee Company a cosy, homey spot for espresso drinks with an outside patio area too.
Fika Toronto Feature Book Wall
Fika in the UK
Fika Liverpool popular amongst locals for authentic tasy food and milkshakes. Fika Uppermill known for their afternoon teas and a place for baby showers. Fika Oakham a Scandi cafe offering Nordic inspired breakfast & lunch. Fika@44 in St Leonards-on-Sea known for good food in cool surroundings.
Fika in China
SMAKA café & bakery in Changning District prides itself on serving the finest and most delicious menu heavily inspired by Swedish and Scandinavian heritage and flavors, but also with an innovative and modern twist. Swedish coffee chain Wayne’s Coffee has a location in downtown Shanghai serving coffee, sandwiches and Swedish pastries.
Fika in India
Fika in Adyar, Chennai where Scandinavian design and Wes Anderson-inspired elements come together for a beautiful café and community space. “The style of the space is something of a hybrid—rustic chic. The vibe is relaxed and lounge-y, and the space itself is fluid and constantly evolving. It is also like an empty canvas and has the capacity to adapt to any events, like Diwali, or Halloween parties” says Architect Mahendra Kumar of Studio 62 in Architectural Digest India.
Fika in Pakistan
Fika Coffee Co. in Karachi, Pakistan known for their variety of coffee blends and cakes such as Tiramisu. They continuously search for the best and most innovative artisanal beverages in Pakistan.
On being beautiful? Beauty is an ever evolving, dynamic concept. It is viewed from the lens of each individuals perspective.
On first thought, the external appearance will be what many people think of.
There is no one definition of beauty.
Girls of all kinds can be beautiful – from the thin, plus-sized, short, very tall, ebony to porcelain-skinned; the quirky, clumsy, shy, outgoing and all in between. It’s not easy though because many people still put beauty into a confining, narrow box…Think outside of the box…Pledge that you will look in the mirror and find the unique beauty in you.
TYRA BANKS
Beauty does not have to be superficial.
“Some of us teach ourselves and our children to love the superficial outer; our looks, hair, skin, clothes rather than the greater beauty that resides within whereas it is that inner beauty that really defines you and who you truly are.”
Rassool Jibraeel Snyman
Although the concept of beauty can definitely take into account your appearance if you so choose to see so.
“Outer beauty pleases the EYE. Inner beauty captivates the HEART.”
MANDY HALE
To me, beauty is beyond the external.
Beauty is a state of mind, it is a feeling.
Being beautiful.
When you glow on the inside, you inevitably radiate beauty on the outside.
Inspirational quotes on beauty and on being beautiful
Beauty is. Beauty is inherent in all beings. You are beautiful.
“There is nothing ugly; I never saw an ugly thing in my life: for let the form of an object be what it may, — light, shade, and perspective will always make it beautiful.”
John Constable
Inner beauty is beauty in its truest form.
“I believe inner beauty is beauty in its truest form. When we nurture ourselves, it brings an inevitable, positive transformation.”
PAULA ABDUL
You determine whether you are beautiful, no body else does.
“People often say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing you are the beholder.”
Salma Hayek
You are beautiful, even if you can’t see yourself.
“Butterflies can’t see their wings. They can’t see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.” Anonymous
Naya Rivera
The best part of beauty is beyond your physical external appearance.
“The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.”
FRANCIS BACON
What you see in the media isn’t necessarily true or beautiful.
“Even the models we see in magazines wish they could look like their own images.”
Cheri K. Erdman
On beauty, it is how you feel about yourself.
“How I feel about myself is more important than how I look. Feeling confident, being comfortable in your skin that’s what really makes you beautiful.”
Bobbi Brown
Being beautiful is to be at peace with yourself.
“I feel beautiful when I’m at peace with myself. When I’m serene, when I’m a good person, when I’ve been considerate of others.”
Feeling down? We all experience ‘good’ and ‘bad’ days, ups and downs, wins and losses.
When times get hard it can be nice to read some inspiring quotes that will cheer you up.
These quotes may also help you a cheer someone up such as a loved one such as a friend, family member or partner.
Radiate love and it will be contagious 🙂
They serve as reminder of how incredible you are.
They serve as a prompt to reframe your thoughts and see an issue from a different perspective.
They serve as a reminder of the love that surrounds you.
Here are some quotes that will cheer you up. They will instil love and positivity within you.
Hopefully these inspiring quotes will bring a smile to your face or a bright moment.
It is important to note that it is okay to feel down or sad at times, we are human and this is normal. Honour yourself and allow yourself to process what you are feeling before moving on.
“Everyone deserves a sad day once in a while,” Calista told me. “Sometimes things are too big for cheering up. Sometimes the best way to make things better is just to let yourself be sad for a little bit.”
Lisa Graff
Note if you are feeling down – reach out to someone you trust, someone who loves you. You are strong for reaching out. Talk to them. Be in silence with them. Just know you are never alone. If you don’t have someone please contact a medical professional such as your doctor or a psychologist who can help.
Sending love, light and positivity always.
Inspirational quotes that will cheer you up
Stay focused on what you desire and want to achieve, it will provide the motivation you need.
“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.”
If you’ve got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.
Melody Carstairs
Find the light within you.
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.
Benjamin Franklin
No situation is permanent.
“The bad news is nothing lasts forever, The good news is nothing lasts forever.”
J. COLE
You offer something unique to this world.
“There’s something in you that the world needs.”
UNKNOWN
Spread the love.
The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.
Mark Twain
Enjoy ever moment before it becomes a memory.
Enjoy the little things and be joyful,for one day you may look back and realize they were actually the things that mattered!
UNKNOWN
No one can take away the successes you have already had.
“No matter what, nobody can take away the dances you’ve already had.”
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Be at peace knowing everything happens for a reason and one day you will realise why.
“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.”
UNKNOWN
Sometimes when things are falling apart they may actually be falling into place.
Unknown
Tough times in our life teach us lessons.
“Stars can’t shine without darkness.”
UNKNOWN
Keep moving forward.
“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.”
UNKNOWN
“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Michael Jordan
Whatever we endure, prepares us for the future.
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
C.S. LEWIS
It’s all about perspective.
“I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.”
Benjamin Franklin
Failure doesn’t exist, you get something out of everything, one of the best? A lesson learnt.
“There are no failures – just experiences and your reactions to them.”
Tom Krause
“Don’t be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, in as much as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid.”
John Keats
Turn your wounds into wisdom.
Oprah
You are resilient.
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.
Robert H. Schuller
We can turn pain into motivation.
We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.
Kenji Miyazawa
Embrace the present moment.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
Vivian Greene
Tough times teach us a lot about ourselves and how strong we truly are.
It’s in the darkest moments that we find our greatest strengths.
Steven Atchson
You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.
Unknown
Tough times prompt change for the better.
Pain doesn’t just show up in our lives for no reason. It’s a sign that something in our lives needs to change.
UNKNOWN
Rough times lead to opportunities.
In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity.
Albert Einstein
Change leads to transformation.
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.
Richard Bach
Accept where you are now and find inner peace.
The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of every day.
Unknown
You have the power to cheer yourself up. You are powerful.
It only takes one person to make you happy and change your life: YOU.
“Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Magic is all around us.
“Magic exists. Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, the music of the wind and the silence of the stars? Anyone who has loved has been touched by magic. It is such a simple and such an extraordinary part of the lives we live.”
Nora Roberts
Magic exists in being aware of our surroundings.
“The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.”
Eden Phillpotts
In conclusion on magic
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
Lean in to all your desire, make your dreams a reality.
Life is not a checklist, it is a collection of moments. Have a collection with no regrets. A collection you are proud of.
Today is your day …
The reality is everyday is your day.
Everyday is a gift and everyday holds potential.
Today is your day inspiration
Everyday holds new potential and reinvention.
“You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today’s the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.”
Brendon Burchard
If you are not present today, you’ll look back and miss what was today.
“Enjoy today. It’s one of the “good old days” you will miss in the future!”
Etta Sawyerr
We are in control of our today and the direction we choose to go.
“Congratulations! Today is your day You’re off to great places You’re off and away
You’ve got brains in your head You’ve got feet in your shoes You can steer yourself any Direction you choose
You’re on your own And you know what you know And you are the guy Who’ll decide where you go
Out there things can happen And frequently do To people as brainy And footsy as you
And will you succeed? Yes you will indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed)
You’re off to great places Today is your day Your mountain is waiting Go, get on your way!”
Be a voice not an echo. Let us ponder that thought.
“It only takes one voice, at the right pitch, to start an avalanche.”
DIANNA HARDY
At a young age we are conditioned to be ‘normal’ to follow as everyone else does. The typical life path. Grow up, get a job, grow a career, fall in love, have a family… we are moulded into societal norms.
Do not be afraid to be your true self.
Do not be afraid of being different.
It is what makes you special.
The origins of ‘be a voice not an echo’ could very well stem from Greek mythology. Zeus was an almighty God of the sky and thunder. He was enamoured by the nymphs on Earth, particularly one by the name of Echo. Echo loved to chat and used her gift of conversation to distract his wife Hera from the affairs he was having. When Hera caught onto this she took away what was most important to Echo, her voice.
Don’t get caught out in the role of Echo.
Our voice is a gift. You are a gift.
You are so valuable.
You are uniquely you, there is no one else in this world like you.
“When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.”
Shannon L. Alder
“It only takes one voice, at the right pitch, to start an avalanche.”
Dianna Hardy
“The human voice is the organ of the soul”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“We all have a voice. Some a whisper, some a roar. If you can roar, roar for others. If you can only whisper, keep trying. Every roar started small.”
M.L. Shanahan
““Throughout human history, our greatest leaders and thinkers have used the power of words to transform our emotions, to enlist us in their causes, and to shape the course of destiny. Words can not only create emotions, they create actions. And from our actions flow the results of our lives.”
