FREEDOM IN FAMILY

Joy is in freedom!! I believe every soul desires freedom! I believe every soul CAN create freedom! I have tried to fit myself into boxes so many times. I've played small so I could fit into so many different roles!! I've tried to fit into what I thought a mother should do/be, I've tried to fit into the role of a diligent daughter and I've tried to be a domestic goddess (this one I've struggled the most with)!! However, if I'm really owning who I am and stepping out of the box, I love freedom!! My greatest excitement is to feel really free so that I can create!! I honestly don't love cooking, house chores or spending every day at home!! This passionate, free thinking woman LOVES her independence!! So who authentically are you?? What boxes do you need to step out of?? What roles do you need to let go of?? What a blessing to live in 2016 and to have a choice!! Sending you so much love and joy xx

THOUGHTS ARE ENERGY

It is just so important to be conscious of the thoughts you are thinking, because every thought is energy!! We are really passionate about this in Body Consciousness!! I have the perfect example of how this played out in our home this week!! Our family became really sick for a day (both ends - apologies if this is too much info!!). However, we looked at it with awareness (yep we do this most days❤) and understood what was happening in our home. One of us in particular was 'losing' a lot of energy (hence sickness) by giving a lot of thought to 'wishing things could be different' with another person. This meant a lot of energy was being invested in pleasing this other person. With this awareness (awareness is what heals), our family member is now creating new thoughts that give to our whole family and moving on from the 'struggle' of pleasing another. The new thoughts are now really supportive of what can be created in our family life!! As Bruce Lipton explains, your thoughts are so powerful and have the potential to build/support your money bank!! Sending you so much love and joy xx

OPEN UP IN FAMILY

If you are willing to authentically open up, share and ask for what you need in family, it can be a space for you to feel free to be all of YOU!! I have found being in family at times really challenging and even thought, life would be so much easier on my own!! However, I feel at times, this thought has come from not always speaking up with what I need to give myself in family. Sometimes, I have had to experience some challenging spaces to be reminded that I'm not honouring who I am. Now I do whatever it takes to create freedom for myself in family, because it is what makes me feel happy!! For example, ask for help, ask family to babysit, pay babysitters, daycare, designated time each week for me to exercise and have time on my own etc. If you're not feeling happy in family, perhaps ask yourself what is it that I need to feel happy?? Secondly, be courageous and share this with your family. I'm sure that you can all come up with some great ideas on how you can give yourself what it is you need. You may just need to really think outside the box!! Sending you lots of love and joy xx

FUN IN FAMILY ❤

I definitely believe moments of fun and joy can be found in our day to day family life! Our fun used to be created on weekends or holidays, which meant we spent a lot of time looking forward, rather than enjoying the present moment. Now we make a conscious choice to integrate fun into our daily routine. Fun for us is playing music before dinner. Lyell will most nights play his guitar; we'll have a sing along or we'll play our favourite music (itunes) and have a bop about and a good laugh!! I definitely believe music is wonderful for our health and can reduce stress!! Do you have a regular fun family routine?? Sending you lots of love and joy xx

GIFTS IN FAMILY

Joy is in receiving each family member's gifts!! I am so passionate about this!! Ask your children what they feel some of their gifts are (they innately know - trust them) and then nurture, love, encourage and cherish them in your family!! More importantly, model to them how to love, grow and receive them:) Encourage all family members to contribute ideas, positive affirmations and inspiration in relation to each family member's gifts, so everyone can feel and know how incredibly treasured they are!! My 17 month old son is happiest exploring/interacting with nature on our quarter of an acre block - he can do this for an entire day, every day!! I love giving this to him when I can:) I believe that we live happier lives when we are sharing and nurturing our precious gifts that we especially chose to bring into this life!! Sending you and your family so much love and joy xx