FACING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE.

Facing the ups and downs of life.

Hey everyone, well how did it get to where we are now?

Where did the first quarter of the year go? I must say it felt like a dream to me. I seem to have just floated through it without realising the seasons, time and space, even though I was working, singing and building with a volunteer group.

I had a project to complete and decided for lent, instead of giving up bread and sugar, which was always the hardest, as I literally dream of my toast in the morning and at night with lots of butter and marmalade with a roasting hot cup of tea. Oh Lord! It's heaven. Giving that up each year was a killer. I decided, I urgently needed to finish a project that was taking so long and I felt, if I did, it would help others plus complete my purpose for lent, being disciplined to complete it.

Midway, I got covid for the 3rd time and spent 2 weeks in my room so as not to spread it. I believe it was meant to be as I had no option but to finish the project. (Update soon)

During this time I was thinking of the TREE outside my window. I love them so much, people do not realise they are so alive. We are just like that tree. When it's planted it has to dig down into the dark damp earth and push as hard as it can to survive to build a strong foundation to fight against the elements of the weather and disease.

Listen carefully to what I am going to say next.

At the same time it is growing above the earth with the wind and sun in its direction. Blooming beautiful leaves, being visited by birds who in turn make it their home with the sound of beautiful singing on its branches. It sheds its leaves and rests for the autumn of life each year and comes back stronger with an abundance of beautiful leaves getting taller each year. It follows the direction of the sun. Held high and majestic.

Why are we like this tree?

Well, we will have times that we will feel in a dark place, be it relationships, grief, finance or health and many more situations. At the same time like this tree we are growing, as each challenge that is put in front of us even though we feel at the time, will there ever be light at the end of the tunnel, we then break through and grow and learn how strong we are. You must be like nature, you must be like this tree, face the challenges that are thrown to you. It is important to remember growing down under the ground or above the ground (life) is happening at the same time. You are healing but must help it along. Remember whatever you say to yourself, whatever words you are saying your brain (subconscious mind) takes no jokes. So be careful what you are saying to yourself.

I remember someone saying to me a few years ago . It’s fine for you to smile and be happy, your life is perfect. I laughed, as at that exact time both my sisters and another member of the family were going through very serious health issues. Leading to the death of one of my sisters. No one knows what is happening behind any smile. I had also just began to build my business to a level I was so happy with. (Build a business if YOUR missing, your business MUST still grown) Automate it, as you will never get a clone of yourself. Well, horses for courses as they say, you can also delegate the different departments. You must decide what way you want life to go. I look at the solutions and not the problems at all times. I am a very spiritual person so that is such a great help also as I do pray. I make each day an adventure, I plan at night so as not to get up without one. That is the solution, have a plan time boxed. Follow that plan and get things done. You then keep yourself on track. Oh, never get up and leave your bed, make it immediately. That starts your day efficiently.

What project or what are you doing to make your life exciting? I do not care what age you are 17 to 95. Open the door, take a few deep breaths right into your lungs and decide today to change, to who you really are and want to be. Act as if your that person NOW. Nothing is impossible.

My plan for the past month was painting my home after the roof leaked in so many places with the bad weather. My heating system had to be replaced and so many things started to break, It looked like such a huge situation but I made a plan on the kitchen wall and tackled each room and painted and decluttered as I was going along. It took since November but I am nearly there and must tackle the outside as soon as the weather gets dry.

Do not stress, break things down into small steps and make out a plan with each step every day. Be like the tree and realise you are growing each time you are feeling things are getting too much. It is so exciting to see your project complete no matter what you decide to do. Be it even to go for a walk each night. Meet a friend for coffee. Take up a course. Help a voluntary group. Learn a new language.

MAKE LIFE EXCITING FOR THE SUMMER AHEAD.

Live life for you, make it simple and not complicated.

LOVE COACH LIL.XX