When I set out to write a motivational blog I knew I’d capture a little of me a long the way. I think it’s important to remind you that my life isn’t perfect, but I have/will always choose to look at my glass of life half full.
However, sometimes things get messy and the roller coaster of life takes a bigger dip than anticipated or stops all together. It’s these days more than most that looking at life with a positive viewpoint is harder but beneficial in the short and long term. These words are as much for me as they are for you – during the messy times in life, its hard to smile and to see a glimmer of light, but I promise you its a choice we all have the power to make.
Sometimes being a parent means I lose a sense of me; I serve my career, I serve my family and then I crawl into bed and when I wake my hair is messy and this is how my day begins. Sometimes I’m trying to create the ultimate Elsa French plait and it ends up looking like Ursula from The Little Mermaid, at that moment in the mirror my world crumbles but in the grand scheme of things…life goes on.
As I get the household ready and scoop them out of the door little jobs get lost a long the way, the dishwasher isn’t turned on or the bed hasn’t been made and usually I forget a coat or cardigan for myself but you’d be surprised at how many lovely people will lend you shelter in a storm.
When people talk, often what they want to say doesn’t flow or they can’t find the right words to express how they feel. Words are complex and without intention we can make hurtful comments, or perhaps just misjudge a situation and although words can be painful…in time the words can be found and relationships can be rebuilt.
The metaphorical heart feels amazing when its found a new love, it expands and flows with ease and life can feel effortless until it suffers rejection, insults and for some deception and heart break. But it can rebuild, given time it can find new things to enjoy and although it may put up some walls of protection it can flourish and see brighter days.
Our actual hearts are complex organs that works to keep our blood flowing and in turn every other organ that we need to live in full operation, it can’t make a fault, take a break or have a bad hair day. We need it. Its superior to modern machinery and it helps us create our life’s cycle, and according to something called ‘Heart Math’ a whole lot more besides.
Perhaps this week ‘life’ will get a little messy, behind the next corner you may find bad hair days and hurtful words or even be let down in ways that you never thought possible by someone you held dear. At the time it may not be OK (and thats OK too) but remind yourself that life is precious and whilst your heart keeps ticking there is always time to repair.
You may need some tools to guide you, Heart Math is taking the world by storm, I googled ‘what is Heart Math’ and got this:
Answer: HeartMath is a unique system of rigorous scientific research, validated techniques, leading-edge products and programs and advanced technologies for people interested in personal development and improved emotional, mental and physical health.
In essence its six long breaths to ‘reset’ your heart thus reducing stress and increasing resilience. Research shows it increases life expectancy and also the positive emotional wellbeing experienced. Its worth a little internet research and passing the technique on to those you love, after all life will always be a little messy.
* written on a Sunday evening with messy, greasy locks that have overdue roots and probably too many split ends…and thats OK too. No PR collaboration – written from the heart.
Thank you for this honest post- we could all gain from the six long breaths-I will remember this and try it when having a bad hair day etc etc, #marvmondays Lou
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Haha and a GnT for those really stressful days 🙂
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This is lovely and I like the 6 deep breaths! I often feel overwhelmed when after a day at work, kids, me time and housework. Accepting that the Ursula braid is just fine makes it that bit easier. I am going to try this Heart Maths I think 😀
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There are ‘to do’s on YouTube I think? It’s really good for you and to teach the little people. We’ve taught my son to do 2 big giant breaths and it’s stopped potential tantrums. Give it a go
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It’s free, accessible and does the job…my summer holiday is going to be learning much more on the topic of heart math X
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I shall most definatly give this a go, thanks for writing in such lovely way. and i am loving the theme here, the fridge magnets are genius 🙂
a new follower here 🙂
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Julie, I’m thrilled. Thank you for the recognition and love, do you have a blog? I’d love to look at your work too?
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I’ll remember to try the 6 long breaths 🙂 Everything can get on top of you, especially with so much to juggle, so it’s nice to take a moment in time to reflect, and have a bit of calm before motoring on #marvmondays
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It works and it lifts the soul, best of all its costs nothing. Isn’t that the way with the best things in life?
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Ahhh life. Its always crazy, busy, messy and sometimes its just great. I love this post and can definitely relate to the busyiness of life at the moment. I could do with taking a long breath to catch up with myself, and as you say, re-set 🙂 Thanks for sharing this on #MarvMondays. Emily
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An honest post. The breath is so powerful in calming and grounding us. 🙂 #thesatsesh
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It really is x
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Oh my goodness so true that life is messy #thesatsesh
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Super uplifting post! Lovely read and one we can all relate to 🙂 #thesatsesh
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I couldn’t agree more. This year has been the biggest roller coaster ride ever with more twists and turns and sudden dips than anyone could predict but there have been some amazing highs too and being mindful has certainly helped me. Great post! 🌈 #thesatsesh
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Thanks lovely
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LOVE this post and one I haven’t read before despite it being a pre-loved post of yours. Life gets messy return to the heart and the breath – love it 🙂 xxxxxx #thesatsesh
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Thanks bad s
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ha ha ha
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*babes haha
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