Have you ever felt like one minute you are totally able to do something and then the next it’s like you never knew how?
I have found that when I am sensing this weird phenomena, it means a transition is already underway. I have had this happen quite a few times in my life.
The time I left my dance and drama business and shifted to Perth.
The time I stopped singing, after being involved in Music since I was a very young girl.
The time when I knew I could not run another event, even though it didn’t make sense.
It is like at one point in my life, I had been graced to carry specific seasons and then suddenly the grace was gone.
Grace in this context to me means ; an unmerited favour, an ease, a capacity to do something I haven’t been able to do.
When it lifts you know it. It is like you cannot bear even the thought of doing a task that once came so easy.
One of the greatest lessons I am learning in transition is to understand when the grace is present and when it is no longer there.
Are you feeling tired?
Are you feeling uninspired?
Are you feeling frustrated, angry or heavy hearted?
Maybe the grace for the season that you have been in before has shifted and a time of transition is happening.
If the favour is gone, if you feel like doors are shutting all around you and you are confused, seek where there is grace.
People often ask me, how do I find what I am purposed to do?
My thought lately has been this…
Where is the grace?
Where is the ease?
Where is the inspiration?
The word inspire literally means to breath in by inhaling. What takes your breath away?
That may be the first little key to finding where your next season is heading.
Seek the grace for your new.
Seek the peace for your new.
Then take brave and brilliant steps towards what is totally possible.
We all have a life story and a message that can inspire others to live a better life or run a better business. Why not use that story and message to serve others and grow a real business doing it?
Brendon Burchard
Seek the grace, express your story that goes with it and you never know who you will be inspiring.
Gather and Grow is not about industry professionals trying to tell you how good they are and how far you are away from their brilliance. It’s about everyday people having a go and hanging out with those who have just a little more experience than you.
“Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe in it like you do, and start moving forward. It’s important to remember that you don’t always need a destination. Sometimes, you just have to make forward motion. And you absolutely can.” Debby Ryan
Em Hazeldean has been blogging for over five years, at www.emhazeldean.com. She is currently studying journalism and media, with a brilliant flair for instagram with 2K plus followers. She is a local creative with a passion for photography, especially family and lifestyle. When you check out her feed you will want to come have a cup of tea with her. She is one of the founders of Secrets in the Bay.
What: Two hours, hanging with new friends, with coffee, cake and lots of chats.
Who: Ten places only.
When: Saturday November 28, 1.30pm | Gather + Grow : iphonography + instagram hosted by Em Hazeldean.
Book today to come gather and grow.
$25 per person including coffee and gluten free cake/ slice and free download code for one of Amanda’s E-book Capture 30 days of inspiration and inclusion in a private online forum to continue the conversation.
Last week I had three things happen, that completely rocked me. The fear that stayed bottled inside my soul, erupted yesterday and it wasn’t until I talked it out in detail with my husband that I realised what was really going on.
Last Monday on the way home from our Family Dinner, I had my Dad in my car with me (thankfully) and we were all chatting away, in the dark with rain pouring, I entered a round- a- bout, when a young guy on a scooter was coming out of it the wrong way, without a helmet on straight into my path. I slammed the brakes and just missed him but the darkness and the rain, meant that it was such a close call nearly hitting this young person.
Fear.
Anxiety.
Unprotected.
Unsafe.
The questions of what if? what could have been? flooded into my heart and mind.
Then on Friday morning bookending my week, as I was driving once again in the rain, someone turned straight into my lane, across it. I slammed on my brakes and my car skidded, writhing back and forward, nearly doughnut-ing into oncoming traffic.
I was shaken to my very core.
What if I was looking at my phone?
What if my kids were in the car?
What if…
Fear.
Anxiety.
Unprotected.
Unsafe.
Twice in one week, I had two very real frights in my car and the effect was lasting. After near miss number two, I become seriously lost. That lost feeling, really overwhelmed me, nailing the third vulnerability in the week. I was scared to look at my phone for my maps, I was late for a consult, my nerves were absolutely wrecked but a half an hour later, I found myself at my destination and didn’t think about it again. I threw myself into my work, raced off after to visit a friend and then recorded in the studio for Kinwomen.
For a few days I didn’t even think about what happened and then yesterday morning I started to unravel. I kept the wheels spinning, I kept on moving and when I stopped, I realised I had a flat tyre on the inside and it had leaked all my courage out.
The vulnerability of that place of anxiety, reminded me of all those years ago when I came close to having a breakdown. The panic attacks, the sleepless nights, crying so hard that I was unsure if I would ever stop.
Anxiety is real.
Yesterday was not a great day on many fronts, but I decided to get back up again, with some great friends who walked with me and listened. An amazing partner who talked till all hours of the night last night, until I found the words to voice where my fear was coming from.
I gave my anxiety and fear a voice and expression. I dug deep and allow safe people into that place of vulnerability.
The in-between places bring such anxiety, fear and real insecurity into our days.
I have been looking forward to the release of Brene Brown’s new offering Rising Strong which was released today. She calls these moments in our lives, face down moments. I have had many moments like this. Times when I dare greatly and life tries to take me out. I fail, I fall flat on my face, I am full of fear and then decide to have a go again.
When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending.
Brene Brown
When we face our anxieties, when we share the load of what is happening for us with safe people, our story is faced and we own it.
Today is a great new day. One with a brave new ending.
The reason why I am sharing these tales of weakness and vulnerability, is even though I may sound like I have it together on these pages, I face weakness, fear and anxiety. I worry about what people think, I suffer from vulnerability hangovers, but I still decide to show up. I decide to process and face those places of pain.
I chose to replace them with moments of honesty and courage.
No matter what you are facing in your today, fear and anxiety is real and my prayer is that you would seek a brave new ending.
Own your story.
Find the grace in the midst of the dark places.
Philippians 4 is my go to chapter of scripture in these times of pressure.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
It goes on to talk about a peace that will surpass understanding that guards our hearts and minds.
Gather and Grow is not about industry professionals trying to tell you how good they are and how far you are away from their brilliance. It’s about everyday people having a go and hanging out with those who have just a little more experience than you.
“Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe in it like you do, and start moving forward. It’s important to remember that you don’t always need a destination. Sometimes, you just have to make forward motion. And you absolutely can.” Debby Ryan
Do you have a camera, that you have no idea what to do with?
Do you look at everyone’s instagram feed and wonder how they possible get to brand their vibe with so much beauty?
Do you have a blog and your greatest weakness is finding photos for free?
Do you want to bring a greater level of content to your social media feeds?
This gather and grow is about photography for those who ARE NOT photographers. DSLR Camera’s, Simple Editing Tips, Apps and Settings. Tips, tools and chats with each other to learn and grow together. Bring your camera, computer and lots of questions for each other.
What: Two hours, hanging with new friends, with coffee, cake and lots of chats.
Who: Ten places only.
When: Saturday January 9, 1.30pm | Gather + Grow : Photography for the un-photographer.
Book today to come gather and grow.
$25 per person including coffee and gluten free cake/ slice and free download code for one of Amanda’s E-book Capture 30 days of inspiration.
Gather and Grow is not about industry professionals trying to tell you how good they are and how far you are away from their brilliance. It’s about everyday people having a go and hanging out with those who have just a little more experience than you.
“Look at what you want to change, gather a few people who believe in it like you do, and start moving forward. It’s important to remember that you don’t always need a destination. Sometimes, you just have to make forward motion. And you absolutely can.” Debby Ryan
Two years ago Amanda Viviers released a online Christmas E-book with 30 homemade ideas for Christmas presents. Bring your knitting, your crochet, your love of all things homemade and come and share ideas with other creatives, how to make Christmas just a little more affordable this year.
What: Two hours, hanging with new friends, with coffee, cake and lots of chats.
Who: Ten places only.
When: Saturday October 17 | Gather + Grow : Home Made Christmas Ideas
Book today to come gather and grow.
$25 per person including coffee and gluten free cake/ slice and free download code for one of Amanda’s E-book “30 Merry Days”.
