...being authentic...

..what does that mean???

..not false...genuine...trustworthy...

...realiable...dependable...real...faithful...

...who wouldn't want to be authentic and

...who wouldn't want to have authentic people in their lives?

...one of my personal goals this year was to be authentic...

...to be the person you see on the outside as a reflection of who i am on the inside...

...i've blogged before about wearing masks...

...and we all do...

...but i suppose it all comes down to the reason we are hiding behind the mask...

...is it intentional? is it to gain something? to deceive someone? is it merely a way to hide ones true self?

...if you answer yes..well ask yourself...am i being authentic?

. ...am i the same person with everyone?

...obviously we have close friends...family...that we can be whoever we need to be with...

....and we are not going to share all of who we are with merely an acquaintance...or work mate.....but even so...are we authentic in those relationships?

...its a really good challenge and something i try to be aware of consistently...

...i attempt to be the person you see...

...yes i am guarded at times...
...that is not a bad thing...but my intentions are real...

heids x

..long time...no post...

..well its been a long time between posts..i know...

...life has been crazy busy...and i've truly missed blogging...

...so i am back!!!
...well the last few months i have faced many challenges...

...accomplished many goals...started new journeys...

...moved on from some friendships and met some new amazing people...

...formed new friendships and re-established some old ones...

...what have i learned you may ask...

...is that life is unpredictable ...

...plans change...goals are revised...life throws us unexpected challenges...
...we can meet someone that changes our lives and we can realise there are people that shouldn't be in our lives...

...overall...

...i am learning...its really important to continue to set goals for our life..

...but crucial to remain flexible in achieving those goals...

...its vital to live in the NOW...
...as i've mentioned before...

...the past is over and done and cannot be changed...
...the future hasn't happened yet...so there is no point worrying about it...

...so the easiest way to get through each day...is to live for the now...

...to make the most of each minute...hour...day...

...i've lost over 18kg..

...i've begun volunteering on a regular basis with an AMAZING organisation..

..i've celebrated my girls 18th and 16th birthdays...

...i am two-thirds the way through my uni degree...

...i've realised who my true friends are...

...i am excited about heading off on an overseas holiday in a few months...

..i am extremely blessed...

...most of all...i luv the journey i am on now...

...and it's unexpected and exciting and heart breaking at times...

...but i am extremely grateful to have amazing people around me...
...and still my motto for this year is...


...too positive to be doubtful...

...too optimistic to be fearful...

...and too determined to be defeated!!

heids x

...challenges...

they face us daily

...whether they be slight disruptions or

something that turns our world upside down...

never the less...when these moments pass us by...

new adventures or developments emerge!

...at the beginning these changes can be so confronting...

we can feel lost...confused...frustrated...

and its okay to take time to process these feelings

...then once we accept the change as best we can...

we can refocus on what we really want

...this can be a perfect time to work on a new skill

or focus on new things in life..

...many times our challenges in life are due to someone or something

holding us back...

and we make so many excuses but we KNOW that it is time to let go

and move on...

...when facing these challenging times...

it is important to surround yourself with

loving supportive people...

don't be afraid to turn to someone you trust

& remember that 'this too shall pass'

Heidi Marie: BALANCE....LIVING IN THE MOMENT....we all need ...

Heidi Marie: BALANCE..
..LIVING IN THE MOMENT..

..we all need ...: "BALANCE.. ..LIVING IN THE MOMENT.. ..we all need time to manage our life... ...to nourish our soul & discover 'who' we are & what w..."

BALANCE..

..LIVING IN THE MOMENT..

..we all need time to manage our life...

...to nourish our soul & discover 'who' we are & what we want...

...our lives can get so busy & random things deter us from the 'path' we are on...

therefore it is important to look after ourselves...

not only physically but mentally...

...to find time for ourselves to appreciate life...

& reflect on where our journey is taking us...

...when we are in an open relaxed frame of mind...

...we can see things clearer...

...we can find the answers to our problems &

re confirm we are headed in the direction we planned to go

...life is about balance...

it is commendable to give - to help others...

...but we also need to look after ourselves &

have some people in our lives that give us support

& unconditional love...

..another helpful thing is to live in the moment...

that way we avoid feeling bad about past mistakes

& don't worry ourselves about what 'might' happen in the future...

...living in the moment...

we have to focus on what is going on right here & NOW!

...it is so much easier to accept reality and focus on the task at hand 100%

...if we worry and stress less...

to find that balance we need to be willing to let go of the past..

we cant change it...nor should we try to predict the future...

what must you let go of to be more balanced in life??

..by being aware of what is good for us...

psychically and mentally... we can find our path (our goals & dreams) easier to pursue...

i know in my own life...

...i don't like to stop...but i also know the consequence is my health...

therefore i am working hard on finding that balance...

...because for me to the best person i can be...i have to keep working on me :)

...find your balance...

it starts by living in the moment

...CHANGE...

..when we say things like... people don't change..

...it drives scientists crazy...

because literally change is the only constant of science...

...energy...matter...its always changing...

...morphing...merging...growing...dying...

...it is the way people try NOT to change that is unnatural...

...its the way we cling to old memories instead of making new ones...
...its wanting things to be the "way they were"...

....instead of letting them be "what they are"....

...nothing in this lifetime is permanent...change IS constant...

...HOW we experience change is up to us!!!
..it can feel like death or it can feel like a second chance at life...

...i had never liked change...it used to terrify me..

..but now i can honestly say.. i am grateful for change..

...change is necessary for growth.. ...

and in wanting to be the best people we possibly can be...

requires both growth and change...

so don't be frightened of change...

...change can bring new possibilities..

..change might be just what you need..

x

...the 4 Agreements...

...continued...

#4. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

...under any circumstance ALWAYS do your best...

...no more & no less...

when you do your best you learn to accept yourself.

But..be aware - you need to learn from your mistakes..

be honest & to continue to always striving to do your best...

...doing your best should not feel like work as you'll enjoy whatever you are doing...

...let go of the past...live in the present moment...right here & now...

whatever life takes away.. LET IT GO!

...letting go of the past...you can enjoy the dreams that you have right now...

..living in the past you don't enjoy whats happening right now...

...because you are wishing it was different.

...there is no time to miss anyone or anything if you are living in the present!

...we were born with the right to enjoy life..be happy.. to love and be loved...

so..take risks..do your best and enjoy it!

..you can only be the true YOU by doing your best!

if you are doing your best you can still feel good about yourself ...

...even if you make assumptions or take things personally...

DON'T BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE

KEEP YOUR ATTENTION ON TODAY

STAY IN THE PRESENT MOMENT &

LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME

the 4 agreements are fantastic principles to live by...

#1. be impeccable with your word

#2. don't take things personally

#3. don't make assumptions

#4. always do your best

x