on the joy of spring

Sunday, September 25, 2016

This weekend, we took in trip in my little beetle to one of my favourite places to be... Nieu Bethesda; where pear blossoms are winning the hearts of locals and visitors. This time of year is simply just beautiful. The confetti of white petals scattered at your feet, looking up at vast blue skies, fresh air.Spring means new beginnings, a stark white new canvas, better starts.

There is energy. 
There is the simple joy of welcomed sunshine.
Beauty is found in the simplest things. 


I have fallen in love with the lightness of spring. I have fallen in love with the blue sky. With the gentle uplifting aroma of new buds celebrating warmth, love, brand new life with miraculous scents. I want to stay in spring, always. There is an abundance of beauty in everything around us. We simply need to train our eyes to adjust to seeing and appreciating.

Spring is proof that magic is real and it is everywhere. 



Spring doesn't last too long here. The blossoms will soon all be blown away and remain only a sweet, recent memory. And summer it will soon be. This is a reminder to live in the present and to fully cherish the blessings and joys of each current time we find ourselves in.

Our environments hold magic for us to behold, for us to celebrate. 
Simple and free, for us all. 
No matter who we are. 


Take the time to see things. Look at things slowly. Make time for really seeing and understanding.

Stop and smell the blossoms. They may be gone too soon... before you had a chance to savor their marvelous beauty and to appreciate their sweet, sweet presence.

There is nothing as refreshing as unexpected joy. 
It is guaranteed to be found; if you go looking for it. 

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Lifelong learning: podcasts

Friday, September 23, 2016

Listening to a podcast is a great way to multi-task and keep learning and discovering new ideas, viewpoints and perspectives on topics new and old to you. 



Some podcasts I take the time to download and play in the background of my everyday life:


The podcast app I use is Podcast & Radio Addict and I find it adds so much value to my life that I purchased the advert-free version. 

Having podcasts ready for those hours that would otherwise be quite empty, like long road trips keeps life interesting. You really can learn something new everyday. Remember: learning keeps you young! Having an open mind and listening ears is all that is required for becoming a podcast addict like me...

Bring rich and exotic conversations and ways of thinking into your days. You never know where an interesting new idea may lead you...

Let me know of any podcast recommendations you have! I am always eager to learn new things. 

Happy listening & learning! 

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5 minutes to finding the stillness

Monday, September 19, 2016

In a world so busy it becomes too easy to lose your voice to the sound of the world. 
Remember to take the time to listen to you. 

We need to constantly be in search of our stillness.
Both individually and collectively. Locally and internationally. When we realize our likeness and our mutual longing for self betterment, we become kinder yet stronger. 

The world needs you to give yourself the time and space to realize your truths, so that you can contribute the loudest, most inspired you, in the most concise yet vibrant form. 


For realizing your unique stillness and bettering your tomorrows you should remember these ideas: 


-the quality of your tomorrow depends on the quality of your thoughts
-the quality of the work and care you are able to give depends on the care you give yourself
-the first few thoughts of your day are the most important
-sunshine is important
-giving yourself priority is sometimes essential for survival
-there are always clues, there is always something to help you along 
-keeping magic in your heart an open mind will lead you to beautiful places

Making any changes to your environment, your happiness, your path; they all begin with making changes within you. Alter your thought patterns to align with your truths, your ideal self, your best self, your best life. 

Keep asking yourself this:

Are you doing things today to lead you closer to realizing your ultimate tomorrow? 

When everything seems hopeless... Make some tea. Find the stillness. Give yourself 5 minutes to re-align your head space. Try again. 
A pen and paper can be your best tools in curating your best life, today. You need to acknowledge and think about the big, important questions... often! Having them on paper in a notebook makes them easily accessible. Keep in somewhere visible.

Let your truths spill out onto the pages. Clear the words out of your heart & your head... write them out. Make a habit of writing. Make a habit of thinking the big questions. Let your answers change as you refine your ultimate truth. You will learn and you will grow on your journey to finding your stillness; you will continue to evolve and change.

The first step to any change is acknowledgement. Acknowledge your desire to know your truth. Acknowledge that any journey worth taking will require dedication and precious time. Acknowledge that your time is precious (YOUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE) and begin to use it with more wisdom. Write down your wisdom. Share your wisdom. Wisdom is knowing that your time is precious and should be used in the pursuit of the things that answer your big questions. Go in search of the answers; you do not have forever.



Realize and acknowledge that all you will ever have is right now. Go in the direction of your better tomorrow. Go in the direction of your truth. Starting now. Starting with a pen and paper.


With loving kindness always,
Tess. 

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