Baby blue skies, gorgeous breeze to make the heat a little more bearable, time spent with friends and absolutly incredible views of a beach I cannot believe I live within 5 minutes of!!
I took the long way home JUST to marvel at it as I drove down the coast... It's been five years since I moved to this incredibly stunning country and it never ceases to amaze me with its budding personalities and ultimate beauty!
And then it got me thinking... (as always..) about all of the beauties I actually have in my life that I so often pass by!
I hate to think that I've become someone who just goes through life, having amazing days and yes, occasionally having bad days: that are in absolutly no way as bad as they COULD be in comparison to what so many people on this earth have to endure... Just accepting the most breathtaking blessings as they come, without stopping for just a minute to laugh or cry or do whatever I can to celebrate it, give thanks and stand in nothing but gratitute!!
We literally have so, so much to be thankful for...
I've been educated and am able to therefore read and write this blog... Something I think so many people take for granted: including myself!
My parents are alive and still happily married, my brother is incredible and one of my closest friends, I have a group of amazing individuals in my world that I have the honour, every single day, of sharing life with! A job that fuels my ambitions, missions, dreams, visions and ideas! Opportunity upon opportunity to make these ideas become a reality with a supportive and encouraging team, to back me up. Food in my fridge, a bed, health, happiness and an overflowing of unconditional love from a Saviour who loves me no matter what.
It's overwhelming when you think about it... And I really recommend you do!
It can be revelational if you let it!!
In August 2006, we made the move to Australia... A scary, nerve-wrecking move into an area unknown to us all, as a family of four... All of us willing to take the risk for the hope of a better life and a fresh start.
Five years later... Eventhough I still obtain the excitment and enthusiasm of an inoccent 15 year old optimist, my life has been moulded and transformed into such a wonderland of open opportunities.
I've learnt so much:
That God is there, through it all... Fighting for you whole heartedly, whether you realise it or not.
That the people who matter will be there through thick and thin for you.
That being a people pleaser has more 'cons' than 'pros'!
That every chance for spontanaity has a lesson attached, waiting to be learnt.
That every person comes into your life for a reason, to reveal something to you... And people leaving holds the same ammount of realisation.
I've learnt to appreaciate and never dampen myself down to fit into the social norm... Whatever that might be?
Above everything... I can't help but come down to the old and VERY cheesy but true quote...
'life is what you make it!'
Seeing every little situation as a blessing, an open window and an awesome, hands-on way to learn something you may have never realised had it not arrived in your life... At that specific time... In that particular way.
Maybe It's just me rambling again... And this is quite a long blog i know...
But just think about it: By you being openly appreciative of all your blessings... You release others to do the same, to stop and step back from their lives, to acknowledge it's beauty...
Making you a blessing to them... And ultimatly everyone you meet!!
Sorry for the length! :)
It's been a very reflective day, but I'm going to bed a VERY happy and excited little lady tonight... About the year ahead and all that is left to discover about this incredible world we share!!
Goodnight and God Bless xxx
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