Embrace: Awareness

The first part of EMBRACE is AWARENESS.

Awareness is about being a patient witness. It is about focusing attention.

I experience awareness when I get present. When I stop and give myself time and space to really pay attention to where I am in this moment. When I ask myself : where is my mind?  When I stop compulsive thinking long enough to close my eyes and take a moment to just BE.

When I really listen to the sounds I hear,  and I am aware of my breath.  It is when I observe my thoughts and actions without jumping to having an opinion or a response. It is when I leave my judging mind to rest.

When I am really just being present in the now I am using awareness.

What would it feel like to be completely connected to spirit in each moment? Not reliving the past or projecting into the future but simply allowing yourself to be . . . breath by breath. Sweetly present to whatever the universe has planned. – 21 days of Inspiration

Sounds Divine.  I aim to be in that place of connection with spirit.  I am also learning to be gentle on myself throughout this journey, because I know that we are all growing and changing all the time. We are going to have feelings and reactions we don't expect to have. That's the beauty of life, everyday is full of infinite possibilities and experiences.

And  I always have the choice to be aware.

I am enjoying observing how all the many parts of this life interact in a multitude of ways. Awareness is always leading me to a stronger since of self. Leading me to that connection with SPIRIT.

The ESSENCE: Be aware,  be mindful, be present, live your best life NOW!

for the next musing on EMBRACE read this.

Be Wonderful

xx

LaToya

Thank you for joining me on this journey of INTERIOR ALCHEMY.

Declutter like a Manifesting Guru (7 Steps)

Creating space and I go way back. It all started with a barbie dream house and a box of lego. Combine that with a soul searching mission and you get...

Declutter Like a Manifesting Guru (in 7 Steps)

1. Give GRATITUDE for all that you now have.

This requires ACCEPTANCE + AWARENESS. Write love letters to yourself, to your home + things thanking them for all they do (even if there are improvements we want to make).

2. IMAGINE: Dream Big and then Set your INTENTIONS to create HOME CLARITY.

Get clear on the feelings and energy you want your home + things to evoke. (think Danielle La Porte Desire Map mentality choose how you want to FEEL). I choose: Magic, Abundance, Clarity,  Inspiring, and Flow

3. FREEDOM: HONOUR what you love + RELEASE what no longer serves you.

This is the physical process of decluttering + releasing mental clutter (becoming aware of and letting go of limiting beliefs + habits + patterns). (Marie Kondo asks "What Sparks Joy?") The act of physically PURIFYing your space brings mental benefits.

4. INSPIRATION: Welcome SPIRIT in.

Pay attention to EVERYDAY LIFE + NATURE with fresh eyes for inspiration on how you want to organise your things. (Bonus: Be an Inspiration by doing what you LOVE).

5. VISION: Get very clear on what you want in your life + home.

VISUALIZE it. PLAN it. Set dates and times to get organised.

6. ACTIVATE: take INSPIRED ACTION.

Do the things that bring you a step closer your dream home + desired space (I.e. let go of one thing or rearrange the furniture and see how it feels, etc.).

7. THRIVE: do what you love + love what you do.

Basically, Live NOW! and PLAY, BE PRESENT and seek Happiness + Wellbeing in your space. Part of this involves releasing control of outcomes and trusting in divine timing.

Be Wonderful

xx

LaToya

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Freedom is a Lifestyle : Create a Home + Life you Love

Freedom is being comfortable in our own skin and living intentionally. HONOURING what we love + RELEASING what no longer serves us. There is no better place to cultivate this than in your own home.

How amazing it feels to have a deep knowing that life is always working out for us (even when it feels uncertain) -  Freedom is having FAITH. Home is where we nurture these feelings of serenity and peace.

I express freedom by going at my own pace, sharing my story + expressing my unique style. In your home your style is your authentic voice and it is expressed in what you choose to bring into your space. Your style is your personal expression rather than the influence of a specific design period.

Freedom is facing fears and moving into the LIGHT anyway. Being brave -  it is TRUST IN SELF.  We really feel freedom when we release struggle + finding the silver lining.. it is THRIVING under any circumstance.

Your home should empower you to live your best life. The contents of your space can be reminders (physical affirmations) of your values, your hopes, your dreams.

FREEDOM IS A STATE OF MIND

Freedom is taking life into your own hands - it is seeing your home as SELF CARE + self expression. In life it is about not taking things personally and knowing when to LET GO or to seek SUPPORT.

Freedom is finding your  HOME + happiness within. It is an opportunity for expansion + GROWTH.

In practical terms freedom is about getting your home in order + decorating it to reflect your intentions and desires for life.

FREEDOM IS A LIFESTYLE.

Thank you for joining me on this journey of {FINDING SPACE}. How do you embody freedom in your life and in your home?

Be Wonderful

xx

LaToya

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Embrace: Starting Where You Are

EMBRACE:

Do you ever find yourself thinking: If only I had a bigger space... If only I could afford... If only I was good with colours... If only I knew my style... If only...

We all find ourselves wanting something we do not have or wish we were better at doing something. When I start wishing for something that I do not currently have, I have found that the first step to moving forward is to embrace what I do have.

I become AWARE of what is already in my life and what I am already capable of.  I ACCEPT that I have a choice in how I react to my current circumstances and a CHOICE in how I move ahead.

I give GRATITUDE for all that I am and all that I have been blessed with in this life.

START WHERE YOU ARE

If only I knew how long we would be here...

We are a nomadic family, we dream of moving into a bus and traveling and exploring Australia. When we first found ourselves living in a Queenslander in Cairns we thought it was temporary. As a designer I love to create space, but I held back in this house because I thought we would be leaving soon, so why put in so much effort? At first I only worked on the essentials. But we ended up staying a bit longer, and a bit longer, and a bit longer. So instead of wishing for something else I decided I had to embrace this space and make it feel like home, regardless of how long we intended to stay.

So began my journey of finding space In the process of creating home it turns out I have also been finding space to embrace myself and I have been called to share more of me and my journey.

A REFLECTION:

      

I embrace

All of me. From the accolades to the "failures". From the smiles to the tears. From the joys to the frustrations. I have been greeting my "shadow side" with open arms. As I learn from my limiting beliefs I become aware and let go and find space for expansion. As I embrace my unique self without the lenses of shoulds, coulds and don'ts I am amazed at what I unearth. I embrace myself with LOVE. I embrace myself even as fear peeks over my shoulder. I embrace courage + grow CONFIDENCE.

I am aware

I embrace divine timing. I may set out a timeline in my mind, and take inspired action to achieve it, but that does not always mean my defined results will happen "on time" - on my time. But it always happens RIGHT ON TIME. So I embrace not knowing it all. I am aware of what is. I embrace the wonder and the MAGIC I have been seeking. It does not always come dressed the way I imagined. But when I change my perspective the magic has been here all along!

I accept

I now embrace the JOURNEY without an end point. I still celebrate the milestones. I see "problems" as opportunities and dreams + desires as part of my divine mission. Life is a pilgrimage and the map is recreated every moment, because I embrace CHOICE which leads to FREEDOM. I accept this as my birthright.

I give thanks

I am grateful for all that is. I am full of gratitude for my life as it is NOW. Through this I find space for ABUNDANCE. I am grateful for all the steps that have lead me here. I am grateful for what is to come. I am grateful for continued CLARITY. I am grateful to see my fears as motivation rather than roadblocks. I am grateful for all my emotions and my ability to FEEL. I am grateful for this truly amazing life here on Earth and for my Soul that reaches beyond this plane. I am grateful for INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I will continue to share more of my journey with you here in future posts, see you then. To have INSPIRATION delivered directly to your inbox sign up here.

Be Wonderful

LaToya

xx