I had a wonderful conversation recently about it – it made me feel so happy and alive.
There are many different individual interpretations of “making your dream life come true” and it’s not always about “dripping in gold” and driving a Rolls-Royce.
“Living the dream life“, is more often about…
Spending precious time with loved ones;
Having good health;
Being around nature;
Feeling relaxed, safe and happy in your environment;
Having a comfortable home;
Having easy access to running water, food on the table and a cosy bed to sleep in;
Reading a great book and/or watching your favourite movie;
Glaring at a mesmerising sunset or being captivated by the beautiful morning sunrise;
Taking the super excited family dog for a walk;
Strolling along the beachfront, breathing in that salty sea air;
Sharing warm hugs and cute cuddles with a loved one;
Enjoying a nice cup of tea or fresh pot of coffee;
Jumping in the puddles and dancing in the rain;
Laughing out loud and having fun;
Writing a poem, drawing beautiful art or storytelling;
I could go on with this special list but I know you get what I mean.
Maybe, if you just think about it, you’re “living the dream” already – or can at least tap into parts of it throughout your day – doesn’t that make your heart smile?
Find the “dream” where you are – where you stand right now, in this moment – isn’t it such a beautiful thing?
Your true presence is EVERYTHING and all you’ll ever need.
Think of your creative blog or online website like “Digital Land”.
What do I mean by “Digital Land”?
Take this Clarabelle Blog as an example, I see this as virtual land that I own and I use my creative passion to grow and build on this land everyday.
Every post I write and share, is like cutting the grass on real land. Every person who reads my blog, is like a visitor to my home – come in for a cup of tea!
As the blog expands and develops, the fruits of my creative labour, flower and blossom, connecting with a wider aligned audience.
This creates a beautiful ripple effect of abundance for the writer and reader, and in turn we both receive “Digital Gold”.
This “Digital Gold” is the positive effect from inspired action.
So think of it like this. You may not have the gold bullion right now to buy your own land or property – and that’s okay. What you can do though, is use your creative talents to achieve this in the online world first.
A blog or other online presence is a great way to start this process. Fill this precious “white space” with your creative gifts and nurture these seeds everyday.
If you take care of this extra special land, in time, you will have a lushess garden of colourful flowers and a pretty home to reside your creative heart, mind and soul.
Once you create this in the online world, it naturally leads to you having whatever you choose, in the physical world.
You hold all the power within you.
Let your creativity, feel its way into existence.
Remember, you don’t have to see the whole staircase, you just have to take the first step.
This morning I awakened to the beautiful sound of rain outside.
I was so ready to be refreshed by the rain – I love it!
I remember as a young child wanting to play in the rain, when others would hide indoors.
I was the little girl who chaotically jumped in and out of the puddles, singing and dancing to my heart’s content.
Splish, splosh, splash – it was so much fun!
I am super excited to go out a walk today in the rain – I find it truly envigorating.
I do enjoy the sunshine too, but I’m not a fan of it whilst living in London City Centre.
On a hot summer’s day here in London, it can get very humid, with stuffy vehicle polluted air, smelly outdoor bins and stenching drains. Sorry, not my dream environment.
That’s why I welcome the pretty rain here today. It cools the air, clears away city pollution and washes the bins and drains. A total big city cleanse!
I’ve got my huge umbrella on standby and I’m getting ready to rock in the rain!
In the past, when I was training for marathons, I would get crazy excited about running in the torrential rain, frosty mornings, high winds and even snow blizzards. When it was sunny, I never looked forward to running.
I guess you could say I’m a true Scottish lass through in through – welcoming four seasons in one day!
No matter the weather, be grateful for your beautiful presence in this day. For come rain or shine, life is for abundantly living and dreams are waiting to be achieved.
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and wow, there are some absolute beauties of diamonds out there.
Today, I went for a little stroll along the famous Bond Street in London. I love to look in the shop windows there and admire the extra special designs.
I purposely went there to shop mentally. What does that mean? Well, I used my wonderful imagination to pretend buy. This aligns with the law of attractionand law of vibration. Basically, I am manifesting these items into my existence through the power of visualisation. I did this today, whilst listening to manifestation techniques on audio.
I went up and down Bond Street in London, looking for some unique items I would love to own.
It took me a while, but eventually, I found three items that truly captivated my attention….
I envisaged myself, wearing these items and admiring myself in the mirror with them on. I captured the lovely feelings of having these in my heart and it really did make me smile.
I then went looking for a luxury designer watch for my J – he loves the Patek Philippe brand, and I pictured myself surprise gifting him with it. Again, I embodied those happy and excited feelings inside of me.
By practising this mental exercise, I am raising my vibration to be aligned on the same frequency as having these items.
No joke – this stuff works – but it’s not always easy to do. It takes a lot of mental and emotional practice.
This is where the believing is seeing applies.
If you think I’ve gone mad, that’s okay, but try telling that to many olympic gold medalists, who use the power of visualisation, as part of their olympic training. Paris 2024 olympic gold medalist, Keely Hodgkinson talked about practising visualisation in her televised interview.
Keely wins Olympic Gold
There’s a vital addition to this visualisation stuff – you must take inspired action in alignment with your dream goal.
I’ll certainly let you know, as soon as the aforesaid diamonds are in my possession. I’ll definitely do a success blog post about it!
I live in my dream beach house, overlooking pretty white sand and sparkling turquoise waters. The fresh salty air breathes life into my soul, as I watch the majestic sunrise awaken every morning.
I often write from my ocean view balcony, grateful and mesmerised by each precious moment.
I glance up to the perfect blue sky, where colourful birds soar, happy in song and dancing in full flight.
I feel free, light, joyous and in love with this magical life. A life I once dreamt about, and now I stand here believing.
Since moving here with J, our lives have become beyond perfect. We love hosting family get togethers and our sunny beach life has never felt so much fun.
Believe me – you’re never too old to build a sandcastle!
Our home interior decor is beautified with soft sunlight pastel colours, that gently vibe with every pink glowing sunset.
We are both true Artists, creating lifetime masterpieces, that give inspiration and heartfelt hope to others.
We exude so much love and happiness, and this is returned to us ten-fold.
We never want to leave “Palm Emerald Island” this is our forever place.
We are healthy, full of love and abundant in every sense of the word.
I never want to wake up from this awe-inspiring dream.
And that’s what it takes to manifest your future life, today.
See yourself there, feel those feelings now and you’re vibing on a whole new different level.
Your thinking and feeling needs to be so elevated and on a higher frequency to attract that dream life to you.
The Universe will make it happen for you, as you take aligned and inspired action along the way.
You’re so close to your desired future – so very close.
I’ve been out of Secondary School since 1989 and been out of University since 2008 – I was a post-graduate for 4 years. Since then, I’ve been on my own self-development crusade and paying for my self-education in anyway I can – not always in monetary terms, but most definitely with time resources.
I’ve committed myself to reading hundreds of books, self-taught myself on how to manage various different online seller platforms, such as booking.com, Airbnb, Amazon, Ebay, Etsy and built my own websites on wordpress.com from scratch. I didn’t learn any of that stuff at School or University but I was blessed with a neverending determination to improve myself and my circumstances – and thankfully, I did achieve that.
In a former career path, I coached people for many years on how to achieve self-success. I genuinely loved seeing my clients truly thrive and celebrate their desired results.
No matter how late you’ve left it in life, I want you to start learning a new skill that will help create a better future for you! You can do this!
Look, it’s going to take a real commitment from yourself but the benefits for you will be outstanding.
I’m currently heavy into learning about the financial markets and investments because this is an area I am really interested in and I know it can be positively life-changing. It’s hard at first, getting into this financial economic mindset and understanding technical strategies and fundamental impacts on the financial markets, but the more I delve in, the more I’m starting to love it!
Your future self, deserves the very best that life has to offer – so why not give yourself the best chance.
Skill yourself up – the world is changing fast – please don’t be left behind!
I wish for you, the determination to stay ahead of the game and fully succeed in your future endeavours.
Afternoon Tea with Good Friends at Hotel Cafe Royal, Regent Street, London
I’m an afternoon tea lover and living here in Central London offers an abundance of exquisite five star options.
I have been very lucky to experience delicious afternoon teas at The Grill Room, formerly the Oscar Wilde Lounge at Hotel Cafe Royal; the Crystal Moon Lounge at the Corinthia and more recently, The Rosebery dining room at the Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge. My favourite so far, was afternoon tea at the Crystal Moon Lounge, it was just perfect in everyway.
Back Again with my Besties! A lovely afternoon tea at Hotel Cafe Royal
I have a joyous meeting coming up, and that is, to take my niece Megan, who will be visiting London from bonny Scotland, to enjoy an extra special afternoon tea and we’re so excited about it.
An elegant afternoon at the Corinthia with beautiful friends
Research has gone underway and the following afternoon teas are currently on my hit list:
The Ritz – “one of most iconic experiences in the world”
The Landmark – “London’s most exquisite aftetnoon tea…”
There are many others on my list such as The Dorchester, The Langham, The Shard, Claridges and I just know I’ll get to experience all these in due course.
Afternoon Tea with Clarabelle, at the Mandarin Oriental
Most certainly, I’ll do a blog post on here about which London afternoon tea of choice we treat Megan to.
What’s your favourite place in London to have afternoon tea and why? I’d love to know.
There’s an unbelievable amount of writing, posting and creating on this Clarabelle Blog – and it’s finally building momentum +100,000 hits – woo hoo! Today alone (2 August 24) has reached over 2000 views and counting! I am one very happy lady indeed.
This kind of progression has taken me years to achieve and with many stops and starts along the way. But and I mean a BIG BUT….I never gave it up. I paused it lots of times, but always came back to it.
Looking Up to 1 Million Views
I want to especially thank each and everyone of you who stop by and have a little read….without YOU, this Clarabelle Blog is sweet nothing.
Thanking YOU for being here
You are my light.
You are the magic.
It’s YOU and that’s how special you are to me.
My heart writes with you in mind, each and everyday.
Let’s celebrate together my dearest friends and if you would like a spotlight post on here, please get in touch, I’d love to help you grow too.
One million views are in sight for the end of the year….I can feel it!
We visited the spectacular Santorini in Greece ten months ago and what a sensational holiday we had.
Never did I expect the views from Fira Town and Oia Village to be so breathtakingly stunning – this place is truly a ‘Gift from the Gods’ and that’s an understatement!
I remember many years ago gasping at the most perfect Santorini photographs in those ‘posh’ travel magazines – dreaming myself there one day….now the dream is a magical memory.
The whole holiday from start to finish was just super WOW and the local people were my five star favourites.
This holiday was a tad on the expensive side, but we were well prepared for that, and in my opinion, the luxury we experienced was worth every penny.
Stunning views from Fira
We stayed in Cavo Bianco, a lovely romantic five star boutique hotel and spa near Kamari Beach and I must say, the staff (⭐ Maria ⭐) and service there was impeccable. On arrival, we were extremely lucky to be upgraded to their best suite and we certainly made the most of it. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for a more tranquil and relaxed vibe – it really was so peaceful and was just what we needed – a delightful getaway from our busy London City lives.
Restaurant View, Kamari Beach
Kamari has a pebble beach – now I do prefer golden sandy beaches but it proved to be special in so many other ways. We did catch the early morning sunrise here and were truly mesmerised by it.
Our holiday adventures took us to the best restaurants, bars, beaches, captivating views…with the highlight of our holiday being a beautiful Catamaran Sunset Cruise, sailing on the ‘Serenity’……a truly unforgetable and sensational experience.
Sunset Cruise on the ‘Serenity’
We made good friends on our holiday and that was down to the whole vibe of the island – cool, carefree and charming.
Would I go back? This one is a no brainer for me….one thousand percent YES!
If you are looking to visit an extra special place with breathtaking views, then Santorini is an absolute must. I look forward to going back.
Take your heart on holiday – you deserve the magic it brings!
If only you could see the greatness that lies ahead for you.
Hold a future vision of living a fulfilling life with passion and purpose.
Believe that every step you take, leads you to your dreams.
As you progress through your life today, make each step count. All you have to do is focus on each single step and in no time a brighter horizon will form.
Don’t dwell on the grey skies, for then it will surely rain. Seek the blue above and let the energy of the sun uplift you.
Think of one thing you can do today to turn your grey skies blue.
Be your own light of hope.
No one can save you but YOU – please read that one again.
Life can knock you down a thousand times, and it probably will. But the most important thing is for you to never accept that failure is forever.
Failure is not a word that I like to ever use, because I choose not to believe in it. I much prefer to put a positive spin on things not going your way.
Where you tried, celebrate your efforts for giving it a go. I am sure there are many valuable lessons that you took away from the experience. You might have gained a better perspective on life or achieved clarity.
If you went for it and then decided it wasn’t for you – I salute you!
To get the best out of a joyful life and all its magical wonders, one must savour each beautiful moment.
Never rush the process of life and the abundance it offers you. Take time to relax in its self-healing powers and float in its waters of love.
Life is not a sprint to the finish line, it is a treasured, slow walk along the white sandy beach, soaking up the wonderful energies of the warm sunshine.
Your goal on this journey of life is whatever you want it to be and I guarantee you that you’ll get there so much faster if you focus your mind on mastering thyself.
The greatest version of you is waiting to be unleashed and only you my friend have the key.
Keep on keeping on and flourish in your own magnificence.
Brave steps of change can be a little daunting at times, however, you must think of the positives; you must stay focussed on all the great things that change can bring.
Yes, change can be a little scary but sometimes the more you over analyse, the more you want to stay in your comfort zone. Surely a great life can only be achieved with brave change, ambitious desire and deep faith in your heart that you are most definitely doing the right thing?
When you feel driven, when you feel responsible for making your life a great life……then you will take the plunge and what if everything does go your way….what if?
Are you feeling a little unfulfilled in your work life? That can be very normal and can also be changed, albeit, where applicable.
Focus on what you can control in your workplace and also on what you can control, outside of work. This is one great way of accepting responsibility for taking positive action and not wasting your time and energy on things you just cannot control.
Think about purposeful and meaningful ways you can contribute to your work environment and/or job tasks. This will definitely make you feel a lot better and your work will most definitely benefit too.
In situations, where your work has closed the door on being a more fulfilling workplace for you – then think about what you can contribute to outside of work that offers you a more enriching life experience.
Please don’t go blaming your boss for work tasks that you initially signed up for and that now don’t ‘rock your boat’. Take responsibility for your own choices and decisions in life – this is a must!
Work your best with what you’ve got and gradually make small but impactful changes to enhance your life.
There are many options for you to explore here and it’s important you take the time to think about all the pros and cons of going one way or the other.
Bit by bit, if you really put the effort in, you will change things for the better. Dedicate time today to plan your future needs and wants – then jump to it!
It’s Your Life – GO GET IT!
By Clarabelle, London, UK Created on 5 August 2022 Posted to blog on 24 August 2022
I have realised that when I know about an amazing event, activity or gift coming my way, the level of excited anticipation can reach a good 8 out of 10. However, when I am unexpectedly surprised by the kindness of others – even something like someone giving me a surprise cup of coffee – that excitment is, quite simply, off the scale! The elation that I feel when this happens it truly unbelieveable!
I promise you, it’s not really about the actual material thing that has amazingly come into my existence. It’s actually about the kind heart and thoughtfulness of the other person that puts me in this state of elation. The fact that that person took the time out of their day to think about me and show their beautiful heart through kindness.
I believe, the greatest surprise we can all offer someone, is the gift of the human spirit.
Which means, YOU, my dearest YOU, are the most precious gift of them all.
By Clarabelle, London, UK Article written on 3 August 2022 Posted to blog on 17 August 2022
Do you think you know what it’s all about, this life of yours? What if you didn’t dream? What if you just lived your life on automatic pilot and never wished for anything better; never wanted to reach your potential; never wanted to be happier, or to receive more love in your life? What if, all you have right now, is exactly all it ever will be, period?
You’ve Arrived
That’s it, you’ve laid down your cards; you’ve taken life to as far as you could get it; and you’re here – you’ve arrived! – Does that thought suck or does that thought elate you?
A Dreamer and a Doer
Well, if you’re a dreamer like me – a dreamer and a doer like me, that thought probably doesn’t even come into your mind of existence. I believe, your greatest potential, hasn’t even scraped the surface, of what is possible for you. The dreamers mind is infinite and full of abundant creativity, waiting to be energised.
Glimmer of Hope
Everything starts with a dream, an idea, a glimmer of hope – nothing could exist otherwise. To achieve the greatest self, it takes the dreamer from one imaginary world into another – if they want to turn that dream into reality. You see, dreamers are inspired by the beauty and excitement of what could be. So what could be?
Calling all dreamers…..YOU could take that dream, idea, magic of creativity and let it burst with energy inside of you, so much so, that it expands into a magnitude of inspired action, that will catapult your dream into this current reality. The pure magic of this though, is it can only come from the ultimate power within you. Yes, that’s right, only you have the key to release your uniqueness into the now. So dream the dream but make this dream so highly compelling that it pulls you forth and turns into its own super creation.
There you have it – the power is within you. Grow that seed, give it your energy and watch with pure excitement, it manifesting before you.
Thank you for being here.
It’s your life, go get it!!
Clarabelle Article originally posted 23 March 2016 Updated and reposted 12 August 2022, London, UK
It’s very easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of life, doing the same thing day in and day out. The treadmill of life can be a bit like that, if you let it. What if you did something different today? What if you surprised yourself with trying something new, maybe something that you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t quite got there yet?
Your Day
Let this be your day, your day to express yourself in a different way, your day to shine in a different way that adds sparkle to your own life and brightens up another’s life. What would that be for you? When you gain clarity of thought in this area, it will immediately perk you up, you will feel excited and joyous about this new activity in your life.
Follow Your Heart
“Follow your heart”, it really is one of those sayings that a lot of people love and a lot of people quite frankly dismiss. Personally, I have been on both sides of the camp, at different times in my life – sometimes following my heart and sometimes following my head! Lots of times, I didn’t follow through with the heart stuff because my head got in the way – is this good or bad? No regrets, thats what I say – I am here now, grateful in this moment and that is what matters most to me now.
Dig Deep
What do you enjoy most about your life right now? Even if you are finding that question hard to answer, dig deep if you have to – you’ll most definitely find something and soon realise, you are a lot richer than originally thought.
Be Present
Review the experiences you are currently having in your life right now – are these experiences of quality, of fulfilment, of purpose? Are you growing and contributing to life as much as you want to be? Questions, questions, so many questions but the right question will lead you to be present in the fullness of life.
I ask you today, to ponder the thoughts that this post raises for you. Reading between the lines, What speaks true for you? Here is one conclusion of many – heart with no effort, equals a head with more troubles – work that one out!!
Gain real clarity in why you do what you do – your head and your heart will thank you for it.
Thank you for being here.
It’s Your Life, Go Get It!!
Clarabelle
Article originally posted 26 March 2016
Updated and reposted 10 August 2022
A very wise man, I once worked with, said to me, “Claire, time is gold…..time is gold…..TIME IS GOLD“. Sadly, this wonderful man is no longer here now but the wisdom that he shared, lives on in me and in others he had deep and meaningful conversations with.
If you have gold, LOTS of gold, your appreciation for time and fulfilling relationships is often enhanced. Maybe, this is because, the strive for gold, has now been achieved and you then realise, you’re still searching for that missing jigsaw piece – but maybe it was there all along.
What if, everything you feel you need right now, you already have?
What if, you viewed life with your heart, rather than your eyes?
What if, that thing you fear, is nothing but a fragment of your imagination?
What if, you dropped all internal doubt and went for what you want in life?
What if, time IS gold and material gold is in the way of your happiness?
Lots and lots of, “what if” questions, that either mean nothing to you or offer you a different perspective on life – it really is your choice what to think.
All I am saying here is, PLEASE, don’t waste your time on climbing a mountain, you don’t really want to climb. What I would say though, is choose wisely, which mountain you DO want to climb.
Do you know what it takes from you to reach your highest potential?
Do you know what you exactly want from life?
Do you know where you want to see yourself in 2-5 years from now?
Do you know what your core values are and if you are aligned with them right now?
Do you know the special qualities that you bring to the table and how to make sure you are utilising them as best you can?
Do you know how to unleash the greatest parts of you, so that you can contribute effectively to your dreams, goals and aspirations?
Now, turn each “do you know” question into “what will it take”; “what do I want” “what are my”……
It’s important that you DO KNOW the answer to these questions and it is more important that if you want to achieve these desires for yourself, that you take committed action on a daily basis to make them happen.
Hold yourself accountable and drive yourself forward into your dreams.
I love outdoor running, I find it energising and therapeutic at the same time. I have noticed that when I take a break from running for a few months or so, I don’t feel as good.
This morning, I did an early morning run to the Italian Fountains in Hyde Park, London – it was beautiful and so refreshing.
Running is something I have enjoyed since a child and I guess my love for it has stayed the same.
I think it’s important in life to do something that you love and is very good for you. Think about what activities give you the greatest enjoyment and uplift your energy.
I encourage you to support your body and mind in your daily habits – it has such a positive knock-on effect in everything in your life.
So whether you’re, running for the hills today or rolling down the hills – stay in that ‘feel good” mode.
There are many different indicators of where happiness exudes from and I don’t think there is a ‘one size fits’ all.
I think each individual is so extremely complex, wonderful and unique that it would be quite impossible to come up with a general list for this.
There is nothing ‘general’ about being happy – let me explain.
Through different stages of life, my own quest for happiness has been determined by many different factors – mostly, where I am at, what I am doing, where I am going, who I am with and how I am feeling. Some of this stuff can relate to external positioning and material gains and sometimes that kinda stuff did make me ‘kinda’ happy.
However, there is a huge gap here that always feels unfulfiled in terms of ‘happiness’ when I feel out of alignment with my inner values, sense of meaningful contribution and working towards a purposeful vision.
You see ‘happiness’ I think, can never be extended for a ‘forever’ period of time – life just doesn’t work out that way.
I think what we are however looking for, which I feel, is much more powerful than happiness, is finding peace of mind and harmonious balance from within. When this is achieved, it’s like being in ‘flow’ and it offers a real sense of inner freedom that can never be captured.
The older and wiser I get, I realise that happiness will pop in and out of my life, just the same way excitement does and feeling motivated to do something.
If I am searching for ‘me’ in the whole process of life, then it is in the silence of the mind that the best part of me whispers.
Enjoy your happy times, for they are indeed precious, like sparkly, shiny jewels. The real sparkle however, comes from your own inner light, peacefully flowing in the freedom of your heart. Some even call that love.
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