Universal Love

We are one energy

Here comes the sun

Rising high

Hot with desire

Here comes the snow

Chasings landscapes

Full of flurry

Here comes the rain

Lashing down

Wet and wild

Here comes the wind

Blowing a gale

Thrusting its power

Here comes the thunder

Flashing with light

Rumbling and roaring

Here comes the moon

Exuding peace

Pirouetting the stars

Here comes YOU

Awe-inspiring

Universal love

We are one energy, all connected and thriving together.

Stay beautiful.

Clarabelle

Flower in the Snow

The miracle is in you

Photo Credit: Abhishika Kusha

I came across this magical photo recently on Instagram Threads

I call it, Flower in the Snow – isn’t it just SUPER WOW!

The image for me represents the joining of hearts, to become one.

Nature is breathtakingly beautiful, and we must pause for a moment in our busy lives, to fully appreciate the true gift it gives us.

I could stare at the photo forever, I feel so connected to it.

This is your sign today, to take a beautiful walk in nature and let it embrace every part of your being.

We are all abundantly blessed with this pure wonder around us – please don’t let it pass you by.

The miracle is in YOU.

Blessings.

Clarabelle

This Imaginary Life

If this is a dream

I wasn’t planning on sharing the following poem – it was just free flowing poetic randomness at the time. I’m not even sure I wrote it – if that makes any sense?

My little notebook, with various scribblings, poetic notes and doodles, was sitting on my desk, facing my window. Throughout the night, it was very blustery and windy outside, so I had to close my open window, as my curtains where blowing about like crazy.

When I sat at my desk this morning, I noticed my notebook was open, as per usual, and obviously, the wind had turned the pages over. (Photo below).

This was a clear sign for me, to share the poem with YOU. The message, however you take it, is for YOU…

THIS IMAGINARY LIFE

If this is a dream
How do I awake?
When I fall asleep
What dreams do I make?

Expand your mind
Open the door
To a wider Universe
Where less is more

Thoughts are not real
My eyes cannot see
This imaginary life
Is deeper than free

My smile has power
My heart is forever
The bridge of hope
Arches rainbow and river

~Clarabelle

It seems for me, the poem is not finished – I feel it needs another verse…..so here goes…

So dream in colour

Dance in light

Magical is everywhere

When you sleep at night

I wish for you, the answers to all your problems and the inner strength to brave on.

Lots of love.

Clarabelle

Chemically Magical

Magical becomes you

You need to believe in your magical.

You need to see it and feel it everyday.

For magical becomes you, when you look at life that way.

This one’s for you….

CHEMICALLY MAGICAL

Your smile
Your voice
Your happy choice

Your love
Your song
Where you belong

Your sister
Your brother
Your beautiful mother

Your kindness
Your wonder
Lighting and thunder

Your hand
Your cuddles
Jumping in puddles

Your dreams
Your glow
Your pretty pink bow

Your heart
Your soul
Reaching each goal

Your mind
Your radical
Chemically magical

~Clarabelle

Just believe.

I know you know.

Much love,

Clarabelle

Try Your Best

Your untapped potential is eager to be set free

To all the “tryers” out there – I love you for it.

If you try and KEEP GOING, you’ll eventually get somewhere, but if you try and then stop trying, you’ll only go backwards.

Just like a beautiful flower, you are meant to flourish and blossom. Look to nature, to be your guide. Nature always yearns to grow, to dig deeper roots, to bloom and bear fruits. It’s your duty to personally develop and move yourself forward.

To thrive is a forever gift.

Do all you can to enhance and nurture your natural talents and you’ll evolve in this world.

Your untapped potential is eager to be set free.

Let the best of you flow out and it will find a way to connect and light up.

Your positive energy is more powerful than the sun.

Your inner glow shines brighter than the stars.

You are a sweet miracle.

Believe you have what it takes to dream it and do it.

Don’t wait for the opportunity, seek what you deserve – the BEST!

You are loved for YOU.

Remember that!

Clarabelle

Be the Miracle

To help others is a gift

You have to believe in something that’s going to give you that extra edge.

Not everyone has strong self-belief, so therefore, in those cases, you have to look into taking smaller steps that will help you get there.

What does this mean?

If I use myself as an example, I have built strong self-belief in myself over the years, but I wasn’t always like that.

In the past, what held me back, was ultimately ME, because, at the time, I cared too much about what other people thought of me…..

My peers: I would do what I had to do to “fit it” – going against the real me – it was horrible, but I just didn’t have the fight in me to “go against the grain”.

My environment: I would let my surroundings dictate my decisions – a bit like “dumbing myself down” and “following the crowd”.

My confidence: I would avoid arguments, debates, negativity and speaking up for myself, because I just didn’t want the hassle – this in turn, led to my confidence being lowered and I didn’t even realise it.

My critics: I had this thing about “being judged” and it made me feel uncomfortable inside. I took criticism from others quite hard and would do everything I could to avoid it. 

My choices: I never felt I had a strong hold on my choices, usually, I just “went with the flow” and did “whatever”.

My mindset: I worried about the most silliest of things, not wanting to upset others and my self-talk wasn’t good at all.

My family: I was strongly influenced by what they wanted for me and I just followed suit, without much thinking of what I wanted from my end.

Today, I am very proud to say that I am NOT that person at all. I am the complete opposite. I guess this comes from living life, trying out new things, never giving up, eventually not caring too much about what others think and standing up for myself if needed.

I think at age 21, I started to make stronger choices for me. I began going against what others would tell me to do – mainly my parents. I remember saying to them, it’s my life – I’ll do what I want to do. So I did, and I was happier. One strong choice, then led to another and another – do you see where this is going?

I also progressed in jobs quite quickly, because my bosses believed in me. They saw fire, drive and ambition in me, that I didn’t even know was there – until they pointed it out. Their support helped me to grow mentally and physically. They had my back and I felt it. Take note, when others believe in you, it totally helps you to believe more in yourself.

There was no stopping me really from the age of 26 – every brave move I made, the more I felt ALIVE – the more I lived ME. The more I let go of what others thought of me.

I stand here today, age 51 years, strong, self-confident, brave, courageous, determined, high-spirited, a positive mindset and with a crazy amount of self-belief – I always do me.

To the point now, it might come across as selfish to others, but that’s definitely not my intention. My heart is always in the right place.

If I do me, I can help others more in the right way – the aligned path.

This is why you must follow your own dreams and goals – it gives you access to help others you were meant to help.

My internal set point is encouraging, happy, positive, dreamer, doer, believer, courageous, kind, full of love, harmonious, fun, adventurous and ambitious, with a strong helping hand.

To help others is a gift.

To help others on your aligned path is a true miracle.

Therefore, I urge you to…

Be the miracle.

Be YOU.

Clarabelle

Expect the Unexpected

Expect the unexpected

Clarabelle at Jacuzzi Restaurant, London

Recently, I decided to focus more on being in a happier state of mind. Letting go of draining problem thinking and moving my mind into radiating solutions.

My aim is to keep my vibe high, in order to attract only good things my way.

Sailing by Christopher Cross

A few days ago, I posted an article about Christopher Cross’s beautiful song, “Sailing” and I have chosen to “really believe” in his lyrical message.

Because I believe in the “miracles” he sings about, it has put my mind more at ease, and I know it’s “just a matter of time” before I expand further into greatness.

In Christoper’s words, “Oh the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see, really, believe me”.

I do really believe and because this belief brings me joy, my inner self is elevated to a higher level, bringing more goodness to me.

Last year, I was told to “Expect the Unexpected”. It was expressed in a positive way, referring to me as being a “good person” who will always receive good surprises. What a lovely thing to hear from someone.

Yesterday, I received a lovely unexpected surprise and I believe true “miracles” are starting to show up for me. My happier thinking and feelings are welcoming them in.

I now listen to Christopher’s “Sailing” song every morning, because I believe his music is gifted with a “spiritual” message.

Your wondrous mind is so very powerful and when it’s blended with the pure goodness of your heart – there lives the miracle.

Be mindful of what you’re focussing on, because you’ll usually get more of that.

Stay on your good path and really believe.

Clarabelle

Pink Flamingos

Sailing into the sunset

Let your thoughts synchronize to the tune of the Universe and soon you’ll be sailing into the sunset.

Over the last week, for some reason, pink flamingos kept coming into my mind and I had no idea why. 

These stunning birds make me think of powder white sand, caressing against azure blue waters, under the magnetic glow of the “golden” hour.

Pink flamingos bring this majestic beach scene to life. They represent ‘magical‘ for me.

I remember as a young child, I used to love listening to songs from the 70s and 80s. I would hide away in my bedroom, with a notepad and pen, and write down the lyrics from songs playing on the radio – music that touched me emotionally in someway.

Back then, it wasn’t as easy as it is today, where we can access a song and its lyrics, instantly from Google

It would take me hours to complete this process.  I’d have to record the song from the radio or TV, using a blank tape in a tape recorder – then continously play, pause, rewind and replay the song, just to get the lyrics right. May I just say, often I’d get the words wrong and found this out, to my huge dissappointment, many years later. Hee Hee!

It was truly worth the time consuming process, for as soon as I had those full lyrics, I would then sing that song until my heart’s content

There was something about those songs from the 80s, that connected to me so deeply – I was hooked!

It will come as no surprise, my secret dream job as a child, was to be a songwriter – but those types of dreams were laughed at back in my day – hence I kept it a secret and became a Human Resources Consultant and Executive Coach – not even close!

So where does all this relate to the pink flamingo thoughts?

I was watching some “positive” thinking videos on TikTok, looking for inspiration for my own TikTok creations. I started to hone in on the background music being played in some of these videos – and the same song kept popping up.

This song hit me deep – it melted my soul. This breathtakingly beautiful song is called “Sailing” released in 1979 by the American Artist, Christopher Cross and the album cover is a PINK FLAMINGO. The song “Sailing” won three grammy awards in 1980.

Everything about this song is magnetic – it speaks to me in a different way, and the lyrics are so special. 

The song is about producing creative art and using the theme of “Sailing” to symbolise the magical creative flow feeling us artists experience when lost in the imaginative process. It’s pure genius. Here is the link to what Christopher says about it on his website.

Today, this beautiful song has crossed paths with you – maybe for a reason!

Below is a Youtube video of Christopher Cross and his wonderful band singing “Sailing“. I’ve also added  the meaningful lyrics, so you can sing along.

Sailing by Christopher Cross

Sailing by Christopher Cross –

Song Lyrics [source: LyricFind]

Well, it’s not far down to paradise
At least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me

It’s not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me

Sailing
Takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Soon I will be free

Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I’m sailing

All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won’t you believe me?

Sailing
Takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free

Well, it’s not far back to sanity
At least it’s not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, really, believe me

Sailing
Takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free

SourceLyricFind

Pink Flamingo Album Cover for Christopher Cross – Sailing

So what does this all mean?

Read the lyrics from this captivating song and draw your own personal meanings from them.

My favourite lines from the song…

Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, really, believe me

The magic is not in the blank canvas, the miracle is in YOU – living and breathing, waiting to be ignited.

Head over to Christopher’s website and support his talents – www.christophercross.com

In the meantime, I’m going to use the power of my imaginative heart to ignite specialness onto the blank canvas and connect to an “out of this world” experience.

When are you going sailing my friend?

Love Clarabelle

Amongst the Sunflowers

amongst the sunflowers

Poem from Poetic Whispers by Clarabelle

Higher Power

Did I miss it
my calling

the higher power
where did it go

Why hide it
like a dark secret

let it breathe
free from the cave

into the light
amongst the sunflowers
before the people

~ Clarabelle

I remember in 2014 when I was on a soulful nature walk in the beautiful Oxfordshire Countryside. The sun was shining, skies were so blue and everything within me felt at peace.

Magical sunflowers

I got a little lost on this walk and happened to stumble across the most beautiful field of sunflowers – it was breathtakingly magical to me – in that wonderful moment, I was in absolute awe.

It was something new for me to see and I did not expect to see such beauty and wonder, as I was happily strolling along.

Life can be a bit like that….you may feel lost on your journey at times, but more often than not, it can lead you to magical places of self-discovery, unexpected opportunity and wondrous surprises.

I felt super blessed that day and was totally grateful in the moment.

I love sunflowers

I love sunflowers, they have been significant in many areas of my life, and I feel a beautiful connection to them.

I encourage you to walk amongst the magnificence of nature and know how truly special the experience is.

Have you ever been up close to a sunny bright field of sunflowers?

What’s your favourite flower?

I’d love to know in the comments below.

May your sunny smile embrace the world today.

Clarabelle

Believe

feel the feelings

Believing before seeing does work and I am living proof of that, but I know it is not easy to practice this.

In order to achieve this, you’ve got to focus on the ‘feeling’ of having achieved that thing you want. 

I especially have been more aligned to this set up in the last few weeks and I am starting to notice some miracle outcomes.

I produced a greetings card many years ago, based on this concept.  It’s entitled, “Feel Happy”.

Remember, focus on the ‘feeling’ with ease and happiness and let go of any negative thoughts that creep in.

You are here to live your best life and that’s where your focus should be.

My favourite person to learn from on this subject is Esther Hicks – I listen to her teachings daily and it helps to keep my ‘believing’ mindset strong.

There are many paths to greatness that will work for you and it’s important you do what works best for you.

Great things are coming for you and I know that because you are here and we are aligned.

Seek the beauty in each day – it’s all there for you.

Love Clarabelle 🦋

Perpetual Beauty

Breathe in this energy-giving sunlight

You have access to this kind of perpetual beauty everyday.

The sun never fails to rise and set and we have that daily opportunity to enjoy its mesmerising energy and light of hope.

The sun exudes a special glow that hynotises the heart and soul. I dare you not to be breathtakingly inspired by its magical powers.

Life brings us the perfection of these gifts everyday and more often than not, we unintentionally dismiss them.

Promise yourself to breathe in this energy-giving sunlight before the darkness of the day falls upon you.

I’m captured, are you?

Clarabelle

Rise

Elevate your spirit

When you rise, truly rise.

Make sure you go even higher this time.

Resilience is built in the bouncing back and I know your faith and determination will see you rise like never before.

Elevate your spirit and set your focus high, for you deserve to achieve beyond what is imaginable.

I see you there, flying high in the name of success.

Clarabelle

Wings of Energy

Nature’s magic

The stunning beauty of nature, takes my breath away every single time.

This is not imagination, this is not a dream, these captivating moments surround us everyday.

It’s only when we really stop and look, we see it for what it truly is.

May you embody yourself in a few moments of stillness today and embrace the fullness of nature’s magic.

We are all truly blessed.

Thank you for being here, as always.

Love Clarabelle

Sunset amber
Glowing bright
Wings of energy
For your first flight.

Why Your Brain Hurts?

take your brain into an information free zone

Your brain, with all its wonderful facets and zillions of neurological connections, really needs to be taken care of.

When my brain hurts and what I really mean is, when it’s tired, exhausted and/or drained – I just know it needs a rest from all the crazy noise and distractions out there.

Your brain is on the go all of the time, doing things like – keeping you safe, helping you learn and supporting your creative imagination.

It’s constantly picking up inner and outer signals to help you function most effectively on a moment to moment basis – no wonder it hurts sometimes.

So next time your amazing brain has moved into overload drive, give it some downtime and fresh space to clear out the clutter and make way for true clarity of thought.

Your brain is a wondrous miracle that enables you to bring out the best of you and helps you to demonstrate your inner magic.

So don’t go popping a paracetemol and hope that all the unwanted head pressure will all go away. Take your brain into an information free zone and let it mingle with absolutely nothing.

Disconnect your brain and give it time to reboot – you’ll most definitely feel like a different person.

By Clarabelle, London, UK
Created on 9 August 2022
Posted to blog on 5 September 2022

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Blue Rivers Run Deep

swim in inspiration

Empowering thoughts,
tell the story,
a mind so strong,
brings love and glory.

Sweet nature's gift
is here to keep,
a heartfelt wave,
blue rivers run deep.

Swim in inspiration,
live by the lake,
the current breathes life,
into each step you take.

By Clarabelle
London,UK
21 July 2022

Breathe Again

clouds move the rain

Take a deep breath in and know you have this moment right here, right now and no one can take this specialness away from you.

BREATHE AGAIN

Each space in time,
can give you this,
the calmest breath,
serenity so bliss.

For when you know,
to breathe again,
the sun it rises,
clouds move the rain.

A chosen moment,
yours alone,
heavens open,
a miracle zone.

By Clarabelle
London, UK
19 July 2022


What is…..?

a miracle glowing

What is love,
without surprise,
a caring thought,
heartfelt eyes.

What is kindness,
without the giving,
touching lives,
soulful living.

What is forgiveness,
without a prayer,
sharing you,
unique and rare.

What is gratitude,
without the knowing,
a thankful bond,
a miracle glowing.

What is here,
without your presence,
healing time,
your very essence.

by Clarabelle
1 November 2021
London, UK

Oh Beautiful Flower

growing so free

Vibrant youth,
bountiful in art,
graceful in nature,
sweet miracle heart.

Oh beautiful flower,
in my soul you do live,
the scent of your life,
forever it gives.

I watch you in awe,
growing so free,
a magical creation,
a wonder to see.

By Clarabelle
27 October 2021
London, UK

When You Lose a Life

missing their touch

Most of us who have suffered the great loss of a precious loved one, may indeed connect to the following poem. 

I want you to know that I feel you and I truly understand the deepest hurt losing a loved one can bring.

WHEN YOU LOSE A LIFE

When you lose a life,
you loved so much,
absence of hugs,
missing their touch.

You grieve their heart,
you once embodied before,
many sleepless nights,
craving them more.

An invisible pain,
that never goes away,
so lost without them,
a hate for each day.

No one shares,
the hurt in you,
life feels numb,
purposeless too.

But know their presence,
lives in your soul,
a bond so strong,
making you whole.

Believe they stand,
right by your side,
giving you energy,
watching with pride.

They are your candle,
giving you light,
they are your blanket,
comforting you at night.

They listen to your whispers,
guide your inner thoughts,
solving your problems,
untying the knots.

So remember their smile,
laughter and glow,
bringing you solice,
when you feel low.

Know that their spirit,
embraces your love,
forever your star,
shining from above.

By Clarabelle
24 October 2021
London, UK







Embracing the Moon

“Miracles sweep, under our feet….”

I made this one for YOU, right now, in the moment, all for YOU my dearest friend….

EMBRACING THE MOON

Twists and turns
give us time
all these tests
are truly divine.

Lovers in love
hope and glory
where are we now
in this magical story.

Miracles sweep
under our feet
thoughts of magic
overpower defeat.

Let’s make it happen
let’s make it right
goodbye ghosts of past
hello angels of light.

To you my dearest
we are in tune
dancing on earth
embracing the moon.

By Clarabelle
13 October 2021

Lost in the Magic

Doe Deer Trail

Today, I went on a “Doe Deer” trail walk today in the Highlands of Scotland, and I was so wanting to see a Doe Deer. I was planning on doing a 1.5 hour walk, but it led into a 3.5 hour walk, after I got “lost in the woods”.

Magical

It was precisely 2 hours and 2 minutes when the most stunning, magical thing happened, a Doe Deer came springing across my path, it was a breathtaking moment. I just completely stopped dead in my tracks and watched her prance her way into the depths of the woods. The thing is, if I had never taken a wrong turning, if I had never got lost, I wouldn’t have experienced that amazing moment.

Where the Magic is Found

It got me thinking this evening, that maybe in the mystery of getting lost or taking a wrong turning, this is where the magic is found.

What a beautiful thought and an even better feeling.

So if you’re worried about getting lost or taking the wrong turning in life, maybe this is where your magic will be found.

Wishing you a magical day, love Clarabelle

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A Life Worth Living

What’s a life worth living to you? What does it really mean to you in your heart of hearts?

Remember, you are in control of your life, you are always in control, so if that means you need to change direction then this you must do.

Do what you can to make your life, ” A life worth living”.

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Christmas is Special

Christmas is special,
Magical too.
Let Christmas love,
Shine on you.

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Christmas is Love

Christmas is love,
Christmas is kind.
On this Christmas Day,
Many treasures you’ll find.

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Loved

I am loved deeply, and my heart knows this.

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Mr and Mrs Snowman

A little Christmas festive poem to you from me. May Christmas spirit rejoice in your heart forever.

Mr and Mrs Snowman

There was a competition,
Whose snowman was the best.
All the villagers took part,
This was a frosty test.

Snowmen of different sizes,
Displayed a smiley face.
They stood there icy proud,
In this marshmallow place.

But one thing that stood out,
Oh so very clear.
Was all of the snowmen,
Were alone this Christmas Year.

How can you build a snowman,
All alone in this town.
That’s not very fair,
His heart will have a frown.

No snowman should be lonely,
At this Christmas time.
They should be with another,
Sharing mistletoe and wine.

Then in the corner,
A house on a quiet spot.
Had two snowmen standing,
Beside a tiny tot.

Why do you have two,
Snowmen standing tall?
One is a lady she said,
Both going to the snowman ball.

Oh little one,
How beautiful that is.
Mr and Mrs Snowman,
Can share a Christmas kiss.

See them holding hands,
She whispers in the air
Mr and Mrs Snowman,
Now have each other to care.

The people they all smiled,
For indeed their hearts did melt.
This little bundle of joy,
Revealed feelings they never felt.

You are the winner,
A snowman trophy goes to you.
You ignited Christmas spirit,
Removing lonely by building two.

Thank you she said,
This is a happy day.
Now we’re all happy together,
Like one big family.

Mr and Mrs Snowman,
Were built to live together.
May the story of who made them,
Live in your heart forever.

By Clarabelle

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I Told Him So

Romance is in the air, spreading the love through a poetic verse or two……enjoy.

I Told Him So

I told him so
I love him dearly
I feel his heart
I see it clearly
Many footsteps,
May seem afar
Our love grows
Beyond the star
Dust will settle
On magical ground
The bell rings
I hear his sound
A smile for you
A tear for me
I told him so
I love him dearly

Do What You Love

Do what you love, for it will never fail you……..never!!

Words worth remembering, Clarabelle

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Fairytale Ending

Do you believe in Fairytale endings?… I certainly do, you’ve got to. You’ve got to believe that everything you are working towards on the pathway to your dreams is going to manifest just the way you want it to or even better than that.

Your Fairytale ending is the ultimate vision you want for your future, even if it only feels like a whisper in the wind at the moment. Keep digging, keep trying, keep putting the right energy out there and something’s got to catch, like a ripple effect on the water, only this ripple is connected to your Fairytale ending.

See your reflection in the lake, see it as a mirror image of the person you are becoming, your future self dancing joyfully in your Fairytale ending.

Do something today to get you closer to your dreams…….keep up the great work and never stop putting in the effort that you need to put in until you get there.

Do you believe in Fairytale endings? I do. 🙂

Happy days, Clarabelle

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Miracles Are Everywhere

This full compilation of Claire’s positive thoughts, inspiring messages, and motivating jottings will make you feel like you just drank 6 energy drinks, without the heart palipitations. Her words pick you up, help you view your life in a different, more positive way, and provide you with the belief that you can accomplish anything

miracle rainbow

Miracles are everywhere and can happen at any moment in your life, I truly believe that.  I share with you below one of the poems from my paperback book, Clarabelle’s Musings, I hope you love it like I do:

Miracle to Life

As the angel, holds my soul,

The brightest diamond, comes out of coal.

Sparkling like stars, glistening forever,

Floating in the air, flowing like a river.

The staircase is calling, I see the light,

The sun would not change, this darkest night.

But somewhere from within, the heart beats stronger,

Vibrating positive energy, sadness no longer.

The tears turn to laughter, the mind is brave,

I climb over rocks and come out of my cave.

Such a beautiful scene, golden birds in flight,

The freshest breeze, body relaxed not tight.

To have a reason to live, and try again,

Is your miracle to life, free from pain.


And here’s the book available on Amazon for you Clarabelle’s Musings

This is what a wonderful customer said, I am so grateful for these inspirational comments:

“This full compilation of Claire’s positive thoughts, inspiring messages, and motivating jottings will make you feel like you just drank 6 energy drinks, without the heart palipitations. Her words pick you up, help you view your life in a different, more positive way, and provide you with the belief that you can accomplish anything.”

All She Ever Needed

Clarabelle Quotes, Be Love, Do Love, Have Love

Love

And somewhere along the journey, somewhere in the deepest part of her heart, she realised, that all she ever needed was to be love, do love and have love.

Be love, do love and have you will love.

Love always,

Clarabelle

 

True Story – Making It Happen

Clarabelle Photo Shoot

True Story

I want to tell you a true story of how you can achieve whatever you want to achieve if you really put your mind to it – even if you have no experience at all in that field of interest.

The Beginning of Clarabelle Music

In March 2013 I purchased myself a second-hand keyboard because I wanted to create some instrumental music.  I couldn’t play the keyboard at the time but I wanted to learn – teach myself.  I created about nine instrumentals within about a two week period – I couldn’t read music, I just wrote numbers on the keys with pencil and “felt the music” and I also just memorised the keys I was playing.

Clarabelle's Keyboard
Clarabelle’s Keyboard

Tony…

I wanted to transfer each musical piece onto my laptop but I didn’t have the right connecting cables.  So I went into a shop in Glasgow City Centre, RS Sound & Light and got chatting to the owner of the shop, Tony.  Tony was a very warm and inviting man and he sold me the cables I needed.  Whilst chatting to Tony he asked me why I wanted the cables and I told him I was going to be making up my own songs – I said to him “eventually I will have my own CD Album”.  Tony said that this was great and that when the CD Album is ready, to bring it into him and he would play it in his shop and also pass the CD onto other DJs he knew so they would also play it for me.

RS Sound & Light
Tony’s Shop in Glasgow

So Inspiring

This was so inspiring for me because although I had very little music experience (practically none), Tony didn’t disregard my idea and aspirations – he encouraged and supported me with it.  That was it, I was on a mission……..a passionate, exciting, true to myself mission of giving Tony my CD Album – I could see that vision, I could feel it and I believed it.

At this point I hadn’t written any songs……but here’s what happened.

From May 2013 to September 2013 I wrote 25 songs…..from the heart, including the melodies.  Between October to December I chose four of my favourite songs which I had only recorded acapella style on Youtube and hired musicians in Ireland (Denis Kilty), Canada (Gary Stitt) and New York (Shako) to create a simple piano and guitar backing track based on my melodies.  In January 2014, I went to the Professional Recording Studio, Reeltime Music and recorded my very first EP, Hearts Apart, which contains these original four songs – I had never been to a recording studio before either!!

Clarabelle Heart's Apart

Across The Globe

Two weeks later I had released my first single, “Runaway Love” on iTunes and other music platforms across the globe and one month after that I was holding my newly created CD Album in my hands – I cried….my tears were of joy, love and pride in what I had accomplished.  One of the first things I thought of was, I can give Tony my CD now.

Runaway Love, Clarabelle

Tony Helped Me

Almost exactly a year later to the date when I first went into Tony’s shop, I very proudly handed him a copy of my CD Album and also a copy for his daughter.  Prior to that, Tony had also helped me choose my first PA system and is also supporting me as Professional Compere for my first ever public Gig on 3rd May this year in my home village of Carfin…….how exciting.

EP HJearts Apart by Clarabelle

So Grateful

I am so grateful for all the help from Tony at RS Sound & Light in Glasgow City Centre and everyone else who has been involved in helping me achieve what I have achieved so far…..I certainly could not have done it without them.  A massive thank you also goes out to my best friend Donna Marie Dick who has been amazing in helping me co-ordinate my first two live Gigs in May – she truly is a shining star.

Carrick Spa, Loch Lomond
Donna (L) and Clarabelle

Special thanks also goes out to my wonderful photographer who took some amazing shots of me for my music portfolio (he’s still a bit shy, so doesn’t want me to mention his name yet).  There are lots of people I need to thank personally and I will…..not sure if they all want to be mentioned here on this blog, so I will protect their identity for the moment, but I know they know I am so grateful for their contribution.

Clarabelle Photo Shoot

So Blessed

So there you have it, that’s a short summary of the truth from my musical journey, how amazing is that, I feel so blessed for everything.

I want YOU to believe in YOU, believe in your DREAMS, believe YOU can make them happen and have faith that the right people will cross your path to help you.

I had many barriers in the way…….far to many to mention but when I look at how far I have come I can only ever feel very VERY happy.

I wish you forever happiness, I truly do.  Thank you for being here.

Lots of love Clarabelle

Clarabelle logo

When the heart is happy….

“When the heart is happy, miracles happen.” (Clarabelle)

When the heart is happy

Photo and Quote by Clarabelle.  🙂

 

Smiling Star

Saras Hope Foundation

I was visiting a wonderful friend of mine in Newcastle a couple of weeks ago and we took a drive to Whitley Bay.  He had some other commitments to attend to so I had about an hour or so to spend on my own.  I went to a quiet little bar and thought, I will be happy writing some poetry.  Next to the table I was sitting at, there was some small flyers/brochures and I picked up one that was entitled “Saras Hope Foundation”.  Let me tell you a little bit about what it said:

Saras Hope Foundation

Sara Hoburn tragically lost a two year battle with a rare form of colon cancer at the age of sixteen in 2001.  Her dream was to help other sick children to enjoy normal family lives away from the hospital environment.  She is the inspiration behind the charity Saras Hope Foundation, which runs a holiday retreat in Crete, offering respite for children and young people with cancer and their families.  Sara especially loved Greece and the Greek Islands and it was her dream to get married in a little blue and white church on the beach.

Sara was known as “Smiling Star” by the medical staff who treated her at the Teenage Cancer Unit in the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle because she was always smiling and had such a positive attitude.

Sara was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and when she lost the battle on 16 January 2001, Sara became a “hero”.

I was so inspired by the above story and as I looked at the beautiful photographs of Sara on the brochure the following poem poured out of me.  I share this with you today in honour of this brave young lady who has inspired and helped children/young people and their families all over the world.

Smiling Star

“Smiling Star”

I look at her photo, such a beautiful smile,

Her eyes are sparkling, on the rainbow mile.

She brings us hope, she brings relief,

From darker days, felt heavy in grief.

A frozen memory, from a special place,

Now an angel in heaven, and our saving grace.

We are touched with her love, in every way,

Moving our spirits, on this special family holiday.

It helps us relax, we enjoy the now,

A mind free from questions, of why and how?

Her life was short lived, taken away before time,

She is a miracle child, sweet and simply devine.

poemsbyclarabelle, 21 March 2013 

Wisdom at its Best

Love this, thank you Sheri.

When Lightning Strikes

When lightning strikes
When lightning strikes

Something Magical Happened

And just when she was about to give up, something magical happened, just like she always believed, exactly how she had envisioned it and precisely what she had written down.  It had always been there, but she didn’t see it at first……then when she opened her heart, all was revealed.

Be Prepared

Trust in the absolute power of the universe, have faith that everything will  work out just the way it is supposed to and know that every false start gets you closer to your goal.  Be prepared as much as you can, because when lighting strikes and it surely will, I want you to be ready, to be at your very best, to embrace each opportunity and share the wisdom that grows from this life changing experience.

And as you go forward on this journey of life……

May your imagination shine like the sun,

May your intuition guide you like the North Star,

May your soul sparkle in the moonlight,

May your happy spirit, take your breath away and

May your heart dance on the waves of love.

poemsbyclarabelle, 27 March 2013

Clarabelle
Clarabelle

A Miracle is in the Air

Not long till spring time, yet I wake up this morning to a pretty blanket of white snow (see photo below, taken this morning, of the trees in my garden).  As winter takes its last breath and holds on, I decide to write some poetry.  I feel a light inner calmness in me as I look outside, the perfect mode for the heart and soul to sing.  A miracle is in the air, I can feel it and it’s making its way to you today.  Much love to you Clarabelle.  

Clarabelle's Garden 11.03.13
Clarabelle’s Garden 11.03.13

A Miracle is in the Air

It’s the middle of March, it silently falls,

Snowy roof tops, icy halls.

Angels whisper,  a miracle is in the air,

Lovingly white snowflakes, caress my hair.

It’s nearly spring, yet winter holds on,

White candy floss, now covers my lawn.

It looks very pretty, fresh and clear,

Winter’s last calling, at this time of year.

I stare at its beauty, it brings calmness in me,

The brightest white, on my conifer tree

A picture perfect, is in front of my eyes

Mixed seasons, can be wonderous, a magical surprise.

poemsbyclarabelle, 11 March 2013

Magic is in You

You are the miracle of your life, you are the magic, welcome it with open arms, embrace each moment as an opportunity to be a better version of you.  This next inspirational quote by me is all about that.  Wishing you a magical day, love Clarabelle.

Magic is in You
Magic is in You

“The silent lake speaks many words,

true magic comes from within you.”

(Clarabelle)

Feel Love In Your Heart

Here is a special little St. Valentine’s Day poem for you, to celebrate true love, the joining of passionate hearts and the magical miracle of life.  “When you feel love, act on it.  Speak your heart.  Be truthful. Be Open.” from the book The Path to Love by Deepak Chopra.  Happy St. Valentine’s Day to you and your loved ones, Clarabelle.

Feel Love In Your Heart
Feel Love In Your Heart

Feel Love In Your Heart

Love is abundant, love is in me;

I feel it so strongly, flowing free.

The soul is uplifing, light shines from within;

Carrying my spirit, to welcome you in.

Feel love in your heart, just let it be;

Miracles happen, as it grows within thee.

Treasure the feelings, share them too;

Beauty is life, I am so grateful for you.

poemsbyclarabelle, 9 February 2013 

Breakthrough

You Can Truly Help Yourself

All of my poetry is based on my life experiences, some amazing ones and some really challenging ones.  This next poem was written by me from a challenging time in my life.  I didn’t realise it at the time, but I know now, that the pain I was feeling, was the releasing of negative energy that was not serving me well.  I call this poem, my breakthrough poem, the reason being is that I opened up my heart and asked for help whilst feeling in such a vulnerable state of mind.  I remember this experience so very clearly, it was 3am and I couldn’t sleep, I felt really tearful…..I asked for help and I truly believe I got it – from myself.  This poem is a true reflection of that night, I believe some kind of inner miracle happened and I know the power of the universe was listening to me.  I share this very personal poem with you, in the hope that if you are facing a similar tough experience, it will give you faith and knowing that your current difficult experience will gradually pass with time and maybe just maybe the first step to that happening is accepting the situation for what it is and asking for help.  I believe that help will come from within, for you can truly help yourself and turn any negative situation around.  May you take courage and strength from these words, “The next message you need is always right where you are.” (Ram Das) and I feel my true life experience told in this next poem proves that.   Stay strong, you can do it!!  Much love to you today, Clarabelle.

Breakthrough
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

It was 3am, I just couldn’t sleep;

With tears in my eyes, the message came deep.

I was all alone and I repeated out loud;

“Help me, Help me”, I’m lost in the crowd.

Give me a sign, that you hear my cry;

I don’t know what to do, or what to try.

A few hours passed by, but nothing came my way;

I felt abandoned, and full of dismay.

When morning did come, I searched all around;

Give me a signal, then a book beside my bed I found.

I had been clearing out cupboards, the night before;

And this book fell out, and onto the floor.

Little did I know, for in my time of need;

The answer was there in advance, disguised in this good deed.

I picked up the book, and to my surprise;

The answer was there, in front of my eyes.

“Help is here if you need it” – words marked in bold;

Someone was listening, this answer they told.

I smiled inside, for I knew what to do;

The fact that I asked for help, was the start of my breakthrough.

That day I found comfort, for the universe heard my plea;

I can help myself, is what that message told me.

poemsbyclarabelle, 18 April 2012

 

Snowing Petals

I often talk about enjoying the present moment and appreciating the beauty of life. Today I want to share with you about the wonderful magical scene outside my window. Today is a cherry blossom tree miracle because it is snowing petals.  Look for the miracles in your day, they are certainly there. 

 

I smile, as I see them falling

It’s snowing petals, such a beautiful calling

Like soft pink feathers, dropping from the sky

Floating in the breeze, from the tree so high

A spiritual moment, a miracle view

I gaze out the window, beneath the sky so blue

A pink speckled garden, nourished with fruits

Lovingly nurtured and cared from the roots

A sweet moment in time, that deserves true space

To captivate this beauty, with full embrace

The world gives us treasures ,everyday

But sometimes we don’t see them, in this way

Our lives get too busy and we miss the summer snow

Take a deep breath for a moment, let routine go

Savour the pleasure, in mother-nature’s hands

As the sun sets over, on warm desert lands

poemsbyclarabelle, 4 May 2012

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