It’s Hard

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Every moment is a moment to change, don’t give up the fight, there are hands and many hearts helping you forever.  Keep going my friend.  Love Clarabelle.

It’s Hard to Believe

It’s hard to believe,
in the torrential rain.
That the sun will shine,
and free you from pain.

It’s hard to let go,
when love pulls you in.
But a one sided love,
can never win.

It’s hard to smile,
when you’re hurting inside,
when the river runs deep,
and you’ve lost all pride.

It’s hard to be you,
when you feel so drained,
emotional pain,
keeping you chained.

But believe my heart,
believe what it says.
The rainbow is ready,
and the Angel prays.

She flies above your home,
drying up your tears.
She sends you much love,
and banishes the fears.

And as you sleep,
in bed tonight.
the little Angel of love,
Shines on you bright.

With a warmth like no other.
and a pure glowing heart.
Sad times move on
And you’ll have a fresh start.

By Clarabelle

Pick Up Your Soul

A poignant poem to reflect bravery in your soul. This one is especially for you today. Love Clarabelle

Pick Up Your Soul

Pick up your soul,
And carry on.
Lost adventures,
Hope was gone.

But sunny days,
Are here again.
No more sadness,
No more pain.

For now you know,
Your heart was talking.
It whispered from within,
Whilst struggling walking.

It said, “I believe,
In all you are,
You’re a happy spirit,
A shining star”

You listened in fear,
Stepped forward in tears,
For you really believed,
That after all these years.

Times were changing,
The past was the past.
And the present tough times,
They would not last.

So with your head held high,
For all to see,
You picked up your soul,
And carried me.

By Clarabelle
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Go Forth

Go forth and change your world for the better……if your world needs changing there is always something you can do. Have faith and turn hope into happy by doing what you need to do.

Happier times are on their way.

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Inspiration Will Find You

Inspiration will find you when you’re ready to be inspired, just like the famous phrase, when the student is ready the teacher will appear. An inspired heart has the power to breakthrough almost any barrier. Are you ready to be inspired?….I guess you are because you’re here, thank you.

Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle
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Rest When You Need It

I needed to rest my body yesterday, it was crying out for a longer sleep, so I eventually gave it yesterday what it needed and I woke up this morning feeling even more than ready to take on the world. This poem is just about that. Does your body need a little holiday?

Rest When You Need It

Rest when you need it,
Just take a break.
It’s amazing how you’ll feel.
Full of life and awake.
So recognise in your body,
When it needs to sleep
A short 40 minutes,
Or a longer slumber deep.
Your energy will be better,
Your heart will feel so good
Rejuvenate yourself,
Live in a happy mood.

By Clarabelle

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Festival of Faith

Have faith, strong,strong faith that your dreams are here, feel them in your heart right now and rejoice in your festival of faith. A poetic verse for you today:

A Festival of Faith

A festival of faith,
Lives in me.
In gives me hope,
So I can be.
Everything I want,
And even some more.
Believing in the “yes”,
And an opened door.
It encourages my soul,
Breathing life into me,
An explosion of knowing,
That no eyes can see.
A feeling from within,
A heart with a spark,
Igniting my spirit,
Shining light in the dark.

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You’ve Made It

Let’s get going, yes you, yes YOU and me, let’s get going with our life, our wonderfully inspiring beautiful life…….now smile, you’ve made it.

You’ve Made It

Wow, I think you’ve made it,
I always knew you would.
You faced your deepest fears,
Turned bad times into good.

When all in life seemed lost,
And very troublesome too,
A huge wave of inspiration,
Got hold of the person in you.

You’ve come so very far.
Be proud and feel rejoice,
Your empowering creative spirit,
Released its encouraging voice.

Now your amazing success,
Is so easy to see.
All the hurt and pain,
Guided you to be free,

So celebrate this happy,
You deserve all it brings,
Because you are a fighter,
And inspire all great things.

By Clarabelle

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Happy?

I do believe I am, probably 99% happy with lots of things in my life. I suppose, it’s all actually down to my perception because another might experience an equivalent life and not perceive it as high a percentage. I am, in general a happy person, a natural happy spirit. This doesn’t mean I don’t have down days and hard times, I just automatically feel most true to myself just being, well……..happy!! I do my best to focus on solutions to problems, but I don’t always get it right. When I am in the 1% moments I immediately recognise it and put so much energy into turning it around for myself. Simple things like going for a walk, watching a motivational video on YouTube, writing a poem, posting to this blog or visiting my mum, they all help me get back to that happier feeling again.

If you don’t have a simple strategy to play when the chips are down, why not think about one for yourself now. Whatever works for you is a must for you to action at the times you need it most.

Hey, maybe even reading by blog helps you…….now that really does make me happy.

Stay strong and positive, Clarabelle
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Who Are You?

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I wrote this last year for YOU.

You can also listen to the audio speech here:

Who Are You? You are special, a person with a heart, a loving heart, a soul, a singing soul, a spirit, a happy spirit.  You have dreams, great, great, dreams.  You have plans, big, big, plans.  You have faith, strong faith in the mystery of the unknown and YOU BELIEVE.

You believe with every part of your being that only magnificence lies before you.  You have a unique power that goes beyond the impossible.  You have an energy that attracts true abundance to you.  You are alive and are grateful for all that you are and for all that you are becoming.

You can create magic around you because you breathe and do with passion, every baby step that you take on this journey of life.

The miracle of all miracles is in you and in every path you come across.  Every heart that you touch, every soul that you inspire, every star that you catch and every rainbow that protects you from the storms.

You are at one with yourself, in the silence of all silences your spirit shines and your light guides you out of the darkness.

You fly, you soar, you reach for the mountain top and when you get there, you see far in the distance another higher mountain to climb.  But it is in the challenge of every challenge to only ever reach the top.  The top is never ending, the beginning is never new, life is, what it is.

Life is how you see it. 

Life is how you live it. 

Life is how you love it.

There is freedom, there is abundance, there is everything you need and want before you.  You can’t see it with your eyes, you can’t touch it with your hands but it is living, breathing and dancing around you.  This invisible space is your space, your space to fill with smiles, laughter, love, joy and happiness.  Nourish the space around you by nourishing peace from within, because even in stormy weathers you can find a calm place.

So go to the edge of the mountain top because it is waiting for you with open arms.  Other travellers want to hear your story, want to learn from your experiences, good or bad.  They want to know, what you know, to help them on their own journey of life.

Then you must find a quiet spot and listen to the sound of the wind, whispers of the greatest knowledge will come to you and you will use this wisdom to carry on.

Yes you may feel broken right now.

Yes you may have cried enough tears to fill a river.

Yes you may feel like a failure and all your self-worth and self-confidence has gone.

But I want to tell you something. It’s still there you know.  The best part of you is still living in you. You still have that spark. You still shine.  You are loved deeply and your heart knows this.
The mind can play games with our feelings, but the mind has no hold over the power of the heart.  Close your eyes, feel your heart, feel its energy, feel its power, let it grow inside of you.

You are very special and you can and will do this. You will turn your life around for the better.

This is the moment that counts, this is when you decide enough is enough.  This is when you say “I am strong, I am better than that and I believe in me and my potential.  I am whatever I choose to be and I choose to be what I believe in my heart.  I am my greatest dreams, I am.”

Never settle for too little because you have such a lot and to not unleash your true talents into this world would surely keep you from the wisdom that is truly yours.

Trust in you, trust in your abilities, trust that everyone is asking similar questions and this is your time to fight back.  This is your time to answer with your heart.  This is your life, to love, to live, to learn and to lead.  Capture that feeling in your heart right now, let it flow through every vein in your body, let it illuminate you with drive, determination and self-discipline, now mix it with passion and purpose and you’re on your way.

You are free now, free to make the right choices and decisions in life that will make you the BEST EVER YOU.  Your new life awaits – make every moment count and GO GET IT, because nobody deserves it more than you.  You have all the qualities within you to make it.  Thrive, grow and shine NOW and FOREVER.

By Clarabelle.

If you think this will help someone, please please share. Thank you.

Would You Bare Your Soul?

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Sometimes poems just whisper out of me, the words just appear and I have to write them down straight away, just like this moment now, just like today, when my heart sang these words. It’s maybe a message to me and you, to live your life now like your soul would want it to.  I guess my poems are the baring of my soul to you.

Would you bare your soul?

Would you bare your soul?
So heaven would let you in.
The promise of a peaceful land.
Full of happiness within.
Where Angels pray in song,
And many hearts entwine.
Brought together in love,
A miracle of the divine.
So when your last day falls,
And puddles of tears appear.
Your soul knows where it’s going,
Sweet hymns whisper you near.
The stairway is alight,
With candles either side.
They represent each moment,
Your heart touched another inside.
The shadows are now behind you,
No pain follows you there.
For freedom ignites your spirit,
And your soul is now stripped bare.

Time is of the essence, none of us get out of this life alive, that’s for sure……so let your soul dance in the now, as it’s paving the way to your happy ever after.

Love Clarabelle

Hope Sets You Free

Don’t be a prisoner of your own mind, don’t tighten the straight jacket with unfulfilling whispers. Remember this my friend, hope sets you free. A poem about hope for you:

Hope Sets You Free

Hope is taking a chance,
A last look glance.
A hand held tight,
When nothing seems right.
Eyes with a soul,
Tunnel towards the goal.
A prayer at the start,
A loving heart.
It is the fire,
Lighting the desire.
A candle in rhyme,
Flickering through time.
Let hope be your key,
Hope sets you free.

The Angel of Hope is in your heart, welcome her today with open arms.

Love Clarabelle.

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Sacred Love Story

There’s something very profound and beautiful about two people in love, it’s sacred and special.

We often hear a lot about broken hearts and maybe not enough about hearts in love.

But sometimes, just at the beginning of a new love story, it is so precious and so magical that the new romantics just want to embrace it tenderly for themselves, a sacred love story. Just two happy, sweet, unattached people, who then fell in love, the purest of love.

And the beautiful thing is, that no matter what life throws at them, their love is never torn apart, actually it just makes their love for each other even stronger.

I hope you truly have experienced your very on sacred love story and if not, believe me, what you seek, is seeking you.

This is my sacred love story, what’s yours?

Sweet Love to you, Clarabelle

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What Do You Miss Doing?

I miss my music, I miss music in my life……I haven’t picked up the microphone for a little while and I feel it is calling for me, I have a pull feeling towards it. So why is this?

I truly believe that things in life that are part of who we are will always return, just like a wonderful whizzing boomerang, it comes straight back to you.

What do you miss doing in your life? ….And better still, what are you going to do about it? 🙂

I know what I am going to do……sing, tra lah lah lah lah.

My whispers sing to your heart today,

Much love, Clarabelle
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What if Oprah Winfrey Read my Book?

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What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?

I was just thinking this the other day…..What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?

What if Oprah Winfrey Read my Book?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?
What would she think?
Would it inspire her mind?
Would it make her heart wink?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?
Would it give her a smile?
Would she feel warmth inside?
Would she laugh for a while?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?
Would she share it with others?
Would it motivate her friends?
Would it connect with all Mothers?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?
Would she even know my name?
What book is “Clarabelle’s Musings”?
What is her writing aim?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?
What would she say?
What hope would it give her?
What page would she pray?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?
What if she read it with joy?
What if Clarabelle’s poems?
Inspired every girl and boy?

What if Oprah Winfrey read my book?

Don’t Rush the Process

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It’s easy to feel frustrated that things are moving as fast as you would like them to, that progress seems slow or non-existent at present.  However, have faith and patience that the results will come and that you will achieve the right outcomes for you.  Frustration can be a good thing, it just means you’re ready, you’re ready for CHANGE……and once you’re ready, well anything can happen, believe me….and it positively will.

Don’t rush the process, because in time the rewards will come, so keep putting in every effort to the little things and big changes will appear.

Positive change is on it’s way for you.

Love Clarabelle

I Wonder Where?

A poem of wonder, for you today, love Clarabelle.

I Wonder Where?

If I stay here I die
I live a lie
I wither in the shade
My smile it does fade
If I move far away
Other hearts will pray
Travellers will thrive
They will feel alive
I will leave,
Nothing to grieve
For I know
My soul does glow
In a twinkling heart
So I will depart
No tears will fall,
For an inner call
Takes me there
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So Happy

Today, I collected my first ever paperback book from Amazon. I was the happiest person ever picking up the book. I excitedly opened up the package on the street and wanted to shout out to everybody, “Hey, this is my book”, I was wearing the biggest smile ever. This book’s content has spanned over a 3 year period and I honestly can’t believe I’ve written it. I read each page with new learnings and rejuvenated wisdom and I am amazed all over again.

I know some of my best writings in this book have been written at some of the toughest times in my life, when I was going through some inner challenges of lost love, tough business times and knock back after knock back. These writings, through that inner pain were inspiring me to “keep going”, to “never give up” and to do my very best to help myself achieve all that I have ever wanted. It was like I was connected to something else when writing these musings……like something else was speaking through my heart, mind and soul. I would just sit there alone in the silence of my own home and write…..it all just flowed out of me so easily and I would instantly feel an inner calmness after it.

So, in my humble opinion, this book, Clarabelle’s Musings are miracle writings, whispers of my soul to share with the world and connect in a very special way with other hearts and ultimately help you positively move forward in your own journey of life.

I often wonder where I got my writing spirit from, as my Mum and Dad don’t write but my younger sister Leanne is a fabulous writer, although I am sorry to say that she doesn’t write anymore.

I remember Leanne came home from High School one day, she was about 13 years old and she was stunned because the Head of the English Department, at the time, didn’t believe she had written the essay she wrote, she was upset that she had to convince him that she did write it all herself. He was so amazed by her talent, he took her School book from her and showed it to the other English teachers in the department. Not very inspiring for a 13 year old, when your teacher doesn’t even believe in you. I wish Leanne would write again, her story writing, really is amazing but she is so happy being a wonderful mum of 3 children with another one on the way in February next year. Leanne also home schools my nieces and nephews……her children will always be inspired, she will make sure of that.

I think we got it from my Grandfather, Eddie, who told me, at 90 years old, that when he was a child, he came first place in a UK and Ireland wide School writing competition. I felt so proud of him when he shared that with me, he hadn’t told anyone, until then, sadly he passed away at the age of 92.

So today is a momentous day and I am dedicating this paperback to my Granda Eddie and my younger sister Leanne, both inspirations to me.

Clarabelle’s Musings, this is my new bedtime reading book.

Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle

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Even Angels Have a Bad Day

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Having a bad day?…..Even Angels have a bad day.

Without the bad days, you wouldn’t experience the best of the best days, because you wouldn’t have that contrast, that knowing, that feeling.

Your perspective on life situations can make or break you. Why don’t you challenge your current perspective and see where this takes your thinking?

Having a good day?  Even Angels have good days.

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

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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.”

Let’s Get Going!!

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A motivational poem for you:

Let’s Get Going

Let’s get going,
Don’t you stop.
Keep your head up,
Beep beep bop.
See the goal,
In your eyes.
Feel and believe,
It’s your surprise.
So soldier on,
Break through it all.
Imagine your life.
Over the brick wall.
At the rainbow’s end,
Celebrate your glory,
This is your life,
This is your story.

By Clarabelle.

Let’s get going my friends, you and me, let’s get going today!!

Love Clarabelle

Enough is Enough

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I wrote this poem to inspire you:

Enough is Enough

Enough is Enough,
That’s what he said.
Forget the past,
Get out of bed.
When all ain’t well,
When times get bad.
Remember the happy,
Not the sad.
Focus on giving,
Give all you’ve got.
Put yourself first,
Pick up your trot.
Set mini goals,
Ones you’ll achieve.
Momentum will build,
The more you’ll believe.
The time has come,
Be all you can be,
Take a stance now,
Forever you’ll be free.

By Clarabelle.

It’s your life, go get it!!

Is That All You’ve Got?

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Is that all you’ve got?  Of course not, you know and I know that you have so much more, you have so much more to give and you’re just about ready to show the world what you’ve got, what you’re made of.

Is that all you’ve got?  Of course not. 🙂

Got get ’em today, Love Clarabelle

The Time Will Come

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Over the last few years I have been writing lots and lots of poems, words of inspiration and motivation.  These writings have come from my inner wisdom, my corporate business knowledge and true and heartfelt life experiences.  All of my writings have been compiled into 10 books, which are currently available on Amazon. These books went “live” on Amazon in June this year, with the wonderful help from a very successful editor in America, Steve Mann.  To my absolute delight and amazement, last night, I read some truly wonderful 5 star book reviews and I wanted to share some of them with you today:

On my book, Clarabelle’s Musings:

“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 palpitations. 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.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Affirmations:

“Psychologists and therapists have long known that affirmations can help us all to stay on course in the goals we set for ourselves. Heck, even Oprah has spoken about how important it is to have daily affirmations for yourself. Claire, through her prose and poetry, offers us affirmations that we can use on a daily basis to help us to set goals and achieve them.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Keys to Happiness:

“We all know that to be happy all the time is an impossibility because without sadness, we would not truly appreciate happiness. Claire through her prose and poems, reminds us of what it is like to be happy and how we as individuals are responsible for our own happiness. Through her words, she unveils the secrets that really can help us all to achieve happiness more often.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Christmas Joys:

“Who doesn’t love Christmas? Well, actually, there are a lot of people who don’t. But Claire’s words bring us back to the true reality of what Christmas is all about. It’s about the joy of family, the appreciation of the blessings we have, the use of our talents to share with others to help them, and the love of keeping the people who matter to you, close in your life. Claire’s superlative use of words remind us all of the true meaning of Christmans and how we should be thankful for the joys we have in our lives. I loved it. I love Christmas. Why not read it like I did, and feel empowered to access the true Christmas Joys.”

On my book, Clarabelle Presents Nature’s Gifts:

“Claire’s expressive words bring a new appreciation to all that is nature. Her prose and poems lighten the spirit and make the heart sing with joy.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Moving Motivations:

“What are we without human motivation? Simply a shell of a human body that walks around with animation, but no direction. Claire’s writings provide motivation to all of us to dream, believe in our dreams, and take the steps necessary to achieve our dreams.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Heart and Soul:

“People don’t often make the connection of importance between the heart and the soul. Of course, we all know, without our hearts, our souls will wander. But Claire’s exquisite jottings show how closely our hearts and souls are connected, not just within our own bodies, but also in how we connect with other hearts and souls. Claire, in her quiet writings, paint a clear picture of how dependent we as fragile humans are upon not just our own hearts and souls, but the people we touch in our lives and those who touch us in our lives.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Creative Inspirations:

“Claire Murray is a talented and gifted author and poet. Her jottings inspire me and make me feel positive, happy, and make my heart sing with joy. Thank you Claire, for sharing your gifts with us. I thoroughly enjoyed all of your books. Getting up every morning and reading one of your prose or poems gave me a burst of positive energy to start my day out right and helped me to see normal things that happened throughout my day in a positive light.”

On my book, Clarabelle’s Poems of Love:

“When Claire writes about love, it really is a Splendid Thing. Through her words she is able to transport the reader back to young love, first love, and mature love. It brings back the beautiful memories of falling in love and staying in love.”

These reviews were written a few months ago and I honestly didn’t know I had made such an impact with the person reading them.  This makes me very happy.  It just goes to show, and I truly believe this, when YOU are ready, “The Time Will Come” when your inner butterfly will spread its wings and flutter to the hearts of others.

Thank you for being here, I love you for it.

All my love for a beautiful day, Clarabelle

Keep on Jumping

Catch the ball of life, keep on jumping until all your goals have been achieved.

Who do you want to be? What do you want to become? What’s important for you to do to move forward and reach new heights.

Keep on jumping my friends.

Love Clarabelle

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Goodbye Sunshine, Hello Moon

A poem dedicated to the kindness of new friends and the goodbye memories in my heart.

Goodbye Sunshine

Goodbye Sunshine,
Hello Moon.
Brightest stars,
So long bloom.

Hearts gone by,
Tears collide,
Hugs of warmth,
People who guide.

Sparkling eyes,
Whispered treasure,
Thank you friends,
It’s my pleasure.

By Clarabelle

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Be In Love

Be in love everyday with your story of life. Be in love with each moment that you experience. Be in love with the beauty of nature around you and be in love with yourself. Fill your blank page with love today, put love into all that you do, then see and feel the difference to the outcomes you receive.

Love fully, love deeply and let love nourish every part of your body. Be in love with who you are, after all you deserve it.

Lots of love, Clarabelle

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Double Rainbow

Today, I went a long 9 mile round trip walk to the White Horse Hill in Uffington, Oxfordshire. I wanted to view the beautiful morning sunrise from the top of the hill, however it was a little too cloudy for that. Never mind, I saw something even better on the walk back, a beautiful double rainbow, wow, it truly made my day.

Rainbow days to you, love Clarabelle

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Morning Sunrise

On your journey of life, don’t forget to watch the morning sunrise. There is just something about a stunning morning sunrise that just puts you in real awe of the moment. Tomorrow morning, I urge you to wake up early in time to watch the beautiful morning sunrise and in that moment remember how you feel.

Wishing you the best of days today.

Love Clarabelle

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Smile Like You Want To

Smile from your heart and feel the difference today. Smile with love in your eyes and feel your sparkle touch another. It really is the simple things in life that can make a significant difference to your day and to another ‘s day. Take a moment to reflect upon that and put some joy into your soul, it will surely create a beautiful ripple effect around the world.

And don’t forget please, to Smile Like You Want To.

Loves and smiles from Clarabelle.

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Look in the Mirror

Take a look in the mirror, I mean a really good look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you reflecting back what you desire for yourself? Look beyond your physical appearance, look straight through your eyes and into your heart, what does that feel like? If you would feel your way through life, feel for the happiness in what you are and in what you do, then I believe this would lead you to greatness, to true life fulfilment and to true love for everything around you.

Look in the mirror, what do you see? Keep looking until you feel it and capture that feeling, now let this feeling of who you really are guide you to inner peace and happiness.

Wishing you a beautiful day,

Love Clarabelle.

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What Are You Dying To Do?

I listened to a motivational speech yesterday, where some valuable words of wisdom were shared. It spoke about, “living your life, like you’re dying”, and it made me think about what that would mean for me. I suppose none of us are going to be around forever and I guess if a Doctor said to me today that I was dying, then I know I would immediately change my perceptions on a lot of things. None of us will get out of this life “alive”….right?? So, I guess in our present living, we are somewhat, dying. So now if I apply that thought to my current life, I am thinking, well, there are so many more things that I want to do, that I want to experience, that I want to achieve, so…..I just better get a move on. It is a good reminder, I think for us all, to not take life for granted and to be grateful for all our experiences. I think it is time for you and I to truly live the life we want…….what are you dying to do to?

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Live in the Now

This moment, right now, is all you have, tomorrow is not here yet and your future visions, albeit, extremely important are only visible right now in your imagination. But it is in the strength of your imagination that holds the key to getting what you want. The more clearer and specific your vision is, the more you will do in the now to get there. If your ultimate vision lives fully, in your heart, mind, spirit and soul, then you will automatically find yourself doing things that are in alignment with the achieving of that vision. Keep your vision alive by taking care of your present moments and be mindful that what you do now, creates your tomorrow and hopefully a better, more fulfilling one for you.

Let your imagination take you there now, and do all that you can each day to make that happen.

Spreading the wisdom, love Clarabelle.

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Question of the Month

What question do you need to ask yourself today, that will challenge your thinking, inspire your mind and help you take your next step forward?

My Answer

The question I will ask myself today, in relation to my career is,

“If you weren’t doing what you are currently doing, what other thing would you want to be doing and why?”

I am going to let my mind simmer away at answering that question.

What’s your question?

Happy answering,

Clarabelle

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I Am Grateful

I am truly grateful for my life, my wonderful health, wealth and energy, my family, my friends and my super positive, forever determined attitude and happy spirit.

I am also super grateful that you are here, thank you.

What are you grateful for?

Love Clarabelle

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Perfect Sunrise

A beautiful poem for you:

Perfect Sunrise

A perfect sunrise,
A beautiful moon.
Crystal clear,
Silver lagoon.
Feel the air,
Hear no sound.
Wandering whispers,
Mirror around.
New light dawns,
Dreams awake,
Good morning magic,
On this daybreak.

By Clarabelle

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Wonderful

Believe today that, “Life is Wonderful” and it will be. What you believe, shapes your moments and your moments shape your life.

May today be a wonderful day for you, just believe that.

Love Clarabelle

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The Beauty of Life

The beauty of life,
Expressed in the land.
Climbing a mountain,
Walking on sand.

Seen with your eyes,
Felt with your soul.
Always around you,
Challenge or goal.

Be present now,
As seconds go by.
Master your thoughts,
Be positively high.

You have a choice,
You have a chance.
To sing in the darkness,
To light up the dance.

Forget the past,
And all of the wrong,
Take your life back,
Be your own song.

Decide your wants,
Create your new book.
Blank page, new chapter,
Let your heart take a look.

By Clarabelle

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On The Up

You wake up with a choice each morning, make sure you do your best to make a choice to wake up with an “On the up” attitude.

See you up there.

Love Clarabelle 🙂

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Stay Determined

A positive poem for you:

Stay Determined

Stay determined,
True to the end.
Keep your focus,
See problems mend.

For only you,
Can change it all,
No matter the size,
Big or small.

Stay very hungry,
Feed your mind,
With positive thoughts,
Discover and find.

A brand new you,
With a happy smile,
Stay determined,
Forever and a while.

By Clarabelle, “Stay Determined”

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Horizon of Happiness

She has desires in her heart and she believes, she absolutely believes that the beauty of her vision is within easy reach. Step by step, bit by bit, moment to moment, she thinks her way to the achievement of her dreams. She looks out to the Horizon of Happiness, she knows what she has to do and she feels deep determination in her soul. She can’t stop till she gets there, she’ll never stop till she gets there and whilst “getting there” she will embrace the joy of the journey as much as she can.

She sees her mind strong, stronger than ever before and she believes in herself. Her actions are powerful, she talks empowering, positive language to herself and she surrounds herself with inspiration.

She stands there alone but with the world in her happy heart. Her piercing blue eyes, as they look out into the horizon, sparkle like the brightest stars…….she knows destiny his her choice.

Make a choice today, decide want you definitely want in life and “do it”.

Lots of love today, Clarabelle

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Freedom Days

I have been enjoying what I call a couple of “Freedom Days”. What are “Freedom Days”? Well, to me, these are days where you get up early, with no definite plans in mind and see where the day takes you. These days for me are relaxing, free flowing, carefree and peaceful. I love my “me time”, Freedom Days.

Why don’t you try it, I am sure it will set your spirit free and bring you great inner joy.

Love Clarabelle

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Where?

Look at this picture below, where is this path taking YOU? Today, it is taking me out of the Oxfordshire Countryside and into the bright city lights of London, because today I am feeling inspired to do that.

Do what inspires you today.

Much love Clarabelle

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Everything is Being Answered

All that you are asking for is currently being answered, believe that and know that all goodness is coming to you.

Love Clarabelle

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I’m Going To Make It

It felt dark and cold at times and then bright, warm and sunny at other times, but through those darkest of days, through the toughest of times, when tears could not stop falling, all of a sudden and out of nowhere the inner light appeared with the feeling and knowing that the darker days are over. The trudge uphill has come to an end and she is fully back in control of her life and her true destiny.

She has fallen down many times but all she has ever known was to get back up, she had never practiced anything else, for that is just who she is. Even when she felt she was drowning in the gutter, she would be willing someone else on to do their best, to never give up, to keep going, to keep growing and to work towards a better life.

She has this feeling today, a feeling of unbelievable confidence in herself, a natural inner strength that she hasn’t recognised for a long time. She knows this feeling is real, it’s not fake, it’s not make up, it’s her true self speaking and she is in alignment with what she hears.

She wonders how this came about today, today of all days, when only 48 hours before she was going through a mind struggle of emotions and physical drain. What happened? This makes her think of a saying she values “have faith in the mystery of the unknown”.

She thinks back to the prayers she said recently, she thinks back to what she outwardly and openly asked the Universe for…..could it be this? Whatever it is and wherever it came from, what matters now is that she is going to embrace this feeling of new found confidence in herself and in her capabilities, she is going to channel all her energies in the right direction and she is going to change her world, she is going to turn it upside down and inside out for the better.

It’s been a long heavy journey, heavier than she could carry at times but she’s not going to focus on that, she is in charge of her now, in charge of her happiness and she knows that she has the inner strength and inner power to achieve all her dreams and more.

She wants to get out in the fresh air today, she wants to feel the wind and rain upon her face, she wants to take in the renewed energy of the environment around her. She feels free today, a different kind of freedom than what she has felt before, for she knows, she absolutely knows…….”I’m going to make it”.

Make today your “I’m going to make it day”.

Lots of love from the true heart of Clarabelle.

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Rainbow’s End

I haven’t shared a poem with you for a little while, so here is one for you, that popped out of my head very early this morning.

Take your life to Rainbow’s End. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Rainbow’s End

A little more effort,
A little more soul.
Doing it with passion,
Reaching your goal.

Work a little harder,
Prove that you care,
Believe in yourself,
Risk if you dare.

Life is a challenge,
It’s also full of love,
A landscape of beauty,
Viewed from above.

When life beats you down,
Remember your smile,
Put on your crown,
Go a walk for a while.

Let strong thoughts guide you,
To the vision you see,
Make happiness your target,
Seek beyond mystery.

This is your message,
Be your own best friend,
Soon you’ll be dancing,
On Rainbow’s end.

By Clarabelle, 20 October 2014

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30,000 Lights

Imagine one torch, shining in the darkness, it really helps you take your next step BUT I now want you to imagine, 30,000 of those torches all shining together, that sort of light beam, would light up the world.

Today, I celebrate reaching over 30,000 Clarabelle Blog views and I am “chuffed to bits”. Each view for me represents a welcomed light, like inspiration in the darkness and I want to thank YOU for being here and making that happen.

You are a light on my path, illuminating each step of the journey, you have contributed greatly to this blog success, thank YOU for your light.

I will continue to deliver the best I can to this blog, so more lights can join us and so we can be an inspirational light for each other.

Without YOU there is no light, only darkness, so please keep on sharing your light, because it has the potential to take us to the moon and back.

A whopping 30,000 views, I am amazed, I am inspired, I will keep going, thank you once again for being here.

Lots of love, Clarabelle

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Wisdom in the Dark

When you are in a situation that challenges the core of who you really are, that goes against your core values and beliefs, I believe, it makes those inner parts of you even stronger. Yes, at first there is minor discontentment but as time goes on in the given situation that discontentment can lead to major frustration and often inner resentment. This is when the “real” you must take a stance for what you stand for and gracefully bow out of the situation before it takes a hold of your inner wellbeing. The most important thing is that you learn from these experiences, you gain a greater self-awareness about what you want from life going forward and what values you must honour for yourself. Actually, it can be one of life’s greatest lessons that will lead you on the right path for you. At first, this uncomfortable experience, might feel like travelling on a train through the most beautiful scenery, in the dark, hence you miss the beauty of the journey. However, when you raise your inner light, when you stay true to yourself, dawn breaks, morning light appears and you can begin to truly enjoy the beautiful scenery of the journey again. Maybe travelling through the dark isn’t all that bad, because when morning comes and you look back, maybe just maybe you had to take that journey, maybe just maybe it strengthened your inner character and helped you to rebuild your life.

Of course, I am talking from self experience and you know, when I think of how this experience has shaped me, I guess travelling in the dark has been a purposeful journey of self discovery and inner illumination. I guess it’s been my own “wisdom in the dark”.

Wherever you are in life, whatever life throws at you, you will always have your inner torch to guide you to the light.

I see your inner glow, let it shine.

Lots of love today, Clarabelle

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Just Ask

Ask for what you want, go on I urge you to ask for what you want in your life, whether it be to your boss, in prayer, the Universe, a friend, a lover, just ask for what you specifically want and you just might get it……I am sure the Universe is listening, so just you ask, have faith in the unknown and be open to receiving it. Just ask.

Lots of love to you today,

Clarabelle

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Embrace the Faith

Have faith that one day will be your day, you’ve got to believe this.

Believe and have faith that better days and more positive outcomes are on there way for you.

Lots of love, Clarabelle

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Those Little Habits

Be mindful everyday of those little rituals and habits that all work towards a bigger outcome. Think about it, if you’re not happy with your outcome, change those little daily habits and soon you’ll notice a positive difference towards the outcome that you do want.

Little changes can go a long long way.

Have a fun and productive day today.

Love Clarabelle

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