So today I urge you to “make the call”, you know, that call you’ve been avoiding for whatever reason, go on, just make the call. I did this today, and it turned out much better than expected, actually, I specifically got what I asked for. So beautiful you, go on, make the call today, you know you want to, you know you need to, make the call.
Lots of love Clarabelle.
When the mind is strong,
It will never break.
It gives you power,
So real, not fake.
It carries you home,
And delivers your goal.
It can make a diamond,
From a piece of coal.
Keep your focus,
All of the time,
When the mind is strong,
It can make millions,
From a dime.
Believe in yourself,
Have strength from within,
When the mind is strong,
You always will win.
Poem by Clarabelle, 12 October 2014
Very often and more so that not, when I write these blog posts I am talking to myself, gearing myself up to take on the next challenge and encouraging myself to stay committed to moving forward, no matter what the set backs are.
Today, I talk to you and me about staying determined, even if you feel you have gone off track, get back in the game and remember all that you have achieved in life so far. Nothing can stop you, nothing is impossible to you and remember that that kind of positive and determined attitude will get you to where you want to get to.
I am so very determined to change my life for the better and I know I will reach the top of that ladder, I know it, I believe it and I feel it. I am getting stronger and stronger and I am willing and encouraging you to do the same for yourself.
Stay focused, stay determined and remember you are more than capable of doing this.
So let us all stay determined to achieve our greatest goals in this game of life, throw me a curve ball, keep ’em coming, because I am ready for the catch, here it comes, catch it with me!!
I write today with inspiration in my heart and determination in my mind, I write for you and for me. Let’s do this.
Keep on, keeping on.
Love Clarabelle
As I approach a whopping 30,000 views on this Clarabelle Blog I often think back to the day I started it, what was my motivation for starting it?
For me it all started from a great passion inside of me, I am going to call it my “healing passion” and that is creative writing in many forms, but mainly to begin with it was poetry, purposeful, meaningful and passionate poetry from my heart and soul.
I love writing creatively, it frees my soul and makes me feel at one with myself. It makes me feel calm inside and at peace. To get this “peace”, I have to share a “piece”of my soul…..and I want to, it’s a MUST for me.
I love writing for you, I just love it and I do hope it helps you in some way, shape or form.
So a GIGANTIC thank you to YOU for being here, for taking the time to read the whispers of my soul, the inner wisdom that I feel doesn’t really come from books, I guess it’s just me.
So from a “just me” this thank you is for you, “just for you”.
30,000 special thank you’s.
I am committed to keeping going, I’ll never stop, whilst I am alive, I’ll keep on writing, keep on sharing and keep on aiming to inspire you.
Lots of love my forever friends,
Clarabelle
Think of achieving your goals in life as, climbing up a ladder. I am applying this visual strategy to my own life right now and I am really loving the challenge of it. So I started at the very bottom of the ladder with nothing but a quantifiable dream of the end goal in mind. My ladder has about 13 steps, and each step signifies quantifiable progression, that I can measure. I am currently on the 3rd step and working on the 4th step plans. I love doing it this way, it seems much more fun and in some way much easier for me.
Maybe you will want to apply this strategy to achieving your own goals in life, because as soon as you climb up that first step, it’s amazing how this motivates your mind to “keep going” and “keep on achieving”.
I feel good about my ladder and I am on a wonderful mission to get to the top and you know what, I know I will.
Why don’t you, start your new ladder of life today.
Keep on going, love Clarabelle
This is your time to take responsibility for your life and sometimes that might mean doing something that most people are not prepared to do. Drop the ego, it gets in the way of the real you and can slow down your progression towards achieving your dreams. Push through the barriers of fear and embrace life the way it should be embraced. Time marches on, make sure you’re marching in the right direction towards your goals.
Just do what you need to do and see the positive in every stumbling block, because if you really look at it differently, you will find your greatest lessons.
Go on, get yourself out there and make today count.
Lots if love, Clarabelle
Some environments are conducive to your health and well being and some run in conflict with it. How do you know, which is which? Well, more often than not you can tell by the way you feel in that place. If you are feeling a warm, calming, nice, happy and natural feeling with peace of mind, you are most definitely in the right environment for you. If however, you are feeling restless, frustrated, mind-trapped in any way, you are, I am guessing, in the wrong place for you. So think about where you are, what you’re doing and most importantly, how you are feeling. If you’re feeling good, then you most definitely are, in a good place.
Take your being into a warm, energising environment and feel the difference, almost instantly.
Lots of love to you today, wherever you are in the world.
Clarabelle 🙂
Sometimes all a friend or family member needs to hear from you is, “If you need me, I am here”. Now I know you know that they know that and I am sure that they do know that. But, how wonderful it is to hear those words come from a true friend or loved one.
Who do you want to share those caring words with today? I am sure it will make a MASSIVE difference to their life today and to your life.
After all, a little bit of love, care and attention goes a long, long, way.
Lots of love to you today,
Clarabelle 
Be a rainbow today.
Welcome to October’s question of the month.
Question:
Where are you going?
My Answer
I am going wherever my heart and mind takes me, I am working on a plan to create the best outcome for me and the people I love. It’s a step by step process and I am committed to staying focused on the end result. I am taking inspired action and I fully believe and have faith that I will get there, I just know I will. I might be taking the scenic route right now but I am finding it all very fascinating, full of character building and unexpected surprises. The challenge is on and I have signed up for it, it’s all my choice, I am choosing every step of the way.
So I ask you today, Where are you going?
Lots of love Clarabelle
The mind is like a loose cannon, if you don’t control its direction, goodness knows where you’ll end up. A lot of change and unsettlement can unrest the mind and may not feel really good. The first step is being aware that your current thinking isn’t serving you well and then you must take steps to put it back on track. Whatever that is for you. I have a few personal strategies in place that work for me when my mind runs away with crazy stupid thoughts that I know I don’t benefit from. Motivational anything does it for me, I have figured out that if I am around motivational people, motivational words, I watch or read anything motivational it inspires me to take control of my thinking so that it serves me best. So I will end this short blog post today with some motivational words for you today, here goes:
YOU GOTTA…
You gotta help yourself, you gotta believe that you can change for the better, you gotta feel it in your heart and have deep faith that better days are on their way to an even better YOU. You gotta start with any type of negative thinking that doesn’t serve you well, you gotta replace that thinking with more positive thoughts, more positive intentions and you’ve gotta do whatever you need to do to change it up for yourself, to make it better, to turn each dull moment into a brighter sunny day. You don’t need to wait for the sun to come out, it’s already there, shining inside of you. Believe me, if you master your thoughts, you’re half way there to entering the door of your dreams.
And remember, you don’t always need to look outside for the sun.
Wishing you a day filled with inspired action.
Love Clarabelle
You’re not here forever, so dreamcatchers get moving, get grooving and go get them……your dreams, their yours, yours for the taking….hurry up now!!
Love and smiles to you today,
Clarabelle
Just for today, why don’t you try something different. You could take up a new hobby, or try a new restaurant, you could read a different type of book to your normal reading, you could wear a new colour. Whatever it is, it is your choice, you decide what that new thing will be and embrace how good it feels.
Re-energise your soul with a taste of something new and different.
Lots of love, Clarabelle
Catch me if you can…I’m heading on an important journey, where dreams turn into reality. Want to join me? Let’s go then, let’s do this together, let’s make all our dreams come true.
Get ready, steady……Go!!
Love Clarabelle
But what if it doesn’t work out? My dearest friend, what if it does? Something for you to think about today.
Love Clarabelle
I bought this card last week, I was just drawn to it, I love it, “Happiness Is Here To Stay”.
I wrote this for a person who I am missing deeply right now. If you are missing someone, please tell them, just tell them.
Waiting….
Will you wait for me?
Of course I will.
I’ll wait forever.
On wishing well hill.
I dream of your eyes,
And your smiling face.
I imagine you’re here,
With me in this place.
So always believe,
That I want you,
I’m telling you now,
No other will do.
You have my soul,
My heart’s in your home.
I think of you always,
When I am alone.
The waiting is easy,
True love is the key
Counting down seconds
Till you’re here with me.
Don’t let the mind wander for too long, get back in the game, get back in it, get back on track …..you know what mean….take control of your mind and the positive outcomes will follow.
Have a perfect day.
Love Clarabelle
Question of the month, see photo below:
I am grateful for right now, right now I am happy and I feel very grateful.
Enjoying an Earl Grey tea at noon and came across this message below:
‘Cause YOU just get so many trips ’round the SUN.
I took a photo, below:
Be mindful of your thinking first thing in the morning and last thing at night, always do your best to wake up with a positive mindset. This one is for you:
Good Morning
Good morning my thoughts,
Good morning to you.
Keeping it positive,
That’s what I’ll do.
I’ll think of the sun,
When it does rain.
I’ll think of laughter,
To drown out the pain.
I’ll think of the stars,
In the darkest night.
I’ll block out all sadness,
My mind cheery and bright.
Good morning to you,
Good morning dear all.
Happy thoughts,
Hear my call.
By Clarabelle
Are you missing someone?…..Someone who you can pick up the phone to and call? If so, I encourage you to call them…..go on, you know you want to and it will be so lovely to have a nice little chat with them….and don’t forget to tell them you miss them, it’s so nice to hear that, it really is. 🙂
Missing You
I miss you more,
Than chocolate ice-cream.
I miss you more,
Than my favourite dream.
I miss you more,
Than sunny skies.
I miss you more,
Than sweet butterflies.
I miss you more,
Than you’ll ever know,
I miss you now,
Oh I miss you so.
By Clarabelle
Sometimes you can’t always get in through the front door, but that’s okay, just find another way in……find the back door, it can make life a little more interesting.
I’ve found the back door…..woo hoo!!
Lots of love to you, Clarabelle
Lovely you, hurry up with your life, I mean come on, just you get on with it, get on with going for your goals and living your dreams…..yes You, I’m talking to beautiful you, oh and don’t forget to smile.
Clarabelle 🙂
Spread a touch of love today, it will really make a difference to your day and to someone else’s day. This could be anything from buying someone a cup of coffee, to making their dinner for them, or baking a cake for your neighbour. A little bit of love goes a long long way and people will always remember how you made them feel and there is no better feeling than feeling loved and cared for.
Wishing you a lovely day wherever you are in the world.
Love, Clarabelle
Happy messages are everywhere. Here’s a lovely message I received today with my coffee. 🙂
To YOU…….Live Happily!!
Look with your heart, you’ll experience a different story.
Ben: I’m scared, it’s dark in here.
Bella: Where?
Ben: In here….it’s very dark.
Bella: Look inside.
Ben: I am looking.
Bella: I mean, really look inside.
Ben: My eyes are wide open.
Bella: My lovely, look with all your heart.
Ben My heart?
Bella: Yes, your loving heart.
Ben How do I do that?
Bella: Close your eyes.
Ben: Okay, they’re closed.
Bella: Now, feel the light in your heart.
Ben: Wow, it’s beautiful, I’m not afraid any more.
Much love to you today, Clarabelle
I am thinking about someone, they make me smile, they make me think of sunny days, love and laughter, they make me feel young. Here is a little poem by me, to brighten up your day.
Thoughts of You
Good morning sunshine,
Let me take hold of you.
Your smile is so pretty,
Your eyes are so blue.
Your spirit is happy,
A magical one.
Breathe light on my path,
And energetic fun.
You make me smile,
Forever this way.
The sweetest thoughts of you,
Are with me today
By Clarabelle, 17 August 2014
I would like to say a very special thank you to all of you who visit my Clarabelle blog, I really do appreciate it. I am celebrating today reaching over 28,000 visitors since April 2012 and I am very very grateful for your presence and contribution.
It’s so lovely to know that I have a global following and so encouraging to know that it all just started with one blog post, one thought, one piece of inspiration and acting upon it.
I will continue to write as much as I can on this blog, I love writing articles for you and I do hope you keep coming back time and time again.
Wishing you a beautiful day.
Lots of love, Clarabelle
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
When you think of a problem you have in your life, don’t just focus on the problem and allow it snowball out of proportion, think of all the possible solutions you have to that problem. Train your mind to become solution focused rather than problem focused and act upon your chosen solution.
There are many solutions to any given problem and the key is to focus on the solution, think about all your options and choose the best option for you going forward.
This evening, that is what I am just going to do, I have a couple of challenges that I want to overcome and I am going to sit down with a pen and paper on focus on the solution. So why don’t you follow me in my footsteps and take action on it today, become a solution focused person and I am sure yourrlife will turn around for the better – just you wait and see.
Lots of love to you today and always, Clarabelle
I am planning on being here for at least another 50 years and I do love making the best of everything in life. Here is a short poem I made up this morning. Love to you, Clarabelle
When I Die
When I die,
I’ll leave you my heart,
For it has a home with you.
When I die,
I’ll leave you my spirit,
For it breathes life in all that you do.
When I die,
I’ll leave you my soul,
For it dances around us two.
When I die,
I’ll leave you my love,
For always, forever and true.
So here is this month’s question for you to ponder and reflect upon,
Well, for me there are lots of things that make me feel good but the one thing that sticks out in my mind right now is writing. The funny thing is I never really liked English at school but I did love Mathematics. It’s really strange how things have turned around because now I love writing and reading and I am not a fan of the number crunching anymore.
This blog has really helped me to connect with my thoughts, my feeling, my emotions and my inner creativity – I feel at peace when I write, it is so soothing and calming for me and it works as a dual purpose because I write to inspire you too.
So I do really hope that you are enjoying reading the articles on this blog – they come from a peaceful mind, a happy heart and an inspired soul.
Lots of love to you today,
Clarabelle
Together Forever
Just show me love,
And I’ll show you the way.
An unknown path,
But I’m here to stay.
A new world awaits,
Hope is where I live,
Fond sweet memories,
True kindness I give.
Share your heart,
Let me see it all,
Building a new life,
Where stars do fall.
And the sun shines on,
Like never before,
Take my hand,
Let’s go through the door.
I see the rainbow,
Its colours so bright,
Together forever,
You’ve shown me the light.
By Clarabelle, 10 August 2014
Some things are just meant to be and when all seems lost and the door seems locked, in walks love…..forever love. May you find beauty, love and peace in the following verse.
Hearts Will Dance
And through the pain,
She awaits his heart.
Missing his love,
When he did depart.
She hears his voice,
Whisper in her soul.
She feels his spirit,
Making her whole.
In all this time,
In all the tears.
Words, “I love you”,
Unspoken for years.
It’s not too late,
Now there’s a chance.
To be together,
Both hearts will dance.
As she closes her eyes,
With a peaceful mind.
She knows he is waiting,
True love they did find.
By Clarabelle, 8 August 2014
Time is precious, this poem is for you.
Time is Precious
A dimension of hope,
A Universal clock.
Time gently passes,
Tick, Tick, Tock.
I look out the window,
What do I see?
A Vision of my mind,
Staring back at me.
Every little second,
Every tiny drop.
Fills the blue ocean.
Feeds the cold crop.
Rumbling in the mist,
This sound catches fire.
Your time is precious,
Fulfill your heart’s desire.
By Clarabelle, 8 August 2014
Just before I start my days work, here is a poem of the heart for you:
A Poem of the Heart
A poem of the heart,
especially for you.
To make you feel loved,
so wonderful and true.
A poem from my soul,
lifting you up,
Raising your spirits,
with a half full cup.
A poem of truth,
with a magical spell.
This poem is for you,
and I wish you well.
Wishing you a very beautiful day today, share a piece of your heart.
Clarabelle
Three of the most powerful words that touch your soul like no other, that make your heart smile inside, that help you to believe that anything is possible and that give you hope for the future and peace in the now. What are these words?….these words can only be:
Say it out loud, right now, feel how those words feel, those are three of the most impactful words you will ever say to someone. Those three little words can turn EVERYTHING around for the better. “I Love You” said with true meaning and heart can raise a shattered soul from the gutter and uplift it so much that it will be dancing with the birds around the sun.
When was the last time you told someone you loved them? I know you know they know it, but when did you actually look them in the eyes, hold their hands and say to them “I Love you”?
Do it today, do it for yourself and do it for them……make today an “I Love You” day. I KNOW it will make you and the other person feel so good.
And…….to you, YOU, who faithfully drops by every day on this Clarabelle Blog, “I Love you”…for being here…I LOVE YOU.
Wishing you a loving day, wherever you are in the world.
Clarabelle
I know a lot of people don’t like change but personally I welcome change. I thrive in new settings, new beginnings, meeting new people, learning new things, overcoming new challenges, working in new and changing environments, I love it all. So I encourage you today, to think about what you would like to change in your life today, what little or large change could you make to your daily habits, your environment, your job, your relationships, that will enhance your skills, knowledge, experience or just make you that little bit happier and/or more content with you and your life.
Change is good, it will sometimes take you out of your comfort zone and into your learning zone.
Change is good, it can be refreshing and revigorating meeting new people and/or being in a new environment
Change is GOOD…….Change is GOOD. 🙂
Please remember, even a small change could make all the difference to your day, try a new fruit or putting fresh flowers in a dull room, it’s amazing how that can uplift your spirits.
I look forward to hearing about the changes you are making – mini or massive I know they will make a positive difference to your life.
Lots of love to you today, as always,
Clarabelle
To a Very Special Friend
I was in a local charity shop yesterday and stumbled across this lovely little friendship book. On the inside of the book it says, “To Veronica from Valerie,” and I thought that was very cute. I began reading some of the verses and poetry from within and the words really did touch my heart, I could relate to every verse. There is one verse from Pam Brown which I especially connected with and it made me think of my friend right now, who is far away but I hope to see him very soon.
Far Away
In loneliness, in sickness, in confusion – the mere knowledge of friendship makes it possible to endure, even if the friend is powerless to help. It is enough that they exist. Friendship is not diminished by distance or time, by imprisonment or war, by suffering or silence. It is in these things that it roots most deeply. It is from these things that it flowers. [Pam Brown, b. 1928]
I thought just so very beautiful and so very true.
Treasure your friends and let them know that you love them.
Lots of love, Clarabelle
I have had the experience recently of being very surprised with some of my life situations. Fairly recently, I put my life in a suitcase and moved to another country, to what I thought was going to be the best job ever, I thought the job was going to give me everything I ever wanted. I was so positive about it, so excited, so “up for the challenge”…..,.basically, I was super ready for this!! Then when I get there, it turns out to not be what I expected, but hey that’s okay, I accepted that and moved on!! You see I know what is important to me in life and I know what I need from a job that will make every day a joy for me to be there – that way the company get the best out of me in every way possible.
I tell you what I did. I didn’t moan about the situation, I was truthful with everyone around me – especially myself, and focused on the solution to the problem…..NOT the problem. You see there is a BIG difference, a HUGE difference. I know that you get what you focus on, please let me repeat that, YOU GET WHAT YOU FOCUS ON 🙂 So I knew that I had to focus on the solution, I did, and within 2 weeks, I was LIVING the solution, albeit a temporary solution, but still a SOLUTION. Yippee, yippee, yippee, this is a prime example of a positive outcome from focusing on the solution.
This temporary solution has actually worked out much better than I expected, a billion percent better……and it’s now got me thinking, that the place I am at now, this “temporary” place, was actually a permanent piece of the jigsaw puzzle.
I am currently working on a more permanent solution to my career, but that needs more reflection and more time to get me to the next destination. I now have absolute full clarity on what I need going forward, the misty fog has cleared and there are very beautiful and very bright days ahead.
Please remember, FOCUS ON THE SOLUTION, not the problem and LIVE THE SOLUTION, even if it is temporary, you just never know where it may lead you.
Thank you for being here and thank you for commenting.
Lots of love to you today, as always,
Clarabelle 🙂 🙂 🙂
Wake up to your dreams and action today what you can……..even if it’s baby steps, you’re still moving forward.
The world won’t wait for your dreams, you’ve got to go and get them. Tick tock, tick tock……..time goes by, have you started yet? :-). Of course you have, because you’re reading this and this is your trigger……so get going my beautiful friend, don’t look back, after all, you’re not going that way!!
Lots of love to you today and always,
Clarabelle
I have really supportive friends and sometimes their words of wisdom can be straight to the point, but so true indeed.
My friend was telling me the other day, “sometimes, you’ve just got to suck it up, do some things you don’t really want to do”. I reflected on his thinking for a while and actually I tend to agree with him. Life isn’t always a bunch of roses and sometimes, albeit on a temporary basis, you’ve just got to “suck it up” and that my beautiful friends is what I’m doing right now. If I don’t do this right now, life will suck me up and we can’t have that haha – no way, I have this wonderful blog to regularly update and talk to you!!
So “suck it up” if you need to…….but only on the basis that it is temporary…..because this is your life and I want you to design it YOUR way. A little bit of sacrifice and sucking it up might even add much more meaningful depth to your character.
Be prepared to do what most people will not do…….this is the catapult that will support you greatly towards your destination.
Over and out and sucking it up today.
Much love to you, Clarabelle 🙂
Thank you for reading this, thank you for being here and please share if you like. 🙂
If you believe you have nothing, then you have nothing. BUT if you believe you have everything, then you have EVERYTHING!!
Some reflective thoughts by Clarabelle. 🙂
Poetry, poetry I do love writing poetry…..for YOU 🙂
My Soldier
Be brave, my soldier,
Courageous is your soul.
In your darkest night,
Let love make you whole.
Be hopeful, my soldier,
Trudging through the snow.
The coldness won’t kill you.
Believe me, I know.
Be strong, my soldier.
Let nothing break you.
The wind carries strength,
In all that you do.
Be compassionate, my soldier,
From dusk till dawn
Your loved ones fight with you,
Let your heart hold on.
Be patient, my soldier,
For no other, keeps the key.
I’m flying with your spirit,
Till you return to me.
Created by Clarabelle, 10 July 2014
I was thinking today about some of the beautiful places I have travelled to, here are 10 of my happy memories:
1. Watching the morning sun rise at the Top of the Empire State Building, New York City, USA
2. Watching the Sunset at the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
3. Bowling with school friends in Valkenburg, Holland
4. Watching the Dancing Fountains outside the Burj Kalifa, Dubai, UAE
5. Partying and having much fun with friends in Las Vegas, USA
6. Relaxing in the outside spas of The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
7. Having a lovely evening dinner outside in a family restaurant in Asolo, Italy
8. Riding on the back of a motorbike as the sun was setting heading into Venice, Italy
9. Watching a young couple get married and happily parading down the street in Mahdia, Tunisia
10. Partying with friends at the Tartan Army Week in New York City, USA
These are just some of the wonderful memories from places I have been so lucky enough to have travelled to over the years, yes, I am very lucky indeed.
What’s your favourite place to visit?
I am in a poetic mood this morning, this one is for you, take it all in and just “Breathe”.
Breathe in life,
energy from the sun.
Breathe in hope,
memories have begun.
Breathe in faith,
beauty of your heart.
Breathe in love,
the last jigsaw part.
Breathe in you,
Breathe in me.
Breathe in together.
Breathe in we.
Created by Clarabelle, 7 July 2014
My original song, “I Am Here”, dedicated to you:
I am here for YOU.
Wishing you a beautiful day wherever you are in the world.
Clarabelle
Have a beautiful day,
Clarabelle
Here’s a 4th of July poem for you:
Her independence,
sets her free,
Happy spirited,
that is she.
Clouds pass by,
like her thoughts.
Windswept hair,
tied in knots.
Fireworks,
light her soul.
Angels dance,
she feels whole.
Born on this day,
high as a kite.
4th of July,
Is in full flight.
Created by Clarabelle, 4th July 2014
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