A little bit of gratitude….

October 27, 2013 Claire16 Comments

A little bit of gratitude goes a long long way.

Below is an updated version of the YouTube video which relates to the eBook I am currently creating entitled “It’s All About Gratitude”. The eBook will be available to purchase on Amazon Kindle soon and the video shares extracts from the content of that eBook.

The backing track has been updated on this latest YouTube video. The backing track piano instrumental is from my original song “I Am Here” and I will be in the studio very soon recording it for my up and coming music Album, “The Becoming of Me”. The backing track you hear playing on this YouTube video was arranged and played by Denis Kilty, http://www.deniskilty.com and I am so grateful to Denis for arranging this piano backing track, he did such an amazing job.

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Jump on that Cloud

December 25, 2012November 28, 2013 Claire1 Comment

Merry Christmas Everyone

When we really stop and take a meaningful look at the beauty around us, only then do we see it and feel it. We have the power within us to magnify joy in each moment. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder and I hope you choose to pause for a moment and open your eyes and heart to see it on this special celebratory day. This next poem is inspired by just that. Merry Christmas Everyone, Lots of Love Clarabelle.

Jump on that Cloud

The stars have no beauty, without your eyes,

Are the lights still shining? – Truth or lies.

Without your presence, nothing is real,

Nothing is enjoyed, no emotions you feel.

Paint a picture, of a world without time,

No space on earth, just simply sublime.

Let your imagination, stretch that far,

Outside of your reality, no sound from the guitar.

The magic is in you, do you see what I see?

Without your world, nothing can be.

The universe is calling, life is your gift,

Jump on that cloud, to your dreams you will drift.

poemsbyclarabelle, 16 September 2012

Family Christmas Poems

Please check out Clarabelle’s eBook of Christmas Poems, entitled “It’s All About Christmas” – it contains 25 festive poems for all the family, one for each day of Advent leading up to Christmas Day. Please CLICK HERE for more information/to purchase. PRICE: £2.99

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On Christmas Day

December 24, 2012November 28, 2013 Claire2 Comments

For some reason I have been getting into the Christmas spirit and it’s only October, that’s really really early for me. So I’m planning ahead to Christmas day and created this Christmas Day poem just for you. Have a beautifully blessed Christmas. Love Clarabelle

On Christmas Day

Snowstars fall, on Christmas Day,

Twinkling Angels, guide the way.

Mr Robin, joins the choir,

Chocolate hearts, melt with desire.

Family cuddles, and present giving,

Special moments, happy living.

Warm and cozy, life is bliss,

Merry Christmas, to my mistletoe kiss.

***

Blessings glisten, on the tree,

Prayers of hope, and dreams of ‘we’.

Icy tracks, from the sleigh ride made,

Ho, ho, ho, to the Christmas Parade.

Love creates, magic in the air,

Treasure this Christmas moment, so wonderful and rare.

poemsbyclarabelle, 20 October 2012

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Santa’s Secrets

December 23, 2012November 28, 2013 Claire2 Comments

Christmas Holidays

There is something magical in the air at Christmas time, I just feel a different vibe – for me it is filled with love and it really feels so special and beautiful. May you have an abundance of love in your life over the Christmas Holidays. Mistletoe kisses from Clarabelle.

Santa’s Secrets

Sweet kisses, around the Christmas tree,

Snowflakes sparkle, on you and me.

Santa’s secrets, whispered in my ear,

Reindeer dance, in the sky, with no fear.

The moon is whiter, than the shimmering snow,

The icy waters, glisten and glow.

The eve of Christmas, in all its glory,

Awakens the human spirit, what a loving story.

poemsbyclarabelle, 20 October 2012

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A Christmas Gift

December 21, 2012November 28, 2013 Claire4 Comments

We don’t need to wait until Christmas Day to share love and happiness with our family and friends, each brand new day in our lives is a special gift. Wishing you an abundance of Christmas blessings over the festive season. Merry Kissmas from Clarabelle

A Christmas Gift

Frozen footsteps, in the snow,

Christmas candles, burning slow.

Love and light, endlessly shines,

Carol singing, Merry Christmas chimes.

Children giggle, with excited thoughts,

Bundles of energy, from tiny tots.

Prayers of hope, and happy smiles,

Families gathering, from across the miles.

Everyday, is a Christmas gift,

Not just once a year, for a special uplift.

Hold each moment, treasure it well,

Fairies dance, under your magical spell.

poemsbyclarabelle, 21 October 2012

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My Christmas Life

December 19, 2012November 28, 2013 Claire6 Comments

When you feel emotional pain in your heart, sometimes it is really difficult to get into the Christmas Spirit, I know this because I experienced it for a few years in a row. At that time, I didn’t really want to celebrate Christmas and now I realise that that thinking was all wrong, it didn’t really serve me well. This poem is all about that, release yourself from the heartache and cherish today for what it is, very very special. May the joy of Christmas spirit connect fully to your heart, mind and soul. Lots of love Clarabelle

My Christmas Life

Christmas after Christmas, the spirit died,

Pain in my head, from all the tears I cried.

No sparkling tree, under the moonlit sky,

A heavy heart, from the last goodbye.

Something felt missing, I let it all go,

Focus was negative, no energy did show.

I had closed the door, to life and all,

Until little robin redbreast, chirped his jingle bell call.

He said…..”Open your mind, to all that could be,

Your spirit is alive, set it free.

Spread your wings, get out of the box,

There’s a twinkle in your heart, its voice does talk.”

Fireworks exploded, I joined the stars,

My Christmas Life on earth, was felt in Venus and Mars.

poembysclarabelle, 21 October 2012

Family Christmas Poems

Please check out Clarabelle’s eBook of Christmas Poems, entitled “It’s All About Christmas” – it contains 25 festive poems for all the family, one for each day of Advent leading up to Christmas Day. Please CLICK HERE for more information/to purchase. PRICE: £2.99

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Merry Christmas Everyone

December 15, 2012November 28, 2013 Claire7 Comments

Merry Christmas Poem

I wish you a Merry Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This next Christmas poem is just for you. Merry Christmas Everyone. Love Clarabelle

Merry Christmas Everyone

Sweet Christmas love,

A snowflake coloured dove.

Princess angels in the sky,

Robin Redbreasts flying high.

Icy winter is calling,

Midnight stars are falling.

Loving mistletoe kisses,

Little children’s wishes.

Mystical magical fun,

Merry Christmas everyone.

poemsbyclarabelle, 21 October 2012

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Know Your Strengths

June 25, 2012August 3, 2015 Claire3 Comments

I was having a chat with my friend Tom from Canada last year and he recommended to me this great book called Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath, New York Times Bestselling Author. I found this book truly amazing because it helps you to identify your top 5 strengths and then provides you with a follow-up report on how to take action towards maximising these talents. I often go through this with my clients when coaching them towards their goals. My top 5 strengths are: Futuristic, Maximiser, Positivity, Woo and Strategic and I can honestly say I get to utilise these strengths on this blog. If you are interested in finding out more then I would recommend you buy the book – and no I am definitely NOT on commission here, just thought it was a worthwhile book to share with you. This next poem is all about maximising your potential – make you better today!!

Know Your Strengths

The genius is inside of you

Know your strengths, this is your cue

With passion and purpose, strive for the best

Experience life, put yourself to the test

Nourish the seeds, the mind is so strong

Maximise your potential, this is where you belong

poemsbyclarabelle, 25 June 2012

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Whispering Words

May 28, 2012April 25, 2013 Claire58 Comments

Time ticks on, moment after moment, breath after breath. The sun rises, the sun sets and the clouds drift in slow motion, pause for a second, appreciate the time you have and live your life in meaningful pursuit. This next poem is for you….time is of the essence. Wherever you are, I do hope the sun is shining on you.

Whispering Words

Time is of the essence, appreciate it well

The senses are awakening, I’m under your spell

Whispering words, silence in me

This daisy chain of life, surrounds the hollow tree

Each petal of hope, floats carefree in the breeze

Touching hearts, melting the freeze

Connecting souls, shining like stars

Breaking down barriers, bending the bars

The mind thinks, with passion and belief

Summer searches on, as I grasp the autumn leaf

And in the palm of my hand, I hold it tight

It’s a fragile treasure, escaping from the light

To let it go, is brave and true

Seasons change hope, that grows within you

poemsbyclarabelle, 24 May 2012

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