In need of some motivation?

Motivational Speech

Everyone needs a little bit of motivation and inspiration now and again, it is good for the soul and it can make all the difference in your life at any moment in time.

If you have 3 minutes to spare today, listen to the words of this motivational speech that I created. It contains words from the heart, words to feed your mind and connect with your soul.  I hope it gives you a little boost.

Please also feel free to share it if you feel you know someone else who might benefit from listening to it.

Keep going my friend, keep going till you get to the top, because indeed that is where the best view is.

I’ll see you at the top!!  Clarabelle

Let Life In

Here is another video poem for you.  This poem was created by me and it is entitled, “Let Life in”.  I do hope you like.  I have included the words below also for you.  Have a beautiful day.  Clarabelle

 

 

Let Life In

Celebrate, each brand new day,

Let life in and lead the way.

Embrace the moment, take a chance,

Go for it, smile and dance.

For happy are, the enthusiastic ones.

Their passion shines through, hearts beating like drums.

Listen to the sound, it’s made from you,

The orchestra plays, to whatever you do.

Sing out loud, take the challenge on,

Live in the moment, before it’s gone.

Created by Clarabelle, 2012

I Can’t Sleep……

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Excitement

I can’t sleep with excitement, yes, exactly, NOT worry, pure 100% EXCITEMENT because I am making massive progress towards my childhood dreams of becoming a successful Singer/Songwriter.

In this post I would like to share with you a full SAMPLE music track of my original song “In Time We Heal” that I wrote this year.  I created the lyrics and the melody and Gary Stitt from Canada has arranged and is playing the piano backing track.  Gary is also singing the vocals in this sample and I think he did an amazing job here.

I will be in the recording studio in mid-December to create the final masterpiece and then it’s all systems go, just you try and stop me world hahahah 🙂

Below (highlighted in red) is the SoundCloud link to hear the track, I do hope you like it and please let me know what you think, the words are special, the lyrics are precious, they come from my heart and soul…..hence the title “In Time We Heal” by Clarabelle.

SoundCloud Link:  In Time We Heal by Clarabelle (Sample Version, Gary Stitt Vocal)

Thank you for taking the time to listen, I really do appreciate it.

Clarabelle

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I Am Here, Piano Instrumental

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Clarabelle Music

I know a lot of you regular visitors to this blog have joined me on my musical journey and I am very very grateful to you for that.  It is with great pleasure that I share with you the release of my first musical piece:  Piano Instrumental, for my original song “I Am Here”, arranged and played by Denis Kilty, http://www.deniskilty.com

Here is a complimentary 30 second sample of the piano instrumental for you to listen to:

 https://soundcloud.com/claire-marie-murray/i-am-here-piano-instrumental

This is such a very beautiful musical piece and if you would like to purchase it, you can do so now by clicking on the link below.  The track costs one single payment price of £0.99 and you will be taken to a secure payment page on Gumroad where you will receive your instant download in mp3 format.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FULL TRACK 

I have been working with some amazing Artists from all over the world and I am so excited to share my first Music Album with you, “The Becoming of Me”, which will be released in early 2014.

Watch this space my beautiful friends, the sound of my heart is coming to you.

Thank you with all my heart.

Love Clarabelle

Open Up Your Voice Box

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Start Up

I started this blog up in April 2012 to originally share my own poetry with you.  I remember looking at all the hundreds of poems I had written but had never really shared them with anyone, hence the idea for the blog came about.

It’s quite funny because this blog wasn’t planned, it wasn’t on my list of things to achieve and wasn’t a specific goal I set out to do at the beginning of year.  It was something that just came over me that day, I remember having a quiet solitude moment to myself and in popped the idea.

I had started a blog prior to this one in 2009 which related to my Murray People Coaching Business but I wasn’t consistent with my blog posts and therefore that blog then became redundant.

Something about Clarabelle

But…. and I mean a BIG BUT HERE, there is something about this Clarabelle blog that I just, quite simply, love.  I think I am in love with it hahahahah.  🙂   I know this because of how excited I am to write blog posts almost everyday.

If you’re a regular visitor to this blog you will now know that I don’t only share my poetry, I share my thoughts on topics around self help, personal development, coaching tools, songwriting, songs, guest bloggers, interesting conversations I have, road running, birthday celebrations, eBooks, quotations, affirmations, photography, music etc….basically anything that I feel passionate about writing.

So why am I sharing all this with you?

Well, I really really do value YOU for visiting this blog and I feel it is important for me to give you a voice and tell me what you like about this blog and what you don’t like. Please feel free to note your responses on the comments section below or email me at claire@murraypeople.com.  I will use your valuable feedback to make this blog even better because I am committed to it and I am committed to give YOU more of what you really like.

So, beautiful people, open up your voice box and let me know what you really think. Thank you and I look forward to hearing your feedback.

Question for YOU:  What do you like/dislike about this blog and why?

Clarabelle

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It’s All About Gratitude eBook

It’s All About Gratitude

Thank you for visiting the page for my latest eBook, “It’s All About Gratitude”.  If you are interested in purchasing this 65 page self published eBook then please,

CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

The eBook costs, one single payment price of £8.50 and it is delivered in the universally accepted PDF format. As soon as you pay, you will be instantly taken to a secure page where you can download your eBook.

It's All About Gratitude eBook

It’s All About Gratitude is a 65 Page eBook by Clarabelle

Special Features of “It’s All About Gratitude” include original:
  • Stunning Photography from Scotland, UK
  • Poetic Verses on Gratitude and Being Thankful
  • Powerful Gratitude Affirmations
  • Highly Imaginative and Practical Gratitude Exercises
  • Beautiful and Meaningful Image Quotations
  • Discover The Science behind Gratitude and its relationship with Happiness
  • Details on How to Practice Daily Gratitude and so much more!!

Table of Contents includes:

Introduction Section 1:

  • “Why Gratitude?”
  • The Feeling of Gratitude
  • Here Comes The Science Part

Gratitude Quotations Section 2:            

  • “Be Grateful for….”                                                                
  • “Give Thanks”                                                                        
  • “When You Are Grateful”                                                                
  • “Be Grateful for the Raindrops. . . .”                            
  • “Be Grateful for the Blooming . . .”                                        
  • “Be Thankful for. . . .”
  • “Be Grateful for the Opportunities. . .”
  • “Be Grateful, Be Happy”
  • “Take a Walk in Nature. . .”
  • “Be Grateful for the Beauty. . .”

Poems of Gratitude Section 3:                                                                                          

  • Gratitude is in my Heart
  • Thank You                                                
  • The Beauty of Gratitude
  • Gratitude is a Song
  • Thank You For All
  • Forever Grateful
  • Believe in Gratitude
  • Sparkle With Gratitude
  • Happy to be Thankful
  • My Heart Shines

Gratitude Affirmations Section 4:                                                                                 

  • I Am Grateful
  • I Am Blessed
  • Beautiful Heart
  • Beauty of Love
  • Inspires My Soul
  • Thank You
  • Happy Heart
  • Life’s Treasures
  • The Beauty of Life
  • Loving Relationships

 Practical Gratitude Exercises Section 5:                                                                    

  • Declaration of Personal Commitment
  • Gratitude Drawing
  • Gratitude Letter
  • The Magic of Music
  • Gratitude Penny Jar
  • Walk of Gratitude
  • The Colour of Gratitude
  • Pay a Poem Forward
  • Gratitude Cloud
  • Gratitude Candle
  • Memories of Gratitude
 
“Practising gratitude invites joy into our lives….. it’s life changing.”
(Professor, Dr. Brene Brown)

“Gratitude is Gold”
“Gratitude saved my life.”
“Gratitude has kept me happy”(Jane Ransom, Coach/Speaker/Author)

The Purpose of this eBook is to inspire YOU to invite the power and practice of gratitude into your daily life. 
When you are grateful in the moment you benefit in so many ways and when you practice the gratitude exercises within this eBook:
  • Your mood will instantly be uplifted.
  • You will feel much happier from within.
  • Important relationships will be improved.
  • You will feel so amazing with life right now.
  • Your energy will be raised to a higher level.
  • You will be inspired and motivated.
  • You will feel more abundant in life.
  • Your general wellbeing will be improved and so much more!!

“Experiencing gratitude is one of the most effective ways of getting in touch with your soul.”  (Deepak Chopra)

Author of “Thanks, How the new science of gratitude can make you happier”.
“Gratitude I believe has the power to do 3 things to heal, to energise and to change lives.” (Professor of Psychology, Dr Robert Emmons)

  • Gratitude is such a powerful force which will enhance your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others around you.
  • This eBook contains a variety of original gratitude poems, affirmations, quotes and practical exercises created by Clarabelle.
  • This eBook encourages and guides YOU to be mindful everyday of the blessings that you already have in your life.
  • It is a beautifully presented and yet practical guide for your own use or to give as a special gift to others.

The eBook costs, one single payment price of £8.50 and it is delivered in the universally accepted PDF format. As soon as you pay, you will be instantly taken to a secure page where you can download your eBook.  CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

Thank you for purchasing this eBook and if you have any queries in relation to the purchase or this eBook, please email me, Clarabelle at claire@murraypeople.com

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Yes You Can

Original Music

If you are a regular visitor to this blog you will know that I have been working away behind the scenes on my own original music.  This creative process takes along time but I am very pleased to say that I am certainly making progress.  I have a great team of professional musicians behind me and it makes the whole process a whole lot easier and make the songs better too.

The Youtube video below was recorded by me 2 days ago and it is the first live recording of me singing my original song “Yes You Can” to the guitar backing track which was arranged and played by Shako from New York.  I am sure you will agree that Shako did an amazing job with the backing track.  Things are certainly not perfect, keeping it real here for the moment, but I just wanted to share with you the progress that I am making.

Dream Come True

I feel very proud of myself because this is a dream come true for me. Next step is to take the tracks to the recording studio to be professionally recorded with the assistance of an expert sound engineer, this is in my current planning.

Yes You Can

The song “Yes You Can” has very inspirational and motivational words and I do hope it empowers you to “keep going” with whatever YOU want to achieve in life.

Thank you so much in advance for taking time to watch the video and please let me know what you think because I really do welcome your feedback.

Much love to you today, Clarabelle

Oh Beautiful Life

I have just created this poem and it is about how I feel about life right now, I love it, I love life……I love life, thank you.  Clarabelle

When the heart is happy

Oh Beautiful Life

Oh beautiful life,
I love you so.

Sometimes I forget,
When I’m feeling low.

But you’re always there,
by my side.

Loving me,
no secrets to hide.

For you are amazing,
a magical gift.

Your face always smiling,
my mood it does uplift.

Thank you my life,
so precious and pure.

Each breath that I take,
is a miracle cure.

Created by Clarabelle, 11 November 2013

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You 15,000+ Blog Visitors

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A very special thank you to YOU for visiting, following, liking, sharing and commenting on this Clarabelle Blog.

When I began this blog in April 2012 I never imagined such interest and I am so delighted with the blog’s progress.  I know I have said this before, but I honestly really do LOVE posting to this blog, I just love, love, love it, it really is an extension of who I am and what I am all about.

Thank you beautiful people for continuing to inspire me to “keep going” and share with you the wisdom and whispers of my heart and soul.  I am forever grateful.  Thank YOU.

Clarabelle

Open Your Heart….

“Open your heart and see that true beauty is everywhere.”  (Clarabelle)

Open your heart

Photo and Quote by Clarabelle.

 

I want to say Thank You….

I want to say a very special thank you to two fabulous Artists I have been working with on the backing tracks for my original songs.

Firstly, I would like to say thank you to Denis Kilty from Ireland, www.deniskilty.com for his wonderful piano arrangement on my original song “I Am Here”, he did such a beautiful backing track for me.  Below are some samples of Denis’ work from his YouTube Channel:

And in my own YouTube video for my new Ebook, here is the piano backing track that Denis arranged for me:

Thank you Denis you truly are super talented and I look forward to you working on some of my other Album tracks.

Secondly, I would like to send a special thank you to Shako Khiskiadze who I have been collaborating with from New York, another amazing talented Artist who has arranged a wonderful guitar backing track for my motivational and uplifting song “Yes You Can”. Below are some samples of Shako at work from his YouTube Channel.  Thank you Shako.

I am so excited to be working with the above talented Artists and I look forward to sharing my Album tracks with you here on this blog, they have been a long time coming, but worth the wait I am sure.

Thank you for reading this blog post and joining this creatively inspiring journey with me.

Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle

A Smile from Clarabelle

  

Happiness Lives In You

“There is only one person who could ever make you happy,

and that person is you.”  David Burns

Today I Was Stuck

Happiness lives in you, it truly does, believe that, live that, breathe that…..your happiness awaits.  Much love to you today, Clarabelle.

A little bit of gratitude….

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.

True Friends

After I shared the last blog post, it inspired me to write this poem.  True friends will remain in your heart forever and ever and ever and ever.  Say hello to your true friends today.

Clarabelle Photography and Quotes, The light is love

The Path of Friendship

There is a road,
that’s never long.
It’s full of joy,
where friends belong.

A path so wide,
a trail so open.
Full of love,
and future hoping.

The path of friendship,
is a happy one.
It’s full of energy,
it’s full of fun.

Hold your friends,
dear to your heart.
Today they maybe here,
tomorrow they may depart.

But their soul will always,
dance with you.
Their laughter will sing,
to help you shine through.

Friends are special,
one of a kind.
You are my friend,
and always on my mind.

By Clarabelle, 26 October 2013

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Take a walk in nature…

“Take a walk in nature and be grateful for the natural beauty that surrounds you.” 

Take a walk in nature

Photo and Quote by Clarabelle. 

Trust in your heart….

“Trust in your heart that you know the right thing to do……then do the right thing!!”

Trust in your heart

Photography and Quote by Clarabelle

 

“Yes, I Can Do This”

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Life can go so swimmingly well and then crash, down comes the biggest wave you’ve ever seen, you didn’t expect that one and it takes the wind out of your sails.  But hey, this is what you’ve got to do, you’ve got to get back up again, get back on track, baby step after baby step and when you look back, you will have surely come along way.  This next poem is inspired by just that.  Say “Yes, I Can Do This”.

“Yes, I Can Do This”

You’ve got to push yourself,
as much as you can.
Even though you don’t feel it,
it’s a sure good plan.

No lying on the couch,
thinking so low.
You’ve got to get up,
no matter how slow.

The mind sees red,
and gets tangled inside.
To loosen the knots,
get out, don’t hide.

I know it’s hard,
I know it’s tough.
It’s the last thing you want,
when feeling rough.

But you’ve got to move,
you’ve got to believe.
Don’t waste your talents,
You’ve so much to achieve.

Look in the mirror,
and shout out loud,
“Yes, I can do this”
Shout it loud and proud.

By Clarabelle, 22 October 2013

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Bubblegum Ambitions Video Poem

I hope you like this next video poem, it’s about dropping the ego, not focusing on competition but focusing your creativity and authenticity as you move forward in your life. Much love to you today, as always, Clarabelle.

Bubblegum Ambitions 

You are not what you have, or even what you do,

You are what you are, be grateful for you.

To compare your life, to another one,

To aggressively compete, under the sun.

Will take your ego, into the sky,

Bubblegum ambitions, no tears you will cry.

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But then one day, there will come a time,

You want to change, from what’s mine is mine.

You crumble to the floor, and what once was real,

Is starting to flake, and numbness you feel.

There is always a way, to shine at night,

Glowing and flowing, it’s a natural flight.

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Silent is the heart, it speaks to you here,

Vibrations of energy, simmer the fear.

Truth is where it’s at, go to the ocean,

The waves clear your thoughts, love is in motion.

Now you are hollow, now you are free,

Knowing what you live for, let your life be.

Created by Clarabelle.

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The Beauty of Nature….

“The beauty of nature is all around us, open your heart to that beauty today.” (Quote and Photography by Clarabelle)

The beauty of nature

 

Focus Goal Cards

Progress

I set specifics goals for myself at the beginning of 2013 and I review their progress every 3-4 months together with some fine tuning of these goals.  All these goals are also directly related to my Vision Wall that I created in the spring time of 2012, please see the Vision Wall page here on this blog for more specific details around the process I followed specifically for that.

Today I want to share with you the process I have carried out in creating my Focus Goal Cards as this is something you may wish to do for yourself.

I have seven specific Focus Goal Cards that I completed for myself.

Each Focus Goal is written on an A6 size piece of white card (see photos below) with the following details:

  • Date you start the goal card
  • Goal Details
  • Why this is an important goal for you to achieve
  • Action steps you will take (on back of card)
  • Your signature of your commitment to achieving this goal
  • Date you expect the goal to be completed by
  • Ultimate Success Formula (F.A.S.T.) (on back of card)
FAST Ultimate Success Formula
F.A.S.T Ultimate Success Formula
Clarabelle's Goal Card
Clarabelle’s Goal Card

Below is a photo of an example for you:

Focus Goal Card
Example Focus Goal Card
Focus Goal Card
Example Focus Goal Card

The A6 size Focus Goal Cards are for my office desk so that I can read them often when working from it.

I also wanted to be able to keep my Focus Goal Cards at hand, so that I can read them when I am out and about, so I decided to create a miniature version of each Focus Goal Card, beginning with an “I Am” statement for e.g. “I am in perfect health”.

Goal Cards in Wallet
Goal Cards in handy Wallet
Wallet Goal Cards
Wallet Goal Cards

I then keep these smaller cards, with less information on them, in my Focus Goal Card Wallet in my handbag and read them throughout the day, as much as possible.

Subconscious Mind

What I am specifically doing here, is that I am consciously and deliberately making an effort, with repetition in mind to shift these goals from my conscious mind into my subconscious mind so that I will then automatically do things every day that are in support of me achieving these goals.

Focus Goal Journal

In addition to the above I also have a Focus Goal Journal (photo below) where I continually write each specific goal on the notepad journal, line after line after line, filling up each page – again this is so the goal moves more quickly from my conscious mind into my subconscious mind.

Focus Goal Card Journal
Focus Goal Card Journal

Bespoke Process

So there you have it, that’s the Focus Goal Card process that I am currently going through. I am fully aware that this is the final quarter of the year and I wanted to step it up a level in order to ensure I achieve what I want, so this is what I decided to do to achieve that.  Together with my Vision Wall I feel this makes a dynamic goal achievement process that is bespoke to me and I know what works for me.  For yourself, it may be a completely different process but I guess you won’t know until you try it for yourself and if you do, please let me know how you get on, I will certainly let you know how I am getting on in a future blog post.

After all, “What you think about, you bring about” and I want YOU and I to do everything we can to support that process.

Know what you want and just you go for it and please do whatever works best for you.

Lots of love to you today,  Clarabelle

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Beautiful Dreams…..

Schoenstatt 

Below is a photograph of one of my most favourite places to visit.  This is “The Shrine” at the Schoenstatt Retreat and Pilgrimage Centre in Lennoxtown, Scotland (http://www.schoenstatt.co.uk/).  It is less than one hour’s drive from my hometown of Motherwell and I really do feel so blessed to be alive when I visit this stunning place, the setting is so beautiful and tranquil.

“The Shrine”

When I visit, I always make a point of going into “The Shrine” where I light some candles and say some prayers.  They also have, what I call, a prayer box, where you write down what you hope and pray for on a piece of paper, also sharing what you will do in return for your prayers being answered and then you place your folded up note in a large urn at the altar of The Shrine.  I always connect what is in my heart and soul to the lighting of my candles and the completion of the notes.  This is such a beautiful and spiritual process for me, I love it so much.

Inner Peace

I do hope that you get the opportunity one day to visit this beautiful place, hidden amongst the tranquility of nature, where you will leave with the most calming sense of inner peace living and breathing inside of you.

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Photo by Clarabelle of “The Shrine” at Schoenstatt, 12.10.13

Which Way Now?…..

Which Way Now?

Photography and Quote by Clarabelle

The Health of your Heart

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Be kind to yourself, be loving with your heart, keep it healthy and it will feel truly alive at all times.  This next poem is inspired by just that.  Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle

 

The Health of your Heart

The health of your heart,
is an important one.
Treat it so special,
relish in some fun.

Know it is precious,
loving and true.
Remember it’s happy,
always for you.

Give it fresh air,
it will blossom in the breeze.
Let its beat fill your body,
it will melt away the freeze.

Trust your intuition
let it flow in the sunshine,
Your healthy heart is so sacred
It’s quite simply sublime.

By Clarabelle, 10 October 2013

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Thank You For……

Beautiful Soul

Awesome

If you are a regular follower or visitor of this blog you will be fully aware that I am a big fan of gratitude, gratitude, gratitude.  🙂  I am truly so grateful for everything I have in my life right now and I know that because of my deepest gratitude for it all, the Universe brings to me more things to be fully grateful for.  This next poem is inspired by my gratitude to all that I have, all that I am and all that I am becoming……I know life can be tough at times but it also can be truly AWESOME too.  Thank YOU, love Clarabelle.

Thank You For…..

Thank you for
my life, I love you dearly
Thank you for,
seeing this so clearly

Thank you for,
my beautiful friends
Thank you for,
happiness through the lens

Thank you for,
the good mood I am in
Thank you for,
my next of kin

Thank you for,
the hope and glory
Thank you for,
my roller-coaster story

Thank you for,
the lessons gone by
Thank you for,
the mountain so high

Thank you for,
the challenges and tears
Thank you for,
my living years

Thank you for,
all the love I hold
Thank you for,
what’s about to unfold

Thank you for,
the sun and the rain
Thank you for,
the sweet laughter again

Thank you for,
being just you
Thank you for,
being so true

Thank you for,
my grateful heart
Thank you for,
this blessing, a beautiful art.

By Clarabelle, 9 October 2013

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I Think of You

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Beautiful People

Beautiful people touch our hearts forever and that is what this next poem is all about. Remember you are a beautiful person and you also touch the hearts of others in such a beautiful and meaningful way that makes their heart smile.  Thank you for being here, thank you for reading this, thank you for being YOU.  I write this as I think of you, much love to you today, as always, Clarabelle 🙂

I Think of You

I think of you,
a little and a lot
A beautiful smile,
that’s what you’ve got

I think of your laughter,
it makes my heart dance
Free flowing energy,
as love takes a chance

Your spirits are high,
no matter the weather
Your musical notes,
are as light as a feather

And in the midst of it all,
I hear your calling
Singing my name,
barriers falling

Life is a risk,
but with you I’m there
Climbing the mountain,
wind through our hair

For wherever you roam,
know this is true
I may not be by your side,
but I’m always with you

By Clarabelle, 8 October 2013

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To Let In Love

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This one’s for you, this one’s for love, this one’s for life……..  Clarabelle 🙂

To Let In Love

To let in love, with all your might
To forgive from the heart, in full flight

To offer a hand, where help is a must
To shake off the cobwebs, banish the dust

To smile through the tears, in all the pain
To see the sunlight, beyond the rain

To hear the music, in the silent night
To touch the stars, when nothing goes right

To swim in the sea, when storms arise
To breathe in life, and feel the surprise

To know you are special, and I care
To know I am waiting, and will always be there

To know that I love you, so wholesome and true
How could poor timing, separate us two

How did we get here, who let go first
Tangled in the heartache, ready to burst

It’ll come around again, stronger than before
It’ll challenge all reason, love it will soar

Be ready for the whistle, the game will begin
To let in love, is to always win.

By Clarabelle, 6 October 2013

The Spirit of an Angel

Below is another video poem for you, I remember when I created this poem, it was after I came back from a run.  Whilst out running I passed a group of school children, about 5 years old and they were all so very cute, stopping in line to let me past and smiling and waving at me.  I remember thinking that they were all such happy spirits, like the spirit of an angel…..hence the title of the poem.  Happy spirits to you today, love Clarabelle.

A Walk in the Rain

Sometimes a walk in nature is all you need to refresh the soul and re-balance your energies.  I love to walk in the rain, I just love it, it feels so invigorating to me.  Below is a video poem by me, all about just that.  Wishing you a day where you free your spirit amongst nature and energise your soul.  Lots of love to you, Clarabelle

 

 

 

 

Mission Statement

This is a follow on post from the previous posts which related to the Clarabelle Blog core values, purpose and vision.  Today I share with you the Mission Statement for the Clarabelle Blog.  I will do another post further down the line where I pull it altogether in the one post for you i.e. core values, purpose, vision and mission statement of the Clarabelle blog.  There will also be a separate page on the Blog dedicated to these.  I want to build this Blog into something really amazing for you and I feel working on the core values, purpose, vision and mission statement will set strong foundations for going forward.  It may also me something you wish to do for your own blog, business or even self for that matter, so maybe my posts will encourage, support and give you direction with that.  Below is the Clarabelle Blog Mission Statement:

Mission StatementThe stronger I become on the inside and the more I develop and grow the better this blog will become and therefore YOU will deeply benefit also.

Thank you so much for being part of this blog, I really do welcome your comments, likes, follows, reblogs and meaningful contribution in guest posts.  Thank YOU 🙂  Clarabelle

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Lightning May Strike…..

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“Lightning may strike for a good reason.”

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Why You Do What You Do

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The Next Step

In relation to my previous posts, you will be aware that I have been working on identifying the core values of this Clarabelle Blog and what each value means to me.  The next step was for me to state the true purpose of this blog and then I will work on identifying the Vision and Mission.  It is important for me to explore, identify and share with you, why I do what I do and the direction this blog is taking.    Below is the PURPOSE of this Clarabelle Blog, I do hope you make a positive connection with it.  Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle.  🙂

The purpose of this Clarabelle Blog is:

  • To have a heart to heart conversation with the world, to encourage and inspire others to growdevelop and change for the better.
  • To share wisdom and new learning and to express the creative imagination in a happy spirited way.
  • To provide true meaning and purpose to what I do and to spread a little piece of happiness amongst others.
  • To help others find their own courage to be brave and face the storms of the now in order to have the health and energy to create a better future.
  • To give love and ignite the fire within another’s soul.
  • To show gratitude for all that I am, for all that I am becoming and for all whom I cross paths with.
  • To contribute and promote the success and dreams of others.
  • To live and breathe in alignment with the core values of this blog which are: Love-Life; Dream-Do; Give-Gratitude; Health-Happiness.  Clarabelle Logo

The Meaning Behind Each Value

I Live and Breathe These Values Everyday

In my previous post I shared with you the 8 connected core values for the Clarabelle Blog. I also shared with you that the meaning behind each value is the most important part. This evening I have been working on the meaning for each value and I have detailed this below for you.  I live and breathe these values everyday and I will endeavour to demonstrate these values throughout the Clarabelle Blog.  Thank you so much for being part of this journey.  Much love to you Clarabelle.  🙂

Below are the 8 core values that the Clarabelle Blog lives by:

  • LOVE-LIFE
  • DREAM-DO
  • GIVE-GRATITUDE
  • HEALTH-HAPPINESS

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Below is what each value means:

Love-Life Dream-Do Values Meaning

Give-Gratitude Health-Happiness Value Meaning

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Connected Core Values

Purpose and Passion

I have been working on the core values for the Clarabelle blog.  Values are really important to me and I believe they hold the foundations together and are the glue for any business, organisation or company to grow on.  In my other business, Murray People Executive Coaching I work with Company Directors and Senior Executives in helping them define their own core values and the values for their business, it can be quite an enlightening experience for them.

Below is an image I created today of the 8 connected core values which the Clarabelle blog lives by, these are:  

  • LOVE-LIFE
  • DREAM-DO
  • GIVE-GRATITUDE
  • HEALTH-HAPPINESS.

What is most important though is not necessarily the words, it is the meaning behind each of these words which add purpose and passion to each value.  I will be doing another blog post in the near future explaining what each of these values mean.

What values do you hold close to your heart?

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Attitude of Gratitude

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How Grateful I Am

I was taking my mum to the hospital yesterday, she is fine, it was just for a regular 6 monthly check up to the eye clinic.  The hospital was so busy and whilst my mum was with the eye doctor I pullled out my iPad mini and created a couple of poems.  The first poem I wrote is below – being in the hospital made me think about how grateful I am for my own health and wellbeing and all the abundance I have in my life.  May your attitude of gratitude shine brighter than the sun today. Lots of love to you Clarabelle.

Attitude of Gratitude

I am grateful for my health, and happiness in me
Grateful for the sun, shining so free

Grateful for the rainbow, with colours so bright
Grateful for the youthfulness, making me light

I am grateful for, just every little thing
I am grateful for, the joy it does bring

For once I forgot, to thank all that I own
I was less gratefully mindful, when I was alone

But something happened, to me on my path
Something so serious, but now I do laugh

Because life is what you make it, see it shine
Let it dance in your soul, you’ll feel better than fine

Have a grateful heart, and happy spirit too
Because the attitude of gratitude, will always help you through

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What is Beauty?

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You are beautiful, feel the love in your precious heart.  This next poem is for you.  Wishing you a beautiful day today, love Clarabelle.

Beauty

Beauty is in you
Beauty is in me
Beauty is in life
Beauty is in the sea

Beauty is all around
Beauty is in the light
Beauty is in the stars
Beauty is shining bright

Beauty is in your heart
Beauty is in your soul
Beauty is in your eyes
Beauty is in your goal

Beauty is in the flower
Beauty is in the deed
Beauty is real beauty because
Beauty is your inner seed

By Clarabelle, 20 September 2013

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It’s All About Gratitude

About 6 weeks ago I shared on this blog that I was creating an eBook on gratitude, the eBook is entitled, “It’s All About Gratitude”.  I have been working on its content over the last couple of months and I hope to have the eBook published very soon.

In the meantime, I thought I would create a Youtube video which shares a little bit about the eBook and some original quotes from it.  Everything on this Youtube video has been created by me i.e. the photography is all my own, the background music has been created and played by me, the  original quotes are all my own and I created the video too.  I am the first to admit it is not a perfect production but at least it is a start 🙂

I hope you like it and I plan on getting the eBook published very soon, you’ve heard it here first!!

 

Video Poem, “Flourish & Blossom”

Below is another video poem for you, entitled “Flourish and Blossom”,  I hope you like it. Love to you, Clarabelle

Face Without A Smile

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Beautiful Smile

Sometimes we have days when we don’t feel like smiling, sometimes that’s just the way we feel and sometimes there is a person out there who just wants to hold our hand, give us love and help that smile to return.  The poem below is just about that.  May you put a beautiful smile on someone’s face today, maybe just maybe they need it.  Lots of love, Clarabelle.

Face Without A Smile

I see your face, without a smile
Saddened eyes, tears for a while
I feel your hurt, I feel your pain
I know your heart, is hurt again
I want to help, I want you to know
I will share my smile, until you glow
I will give my soul, and all its strength
To see you grow, beyond arms length
To see the sparkle, in your eyes
To watch you glisten, with surprise
I will give you my love, and affection too
To show you I care, I really do
Remember me, when times are tough
I am always here, throughout the rough
Lean on me, for I am strong
My shoulder is waiting, where you belong
Today I give, what I have been given
Your inner strength, it’s in me living
For once I felt, just like you
And you were there, tying my shoe
You gave me hope, to carry on
You helped me through, your spirit shone
We have faced troubles,at different times
But what’s mine is yours, and yours is mine
Together we will fight, together we will win
In the darkness, our lights shine brighter from within

By Clarabelle, 17 September 2013

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The light….

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May your life web….

I took this photograph for you the other day of a spider’s web in the rain.  When I showed the photograph to my 2 year old niece Carmen, she shouted out with beautiful happiness “Bubbles”.  I thought this was so cute and beautiful and it inspired the quote that I wrote to go along with the image.  May you stay beautiful and bubbly wherever you are in the world today.  Lots of love Clarabelle.

Clarabelle Quotes, may your web of life

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Dance…..

Clarabelle Quotes, Dance Your Way Through Life

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The Light of Love….

Clarabelle Quotes, The Light of Love

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Be Love…..

Clarabelle Quotes, Be Love, Do Love, Have Love

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Where there is love…

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Seize the day….

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The Silent Lake….

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Stay strong…

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Intuition is sacred…..

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Love stirs…..

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I Am Sorry

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The Greatest Potential

Stand in front of the mirror today and tell yourself a more positive story.  Look at the beauty in your eyes, feel the love in your heart and the faith in your soul.  See how very special you are, you are unique and you have the greatest potential to be whatever you want to be. This next poem is for you because it’s all about telling yourself a different story……let this be your true love story to yourself.  Love Clarabelle.

I Am Sorry

I am sorry, for the hurt and the pain
Sorry for, the sleepless night again
Sorry for, the tears that fall
Sorry when, I missed the call
Sorry for, the past so bleak
Sorry for, being so weak
Sorry for, the yes and no
Sorry that, I didn’t show
I look in the mirror, there I see
I am talking out loud, only to me
What if I change these words I say?
What if I think in a different way?
I am happy, because I have a lot
I am grateful, for all I’ve got
I am beautiful, inside and out
I am kind, I have no doubt
I am strong and believe in me
I am everything, I want to be
I’m changing my story, look at my face
I’m smiling with confidence, in this place
I see the light, my goals appear
Visions of hope and faith are here
Words have power, choose them well
Start your day, in heaven not hell
Shower yourself, with positive thoughts
Banish the worries, untangle the knots
Wake up, to a brand new you
Shine in this moment and all you do

By Clarabelle, 4 September 2013

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