Poetry: Wish Upon A Penny

January 18, 2014January 18, 2014 Claire2 Comments

Clarabelle's Wish Upon A Penny necklace

Personalised Wish Upon A Penny Necklace

I got this beautiful “Wish Upon A Penny” Clarabelle necklace created (handmade) for me as a special momentum of the poetry work that I do. I have noticed that the search engines recently have been picking up on my poem “Wish Upon A Penny” and I am so very grateful to all the blog visitors reading and liking this poem. I thought this lovely little bespoke penny necklace beautifully represents the “Wish Upon A Penny” poem so well and especially the words “In God We Trust” because I have complete faith in everything I do and go for in life – please see poem below, I hope you like it – oh, and don’t forget to make a wish!! Love to you, Clarabelle.

Wish Upon a penny necklace

Wish Upon a Penny

I listen in the silence, sweet birdies do sing,
Should I turn on the TV and drown out their din?
I will ignore their calling, just for a while,
I’ve a busy mind, chores they do pile.
The sun it may shine, but my heads in a cloud,
A storm is brewing, amongst this crowd.
I’m strangled in frustration, fighting the war,
No one sees me and my internal decor.
To just get by, another day,
Gives me hope, paves the way.

Then Lightning strikes, STOP, look at your life,
Look at your reactions, creating this strife.
Sing another song, dance to another tune,
Darkness will fade, here comes the moon.
See the beauty, in each moment now,
Look in the mirror, don’t ask how.
Be grateful for your riches, you have many,
Create a new you, wish upon a penny.

By Clarabelle, 7 July 2013

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A New Hello

July 27, 2013 Claire1 Comment

goodbye hello quotes

A New Hello

She said her last goodbye
Not a tear she did cry
For she knows, the time is right
A better future, a star so bright
Footprints in her heart, pave the way
A blessed tomorrow, is cherished today
And forever in her soul she holds
Secret whispers, painted gold
The sound is clear, reflective and true
Mystery is beyond, the sky so blue
The happy sun, makes her glow
Goodbye friends, she has a new hello

poemsbyclarabelle, 22 July 2013

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What does your ‘Now’ & ‘Future’ look like?

July 22, 2013July 22, 2013 Claire4 Comments

Self Discovery

The pathway to self discovery can be approached in many ways and I am great believer that you should always choose the best way that works for you, because we are very different. One of the approaches that I use, is sometimes I will answer a question by drawing a picture, let me explain further.

Yesterday I was in reflective mode and I decided to draw a picture of my life ‘Now’ and my life in the ‘Future’. I never have a specific image in mind I just start drawing, I draw what feels right for e.g. the colours, the symbols…. what’s important to me at the time is how they feel not necessarily what they look like visually. As you can see below my drawing skills are not really to be desired 🙂 but I don’t do it for that, I do it for the meaningful connection that I believe comes from the source of my being. I know this may sound a little far fetched or even a little crazy to some but I know these drawings have meanings and even if I don’t understand them completely right now, I always find out later what they have meant. So below I will share with you the drawing I drew yesterday of my ‘Now’ (left) and my ‘Future’ (right), what do they mean to you? I would really love to know what you think. Why don’t you even give it a go yourself.

Much love to you today as always, Clarabelle.

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“You” Inspiring “You”

April 14, 2013 Claire7 Comments

You may remember a few days ago I posted a blog entitled “What is a Talent?” and this blog post related to the book Strengths Finder 2.0 by bestselling Author, Tom Rath. I shared with you on that blog post what my top five strengths are – number one being:

“Futuristic” – People who are especially talented in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.

I am highly, highly visionary, so today, I want to play to this top strength of mine and share a very powerful visualisation exercise with you, adapted from the book Co-Active Coaching by Whitworth, Kimsey-House, Kimsey-House and Sandahl.

“You” Inspiring “You”

I want you to imagine that you are standing on a stage about to speak to an audience of about 1000 people and there is another “You” also in that audience.

“You”, as the speaker on the stage, have 30 seconds to say something to that audience that completely and totally inspires them.

After listening to the talk, the other “You”, in the audience, is filled with pure inspiration, passion, desire and excitement to positively change your life and make a real difference.

What did “You” on the stage, say in that 30 seconds that made such an empowering positive impact on “You” in the audience.

I want you to imagine and visualise how it feels right now, being so inspired to go out and achieve what you want to achieve, nothing is going to stop you, you are firing on all cylinders and feel so ultimately connected to your inner being. You are feeling the most empowered you have ever felt in your whole life. What did the other “You” on the stage, say to “You” in the audience that made such a powerful impact on “You”.

What did “You” say on that stage?

What did the other “You” in the audience hear?

Tell me, I would LOVE to know.

We are all inspired by different things because we are all very unique in each and every way, only “You” know what inspires “You”.

I wish you a day filled with truth, faith and inspiration to act upon your heart.

Much love to you today, Clarabelle

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Window 172 – Shut the door on your past and fly

April 4, 2013April 4, 2013 ClaireLeave a comment

Indeed, “flying is our only freedom”, thank you “A Window of Wisdom” for this blog post. I really love it. Clarabelle

A Window Of Wisdom

“If we return to what we walked away from, out of fear, and for comfort, our growth will become a vision of the past.”

When our spirit becomes caged by life circumstances; a soft tug from our heart-strings will pull us into our desired direction to where we can be set free. But along the way of our new path, there will be moments of difficulty that will trigger fear, and past reflections, of only happy memories that will try to pull us back into our cage… and if we return, we will find our self sitting in our cage, and reflecting on when we used to fly.

We must keep moving forward to soar higher in flight, by embracing the fears of the unknown future, for they will always try to tell us that the cage was cozy, but in reality, flying is our only freedom.

~ WOW ~

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Opportunity is Now

March 3, 2013February 17, 2013 Claire10 Comments

Every moment is a moment to change for the better, that is what this inspirational quote by me is about. Don’t wait for opportunities to knock on you door, go out create opportunities for yourself, make it happen, just do it!! You owe it to yourself to step outside of your comfort zone and move into your stretch zone, go on do it now because opportunity is indeed NOW!! Lots of love to you, Clarabelle

“Seize, the day,

Seize the hour,

Seize the moment……

Opportunity is NOW!”

(Clarabelle)

Rise and Shine

January 25, 2013January 25, 2013 Claire8 Comments

“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me and I’m feeling good”…..these words beautifully sang by wonderful Mr Michael Buble, a very uplifting song indeed. If you or someone you know is needing their spirits uplifted, then maybe, just maybe this next poem might do it for them, share away, as it might make someone’s day. Lots of love to you, Clarabelle.

Rise and Shine

Wake up, wake up, rise and shine;

Get out of that bed, life is divine.

No more wallowing, in negative talk;

Get dressed, put your shoes on, and go for a walk.

Breathe in the fresh air, feel the light on your face;

Turn your life around, pick up the pace.

For no one can change you, you’ve heard it before;

Opportunity awaits you, open the door.

Make this one memorable, make it your goal;

To commit to a better future, this is your role.

poemsbyclarabelle, 5 January 2013

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My Brooklyn Bridge King

September 7, 2012September 1, 2012 Claire2 Comments

When I see stunning photographs or paintings of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, it takes my imagination to different heights. A feeling of magic, mystique, romance, energy, vibrancy, connection and love all rolled into one, comes over me. I will soon be back there, living the dream and embracing the most perfect moment…..I see it, I feel it, I believe it. Today, let your imagination soar into the clouds and see yourself in that place you want to be. Have a beautiful day, love Clarabelle.