Faith Showed the Way

October 12, 2015October 12, 2015 ClaireLeave a comment

Magic awaits……embrace it!!

Faith for me is knowing that the unknown is going to be okay. It is knowing that what you believed as a child would come true for you, will come true for you. Never giving up on a childlike faith, is such a beautiful thing. It is such a deep knowing and offers the deepest connection to your soul. I have managed to recapture that childlike faith and it brings much love and peace to my heart. May your heart be filled with patience and understanding that all is going to be okay for you. Much love to you Clarabelle.

Faith Showed the Way

Faith Showed the Way

The clock strikes midnight, I write alone;

A candle softly burns, glowing in my home.

Sweet whispers of the soul, speak to me;

Dreams of pastures new, big city lights I see,

Romance is in the air, it has captured my heart;

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On This Christmas Day

December 25, 2014December 22, 2014 Claire2 Comments

May Christmas love,
Be with you.
On this Christmas Day,
and all year through.

Loved

December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 ClaireLeave a comment

I am loved deeply, and my heart knows this.

I See You

December 7, 2014December 5, 2014 Claire7 Comments

I see you, I know you’re watching me, I believe you are listening to every word I whisper, I feel you’re desire for a better you, a better life, a new tomorrow.

But I know you are a little scared, you have fears, but you’re going to be alright, you’re going to be much much better than alright. How do I know this? I just know this, because that’s why you’re here, everyday you visit me and you know it will help you, you know it will help you ease your current pain and you’re gonna make it.

Did you hear me right? Yes, you, YOU, you’re gonna make it, that dream you’ve always wanted to achieve, that burning ambition living inside of you……it’s making its way to your heart, it wants to breathe true life into you, it’s getting ready to take on the world and nothing is going to stop it, which means nothing is going to stop you.

Pause for a moment, think about it……really think about it, you can see it right? I know you can, because I can see it too. WOW, it looks amazing, your future self is so grateful you took the courage and made the first step now. Go on, take another step, that’s right, you’re doing really great…….do you feel your heart smiling, it is you know, it is smiling with super joy because you’re heading in the right direction. Where are you going? Maybe we could do this together, help each other along the way, two brave soldiers heading out into battle and the only outcome possible is reaching the rainbow at the other end.

What a great day this is, this is the most amazing day for you, you might not realise it yet, but you’ve just climbed a huge mountain and you’re now looking at the view from the top……..You may be a little bruised getting here, but you’ve got here, wasn’t it all worth it, don’t you agree that you deserve so much better for you and for your family. Let’s go my friend, there’s another mountain to climb, but we’re in this together, fighting with our hearts and minds to achieve EVERYTHING that we want and more.

I see you, do you see me?

Be Open to this Understanding

December 2, 2014December 1, 2014 ClaireLeave a comment

Sometimes in life we want to be a little shut off from the world….like having “temporary me” time, to give ourselves time to adjust, adapt, heal, plan, write, reflect…..or whatever that needs to be.

It is important to recognise when you need that time and not to feel obliged to expose it. When you are ready you will and not before then….this is valuable “me time”. It’s okay if others find it strange to understand at first, it’s better for you to “seek first to understand before being understood”, than the other way about. See it from their perspective first…..it will free your mind up to continue to focus all your energies on you.

If this is you, and/or you are in need of some “space” and some precious “me time” make sure you have it…….it will be good for your soul and you will re-emerge out of your cocoon with renewed energy and a fresh perspective on life.

Be open to this understanding and it will help you every step of the way.

Soon you’ll be flying……soon my friend, believe that. 🙂

Much love to you, Clarabelle

Pass on a Smile

December 1, 2014September 4, 2015 Claire1 Comment

Smile

I encourage you today to pass on a smile to a stranger or to someone you don’t usually smile at. Go on, you can do it, even if they don’t smile back or acknowledge it outwardly, I can assure you it will touch them inwardly, it will make their heart smile and it will make your heart smile too.

Much love and happiness to you today, Clarabelle

Remember This….

November 29, 2014November 28, 2014 ClaireLeave a comment

You are a EVERYTHING to someone.

Write Don’t Type

November 26, 2014November 26, 2014 Claire1 Comment

Write Don’t Type!!

As I “type” this 🙂 I urge you today to handwrite a letter to someone. By writing a letter to a friend or family member, to me, it actually feels much more meaningful, it gives it much more sincerity and thoughtfulness. That’s not to say that an email can’t be, but I just think it is really nice now and again to handwrite a letter to a special person in your life.

Today I had the choice to send an email or handwrite a letter and for the first time in a long time, I did the latter…..I sat down at my desk and wrote a letter to the person. Now I did deliberately make more time for it and yes my hand was a little sore after filing 6 pages but, you know what, it felt really really good, I felt that I was putting some beautiful loving energy onto that paper and now that person will receive that lovely energy even more so when they read.

Who do you want to write a letter to today? I encourage you to take some time out of your beautiful busy life and handwrite a letter to someone important in your life. Believe me you will receive many benefits by doing this and so will the person receiving the letter, I am so sure of that.

Happy writing, love Clarabelle

Sacred Love Story

November 18, 2014 ClaireLeave a comment

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

Hearts Will Dance

August 8, 2014 Claire2 Comments

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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

I Love You

August 1, 2014 ClaireLeave a comment

When the heart is happy

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:

“I Love You”

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

Runaway Love

January 16, 2014February 12, 2014 Claire6 Comments

Clarabelle Music Update

I’ve been working with some wonderful Artists to help me develop my original music and help me to “get it out there”. Below is a video that has just been created for me, for my original song, “Runaway Love”. Thank you to Calvin West www.calvinwest.co.uk for creating this for me, you did a great job. Now you have the lyrics, you can sing along too. I hope you like it. Much love to you today and always and please feel free share with your friends. Thank you. Clarabelle

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When Life Gets You Down

January 7, 2014October 5, 2015 Claire5 Comments

When Life Gets You Down

I created this poem below a while ago, I actually forgot all about it, until I was going through some saved notes on my iPad last night. I really do love this wee poem and I feel most people, if not all, could relate to it in some way, shape or form. I hope you like it. Lots of love to you today and always, Clarabelle.

Sometimes

Sometimes you don’t always, get it right,
Sometimes you can’t, sleep at night.

Sometimes the thunder, drowns out your prayer,
Sometimes you’re lonely, when no one is there.

But a lot of times your smile, is brighter than the sun,
A lot of times you skip, rather than run.

A lot of times your happiness, cheers up a friend,
A lot of times your heart, reaches the rainbow’s end.

So when life gets you down, as it sometimes will,
When the frosty ice, is making you chill.

Remember the love, warming you up,
Remember the joy in me, filling your cup.

Remember you are strong, nothing can break you,
Remember the courage living in you too
.
It’s so easy to forget, the difference you make,
It’s so easy to give, and to never take.

But I want you to know, that I am here,
Always for you, bringing you cheer.

My smile is for you, my hand is to hold,
Melting the ice, in the bitter cold.

A friend is in me, a friend is in you,
Together we’re stronger, this is so true.

Created by Clarabelle, 20 September 2013

Golden Apple

January 3, 2014 ClaireLeave a comment

Different Experiences

My friend Sharon and I were have a deep and meaningful discussion the other day and we were talking about having different experiences. She shared a good analogy of her own which was, if you buy a bag of apples and the first apple you pick out is bad you don’t throw the whole bag away – do you??? I think that’s a good analogy of life, just because you have had one bad experience with someone or something, it doesn’t necessarily mean you will always have that bad experience with another, as a matter of fact, chances are you will definitely not.

Life Lessons

I have another thought on this one, what if you never experienced the bad apple in the first place, would you have missed a vital life lesson??? Sometimes what you perceived to be a bad experience initially, can for the long term turn out to be one of the best lessons in life you have ever learned. Life lessons are for the long term, as long as you remember them and learn from them.

Maybe the perceived bad apple is actually a beautiful Golden Apple in disguise.

Lots of love to you, Clarabelle

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I’ll do it tomorrow!!

December 31, 2013December 29, 2013 ClaireLeave a comment

“I’ll do it tomorrow”

“I’ll do it tomorrow”, I hear you say……not that I wish you any heartache or misfortune because that is absolutely NOT the point here, but what if tomorrow didn’t come…..what if you were beamed up into a strange distant land today and never had the opportunity to come back to earth again. I would miss you, other people would miss you and who and what would you miss?

Do what you feel.

We often go through life thinking “I would like to do that” but more often than not, we don’t do anything about it or we’ll say “it can wait”. Don’t over think things, just do, do what you feel, right then, right there in that moment, because as soon as you starting thinking too much, before you know it, you’ve changed your mind and maybe you’ve missed out on the greatest moment of your life, like telling someone “I love you”, you should never think too much about that one.

The Last Day of this Year

Please use the last day of this year wisely, let it end with a special loving memory that will live in your heart forever. Do what you need to do, do what you want to do, do that one thing you’ve always desired to do, make a commitment right now to do it…..don’t say “I’ll do it tomorrow”, just do now.

Make this day special, make this day great and please tell me all about it.

Lots of love to you today, Clarabelle

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Christmas Dreams

December 22, 2013December 22, 2013 Claire8 Comments

Photo: Painting from Kelvin Hall Art Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

May All Your Christmas Dreams Come True

A very warm and loving welcome to Day 22 of sharing a Christmas Poem with you. Below is another beautiful poem for you to enjoy this Christmas time, it speaks of truth from my heart and soul. You are very special, each and every one of you and if you’re missing someone very special in your life right now, the words may resonate with you. May all your Christmas Dreams come true. Love Clarabelle

Christmas Dreams

I think of you, only you,
You’re floating in my head.
I wonder what you’re doing this Christmas,
As I lie here in my bed.

I dream of this, I dream of that,
But one thing is for sure,
When you are in my Christmas dreams,
All sadness you do cure.

I know you might be smiling now,
A wee chuckle in your heart.
But it’s how I get through my Christmas day,
When we are apart.

But patience is a virtue,
And when the time is right,
We’ll be snuggled up together,
And hugging all through the night.

Please take this little poem,
A Christmas gift to you from me.
Whispers from my soul.
Secrets that Santa can’t see.

Cos even when I’m quiet,
Silent Night holds the key,
Filling the space with Christmas love,
Unleashing more of “you & me”

You are very special,
Lovely in every way,
I’m excited to see you again,
At Christmas and every waking day.

Created by Clarabelle for someone very special, 21 December 2013

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Every Day is a Learning Curve

December 11, 2013 Claire2 Comments

Another Curve Ball

We must never think that we know it all, never, because just around the corner is always another lesson, yes indeed, here comes another curve ball – oh my where did that come from?

My day to day interaction with people is usually 100% good almost all of the time, mainly because I genuinely do love people and I have a lot of time for them. Recently though, I feel I have slipped up, just a little bit, but it doesn’t matter I have still slipped up, but the good thing is I am fully of aware of it, almost instantly and that I feel is tremendous progress. If I was unaware of it, then that indeed, I believe would be much more dangerous, especially with the job I am in, working with people every day.

Please don’t get me wrong, I have never thought I have known it all, never ever ever so I just want to reiterate that but I guess I have let emotions rule the roost and take over……never a good response that one. I read a quote recently and it said “If you speak when you’re angry, you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret” – such wise words and so very true indeed.

So I guess I am owning up to not getting it right all of the time, I guess I really am human after all hahahahahahah. These types of life lessons you cannot learn in a classroom or on a training course, these are the true lessons from life itself – the experiences from the experience of life.

So as I have let my conscience loose into this world i.e. this Blog, it leaves me with a sober thought of, “things can only get better” for indeed I have learned from this and I am getting better. I will continue to develop on this journey of life to reach my Best Ever Self.….some how though, I feel this is a never ending journey – not in a bad way, I believe in such a good way, always learning, always giving and always loving.

So I will leave you with my final thoughts on this one:

“When a curve ball comes hurling towards you, be prepared to miss the ball but catch the lifetime lesson.”

Thank you for reading this post, this one felt a bit like self therapy (actually all my posts do), so thanks for being here.

Love Clarabelle

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My Christmas Wish

December 3, 2013December 2, 2013 Claire2 Comments

Christmas Poems Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of my Christmas poems. Everyday between now and Christmas Day I will share with you a lovely Christmas poem. This one today is about Christmas Love, a love that is so very special and true. Lots of love to you this Christmas. Clarabelle

My Christmas Wish

Holding hands,
Covered in snow.
Smiles on our faces,
A loving glow.

A sparkle in the sky,
A jewel at night.
Blessed in this beauty,
On this Christmas night.

Together as one,
Nothing else matters.
Laughing and giggling,
As mad as hatters.

A mistletoe kiss,
The warmest cuddle.
Under snowy rooftops,
and an ice freezing puddle,

Christmas is bliss,
Because of you.
You’re my Christmas wish.
so special and true.

Created by Clarabelle, 2 December 2013

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

November 10, 2013 Claire11 Comments

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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

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November’s Question of the Month

November 1, 2013 Claire8 Comments

True Beauty

At the beginning of every month I pose a question for you to reflect upon and answer for yourself, I also provide you with my own answer to that question.

This month’s question links to the contents of my new eBook, “It’s All About Gratitude”, coming soon!! The answers that are posted in the comments section of this blog post will contribute to a section within the eBook and I will also link this blog post to it. It means that if you do choose to comment, which I would really really love, then your comments will be linked and can be accessed by the readers of the eBook and hopefully they will also visit your own blog, I will certainly encourage them to do that.

So this month’s question relates to “Gratitude“, I bet you guessed that one already!! 🙂

Question:

What does the feeling of “Gratitude” feel like to you, i.e. how does “Gratitude” make you feel?

My Answer:

When I am truly grateful for anything I have in life, it makes me feel so wonderful, I feel happy inside, I feel inspired, I feel motivated, I feel energised, I feel at one with myself, I feel I want to help other people, I feel of real value, I feel in harmony and in balance.

Feeling grateful is such a beautiful feeling for me and sometimes words cannot nearly describe what it really feels like. Feeling grateful makes me feel like I am meant to be here, it connects me to my purpose in life and makes me want to take inspired action.

Gratitude makes my heart smile inside and it touches my soul……it’s a bit like feeling the feelings of love, true love. When I am grateful I feel connected to a higher purpose, I feel good, I feel loved, I feel so thankful for being alive, right now, in this very moment.

When I feel grateful I want to sing, I want to dance and I want to share my happy feelings with others.

I practice daily gratitude and this is why, because it makes me feel so so so so good.

I would really really love to know what it feels like for you?

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The Road to Happy Friendship

October 26, 2013September 6, 2015 Claire5 Comments

I love this image above, it was given to me by my friend who has recently moved away from Scotland……I think it is a very beautiful message of love and happy friendship.

Be mindful of the wonderful friends you have in your life today, maybe you will want to give them a visit, phone, text or send them a letter after reading this post……maybe just maybe you were supposed to read this right now, yes I believe this message is for YOU.

Wishing you a beautiful day today filled with and abundance of love and happy friendship.

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Thank You For……

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 Claire7 Comments

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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A Walk in the Rain

September 27, 2013 Claire9 Comments

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

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Love is a force…..

September 19, 2013 Claire6 Comments

“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible – it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” Barbara de Angelis

Where are you inspiration?

I searched and searched you know, looking for that one piece of inspiration, that one trigger, that sentiment of hope that would help me to turn my life around. I searched long and hard, night and day……..I struggled to find it. Where are you inspiration, when I need you the most, where are you to help me get back up again? And the search continued…….

So, where do you go from here?

Now, I know the answer, but at that difficult time, there was no way I was going to find it, because there was too much noise, too much desperation, too much struggle, not enough head space, not enough belief, not enough faith, focus on pain and negativity….how was I going to find inspiration amongst all that? Just like finding a needle in a haystack, I was unaware at the time, but I had given myself such a mammoth task. So where do you go from here? When you feel you’ve hit rock bottom and the punches keep coming, the waves get bigger and bigger and you forget how to swim….what happens next?

Yes, it does have a happy ending.

I’ll tell you what happens next, you sleep, long deep sleeps, it helps you to forget, it allows you to avoid your own perception of reality when you sleep, and when you wake up, you want to sleep again. To be alone is your saving grace, or at least that’s what you think….but being alone too long can be dangerous, because you get swamped in the quicksand of fear. I have stopped writing right now, because it is making me cry, taking me back to those dreadful feelings…but only for a short, sharp moment, because I am better now and I am telling the survival story – yes, it does have a happy ending. Yes, yes, YES.

Miss Positivity

Would you believe me if I said, going into this downward spiral, that my mind was strong and my attitude was positive….I honestly believe it was, but even for Miss Positivity the cracks did show. Up, down, up, down, down, down, up, up, down, up…..I was a seesaw of emotions in action…sometimes good, often not so good. For every positive thought I tried to focus on, in flowed a river of negative thoughts……I knew it wasn’t good, I knew I had to do something, anything as I cried out for help at night…. my pillow drenched with tears.

Explorer of the courageous soul

Let me fast forward for a moment, today I am in such a good place, the best I have ever felt for such a long time, even when I thought I was at my happiest, possibly in 2007, I am aware now that it was all external happiness, this time it’s different, this time it is internal, my happiness is coming from within………….and the irony is, that I would never have discovered that place, if I had given up at the toughest of times. You see I am a fighter, ‘never die’ kind of person, if there was a glimmer of hope, I was surely going to find it. This to me was the ‘battle of the brave’, ‘the explorer of the courageous soul’, ‘the underdog who discovered paradise’, ‘the barefooted soldier coming out from the trenches’, ‘the white flag surrendering my heart to the universe’, ‘the first baby step of a journey that never ends’…..there is no destination… just creative imagination and infinite expression of the true self. And so the story continues…..

This is only temporary

To combat the bruises of stress, there were many things that helped me on my way, daily gratitude, forcing myself to spend time with family and friends, daily exercise, daily meditation, daily prayer for self and for others, good nutrition, acceptance of the situation, learning to face up to my fears, letting go of the emotions that were not serving me well, continuously asking myself questions until the right ones connected with me, painting a picture of my future dreams in alignment with my core values, nurturing my inner belief and self confidence, being honest with myself, allowing myself to be vulnerable, giving myself permission to forgive, believing that I could change the current situation, telling myself “this is only temporary”, building up trust in myself and regaining the faith that I knew was always there, identifying my strengths, surrounding myself with anything and everything inspirational, telling myself “keep going, keep going”…….

Forever Inspiring

But most of all, MOST of all, the turning point….the tipping point….the true trigger point…. was believing that I am truly loved, knowing that I was on the path to love, knowing that I was and am love and ultimately the giver of love. Love redeems all, there is nothing more powerful than love, nothing else will reach that sweet spot like genuine love for self and others. Love was the answer, love is the answer, love was and is the ultimate trigger of transformation and transcendence into who I am today, me with no role, no identity, no ego, just me…that is the place, that is forever inspiring, that is paradise and me.

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Clarabelle 30 Day Challenge – 1000 Thank Yous

August 17, 2013August 29, 2015 Claire16 Comments

Beautiful People, Thank You

Here is a wonderful challenge for you, a challenge that I feel by the end of it you will feel more amazing than ever before. I know when you complete this challenge you will feel much more stronger, abundant, grateful, healthier, richer and happier. This is a challenge for your inner soul to spread its beautiful energy into the Universe and just like a boomerang it will come back to you in abundance.

Here is your 30 day challenge:

Give out 1000 thank yous.

I want you to think about the people and things in your life that you are thankful for and I want you to tell those people and be truly mindful of these things that you are thankful for in your life.

When you are thankful towards a person it not only uplifts their mood, it will also uplift your own, believe me, you will feel so good.

There is a magical power in the power of thank you and it creates a beautiful wave of energy that spreads freely from person to person, creating a domino effect of happiness from within.

It’s up to you how you decide to record your 1000 thank yous but what is most important is that they are meaningful thank yous, please don’t just say them for the sake of it, you must feel deeply from within the gratitude you’re offering out, it must be genuine gratitude.

I will gladly do this challenge with you and below are my first ten 🙂

I am ever so grateful to you for reading this online Magazine, thank you, I love it when you visit and I love it even more when you comment and share your thoughts, wisdom and knowledge.
Thank you for my healthy body, it gives me the energy to enjoy the beauty of life.
Thank you for my grateful heart, I feel very blessed.
Thank you to my beautiful mum, for your never ending support and encouragement.
Thank you for my brother and his protective spirit towards me.
Thank you for my loving sister whom I feel I have a very special bond with, even though I don’t see her everyday I feel the strength of our love and connection for each other.
Thank you for my bestest friend in the whole wide world, Donna Marie Dick, we have been best friends for almost 36 years, she is a beautiful person inside and out.
Thank you for my other best friend Sharon Craig, she is such a good listener, supporter, fun loving, full of energy, motivated and super happy party girl.
Thank you to my beautiful nieces, Megan, Carmen and Nicole and nephew, Sean whom I love very very very much.
Thank you for my creative spirit that I am unleashing daily into this world, it gives me so much joy and happiness.

I really do hope you take on this 30 Day Challenge of 1000 Thank Yous because I really do believe you and others around you will get great benefit from doing this. When you have completed it, I would love to hear all about it. You might want to write an article about it and share it on your own online platform or on this one as Guest Writer – I would really love that.

Thank you for reading this article and thank you for participating in it, I know it will bring you great love and joy.

Lots of love to you today Clarabelle

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What About Love?

July 19, 2013 Claire7 Comments

Love heart

This is a follow-on blog post from yesterday, as I come towards the completion of the final chapter of the book “Discover the Gift” by Demian Lichtenstein and Shajen Joy Aziz. I did say yesterday that I loved this book and I love it even more after reading the latest chapter because it is all about love. The book shares, that to have love is the ultimate gift and I cannot agree more. When I think back to everything that has happened in my life, ups and downs, good times and bad times it has always been connected to love, whether it is giving love, having love, losing love, fear of love, being love and/or doing love. Let me share this beautiful story from the book:

Love, Wealth and Success

SHEILA R. MCKEITHEN: I once heard this story: Love, Wealth, and Success knocked on a door, and two grandparents answered. “Come on in!” they said. But the three visitors said, “We can’t all come in. You can only invite one of us in.”

“Love, Wealth, Success: who do I invite in?” the grandfather asked the grandmother. But before she could say anything, their little granddaughter answered. “Invite Love in!” she shouted. They did, and when Love, walked in, the other two followed. Grandpa exclaimed, “But you said only one of you could come in!” And Love responded, “Where I go, they follow me.”

What a beautiful, heartfelt story and I feel it really does make you think. Let love in today, open the door and welcome it with open arms the rest of what you need and want in life will follow, I am sure of that.

Much love to you today, Happy Friday, Clarabelle

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Guest Blogger – Amy Rew

July 2, 2013July 1, 2013 Claire2 Comments

Welcome to this month’s Guest Blogger post from Amy Rew. Amy is an inspiring business woman and wonderful friend of mine, she also has a special talent for writing poetry from the heart. I am sure you will agree her creative writing is indeed a beautiful work of art. Also, Happy Birthday today Amy, wishing you a beautiful day.

Amy Rew has trained to Post Graduate level within the field of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Amy is a member of the British Society Of Clinical Hypnotherapy.

Using a blend of clinical hypnotherapy, cognitive behaviour (CBT) and neuro linguistic programming (NLP) along with life coaching, Amy works with her clients to help focus motivation, increase confidence and generally optimise and unlock each individual’s personal potential.

Before training to become a hypnotherapist and life coach, Amy worked for over 10 years within the entertainment and fashion industry giving her great insight and experience into issues relating to confidence building, performance anxiety and self body image.

After working with a number of clients recently who wanted to overcome challenges that were essentially related to past experiences that had resulted in limiting belief patterns and self abandonment, Amy felt inspired to write the following poem along the lines of facing ones fears and realising that we are our own best friend.

Best Friend

I’ll stay with you now
I won’t leave your side
Nowhere to run
Nothing to hide
Catching the moment
Slowing down time
I’m all alone
These emotions are mine
Drying the river
Turning the tide
Breaking the chains
So these worlds can collide
As we hold on so tightly
To illusions gone by
But Live for today
With no worry or sigh
Stay with me now
Cause there’s nowhere to go
Play the best friend, lover or foe
Jester magician
With all tricks of the trade
Hold on to him tightly
till he starts to fade
Oh mirror mirror
what do you show
I see what I want
I don’t know if you know
Make an impression
lets make it the last
Tie to the sail
And stick to the mast
The question’s the answer
The start is the end
You won’t fool yourself
But it’s fun to pretend
Stay in your shoes
Don’t leave your canoe
Create the next step
You know you can choose
Like ships on the ocean
Thieves in the night
Silent and strong
Set sail for the light

Copyright Amy Rew, June 2013

A very special thank you to Amy for sharing this beautiful and touching poem with us, I am very grateful that we got to share in its magic. Love, Clarabelle

What do you do?

June 24, 2013June 24, 2013 Claire7 Comments

What do you do?

Sometimes when we are going through the deepest of pain, your best creative work can be produced. Right now this hurts, it is a live experience for me, however, I have an unbelieveable amount of inner strength, I express what I feel and I become stronger. We live, we love, we loss – we give, we love, we gain. I hope you enjoy this next poem, love Clarabelle.

What do you do?

What do you do, when faced with deep pain?
Emotional hell, love lost again.
What do you do, when all trust has gone?
Before you thought of someone, from dusk till dawn.
What do you do, when your heart is so sad?
You want to hold on, but that would be bad.
What do you do, in the midst of it all?
You build up more barriers, to create a brick wall.

Let me tell you, when tears they do fall,
There is a reason, for you to stand tall.
Life is not easy, love can turn cold,
Be confident in your soul, be bright, be bold
Nothing can break you, nothing at all,
This sadness is temporary, hear my call.
A new love will come, and shine like a star,
Reaching out to you, so special you are.

Keep your self-love, respect all of you,
A passionate heart, will always break through.
Love grows from within, it travels afar,
Needing no transport, train, plane or car.
Your love is pure, gentle and true,
It will always find, the right person for you.
So smile in the morning, wipe away the tears,
A new love will be born, staying with you for years.

poemsbyclarabelle, 24 June 2013

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Me and My Heart

June 17, 2013October 22, 2015 Claire7 Comments

You have a good heart, remember that and it is always with you. This next poem is inspired by just that. Have a lovely day with your heart today, Clarabelle

Me and My Heart

Me and My Heart, we travel together;
No matter what time, no matter the weather.
We are strong in the sunshine, stronger in the rain,
When we laugh out loud, we are free from pain.
Sometimes we are heavy, closed off to it all;
Sometimes we are happy, having a ball.
But one thing’s for sure, I’ll never change mine;
For me and my heart, we’re simply divine.

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Together

June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 Claire5 Comments

Here is another song I created recently, it is entitled “Together” and it is about meeting the right partner and falling in love.

I LOVE, love, I always have and always will. I think this would make a really good wedding song for the happy couple on their special day. I hope you enjoy the lyrics and melody I created. Below is the YouTube video of me singing the song and I have also included the lyrics of the song below, thank you so much for listening, I am very grateful indeed. Much love to you today, as always, Clarabelle.

“Together“

Verse 1:

When love comes your way
Be open
When sparks lift your heart
like lightning
Release your spirit
Shine today
Love forever
Hear for me say

Chorus:

Let the Church bells ring for us
Together we’re in love
Let the music play our tune
Together, we’ll be soon
Let your heart, entwine with mine
As one we are divine
Let your smile give warmth to me
Together, we will be

Verse 2:

When your heart sings with joy
Be happy
When the sun shines on you
Its energy
Free your spirit
Glow today
Bloom forever
Hear me say

Chorus:

Bridge:

Happy, Happy
Together in love
Knowing, showing
Smiles from above
Happy, Happy
Together in love
Knowing, showing
Smiles from above

Chorus: (to fade)

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Someone is thinking of you right now…Who?

May 25, 2013 Claire11 Comments

Magic tree

Pass on the Learnings

We all have tough days, we all have hard times, we all suffer deep sadness and heartache. I believe one day, very soon, you will look back at this moment and realise that the poem below holds many truths. You will silently smile, pass on the learnings and hold your dreams in your arms. Maybe, just maybe, you needed to hear this today, remember you are loved, very very much and someone is thinking of you right now, because they love you with the most deepest unconditional love. Treasure that thought, hold it in your heart and let it bring true light into the darkness. Your spirit is sparkling now, I see it, I feel it and I know you can too. Much much love to you today as always, Clarabelle.

When the Rain Falls

You may feel pain today, it may be tough;

You may be worried today, weather is rough.

You may feel like crying, because you’re lonely inside;

You may feeling like dying, because your heart has lost pride.

But please believe me, for this one is true;

There is an abundance of love, surrounding you.

It is helping you release, all of that stress;

Building you from within, when life seems a mess.

Angels are dancing and holding you tight;

The sun is behind the clouds, shining on you bright,

When the rain falls, it is to refresh your soul;

It washes away the darkness, making you whole.

Right now you are loved, someone is thinking of you;

They hold you in their dreams and pray your wishes will come true.

To suffer in this moment, will not make you well;

Believe this message, like a magical spell.

May it awaken your spirits, turn your frown into a smile;

I am with you my friend, for forever and a while.

poemsbyclarabelle, 25 May 2013

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Love Does Not Look Back

May 20, 2013December 4, 2015 Claire3 Comments

I was at my cousin’s very beautiful wedding on Friday, it was such a glorious day and I could really feel love’s energy in the air, it was like being constantly cuddled by someone you love.

The wedding ceremony was so very special and the wedding party looked stunning. The Pastor who married the couple did a sermon at the end of the service and it was based around the theme of ‘love’ and I loved what he said. During his sermon he said “love does not look back” and then he went on to talk about what that actually means in a relationship. It really did make me think and I believe that I was meant to be there that day and to hear that message.

Friday was definitely a day filled with love and it was so lovely to be around. I want you to really think about what that statement means for you today and how you can apply that to your life right now in such a positive way, I know I did and I will hold on to this beautiful message forever.

Much love to you today, as always, Clarabelle

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A Special Kind of Love

April 30, 2013 Claire5 Comments

“You can’t force love in another, all you can do is love yourself.” (Clarabelle)

I woke up this morning and that was the first thought that came into my head, so what does this mean? For me, it means many things but the one true sentiment from this sentence is really about having self-love, only then will you attract real true love into your life. Love attracts love and when you have self-love then you will be a magnet for pure love from another This next poem is inspired by just that, focus on the power in you, put your energy into your own self-love and believe me, you will be surrounded with an abundance of love from others, that is a special kind of love.

A special kind of love

A Special Kind of Love

There is a special kind of love, dancing in me;

Flowing through my veins, setting me free.

A burning energy of joy, happiness and light;

Capturing my soul, in the heat of the night.

Focus on yourself, give attention to you;

Your spirit welcomes, pure love in what you do.

The right person will come, for they never left your side;

Self-love is your answer, hold it in your heart with pride.

poemsbyclarabelle, 30 April 2013

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I Don’t Love You Anymore

April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 Claire13 Comments

Love

Inner Transformation

There, I said it, I shared it….”I don’t love you anymore”. I don’t feel the way I used to feel about you, it isn’t a bad thing or a bitter statement, actually, it is a very positive statement and it is the realisation of an inner transformation in me. I feel no attachment to the past anymore, I feel no emotion when I think of you, just that I wish you very well and that I thank you for teaching me so many lessons about myself, helping me to understand my deepest thoughts and my inner struggles, at times. I am very happy that I met you all those years ago, for at that time, we had a very special connection and I believe we were meant to meet for the purpose of inspiring each other in the magic of love and trusting each other in the process.

Super Focused

I am focused now, super focused on the now and the future…..never our past, for that was many yesterdays ago and the best love is yet to come for us both. No longer do I dream of us together, dancing under the stars and laughing until the some comes up…..that vision for me has gone now, I don’t feel sad, I feel free and I feel happy. This next poem is inspired by that experience and as I end the chapter of this book, I look forward to creating the magical story of the future chapters. Thank you my friend for everything and more, Clarabelle.

A New Love Story

Caught up in the moment, city lights bright,

Happiness in my heart, let’s meet up tonight.

Energy is high, love takes our breath away,

You can see my soul, you can hear it pray.

As quick as it came, quicker it went,

You had moved on, my love was spent.

And in the heat of the moment, I held on so tight,

You let go of my love, I never gave up the fight.

And as time went by, you were in my thoughts,

Will he get in touch? My stomach in knots.

Now I have healed, the power is in me,

I’ve transformed inside, I now feel free.

May your heart touch another, I wish you well,

This chapter is now closed, a new love story to tell.

poemsbyclarabelle, 25 April 2013

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There’s a Friend in Each Stranger

April 2, 2013April 1, 2013 Claire4 Comments

Seed of Change

Every person you have not connected with yet is a potential friend, companion, confidante or seed of change. There is indeed a friend in each stranger and every day we let potential friends pass us by. A gentle smile towards another can surely make their day, for a smile is one form of communication that no matter what the language barrier, it will always warm another’s heart.

My heart speaks to you today, it is graciously smiling like an upside down rainbow – colourful, magical and beaming with joy. There is much beauty to be found in the stranger by your side, this next poem is inspired by just that. Pay your smile forward today and spread a little happiness. Much love to you Clarabelle.

There’s a Friend in Each Stranger

There’s a friend in each stranger, look and see,

Be brave, take a chance, with he or she.

It may lead to forever or a short term thought,

But if you look at the positive, you’ll find such a lot.

Welcome a new world, from inside their eyes,

Exchange happy moments, desires or surprise.

Be truthful and listen, for their heart will speak,

Don’t hide any more, just take a peek.

poemsbyclarabelle, 30 March 2013

Be Love

March 21, 2013September 5, 2015 Claire5 Comments

The late, Mr Stephen R. Covey shares in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, that love is a doing word not a feeling. This inspired my next inspirational quote for you…..just do love!! Clarabelle

“Be love,

Do love,

Have Love.”

(Clarabelle)

The Sound of my Heart

March 19, 2013January 1, 2016 Claire4 Comments

The heart doesn’t just beat, it dances, it sings, it smiles, it listens, it guides and nurtures too, and if you listen deeply to the music it plays, it will nourish your soul forever. For indeed the heart is like a full orchestra creating unique musical vibrations that can only be understood by you, that is why it is so important to silence your mind and listen to your heart. Dance to the sound of your inner music, this next inspirational quote is for you. Love Clarabelle.

“Listen to the sound of my heart,

for each note that it plays,

strengthens my love for you.”

(Clarabelle)

Two Hearts

March 17, 2013March 17, 2013 Claire8 Comments

A little love goes a long long way. This next poem jumped out of my heart today and I share it with you. May you be showered with an abundance of true love today. Clarabelle

Two Hearts

Two hearts, beat as one,

Feel the energy, feel the fun.

Embraced with love, happy thoughts,

Smiles on our faces, stomach in knots.

Dance to the music, sing to the song,

Together in love, is where we belong.

Love Stirs Your Soul

March 15, 2013March 26, 2013 Claire9 Comments

The beauty of love is all around us, sometimes we don’t see it, sometimes we forget it is always there, deep inside of us, blooming like a flower in springtime. Every time you smile, love was there first, just remember that, I know you are smiling now. This next inspirational quote is for you…feel the love, Clarabelle.

“Love stirs your soul

and makes your heart smile inside.”

(Clarabelle)

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Dancing with Love

March 12, 2013February 17, 2013 Claire4 Comments

Love is always there, love is abundant, love is free flowing, love is your magical connection to everything…….love just is!!! This next inspirational quote is inspired by, yes, you’ve guessed it, love. May your day today be filled with love and happiness, Clarabelle.

“Where there is love,

there is me and my shadow,

softly dancing together.”

(Clarabelle)

Love….what is love?

February 21, 2013February 17, 2013 Claire9 Comments

Here are my thoughts on love, put into an inspirational quote for YOU. Much love to you today, Clarabelle. Wishing you a fulfilling day filled with pure love.

“Love is the pure essence of life,

without love, we are empty inside”.

(Clarabelle)

Love is Profound

February 17, 2013July 18, 2015 Claire13 Comments

Respond with Love

I often feel that when I don’t act with love it puts me out of balance, let me give you an example. Recently I received a message from someone, which I didn’t like the tone of, I waited for a little while before I responded, but still feel I was reacting to the emotion I was feeling rather than responding to the situation. I feel this upset my equilibrium and for the next 36 hours it certainly did. I knew the only way to put myself back into balance, was to see the situation for what it was and not worse than it was. By doing this, I let go of unnecessary frustrations, this then opened up my heart and I instantly apologised for my poor response at that time. What did I learn from this situation? Most definitely, to never fight fire with fire and always to respond with love, this will free you from some unnecessary worry and pain. It’s never too late to respond with love and if you feel you need to do that with someone today, please do so, it will make life for you and the other person involved a whole lot better. Go on, put your life back into balance, what are you waiting for? This next poem is for you. Much love to you today, Clarabelle

Love is Profound

I call out my heart, do you hear my cry?

Where are you now? Don’t pass me by.

I search outside, nothing I find;

Where can it be? I know it’s one of a kind.

Then, in the silence, I discover, glowing from within;

A miracle heartbeat, I take a look in.

I see an extraordinary life, happiness all around;

Feeding pure souls, this love is profound.

poemsbyclarabelle, 9 February 2013

Feel Love In Your Heart

February 14, 2013February 11, 2013 Claire10 Comments

Here is a special little St. Valentine’s Day poem for you, to celebrate true love, the joining of passionate hearts and the magical miracle of life. “When you feel love, act on it. Speak your heart. Be truthful. Be Open.” from the book The Path to Love by Deepak Chopra. Happy St. Valentine’s Day to you and your loved ones, Clarabelle.

Feel Love In Your Heart

Love is abundant, love is in me;

I feel it so strongly, flowing free.

The soul is uplifing, light shines from within;

Carrying my spirit, to welcome you in.

Feel love in your heart, just let it be;

Miracles happen, as it grows within thee.

Treasure the feelings, share them too;

Beauty is life, I am so grateful for you.

poemsbyclarabelle, 9 February 2013

Love Strikes Like Lightning

January 21, 2013January 21, 2013 ClaireLeave a comment

I love love, I really do. I find myself writing alot about love, I have alot of it inside of me to give. It’s Valentine’s Day next month and love is surely in the air, so this next poem is inspired by love. May you be touched today with the greatest love of all. Much love to you, Clarabelle.

Love Strikes Like Lightning

Loves strikes like lightning, it grows very fast;

Shaking your world, forgetting the past.

Just when you think, all is lost;

Down comes cupid’s arrow, whatever the cost.

The red heart of love, pumps passion into you;

It’s lifting your being, and brings happiness too;

Peace is on your doorstep, calling out your name;

Your soul breathes in life, welcome to the love game.

poemsbyclarabelle, 5 January 2013

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Love is Free-Flowing

January 3, 2013July 24, 2015 Claire11 Comments

Sometimes when I look into someone’s eyes, I just know if their soul is truly enlightened with love. I know they want to be really happy and maybe look happy on the outside but the window to their soul never lies, it’s all about the inside. I experienced that recently with someone and decided to write this poem for them and send it to them. I hope you like it. May your soul be filled with love and light today. Much love to you Clarabelle.

“Love is Free-Flowing”

I see in your eyes, no light or love;

Dead in the moment, but the rainbow is above.

You attract what you become, not just what you’ve got;

Love is free-flowing, and cannot be bought.

It’s nice to have freedom, choice and dreams;

But to enjoy it alone, bursts a heart at the seams.

Change your direction, take your soul along the path;

There you’ll meet true beauty, and with faith, your other half.

For sometimes we look so hard, and still cannot see;

Sometimes the ‘law of attraction’, works mysteriously.

It’s not in ‘the secret’, or a special treasure box;

It’s not hidden in a cave, or where the wishing well talks.

It’s found in your spirit, and blooms in the sunlight;

It brightens up your mood, full of happiness and delight.

Your paradise of love, will always find a way;

Seek truth in each moment, and loves light will shine on you today.

poemsbyclarabelle, 3 January 2013

I Am Love

August 1, 2012July 23, 2015 Claire1 Comment

I have just finished reading the book ‘The Path to Love’ by Deepak Chopra and I wanted to share with you an enlightening quote from the book, “You know that you have fully experienced love when you turn into love – that is the spiritual goal of life”. This book has expanded my knowledge and widened by perception of life and love and this next poem is inspired by just that. Have a lovely day.

I Am Love

I am love, just let it be

Open your heart, look and see

A journey of knowing, love is here

With no time or space boundaries, there is no fear

Fuel the spirit, show you care

The vision of ‘here’, once was there

The sweet energy of love, flows freely in you

Love is at your core, it’s shining through

poemsbyclarabelle, 1 August 2012

To Rekindle A Heart

July 20, 2012August 5, 2015 Claire1 Comment

Meaningful relationships hold a special place in your heart, sometimes they last forever, sometimes we allow the pressures of life to stretch the bond so far that it breaks. I believe however, that the invisible connection that first brought these human souls together will never die. Where there is real love, there is a way, often a different way. What happens next may take you on a spectacular journey of hope, mystery and magical bliss – dare you risk it?. . . . maybe yes or maybe no – this potentially rekindled love is indeed your life choice. I dedicate this next poem to the joining of two hearts that are just meant to be together. And even if none of this makes sense to you, the heartfelt message I am conveying is: May serendipity prevail. Lots of love Clarabelle.

To Rekindle A Heart