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"Be patient where you sit in the dark. The dawn is

"Be patient where you sit in the dark. The dawn is coming." Rumi⁠⠀
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Like everyone, I’ve found the events of the past few weeks incredibly distressing. ⁠⠀
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I found some solace while listening to another wonderful episode of the @onbeing podcast - this one with trauma specialist and psychiatrist, Bessel van der Kolk.⁠⠀
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These are his words. "I think trauma really does confront you with the best and the worst. You see the horrendous things that people do to each other, but you also see resiliency, the power of love, the power of caring, the power of commitment, the power of commitment to oneself, the knowledge that there are things that are larger than our individual survival. And in some ways, I don’t think you can appreciate the glory of life unless you also know the dark side of life."⁠⠀
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It's well worth a listen and also something to share with anyone who has experienced trauma. 🙏🏼

"I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all

"I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart." Vincent van Gogh⁠
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It doesn't matter what you choose but it does make a difference when you pursue everything you do with an open and generous heart.⁠ 🙏🏼
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Beautiful pic by @michaelmatti

This harsh brown landscape of ours is beautiful an

This harsh brown landscape of ours is beautiful and heartbreaking in equal measure. ⠀
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Our thoughts are with the farmers who have suffered drought and now bushfire, to the families who have lost loved ones and their homes, to our beloved native animals who have been injured or lost and to the millions of hectares of land that has been decimated. ⠀
Our donations are going to Australian Red Cross, CFA’s Bushfire Disaster Appeal, Foodbank and WIRES. ⠀
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For those who are still in danger or worrying about loved ones, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏🏼

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life w

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” Paulo Coelho⁠
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In the final few weeks of this year, I had conversations with two beautiful clients who had found themselves in places in their lives that were deeply unfulfilling.⁠
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Both came to me acknowledging that their intuitive voice was telling them it was time to make a change.⁠
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Too often we ignore our inner wisdom and stay in jobs or cities or relationships that aren't really right for us. We stuff our feelings down because we're afraid of change and we worry that the alternatives won't make us any happier. ⁠
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But what I have learned is this. If in your heart of hearts you know that the situation you're in isn't making you truly happy, you need to be brave and get out. ⁠
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Stop telling yourself that you don't deserve any better or that this is the best you can do.⁠
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If you don't feel valued or whole or at peace, don’t settle. There’ll be something that will make you happier out there. 🙌🏼⁠
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Beautiful pic by @benmack_

It’s the little things that make life beautiful.

It’s the little things that make life beautiful. Thank you @megjames.com.au for sharing him as much as you do. 🙏🏼

Outside my bedroom window is this stunning golden

Outside my bedroom window is this stunning golden elm. Given it’s not native to this part of the world, it’s vulnerable, particularly in the heat. ⠀
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When I open the curtains each morning, I take a moment to savour its presence. ⠀
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A daily reminder that it’s the small things that make life beautiful.✨

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your on

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver⁠
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This is one of my all-time favourite quotes and one I wanted to share again as we near the end of another year – and another decade.⁠
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Later this week, I'll be sending out my End of Year eBook that gives you a chance to reflect on the past twelve months and start planning for the year ahead. ⁠

If you're not already on the mailing list and you'd love a copy, jump onto the website now (totalbalance.com.au) and join. ⁠✨🙏🏼

This is the mantra I use to get through life’s m

This is the mantra I use to get through life’s more difficult moments. Not resisting the emotions. Not needing to change my thoughts or my experience. Just softening into what’s here. ✨⠀
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You’ll find it on my Mindful Awareness Meditation on @insighttimer (home to 11 million meditators). 🙏🏼

"Deep trust in life is not a feeling but a stance

"Deep trust in life is not a feeling but a stance that you deliberately take. It is the attitude we call courage."⁠ Brother David Steindl-Rast⁠ 🙏🏼

© Kate James 2020

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