Stationary

 

I love stationary I love going into those lovely shops that have, journals, notebook, pens, stickers and all those great creative items.

 

I love having them around me and this year I created a creative space in my house and I just love it. It helps with the inspiration by having all the items available. It lets me be creative. It motivates me to be creative.

I have learnt in the last month that I love creating and I want to continue creating. That maybe by studying art therapy, finishing writing my book, working on my journal or continuing to blog. Create, create, create.

I am just happy to have the opportunity to create.

What is it that you like creating?

Creating can consist of art, singing, writing, the way you decorate your house and many more.

 

How do you create in your life?

We are all creative.

What helps me is having a beautiful notepad and a lovely pen, this really inspires me.

I don’t need any more stationary items, really I don’t. I just find it really hard to walk past a shop that sells stationary, I have to go in and I need to see what they have.

Can you ever have enough stationary?

 

 

Talk tomorrow.

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

 

A letter from my Sponsor Child

 

Today I received a letter from my sponsor child, she lives in the Philippines. I love receiving these letters I get to hear what she is doing and how she is being helped by the project she attends.

I started sponsoring her in 2004 I went to a conference and there was a stand about sponsoring children. It really tugged at my heart and I really felt that I wanted to help. So I went over to the stand and my heart broke for the children that needed help.

Then I made the decision and sponsored my sponsor child. Driving home I just felt so excited and I really wanted to do more.

I ended up being an advocate and I loved every minute of it. The people I met, the conferences that we attended the children who were sponsored.

Loved it.

My sponsor child writes a lot to me and I have every single letter that she has written to me.

The first time I received a letter from her I cried, it made me realise that the decision I had made will make a difference. It will help her in her education, for her health, for her social skills and for her family.

I feel very blessed that I am able to help out a child in another country.

I cannot wait to hear from her again.

I will be writing back to her very soon.

My dream to make a difference.

 

Enjoy your day.

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

 

Tuesday

 

Today I was back at work and we had interschool swimming carnival. I love my job as a Chaplain I love the variety and the people that I am able to meet. I am blessed to have the opportunity to do things that I wouldn’t normally do.

Today was one of those days where I was able to announce the first, second, third and fourth places at the carnival. It was quite exciting letting everyone know what was happening and having them cheering for their school. I also noticed the hard work and dedication of the students to their swimming and their school. I also love the community where I work there were so many parents that volunteered to help today. It is great to see the community coming together and helping with the next generation.

 

 

The students all did their very best and put in a hundred and one per cent. I am sure that they will sleep well tonight. The teachers also need to be acknowledged for their dedication to their students.

I learnt a lot today, I saw dedication, commitment, passion and also great sportsmanship.

Well done to everyone that was involved you are amazing.

 

Will talk tomorrow.

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

Monday

 

I have really enjoyed today getting back into a routine after Conference.

Monday is my day off and I am so grateful for these days. It means that I can do all my running around today instead of on the weekend.

I have felt really peaceful and inspired today. Inspired to be able to create, take photos, write and go through my crafts items.

I am really enjoying my time off from studying. I have been studying for the last 2 years and having this time off has allowed me to explore life more.

I am thinking of going back to study and am looking at studying art therapy which is what I am really interested in.  

I have eight more days left of my #marchchallenge2014 and this has made me think what I am going to do for April-

• Another challenge perhaps?
• Exploring #spacetocreate?
• To continue working on my blog and to keep writing?
• To write more songs?
• To practise my guitar?
• To record the songs I have already written.
• To finish the journal of Princess Heart?
• To work on finishing my book Princess Heart, working on a chapter a day?

 

So much to decide on, I like a challenge that has a timeline I find that this works for me.

 

 

 

Talk to you tomorrow.

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

Sunday

I think that the week has finally caught up with me.

 

So today I have just decided to stay at home and just relax.

I have worked on the design of my blog and am trying new themes. I have a new blog design at the moment and will work on it during the week. It’s quite fun just exploring new ideas and trying to see how things work. I am happy with the design at the moment and will see how I go with it.

I have also listened to a great podcast from Holly Wagner from one of her God Chick’s Conference it was about sharing you story. It was just what I needed to hear today as I really want to work on Princess Heart Journey. Sharing Stories and helping the community. I know that I will listen to it again as it was very helpful.

I have also just been able to explore art and draw and experiment with different ideas.

It’s nice just to be at home and to surround yourself with the things that you enjoy.

It is also I have noticed from last week’s Conference to look after yourself and to practise self-care. So I am going to allow the time to do something creative during the week.

Take some time out during the week to do something that you enjoy.

If you need to write it in your planner and highlight it you are important.

 

 

I will speak to you tomorrow.

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

Creative

 

I have been really enjoying #marchchallenge2014 it has really pushed my boundaries in creativity.

I am enjoying the challenge of keeping to a deadline of blogging every day, it takes discipline and posting what I have written takes courage. Aaahh! I have also been looking around for what pictures to take being really intentional. It has increased my view of my day and it also is creating memories.

 

I have also developed #spacetocreate which is where I am allowing time to create art of my own.

 

I have also found myself meeting people who are passionate about art about creativity. I love chatting to people about what they are doing it really encourages me and inspires me to create more.

 Be brave and create.

Will talk to you tomorrow.

 

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

Friday

 

 

I have spent the last week as you know at a Chaplain’s Conference and with two extra days of training. Wow it has been an amazing week and I have enjoyed every minute of it.

The workshop that I attended yesterday and today had fantastic, energetic facilitator’s. I love the balance of theory and bringing in real story of experiences.

I have been very blessed this week.

I am looking forward to the weekend, a sleep in and then Samba dancing class tomorrow. Just going to take it easy this weekend as the week has been very productive.

I will also be exploring more of the art side with Princess Heart Journey and am looking at developing Princess Heart Journey Cards. These cards will be able to help you realise just how worthy, loved and valuable you really are.

I also will be focusing on self-care as that was talked about a lot this week. I find self –care to be hard I am working on it and will find the balance.

How do you look after yourself?

What do you do for self-care?

What do you love doing?

Let me know, it’s great to share ideas.

 

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

 

Workshop Day One

 

After our beautiful Chaplain’s Conference I am now attending a two day workshop. I am really blessed that I am able to attend.

It has been an interesting day and I am enjoying the workshop. The workshop deals with some difficult situations and issues.

Today I am going to focus on Hope.

Hope and belief in yourself is something that I am passionate about sharing. 

You are an important individual with great gifts and talents.

What inspires you?

What make you happy?

What do you enjoy doing?

What do you like doing that you get lost in the moment?

Who inspires you?

Who do you surround yourself are they people that can encourage your dreams and goals?

Discover you and who you are.

You are so worthy, valued and loved.

Believe this, you are.

Amazing, beautiful, talented, gifted and heaps more. 

 

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

 

 

Blessed

 

 

Today was the last day of our Chaplain’s Conference and it has been a great three days. Tomorrow and Friday I have two days extra of training. Which I am so blessed that I am able to attend.

I have been thinking about the conference, so I thought that I would reflect on how it has been such a blessing and the new projects that I would like to develop.

It had me thinking about being blessed and how I was blessed at the Conference.

I was blessed-

• Remembering that God is in control
• Worship and how much I love worshipping
• Love singing and want to do more
• To be able to work a for a place that provides a conference with great speakers and food
• A time to reflect
• A time to catch up with other Chaplains
• A time to relax and just chill
• Great electives and passionate facilitators
• Cluster time with other Chaplains
• A great resources Expo
• Just the right balance to the day, electives and time to catch up
• See people who I attending my training with
•  Having people passionate and having the vision for the conference.

It has been a time of refreshing, lots of chatting and laughing.

I have also been encouraged to work on Princess Heart Project and to step out in faith.

Loves and Hugs

 

Traceyxx

 

 

Tuesday

 

Today was the second day of our conference and it was such a lovely day.

We had a great keynote speaker and the worship was amazing.

One of my electives was being there for the families, it was a great session. It was about including families and letting them know that you are there for them as well as for their children. The presenter had such a wealth of knowledge.

We then caught up in our cluster and just shared experiences.

Tomorrow is our last day and I have really enjoyed the fellowship.

Will chat tomorrow.

 

Loves and Hugs

Traceyxx