I am on holidays from work and I know that I have to rest for the year ahead. Rest does not come easy for me, I can do it for a few weeks and then my brain starts planning and thinking about things I can do.

I know that it is important for my health and for me socially and emotionally.

So what is rest, how do we stop ourselves from  being busy all the time and take the time out to reflect? Take the time to just reflect on what is important.

Being creative for me is rest, being about to draw, write and read is my rest. I have learned this and I am going with it.

Love and Hugs.xx

So we are now into the 4th day of 2014, I really want to try new things and explore life.

I am on holidays now until school goes back and I really want to try some different things. Today I met my lovely friend for coffee and we talked about doing three things before the end of January. 

So I will let you know what they are-

1. To learn how to ice skate

2. Skydiving

3. Going to the beach.

All of these I have wanted to do for so long and now I have decided that it is time to just try. It fills my with a bit of fear, excitement and out of my comfort zone. 

I have also decided that I will blog twice a week and let you know of my next adventure.

Loves and Hugs.xx

The title of this blog says it all. On Monday I went on the year 6/7 camp with one of the schools that I work at, it was of course in the bush. We had activities such as vertical challenge, the crate challenge which I had a go at was nearly at the top and fell lucky I was in a harness. We also had the flying fox.

The next day Tuesday was search and rescue where the children had a map to go into the bush to find clues that would make up a message. The instructors asked us not to help the students, seriously I have no sense of direction so I really had to trust them and we found about 5 clues and made it back safely. Then we had canoeing which was so good, learning how to paddle and learning new skills. The last activity we had was the students had to make a raft and then I went on it with them oh my goodness how much fun.

I was so grateful for the staff that entrusted me with a group of their students.

I am really not an adventures outdoor type but I must say that I enjoyed the challenge and being able to see the students grow and being so confident in their abilities.

Loves and Hugs.xx

On Sunday the 4th of November I was involved in a church service at the Darlington Arts Festival. This has been a dream of mine to be able to lead worship. Such a privilege.

This year and after a workshop with my music mentor I decided to really focus on Princess Heart Journey and to sing.

Now that I have been able to sing I will be praying for more opportunities to sing more and I know that it will happen.

Write the vision and make it clear.

Here I am to worship with all of my heart.

Loves and Hugs.xx

So today is my birthday, today I am 45. I think having a birthday makes you think about your life and what you are doing.

I am so blessed that I have a career as a Chaplain, I love it.

What is it that I want to achieve in the next year, is always a great question to ask?

I know that I want to make a difference in the community.

I am also focusing on my singing and songwriting.

What are your dreams what are your passions. What can you do to take one step towards your dream.

Loves and Hugsxx

Hi

I have had a really lovely time during the school holidays. I worked at a holiday program and really enjoyed the children and the art work that they made. Little masterpieces I like them to be able to develop their ideas of what to do with different types of items.

Today was lovely as I had my hair cut, coloured and straightened. I am so grateful for a good hairdresser.

The holidays let me have the time to reassess what I am doing for the next term. I definitely know that I want to sing and speak and to help women and young girls know that they are valued, worthy and loved.

Loves and Hugs

Tracey

On Saturday I had the best time with my music mentor who is Merelyn Carter, we had about an 8 hours non stop workshop and made some changes to Princess Heart.  I feel that Princess Heart is a journey so the new name is Princess Heart Journey. I will have new business cards which I am really excited about and am looking at having some journal made which will be called- My Princess Heart Journey.

So lots to do but I am very excited about the new journey and what will happen.

Loves and Hugs

Traceyxx

Love this picture it sets the story for what you can do in your life.
What do you like to do, what brings you joy, what is it that you want to talk about to your friends, what is the one thing that inspires you?

Try new things have a go, it is an adventure to finding your passion. It’s exciting.

Loves and Hugs

Traceyx

This is taken from my book that I am writing. The title is Princess Heart.

The following was from one of my journals-

23 July 2007

I decided on the 23rd July 2007 that I have a new project and my new project is to restore my health and to get my life back. It seems almost selfish to focus on yourself for the next few months?
It just didn’t seem right, but if it makes me feel a little uncomfortable then it is change and Growth.

Looking back now it was not a project for a few months it is the project for my whole life.

Be kind to yourself.

Love

Tracey