A chat with a man

I had a chat with this man in Quiberon, Brittany on Sunday and asked him what he thought might lie in store for me in 2014. He looked a reliable sort and I felt he’d seen much in his life.

What stood out for you in 2013?

• Was it a year to remember?
• What was your best achievement?
• Was it a year of highs?
• A year of lows?
• A fair balance?

Tip: what we give out so we receive.

My achievement:

writing and publishing Survive and Thrive after Trauma.  I always considered myself too lazy and certainly not good enough to write a book. But I just decided to do it so those beliefs were blown out the window.

My best decision:

to marry Herb. I had no intentions of trying marriage again but hey! Deciding to marry released me of limiting, self-imposed beliefs: blocks to happiness and potential joy :-). I felt a definite freedom.                                                                                                                                      (Not bad for someone who does this for a living?!  I needed to write a book to appreciate all of that; such is the strength of negative patterns and beliefs).

A highlight:

Graeme’s marriage to Louise was a joyful occasion; such fun and my first visit to Ireland.

A potential challenge:

Rachel going off to Australia. So exciting for her: a touch of sadness for me. But in reality Herb and I are looking forward to another holiday in that land of opportunity.

A sadness

Herb’s father died in November. He gave a wonderful speech at our wedding in May: no notes!

Two weddings and a funeral but all part of life’s rich tapestry.

What might you weave in 2014?

Happy New Year.