Another moody Yorkshire summer afternoon. Everyday it’s such a blessing to wake to this view. No wonder my partner fell in love with this house within seconds. And as ever she was on the right side of the conversation. The ‘needs work’ line was a little weak. Actually it still needs work but that view is still here. Tell me what’s more important.
Looking back my line about ‘needs work’ was more about avoiding change. Sticking with what we had. Avoiding that leap of faith. That’s been a theme of my life story so far. I always think my past climbing hobby is a perfect reflection of life. Many goals set but never attempted. It was easier to avoid them, find excuses. Too much caution climbing routes. Using fear and self doubt as an excuse to avoid those more challenging climbs. Backing away from leaps of faith. Yes I had fun but what could have been.
Now the life safety net has been removed. Single parenting and being without that person who held my hand on those big steps. Life has changed but so am I. It’s a slow process but it’s happening. Now is the time to face some of those fears which have held me back. Time to start ditching those constraints that have grounded me. Time to re-evaluate myself. Only by doing that can I be that parent our son truly deserves. Yes the one who protects him but the one who also encourages him to truly flourish. To be that person who he truly wants to be. To live his life.
It looks so serene.
Goodluck on your plans…wishing all the best for you and your son!
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Thank you
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I think if I was being advertised for sake I would have ‘needs work’ on my label
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I would have my name tag on mine.
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If found please return to …
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That works
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We gain strength when we conquer our fears.
We are all ‘works in progress’… we all “need a little work”. How boring would life be if we were all completed?!
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Exactly x
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Wishing you well in your endeavours Gary.
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Thank you
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I JUST saved this quote I saw because I liked it for myself – “If you are serious about change you need to go through some uncomfortable situations. Stop trying to dodge the process. It is the only way to grow.” I really liked it and there are things I definitely want to change but find it easier to stay in my comfort zone. Change is hard! Good luck to you on your journey. And I love the view!
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Thank you Robyn. Yes change is often so hard to commit to.
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It seems to me that you accepted the most important challenge and you meet it every day. It is obvious how much you love your son. And vice versa.
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Thank you
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This is such a wonderful reflection. Fears can and do hold us back from our greatest achievement – even if we don’t make it to the top of the mountains we will gain strength in the endeavor. Happy climbing!
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Happy climbing would be cool. x
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Bravo Gary! Praiseworthy sentiments. All the best my friend
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Thanks x
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You’re welcome my friend
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Beautiful, beautiful post Gary. ❤
Have you had any more practice baking runs recently?
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In deep physical and mental training for the baking challenges ahead. x
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I have very high hopes!!!
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Can’t let you down can I….. x
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It’s a great view, indeed.
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It really is.
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The photo is so powerful and I love the atmosphere. There are dark clouds and they may dim the view and be scary that way. But they are not meant to linger but to pass and on their way, their rain may leave a cleaned fresh air to see the rainbow even better and to refresh the lungs.
It is hard where you are going through and nobody really knows how it feels without being in a similar situation. And even then it is different for each individual and their situations. May the darkest clouds have passed soon and you can stand on the top of a Swiss mountain looking down to the valley while inhaling life.
Happy Father’s Day, Gary!
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Thank you Erika. Let’s hope the worst clouds soon pass for us all. Have you got anymore weekend schools to do.
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Oh, yes! The next one is coming up in two weeks. Then we have summer break. Another weekend in September, one in October, and at the end of October there is the first exam. In January the second year starts….
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It sounds like there is so much work to do. Are you learning a lot from it?
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Oh yes, there is a lot to learn. We learn about the physical diseases, about the organs, the blood flow, blood, the skin (I know it is an organ too), digestion. … and of course, we are learning about the plants which can be used for the specific cases or constellations, how to identify the plants, how to proceed the plants, making tinctures, creams, balms…. and the whole botanic… yes, a lot of work but wonderful work to learn so much about this magical planet!
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That sounds so interesting. It’s going to be such a growth area going forward. So many are starting to switch. We just seemed to forget the lessons of the past. We lost connection with the natural world.
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I am already an aromatherapist (working with essential oils) but this is the bigger picture of which aromatherapy is only a part. Yes, more and more are coming back to the natural methods which mostly help even better because they are free of any chemicals and are in harmony with our bodies and their functions.
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With my IBS tried most of the medicines but the best thing has been peppermint tea….
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Guess what? I just went into my garden and cut some leaves of my peppermint plant and made some tea with it. I love it!
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Don’t know why but the peppermint tea always tasted so much better in the Alps.
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That can definitely be, Gary. It is a different altitude and and the ground is different, different climate too. Also the season plays a role too how the herbs taste. They are living organisms.
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It is really beautiful 🙂 If there’s such a thing as view envy… I have it!
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We are so lucky.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED…BEST YOU CAN!
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Thank you
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You are very welcome.
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Scary and new but also kinda an adventure?
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Adventures are good.
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Yup. They are good – they make life fun when you can see it like that. Kinda takes weight off?
Life is an adventure 🙌
It always reminds me of a video game… you start out in the tutorial lol… have your battles which determine your game lol… and try to survive collecting coins as much as you can 😄✌️
Where will your adventure take you?
Just makes it seem better? To have an adventure… cause it kinda is?
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Part of me still wants to climb all the English and Scottish mountains AND climb as many of the easier ones in Switzerland as well. With the lack of activity over the last few years – its going to need some push to achieve that. x
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Yeah I hike but not so much climb… I am not that coordinated on 2 feet, never mind climbing mountains – I climb mountains in life anyway! I reach those peaks ✌️
I like hiking though. Anywhere! All girls do like that lol
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Hiking is fantastic. Can’t wait for the mountains to really open again.
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Doubt is another theme we have in common. There’s a bit of fear in there too.
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Yes fear is there for me as well. Over the years fear and doubt have shaped my journey and not in a positive way. Getting to a stage where I’ve had enough of that and now trying to address that.
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That’s good. Fear most often lies.
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It does. Finds new ways to tie you down.
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Attention: Change in progress “I want to heal, I am healing, I will heal”
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Exactly. Those words are perfect.
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Words have P O W E R! Set the intention!
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Absolutely
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