My mom & dad grew up during the great depression. A time when things weren't wasted. Everything had value. If someone could use it for anything, you didn't discard it. Recycling & repurposing was mandatory, not a fad. We moved a lot growing up and with each subsequent move, a little more of my childhood disappeared. When my father passed away (I was 14), there were 2 younger siblings in the home. My mom didn't drive, didn't know how to write a check, and was tossed into a world she wasn't prepared for. She had been a traditional homemaker her entire life. So, she took jobs working in daycare, cooking, and doing alterations. Things she had great skill in. I was the eldest in the home, so as soon as I got my license, I was the family chauffer. At 14, I learned to write checks. At 15, I was working 2 jobs and going to high school. I wasn't afforded the opportunity to go to college, but I'm a lifelong learner. I read a lot. I love making friends. As an adult, I began "collecting" pretty things. Things that reminded me of my childhood. Then going down rabbit holes learning about the things I collected ended up being addictive. Now, I'm in the "letting go" season of life. I don't want my kids to be burdened with the removal & disposal of things they find no value in. So I'm making other people happy (giving it away). I'm also archiving anything that will fit on the bed of a scanner. THAT will be my legacy. A growing museum. And people can use all the digital assets in any way they choose. I try to share tidbits of interesting history and love hearing insights and perspectives on the history (in your eyes). My mom raised me to be creative and explore any form of art that tickles my fancy. And I have and will continue to do so. I hope to retire soon and that will afford me more time to enjoy the arts and creative expression. Right now, it's working full time in a manufacturing plant, selling things online, and managing 2 skool communities. My hands are full (but my heart is full as well).

I don’t think you can ever be truly prepared for these moments that happen in life. One thing that is highlighted for me is that you don’t need to go through these moments alone. And the 2nd thing. Don’t wait. Not to tomorrow. Start imperfect. Start messy. But Live now. Book that trip, Start writing that book. Your today could be the best of days that you look back on with fondness in the future. Make today a good one. Love you guys. Thank you for choosing to be here.

When I first started my digital business I was super excited and jumped on into the training so that I could set up my first sales funnel as soon as possible. I felt like I was a kid in a candy shop. The excitement was so palpable that I didn't sleep very well - stirred with the dreams of possibility that I was hoping that was going to hit me within the first month. I remember a wise business owner saying to me "I just have to be patient and follow the steps that others had prepared for community". Life is an amazing teacher - if we stop and notice. I remember saying "Oh no - don't ask me to pray for patience because God will send me so many life situations for me to learn patience " - haha - too late it was out of my mouth and into existence. This has been my experience for my business. I thought I had found a gold mine as I watched people from within the community climb the ranks and life chose to give me the Patient journey as I have slowly made my way to being a coach in the community acheiving some results but at a much slower rate. Let me express to you, the life lessons that I have learnt have been SOOOOO rich and now almost 7 years on from beginning my business, I understand that - it is the journey of growth which is experienced from my business system is where the true GOLD lies. Having a good intention behind doing what you do is an important element for your business, and understanding why you started and developing your why is an important factor for your consistency and momentum. So my advice to people looking into my business program now is. Keep it simple. Take the time to do the small steps that have been set out before you. and indeed "Be patient".

I am listening to Justin Prince "Be the One" and am inspired - One thing that Justin suggest is to Update your identity. We have a choice to change our identity as much as we would like to do so. These are the steps that he suggest to do when "updating your identity" Here is the Exercise that he suggests: What are 3 words that are aspirational discriptions of who you want to be. What you would like people to say of you. Write them down. 1. lean into those words. Be those words. Dont become but be. How would they respond, speak what would they do, what wouldnt they do. Treat these 3 words as your new identity. Be that person. Be the one that updates your identity.

There can be moments where I seem to waiting for the next mentee to come for my business, waiting whilst I look after a grand child, Waiting whilst I take care of my foster daughter and her cares, waiting whilst my husband is working/ sleeping from a night shift. Waiting to feel better ...waiting...waiting... Sometimes it is great to let your brain "stop" in the waiting. other times it is great to just do what I can with the time that I have. Today was one of those "learn something that has been intriguing me... so here it is - still not finished , somewhat flu bitten, my attempt to learn this vocal riff... now where is my big and shiny diamond xx What are you creating at the moment? Are you happy to let us into your world and share a little?