How Connections Help…

I used to get inspired by what people could do. What was accomplished. The results. How can I do that? What did I need to learn, and what work did I have to do? These days I recognize that what inspires me is the connection. I feel that people’s accomplishments shift the spark inside me, calling me forth to move so I can BE more fully who I already am.

I didn’t used to listen to my inner voice where I now feel a stirring within because I was so focused externally on what I was supposed to do. And boy could I get a lot of stuff done from that place – go go go! But there was a longing I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Our external world can give an appearance that you ‘have it all’, but underneath do you:

• really miss the ones you say you love?
• cherish moments deep in your soul with those who matter?
• laugh so hard with friends you can hardly breathe?
• cry with friends who really ‘get you’?
• wake up excited to start your day filled with a sense of gratitude?
• share deep passionate intimacy that doesn’t require external circumstances like being on vacation, funky toys or because it’s been so long?

Visit to Buy Art Not Kids

Recently I attended an art auction called Buy Art Not Kids – paintings going for thousands to support the prevention of human trafficking where children in Cambodia are sold as sex slaves.  A horrific heartbreaking tragedy arising from effects of the Communist regime genocide from the ’70’s. I was inspired. Now planning, and in talks to create a local event in my neighbourhood with a few friends with our children’s artwork combined with music, and dance talents to support a children’s cause. It’s all magically coming together…

I’d been thinking for a long time how to involve my children where they could make a difference with their gifts. Truly understand, and feel the plight of other children instead of me just showing them in books, and on tv.  We’ve attended a few charity events, and hearing the stories, connecting with people, seeing firsthand what’s being done on bigger scale really gets me going. Passing on that message to our children to know we are here to help those who cannot help themselves. Compassion, giving, sharing our gifts, having fun, and building deeper connections together.

What do you absolutely love to do? What gets you excited, and feeling awesome? Who’s with you? What qualities do you most admire? What experiences do you secretly long for? When you have a connection to what you most value, you will be inspired to move in that direction, and your entire life flows in ways that can be divinely inspired because the fragment within you is lighting up, and connects us all.

P.S. My twin girls artwork (created last year at age 11 – there’s a sign with my 11’s!)  may end up being auctioned.  Leah is left-handed, and more “right brain” – creative with her song-writing, singing, and playing guitar. Makayla is right-handed, and more “left brain” – organized, logical, loves to read, play piano practicing until it’s perfect. It shows up in their art – can you tell which belongs to who? And yes, they are identical twins, but unique souls : )

If you’re interested in attending our first children’s art charity event here in Oakville, please let me know, and I’ll be sure to forward you the invitation!

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