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G R O W I N G U P
You know those moments when you stop & take stock of just how much your child or children are growing up?
I’ve had a few lately... 😢😍
To think that in a few months time we will have a 5yo & 2 x 3yos actually blows my mind!! With our oldest starting at Kindy this year we have noticed so many changes in him, especially over the last few weeks as he finally settled in & the drop offs became easier. He just seems to have grown up so much lately & his little personality is really shining 💙
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A couple of weekends ago, as we were heading to a family dinner, he announced in the car that he ‘had a great idea!’ and that we should all go out to a cafe for breakfast 😂 It was completely out of the blue, considering it’s been quite a while since the 5 of us have been out to breakfast, but hubby & I agreed that it sounded like a lovely idea!
We made plans & over the weekend we went to a lovely family friendly cafe for breakfast with beautiful koi filled ponds & gardens as it’s backdrop. The kids completely surprised us 🙊 & made breakfast really easy & enjoyable, & we all had a great time feeding the fish 🍃
Reflecting on the dynamic amongst the kids lately, I realised that this phase of having 3 young kids will soon be behind us, & all 3 of them will be more independent. Some things will get easier, & still some not so easy (because parenthood), & again I was reminded of how temporary things are.
As we spent the day building Lego today, Mr 4 jumped on my lap for a cuddle, & asked, ‘Do you know what the best thing is..? A cuddle’, & when I didn’t think he could get any sweeter he said, ‘But, do you know what I love more than a cuddle? You!’ These kids are my absolute world & if I could sit & cuddle them all day every day, I would 🌏
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#growingpains #growingup #parenthood #motherhood #mumlife #childhoodmemories #amotherslove
F O R T H E E M P A T H S
Some words I journaled last year on Empaths 💕
Empaths have a special place in this world for they are full of pure love and compassion.
Those surrounding an empath are incredibly lucky, but often do not realise that they are more often than not in the receiving chair.
The risk of being an empath is that you give and give and give until you often become exhausted and then run out of energy to give anymore.
It is in these times that you may question, “Who is giving to me?”
If you find yourself in this position, don’t lost hope for your time will come. Take a break from the giving to recharge yourself and to summons the energy to heal yourself. Stay positive and know that you are so loved and so very needed in this world. Your efforts never go unnoticed for the good you do for others will always come back to you, in any which way that the Universe chooses.
As an empath, it is especially important to set some boundaries so that you have some space to recharge when necessary and so that you do not get taken for granted. Recognise when you are putting in too much, and when it could help to pull back the reigns a little. Remember that no amount of giving can ‘fix’ someone for they need to be a willing participant in their journey.
Be mindful of where your energy flows so that it is not wasted, for your healing loving energy is very powerful.
You are a unique gift to the world. Continue to share your love and light with the world (with little expectation).
People often struggle to express their gratitude, and so just because you’re not hearing it, does not mean they’re not incredibly grateful. You are appreciated more than you know.
Thank you for all that you do in Divine love. I see you 💛
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By Simone Parker
26.10.18
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#embarkedwithsimone #empath #balance #boundaries #perspective #protectingmypeace #innerwisdom #thirdeye #consciousness #higherconsciousness #higherself
M A G N I F I C E N T M A N D A L A S
Yesterday was an absolutely wonderful day with this lovely & very talented group! It was an absolute pleasure to take them through my Mandala Painting process & to talk all things art, art materials, workshops, etc with them.
Little did I know when Wendy booked the group in that they would have decades of combined art experience (including teaching by Wendy & Elaine) amongst them... but all the better for my nerves #nopressure 😉
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It was so great to connect with this friendly group, & although it may have been our first workshop together, it won't be the last as I look forward to getting to some of Wendy's workshops / courses, including what sounds like an amazing weekend retreat next year 🎨🌿
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A special thank you again to Wendy for organising the group, and to my friends @ Portfolio Picture Framers for again donating a voucher to each participant to use to frame their masterpiece 💖
If you would love to attend any of my Mandala Painting Workshops, please see my website or Facebook page for my calendar if events. I have 3 places that have become available in my next full day workshop on the 5th of May, & 2 left for the 9th of June 💛
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#embarkedwithsimone #mandalapaintingworkshops #mandalas #mandalaart #arttherapy #perthworkshops #workshopsperth #artists #relaxation #meditation #creative #whatsoninperth #perthmums
Yes it is 🙌🏼
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A snippet from last night’s card, reminding me that it is safe to be seen ✨ So today, I share this reminder with you too 💛
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As the saying goes, honesty is the best policy, & the more authentic & true to ourselves we are, the more inner peace & joy we feel 💖
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I can certainly vouch for this as I have learned to let go of the expectations & opinions of others (challenges still arise, but I work through releasing them as they do), & not hold back on who I am, what I am, & what I share of Me... & it feels great!
Sure, not everyone will understand or support, or agree, whatever the situation may be, but when you are true to yourself, you know when something is about you & when something isn’t.
You know what needs to change & you accept that you can’t change others views, but you can change your own view.
You realise that you can choose love over fear, & not to fear any ‘repercussions’ of being authentically You.
So know today, that it is safe to be seen.
It is safe to shine fearless & bright.
And that when you do, your tribe of true love & support will gather around you in alignment 💛
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Wishing all you bright sparks a wonderful week ✨😘
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#alignment #authenticity #honesty #higherself #soulpurpose #intuitivecoach #inspirationalquotes #mindfulmama #sisterhood #shinebrightlikeadiamond #perthmum
M A G N I F I C E N T M I N I S
A wonderful night last night with a special group of 9 (one who escaped before the group shot) 💗
I was so grateful that they chose to create some Mandala magic as part of a birthday celebration & had a great time guiding them through the process. Such a fun bunch & so special for them to have formed the bond they all have & to make the time to connect altogether regularly 💛
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All of them had varying levels of nerves, most didn’t think they could do it, but all came away with their own unique masterpiece, amazed at what they all achieved & amazed at how different each Mandala was ✨
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It was a bit of a baptism by fire having 9 for my first Mini Mandala Workshop, but we did it & I absolutely loved it! Looking forward to my next Mini Mandala Group on the 19th of May 🎨 but first a couple of my large Mandala Workshops (with one tomorrow) which I’m also incredibly excited for!
If you’d love to book in your own group, or would love to attend one of my upcoming workshops, please see my website for more details 💛
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M I N I M A N D A L A L O V E
I’m so excited to be running my first Mini Mandala workshop tomorrow night with a lovely group who have chosen to spend their ladies night & a birthday celebration creating 🎨😍
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I can’t tell you how much I love creating these minis!! My big mandalas must be feeling a bit neglected as it’s been a few months since I painted a large one 😱 (with the exception of my oil boxes) but I will make up for that soon 😉
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These minis have made it so easy for me to fit some creativity into my weeks which is exactly why I wanted to create a Mini Mandala Workshop so that others could fit some creativity into their lives, if they couldn’t make it along to a full day workshop or one of my Evening Series (which also make it easier to create a large Mandala over 1 night a week for 4 weeks). Tomorrow night is the beginning of something new, & with my first scheduled Mini Mandala Workshop coming up on the 19th of May (which is fully booked sorry!) I am super excited to see what minis will be created!
I have spots available in my following workshops from June onwards if you’d like to book in for some connection & creativity for yourself or with some friends 💛💛 Link in bio xx
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See my stories to see some of these beauties in their frames 😍
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