Goodbye 2012...

It's Sunday 30th December, 2012 and the final hours count down to yet another year! If you're as sentimental and nostalgic as me...you will also be filled with a flood of emotions. Whenever a year ends, automatically my mind flashes back to all the years within immediate memory. And as I recall them, I am filled with all sorts of memories: gratitude, longing, what's if's, thank God's, boy have I come a long way, happiness, expectation, regrets, forgiveness, a wee bit of anger...at times...:S

The holiday season always conjures up all sorts of memories and emotions....some fond and happy times, some not so pleasant, after all we are only human...such is life. Sometimes things may happen to trigger it and this is when you need to press pause, rewind and deal with it right there and then.

Getting back to 2012...for me it signals a breakthrough. I finally got my wish...for a new job/career and in a way a new life. Some parts were rocky and some were great. It began my journey as an author and I am thankful for all of my blessings, talent and support. I am sure, there are many things in our life we can reflect on as we give thanks for this past year....whether it's just for the gift of life, family, children, work or good friends. This year also brought lots of new connections, renewed some old ones...some I'll carry with me for a long time. Lost some along the way as well but again...such is life, although it's sad, what is to be will be. The genuine ones that were meant to stay will stick with you regardless.

With this being said, as we look towards 2013, we attempt to put all obstacles, (perceived) disappointments and negativity behind us and look towards the New Year with hope. Hope for a new tomorrow where we can wipe the slate clean and start anew. Break the mould and don't let anyone force us into being something we are not. Be ourselves: original, unique and one of a kind! Express our individuality and let our personality shine from within. Forget all the mistakes, 'ole talk, regrets, bad vibes and pettiness that got in the way or held us back from living our dream life in past years. Let us take from it what we can, learn the lessons, be aware of our mistakes and faults and try to make amends and be a better person. 

The future can be scary but it's worth it to try something new and forget the familiar, if you want something badly enough...that way there would be no regrets or what if's. Forget about pride and what others may say if you fail. Author Robert Kiyosaki once said: “Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.”  Sure right! Give it a try and who knows, you might even succeed and surpass expections and find happiness!

For 2013 I plan to forgive more, let go, hold my tongue more, complain less, exercise more, trust more and continue to move beyond the past and not let it or anyone define who I am and CAN be today, tomorrow and beyond. Let's ALL live our BEST life yet...Let 2013 be our bumper year for ABUNDANT hope, peace, love, happiness, forgiveness, joy and immeasurable success in all the ways that count. Remember material wealth is fleeting, what matters most is to have lived, shared, laughed and loved! 

ps Don't forget to laugh (at yourself)!

Peace and blessings,
Carolyn xo

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Wishing you good tidings of cheer and laughter. 

May the peace, love and joy of our Saviour warm your souls and may it stay with you and yours this Christmas Day & alwayz.

Cheers! xo

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Hope your Christmas Eve is going swell...and some of you in the Eastern hemisphere are already celebrating Christmas....Make it Count :D

Cheers!
xo

Happy Christmas Eve!!

Happy Christmas Eve everyone!! 

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Spread the Christmas cheer!

Hello world,

Christmas is less than 4 days away and I can't believe how fast time has flown! #ohmygosh!

In fact this entire year has flown. I remember Easter, summer vacation, September....November like it was just yesterday. The month of December kicked off my vacation and I knew I had to get a lot done but still I can't believe that it's almost Christmas day already(:

Well! What can I say? What I always say at this time of year. It's been 5 years since I started this blog...November 2008 to be exact and those loyal followers would know that my sentiments have not changed since then.

Christmas is a joyous time to spend with loved ones and celebrate the birth of a Savior. We cannot get lost in the commercialism of the season. While shopping, paranging, caroling, gift giving, home and food preparation, drinking "ah rum an a ponche de creme" is good, we must remember the reason for the season. As I write this, tunes ring out from my radio (as usual) and one of our local entertainers The Baron sings: "Let's crown Him, Lord of Lords." It's comforting to know some folks still have the right idea. Although records show that Christ was not born at this time of year, we can still commemorate the tradition of the Magi: the three wise men from the East bearing gifts for the Baby Jesus who was born to take away the sin of the world. Regardless of our denomination or whether we celebrate from a traditional, religious or cultural perspective, we can appreciate the season in our own way without the meaning being lost.

While many persons do not believe in this, I must again say that although I do not impose my views on anyone and I am not the most religious person in the world, I am very cognizant of a Higher Being. I strive to make amends for my wrongs and be a better person every day which is a continuous journey. I always give Him all the credit and thanks for all that I have/am. I am very grateful for life and for ALL of my blessings. I'm sure we can all count our blessings we have in our life, which in itself is a blessing no matter how terrible you think it is, because the alternative is well...pretty grim.

As I've said in my earlier posts, I am about to embark on a new journey and I am so buoyant I could float away. There are very few things that can make this any better. I earnestly hope that I am able to fulfill the expectations put toward me and create abundance in this new opportunity and direction He has for my life. Just to let you my readers in on a little secret...I will be moving away from home and to a new territory for the first time really (campus life doesn't count) and embarking on a new career and I can't wait for all that it holds. With just weeks away and for the first time I admit it's a bit scary and I feel anxious and excited all at the same time.

I was hoping and praying for a change in atmosphere and direction and in a way I was kind of lost in a sea....and I am glad that my prayers have been answered and it's more than I could ever ask for. I am going into an unknown territory but with faith I hope to make it unbelievably spectacular. This is what I always wanted and then some and by the looks of it, it's going to be an exciting adventure. The possibilities are endless. The writer in me is getting ahead of myself but I ask all of you to pray for me as I embark on this new journey.

I have lots to do still and I have to try hard to get all of it done in time.

This Christmas is going to be special for many reasons and the end of the year even more memorable as I reflect on the past year and all of the moments that has led to this one.

As Christmas Day inches closer and we scramble to get "our house in order" literally and figuratively, let's remember why we celebrate. Let's try to give something back to those more in need. It doesn't have to be in a big way if you can't afford to, even if it's the packers at the supermarket or the attendants at the gas station or a family or child in your community. Everyone deserves to be happy at this time of year and although you may not think that your little bit counts, just the gesture may mean the world to someone else who may not be as fortunate as we are perceived to be.

Spread the Christmas cheer and Make it Count!

I will try my best to share my account of the season with you! ~

Peace & ♥

1 Year Anniversary of Thinking out Loud!!!

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Thinking out Loud is now 1 year old! Yup that's right...it's been a year since I published and launched my first book Thinking out Loud. It's been a wonderful and exciting journey and I thank all of you for sharing it with me. The support means a lot. I could not have done this without YOU! And the question on many person's lips...is: "when is the next book gonna be out!?" Well, I've already started 2 very different books many years ago...I'm hoping that 2013 will be great to me and conducive to many creative and inspirational moments!! My wish is to return to my centre and tap into that inner peace required to create a masterpiece. Once again, thanks for the support and I hope to share my new journey and experiences with you. We are all here to learn from each other and I encourage you to THINK out LOUD with me and share your musings and experiences.

Peace & ♥
Carolyn

Your Time is NOW!

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Sometimes when you think nothing is happening despite your best efforts...little do you know, lots is going on in the background. Keep on pushing harder and fighting for what's yours. Pray earnestly and surrender to the many magical moments and sometimes difficult moments that are destined to lead you to your centre. Time is one of life's simple phenomenons. It's the healer of all wounds and a window of hope for dreams to come true. You can't evade time...what's yours is yours and no one can take that away from you except the Creator. Don't ask why, just surrender to the moment and live it to the fullest. Your time is NOW!