Just a little visual reminder to BE DELIBERATE! (Shine like you stole the sun!)

Feel free to send it to anyone that you think might need the reminder and encouragement.

Wherever you are, you can take more small step towards where you want to be. Go confidently!

Be Deliberate!

- Emma

It’s OK to take a step back and breathe.

Image via James Wong of evolyfe.com (Thanks for sharing this image James!)

How often do we work harder on our problems, immerse ourselves completely and push push push?

What about an alternative?

I’m opting for more of the complete opposite – to take a step back and breathe. This allows space for possible solutions and things I could never have considered by being so close that there is no room for a different perspective. Sometimes when you are so deep in a situation or thought, your view becomes incredible narrow.

It also allows your subconscious mind to go to work which is infinitely more powerful than the limited rational reasoning mind.

It seems counter intuitive, but next time you find yourself worn out, troubled or unsure, why not simply take a step back and breathe?

You’ll feel better for it!

A true story…

Once I completely quit Scratch DJing. I had had enough, I wasn’t progressing. I never wanted to scratch again!

What I did…

I packed up all my equipment with the thought of never Scratch DJing again. I then explored other things, culminating in taking 2 months unpaid leave from my job at that time, then spent a month travelling around the UK surfing and hanging out with friends before spending 1 month working on a surf camp in San Diego, Californina, which basically involved me helping take care of kid surf campers and then surfing for 5 hours a day and living a very fun chilled life.

What was the result?

Whilst I was away I actually really missed DJing. When I got back, I got my turntables out again and to my surprise, I was better than I was before I quit. I could perform techniques that I was struggling with previously.

What happened?

I suspect that..

• The break allowed my brain to process all the knowledge I had in a non – forceful manner.
• I had given up attachment and therefore relaxed.
• Everything seemed new again which meant that I was inspired.

You’ll know exactly why you received this message today.

Be Deliberate! 

- Emma

If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking.  Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.

- Raymond Inmon

Photo snapped on a walk today with the quote text then overlaid in Photoshop.

If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.

Image via James Wong of evolyfe.com (Thanks for sharing this image James!)

What could you do that you’ve never done before?

Here are some ideas:

• Travel somewhere new – local or abroad
• Think a different thought – simple but have you done this lately?
• Dare to dream a different dream
• Take that class you really wanted to but wasn’t the “sensible option”.
• Look for possibilities – they are waiting for you to uncover them!
• Research things that interest you, no matter how small or no matter how BIG
• Ask questions of people that know more than you
• Write lists and brainstorm
• Take a different route home / get lost on purpose
• Speak to someone you don’t know yet
• Read a new book
• Most importantly take action!

Be Deliberate!

- Emma

A friend is someone who sees right through you, but still enjoys the view.

- Wilma Askinas

Image by @racheldowns via instagram

That’s me taking a pic of Rachel taking a pic!

Be Deliberate!

- Emma

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

- Howard Thurman

Pondering this question helps me get back on track and I hope it does you too!

BE Deliberate!

- Emma

If “Plan A” didn’t work.
The alphabet has
25 more letters!
Stay Cool.

- Source unknown 

“I believe things happen for a reason.
People change so that  you can learn to let go,
things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they’re right,
you believe lies so you eventually start to trust no one but yourself,
& sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”

~ Marilyn Monroe

There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can’t. What you’ve got to do is turn around and say “watch me”.

- Unknown

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