On broken hearts and empowerment…

‘Get up, dress up, show up and never give up‘ 

I’m sipping a latte and gazing aimlessly at an ocean mottled grey. So too the sky. The vista suits my mood. My rockstar-esque dark sunglasses hide swollen eyes that have a propensity for tearing up without warning, a tad embarrassing amidst a boardwalk of loved up couples. Beloved Noosa, Bistro C, broken heart. My bolt hole for celebrating, relaxing, contemplating and miserating. Yes I’m miserable. Indulging in emotional fallout, licking wounds, ruminating on what went wrong, what might have been…miserating.

A broken heart of sorts – for how could it be more given I’m pretty sure I now hold the world record for the shortest relationship – seven days. Caught your attention haven’t I. She of the ‘always bubbly, upbeat genre any self respecting fellow would be lucky to love’ sporting a wounded heart? How can this be? And why the big deal? And why the need to share given the story exposes the more vulnerable side of Jane? Simple really – none of us are immune and all of us hurt at some time. This is a (hopefully inspiring) story about stepping up, learning and moving on…

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Let’s do it! 

I love the concept of ‘Paying it Forward’ don’t you? If you’ve ever seen the movie, you’ll know what I’m talking about.

The story involves a social studies teacher (Kevin Spacey) who gives his junior high school class a challenge – to think of an idea that might change the world for the better, then put it into action. One young student (Haley Joe Osment) creates a plan for “paying forward” favors, which, unknown to him, blossoms into a profound national phenomenon.

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Ghandi

Just one act has potential to create a ripple, a wave, a Tsunami…so how do we do it? In the words of Morgan Freeman…

This week I plan to:

  • give a genuine compliment a day
  • pay for the coffee of the next dude in the queue
  • bake a friend a cake
  • spend time with another in need
  • treat the team to morning tea

Would love to hear your ideas!

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Front row please!

Mid week inspiration…where would you rather be?IMG_8739Image courtesy Grace Robertson Photographs

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