Throughout my life I have made it my mission to work on myself and be the best version of me possible. From a young age I was always curious of the workings within the mind... and to find ways to quieten down the chatter. With an introduction into Buddhism and meditation in my mid twenties as I grew up in London, and a few Vipassana silent 10 day retreats from my mid 30's, I wanted to make the change that was needed in my life in order for me to gain clarity on my path.
As the years past, I began to see how my thoughts had created my reality.
In my very early twenties, I always believed that I had the ability to create amazing things into my reality, even if at times the odds were against me. I was lucky enough to have a great mentor growing up... my beautiful, flamboyant, and extremely outspoken gay uncle. The one who told me from a young age that you can have or do anything in this life if you believe you can. These words still ring true for me today.
As the years past, I began to see how my thoughts had created my reality.
In my very early twenties, I always believed that I had the ability to create amazing things into my reality, even if at times the odds were against me. I was lucky enough to have a great mentor growing up... my beautiful, flamboyant, and extremely outspoken gay uncle. The one who told me from a young age that you can have or do anything in this life if you believe you can. These words still ring true for me today.
However, one thing was apparent that allowed me to rise above my fears and disappointments. OPTIMISM. It was with this belief that my life would always come good, that I was able to pull myself out of the darkest of tunnels. And believe me... there were many. From childhood sexual abuse, witnessing horrific violence in the home as a young child, to experiencing domestic violence in my late teens through an abusive partner. After moving to Australia in 2006 and when my daughter was born in 2008 I suffered from post natal depression which was also as a result of losing my London based home in the Global Financial Crisis in the same year. This resulted in me having nothing to show for the past 20 years of my life and leaving me in a state of financial despair. A year later, I became a single mother. But my philosophy is: "what doesn't break us only makes us stronger" and... this is not my lifes story and certainly does not the define the person that I am today. And of course I know that I am not alone. In those dark times and as challenges arise in my path and onward journey through life, my optimism for a better future is the only thing that I hold onto. Going deep within will always be my saviour.
I call this my daydream phase. The time when I sit and imagine that I have the ability to achieve all that I need in my life. And then from this phase comes the surrender. Everything, no matter how challenging will work out.
Why I am so sure of this outcome? Because from a very early age I experienced it, countless times, and the conclusion was always the same. Holding onto this belief allows me to step out of my current mindset and bring life, and excitement for the future into my reality. To reframe my thoughts for the best outcome and allow me to live in the present moment as best I can.
I call this my daydream phase. The time when I sit and imagine that I have the ability to achieve all that I need in my life. And then from this phase comes the surrender. Everything, no matter how challenging will work out.
Why I am so sure of this outcome? Because from a very early age I experienced it, countless times, and the conclusion was always the same. Holding onto this belief allows me to step out of my current mindset and bring life, and excitement for the future into my reality. To reframe my thoughts for the best outcome and allow me to live in the present moment as best I can.
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CHALLENGES ARE ALWAYS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW - IT’S WHY WE’RE ALL HERE!
One of the biggest lessons I have learnt in life is that every, and I mean every challenge has to occur. That challenges are an opportunity for great growth and enlightenment. The key is to be still in realisation as the lessons unfold. This is where meditation comes into play. When our minds are free from the external chatter and we are still, we gain clarity with the information coming through. The universal whispers. It is at this time that we will see the beauty in these life tests. We may even smile at what we have learnt. Knowing that the Universe, God, Spirit, Mother Gaia... who only wants good for us is our ongoing mentor and coach. My morning breathwork and meditation and yoga practice really is my super power. Allowing me to start the day on the best footing and have the ability to be quiet enough inside to receive the messages that I need to carry me through my day. |
As the years have passed, at 50, and as I grow deeper into my enlightening years, I have throughout, always felt the need and desire to help others on their path. To share the knowledge and wisdom of my experiences, and to work with them so that they too know how to navigate their own beautiful realities. And be conscious every minute of every day.
NURTURING OF HOME & SELF IMAGE
I know the importance of my surroundings and how injecting our love into our spaces, allows our sanctuary's to continually offer us a place of nurture, love and healing. If you think that you as an individual, a mother, a father, have no-one to nurture your needs, you can’t be farther from the truth. When we inject our love into our homes the energy that moves around us on a daily basis stays with us. Afterall... It is our reflection. It is the homes mission to allow you to see who you are on a daily basis and where you are heading and to provide this love and nurture.
And then with our external projection and the way we portray our image... the same principle applies...
REFLECTION =
When we have have the ability to see this for ourselves daily, we have no choice but to embody our true uniqueness and live a beautiful and fulfilling life.
NURTURING OF HOME & SELF IMAGE
I know the importance of my surroundings and how injecting our love into our spaces, allows our sanctuary's to continually offer us a place of nurture, love and healing. If you think that you as an individual, a mother, a father, have no-one to nurture your needs, you can’t be farther from the truth. When we inject our love into our homes the energy that moves around us on a daily basis stays with us. Afterall... It is our reflection. It is the homes mission to allow you to see who you are on a daily basis and where you are heading and to provide this love and nurture.
And then with our external projection and the way we portray our image... the same principle applies...
REFLECTION =
- Inside I am love
- Inside I am peace
- Inside I am creativity
- Inside I am passion
- Inside I am sensuality
- Inside I am joy
- Inside I am strength
When we have have the ability to see this for ourselves daily, we have no choice but to embody our true uniqueness and live a beautiful and fulfilling life.
Living here in Australia for the last 18 years I have been lucky enough to follow all of my dreams and make a success from my endeavours whilst transforming, healing, with surmountable vulnerability and reinventing myself along the way. Thankful for my daily breathwork, meditation, yoga practice and deeper spiritual rituals, I have been able to observe the energies around me and within, that have played a huge part in my evolution... my path. With a mission to stay in a constant state of high vibration, I am gentle on myself... every day is a lesson, and even if the challenges arise, my smile let’s me know how far I’ve come and how it can only be up from here on in.
Amanda Jane is and has been;
✡︎ Single Mother to a teenage Angel
✡︎ Conscious Mindset Mentor
✡︎ Holistic Interior Designer
✡︎ Self Image Coach
✡︎ Branding and website designer through my business Rubi Creations Digital
✡︎ Wallpaper designer (with my designs featured on The Block Shop website and Home Design Magazine)
✡︎ Gallery curator
✡︎ Magazine editor and writer
✡︎ Events Manager
✡︎ Jazz and blues singer
✡︎ Cabaret performer, cabaret club organiser and host, jazz and blues club organiser and promoter.
Amanda Jane is and has been;
✡︎ Single Mother to a teenage Angel
✡︎ Conscious Mindset Mentor
✡︎ Holistic Interior Designer
✡︎ Self Image Coach
✡︎ Branding and website designer through my business Rubi Creations Digital
✡︎ Wallpaper designer (with my designs featured on The Block Shop website and Home Design Magazine)
✡︎ Gallery curator
✡︎ Magazine editor and writer
✡︎ Events Manager
✡︎ Jazz and blues singer
✡︎ Cabaret performer, cabaret club organiser and host, jazz and blues club organiser and promoter.