http://www.redbubble.com/people/tancole
http://flourishnaturally.blogspot.com/
http://flourishnaturally.com.au/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flourish-Naturally/165255476849812
http://twitter.com/#!/FlourishNatural
http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/advanced-therapies/dunsborough
I think that covers it!
I am officially declaring that I am spread everywhere over the net...
...what's that joke my 13 yr old told me?... "your mum is so fat she is already spread over the world wide web" www!
I decided to start a blog (Flourish Naturally) because thats just what you do when you start a website and link it with your facebook, network of friends. I decided to start a business because I haven't 'worked' since January 2008. I have been a mum though...a damned good one at that. This year I am 'expected' to 'go' 'back' to 'work'. This thought has been hounding me, making me feel really pressured. I have come to realize why the thought makes me so unhappy. I have changed. I have evolved and after more than 20 years, the creative life force in me is bursting out to express itself and make it my life purpose. There are so many personal growth courses out there that is all about finding your life purpose. I have found and am trying to establish mine. Motherhood gave me (believe it or not) the space, the suspension of previous roles to tap into what makes me tick and want to get up in the morning. A somewhat inconsistent commitment to self awareness has made me make some changes like eating more raw, whole and nourishing foods, and question my journey and become more enlightened.
I am definitely challenged and sometimes struggle with my actively chosen and pursued role of mother to 3 boys and wife. These roles have helped me see where I need to work on myself (not berate myself as I have in the past). I dont need to run myself down anymore for my failings as there is no perfect women, mother, wife to strive to become. I just need to question, decide and act.
I need to thank my son #2's day care lady (Di). She is always there of a morning with a listening ear. I must remind myself that she has other people come and go as they dump their energy and thoughts on her before they leave their kids for the day too! She gave me a gift today...one of reaffirming what I get passionate about. I am passionate about helping other women to feel better about who they are and to be healthy and happy. I became an Occupational Therapist because I want to help others. However, I don't believe that the Western medical model is always getting it 'right' or reaching people effectively. Therefore, I don't like being employed by someone where I have to walk their talk and administer a service to others that does not feel right to me and seems ineffectual. Also in running your own business within the health industry, I think the act of service is at odds with the money making process. I understand it is a necessary, income generating requirement to make a living, but it does not make me really happy. It needs a balance. The people that are really happy in what they do are the one's who feel connected with their life purpose and doing what brings them fulfillment.
Well, I am connecting up all the dots for myself! This blog is about my creative expression, as well as sharing insights to women to help them find fulfillment too. I am going to do this by writing, painting, making (manufacture my products, sew & cook), exploring, sharing, selling, counseling, treating and just giving a bit of myself to my family and other women...for their families. ~
Di, (re our conversation this morning) I have been meaning to write my birth stories of my gorgeous 3 boys for the past few years. I have been mindful of the fact that the longer I leave it the less I will remember. So now I will get it down in writing...for myself and for other women. Thanks!
PS. The book 'Active Birth' is on it's way to you and your cousin!
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