Our Soul Presence Space, a community supported journey of Heart Centred Living
for the compassionate and passionate mumpreneur who wants to reclaim her best life in the mess of life.

The Soul Presence Journey:
www.soulpresence.com.au

EPISODE 40. Mother's Day - The expectations of Special Occasions

Ah the Mother’s Day dilemma.

I am aware that for some Mum’s, Mothers Day is a breeze. You glide on in and you glide on out. Which is awesome!

For some mothers though, Mother’s Day, like most big days (Birthday’s included) can bring some interesting energy to the table, even if we are the most casual, chill person in the world!

In this week's episode Mel and I get very curious about Mother’s Day and days like this in the calendar.

The funny expectations, the awkward moments and the roles we play on the day.

Firstly there is the remembering of the date, then there is the organising (usually done last minute) or by the Mum herself. Then there are the kids having to figure out what Mum actually loves and then set a day in motion that covers these beautiful experiences even though some of the memes I read on my feed said that most Mum’s just want the day off.

And now instead of a restful Sunday they have to be smiley and bright and incredibly grateful for all that is.

Some other expectations that arrive on Mother’s Day is that the day will be smooth sailing, no things to sort out between the kids because they will have their emotions under control on this day, of course.

I think I actually heard myself say to the kids, so can we just not have any frustration between you two today. What the?

So unrealistic to ask that.

So here we all are trying to be on our best behaviour for each other, which is often a recipe for disaster.

I actually took Mother’s Day into my own hands this time and even changed the day. So Saturday we headed out for some lunch and the movies and just enjoyed each other's company.

We are a busy family and we don’t get to spend time all together very often.

It was all I needed.

Do you experience similar thoughts around these big days?

How are you feeling leading up to them?

Do you bring any weird expectations?

We would love to hear from you.

Until next time

Nat and Mel xx oo

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EPISODE 39. Don't let fear hold you back from what MATTERS MOST to YOU.


Hello hello,

Well today’s episode is an absolute cracker and flows beautifully from our chat with Bron the week before around our big Grab Your Keys and Go adventures.

Sometimes our big adventures might come in the form of doing things outside of our comfort zone, so the adventure itself as I outline in this episode is just getting myself to the experience.

Since I was very young, before I can really remember I have done anxiety in my life.

I have struggled with the average sleep over, I missed a few school camps, I said no to a few gatherings, but I don’t really dwell on the things I missed, I focus on the things I was brave enough to do, and there were many.

I have skydived, raced cars, gone overseas, abseiled, cohosted events, been a primary school teacher, a social worker aaaand I have walked into big rooms of people where I felt totally out of my comfort zone, I have turned up to events petrified (sometimes spending a few moments in the toilet to get some quiet).

It’s not been a simple path and sometimes it hasn’t looked pretty, however I keep reminding myself that what I want is important, and I keep proving to myself over and over that it’s possible.

I encourage you to keep going to your counselor, kinesiologist, breathwork facilitator, yoga teacher, to work with your nervous system, to understand yourself, to gather the tools and heal the hurts so that you can do the things that are most important to you too.

You can find Natalie here:
She Breathes, She Speaks

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

Until next time

Nat and Mel xx oo

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for the compassionate and passionate mumpreneur who wants to reclaim her best life in the mess of life.

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Episode 38. How to Prepare for EPIC Grab Your Keys and Go Adventures with Bron.

Thanks Bron for your absolute GOLD on this episode around really going for the BIG Grab Your Keys and Go moments in your life.

So much learning and growth and reeeeaaaalllllly understanding who you are, can come from these EPIC adventures that you gift yourself.

It may not always be about an overseas trip, there are so many adventures we can feel pulled to out in the world, that can change your perspective each and every time.

Giving you new meaning in your life and an awe for what is possible for you.

Knowing yourself, creates greater connection around you.

I'm going to highlight here some of the awesome Bron sayings:

'Your comfort zone is your dead zone'

'Comparison is the thief of joy'

'If you are well prepared you can fly by the seat of your pants'

'Just do it'

'If you can't find a way around it, find a new way'

'Stop saying why me, and start saying what is this teaching me'

'What else can we do?'

Some of the resources Bron used for her journey:
https://www.afotc.org/

Books:
The Pilgrimage by Paul Coelho - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2759537-the-pilgrimage
Guide Book - Camino de Santiago by John Brierley - https://caminoguides.com/

Apps:
Buen Camino
Frances
Camino Tool
https://wayfaringviews.com/best-camino-de-santiago-apps/

We would love to hear your stories about your BIG Grab Your Keys and Go adventures in our Facebook group (link below), you never know who you will inspire to get off their butt and out into the world.


Until next time

Nat and Mel xx oo

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