Love yourself, cause you were born this way!

GOOD MORNING LOVE BUGS!!!

HAPPY TUESDAY!*

Just wanted to share with you this amazing track by LADY GAGA that gets me going every time I hear it, its a simple reminder to be yourself and love that you were born the way you were!

Everybody is different, unique and special in their own way...no one person is the same or more perfect than another...

LOVE YOURSELF FOR WHO U ARE...cause you are worth it!!!

I AM ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY.....are you???
Love & happiness, rebecca.n

watch it here on youtube....

http://youtu.be/7DiXklV_Yls

It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M

Just put your paws up

'Cause you were born this way, baby 

My mama told me when I was young

We're all born superstars

She rolled my hair, put my lipstick on

In the glass of her boudoir

"There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are"

She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe"

"So hold your head up, girl and you'll go far,

Listen to me when I say"

I'm beautiful in my way,

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

(Born this way)

Ooo, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

Baby, I was born this way

(Born this way)

Ooo, there ain't other way

Baby, I was born this way

Right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Don't be!

Give yourself prudence and love your friends

Subway kid, rejoice the truth

In the religion of the insecure

I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin

Believe capital H-I-M (hey, hey, hey)

I love my life, I love this record and

Mi amore vole fe yah

I'm beautiful in my way,

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Ooo, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

Baby, I was born this way

(Born this way )

Ooo, there ain't other way

Baby, I was born way

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

( Queen , Don't be , Queen )

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Whether you're broke or evergreen

You're black, white, beige, chola descent

You're lebanese, you're orient

Whether life's disabilities

Left you outcast, bullied or teased

Rejoice and love yourself today

'Cause baby, you were born this way

No matter gay, straight or bi

lesbian, transgendered life

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born to survive

No matter black, white or beige

chola or orient made

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born to be brave

I'm beautiful in my way

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way, yeah!

Ooo, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

Baby, I was born this way

Daily Affirmations & Powerful Thoughts

Hi all my lovelies, 
Happy new week...Monday.. forget about what happened, was said or done yesterday...Today is a brand new, fresh start..! Everyday is a gift, remember you are the one who's in control.......how exciting!!!
The benefit of being positive is something we are hearing about constantly... 'Be positive', 'stay positive', 'you need to have a positive attitude', who's heard 1 or more of these phrases..these phrases are everywhere. But what does it actually mean to be positive...
Today I want to share with you some of my favorite affirmations..
Filling your mind with positive thoughts is just as important as filling your body with nutritious healthy foods.
Firstly for those who don't know what they are or never use them...A positive affirmation (always positive) can lift your life and help you achieve your goals..Use them whenever you desire change, or just a general pick me up.


A beautiful positive affirmation sends a message to the universe, the universe listens and responds in positive manifestations of your desires, dreams, wishes.. etc
Saying affirmations daily will make you feel more balanced, inspired and remind you to keep on track to your goals, never give up.
Keep a notebook of your favourite ones beside your bed...choose one at random, or select as per needed.
As you fall asleep at night repeat your affirmation to yourself, then place under your pillow or next to your bed. Then read it again when you wake, make it the first thing you do...this is a powerful way of reinforcing your affirmations...also write them in your diary, on a post-it note..stick them everywhere, (back of your front door, bathroom mirror, car...) anywhere you will see them..


: Choosing a suitable affirmation and some little guidelines..

• Choose a quote (affirmation) that best describes what you desire, try to keep it short and powerful! Focus on one key element at a time, without the clutter of too many desires all at once.
• Quote must be in present tense, eg. 'I am successful and passionate', rather than 'I will be successful and passionate'
• Your affirmation must always be positive... not stating your feelings of dislike.. but saying it as if you believe it and already have it.  Believe without fear that your desire will come true. Know that you truly deserve what you are asking for....
• The Universe does not acknowledge words such as "not" or "don't". So, instead of saying "I am not poor" (the Universe will only hear "I am poor"), say "I have enough money for all that I need".
• Affirmation should always should state 'I' .. the quote is always about you.. You cant use a affirmation about another person because you can only affect your own reality. Happiness comes from within you.
• You must be prepared to free yourself from your limiting insecurities and judgements and replace them with beliefs that you have unlimited potential.
• Repetition is the key...

As Miranda Kerr writes in her book, Power thoughts (affirmations/quotes) are like planting a seed. If you were going to plant your heart what would grow? The positive thought or desire may not necessarily be true right then but it is something that you would like to be true. Finding the courage to plant the seed creates miracles. You may not see all the benefits on the first day but as you use them consistently the inner you will get into shape.

Having a positive attitude allows you to be more confident, feel uplifted and also look for the best in every bad/good situation you're confronted with.


AFFIRMATIONS: 
- you can use some of my collection, or you can create your own...

Louise L. Hay - this woman is amazing, follow her on twitter, look up her books.. she is a beautiful inspiration..

http://twitter.com/#!/LouiseHay

• I am willing to change. - (I welcome change and new things)
• I trust the process of life. - (trust the universe and whats in store for you)
• Today I speak up for myself, and ask for what I want.
• I forgive myself. - (leave all negative thoughts of not being good enough behind)
• I am surrounded by love.
• I love and accept myself exactly as I am.

Others I love...

• Today I am focusing on the good things in my life and am grateful for them.
• My unique and creative talents and abilities flow through me.
• I am nice to everyone I meet.
• I am fit and healthy.
• I am free to be myself.
• My life is blossoming in total perfection.
• I learn from my mistakes.
• I put my worries in perspective.
• I let go of resentment. 
• I accomplish my goals.
• I am strong.

A gorgeous affirmation video I watch on youtube often, its a fantastic little reminder you can watch wherever you are..

Love & happiness, rebecca.n

BE GREAT, THE BEST!

Tonight I am going to leave you with this video I watched last week which gave me tingles, hit a spot deep within me and everyone whom I have shared it with… I am sure it will have the same effect on you!

Watch it when you need that little reminder to be the best, greatest person you can possibly be!!! You only get 1 shot at this life, so why not live it from the top, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams….! 

Hope you all had a beautiful start to the week…  

Love & happiness, rebecca.n

"Be Great, Powerful Beyond Measure"

Somewhere along the line, you changed... 
You stopped being you.  

You let people stick their finger in your face and tell you your no good. 

And when things got hard you started looking for something to blame. 

Like a big shadow.   

Let me tell you something you already know… The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. 

It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. 

You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!    

Cause if you're willing to go through all the battling you got to go through to get where you want to get, who's got the right to stop you? I mean maybe some of you guys got something you never finished, something you really want to do, something you never said to someone, something... and you're told no, even after you paid your dues? Who's got the right to tell you that, who? Nobody! It's your right to listen to your gut, it ain't nobody's right to say no after you earned the right to be where you want to be and do what you want to do!...   

Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!

My wish wall....your dream board.

We all want that amazing car, perfect body, dream house....so how do we get it you ask...

You have got to design & create yourself a vision board, a dream board or what I like to call mine "my wish wall”…  dream(create), believe and receive…

Over a year or two ago, a girlfriend of mine gave me an audio copy of a world wide phenomenon “The Secret”…Amazing.. It was honestly life changing..(any of my friends reading this who want a copy, just ask me..)

It helped me open my narrow eyes, gave me inspiration and drive to strive to be the best person I could possibly be. 

This audio, which also comes in book form, had me creating my first “wish wall” (vision/dream board).

**A vision board is a wall in my case or cork board with a collection of images and words that you want to have, do or become in your life. It is a visual version of your goals.

This YouTube video, a favorite of mine, showing you a powerful vision board in action..

John Assaraf, a millionaire who used a vision board to create the life that he now lives..

I really believe in the power of law of attraction & visualization…so having a dreamboard somewhere that you see every day, keeps you motivated and focused on your dream … It reminds you to never give up on what you want "because it seems to hard or unreachable". NOTHING IS TO HARD!

We all have dreams and desires to have that fantastic body, car, house, partner, wedding…etc. 

So this is a place where you put the words and pictures you collect from magazines etc, to empower you and remind you of what you are wanting to achieve.

All these dream boards, mission statements, mottos; are worthless unless you really believe that you can have them, and more importantly following through with them.

Visualizing what you want is important… but the jump from the visual to the material will never happen unless you are COMMITTED to hard, honest, never give up no matter what, work. Nothing worth having is ever easy to get, remember that!

PASSION, MOTIVATION and DETERMINATION will get you anything you want in this life.

I know you are probably all curious to see what my "wish wall" is like…So here is a photograph of my wish wall, which I update all the time..(its a little over due and update)

It has pictures of who I want to be, the type of man I want, body, car, money, house etc..

Hope this gives you inspiration to create your own…
Love & happiness, rebecca.n

The Four Principles..

How was everyone's weekend, did you make someone laugh, smile…do something good for yourself??

I had a fantastic and busy weekend, but some parts of it were once again a test of my patience and positive attitude of not allowing other peoples negative words and nasty doings take effect on me… I thought this wonderful email sent to me was really quite appropriate….

***Break ups are never easy, especially when you are the one who is wanting to move on…(as they say, the heart never breaks even).

But lets try to remember that EVERYONE you meet is for reason, whether you can see that reason clearly or not at the time… and lets know when its OVER, to take the lesson you have learnt and move forward…

Wishing you a beautiful start to a new week...Love & happiness, rebecca.n

India teaches us about: 

"The Four Principles of Spirituality"

The First principle states:

"Whomsoever you encounter is the right one"

This means that no one comes into our life by chance..!

Everyone who is around us, anyone whom we interact, represents something, whether to teach us something or to help us improve our current situation.

The Second Principle states:

"Whatever happened is the only thing that could have happened"

Nothing, absolutely nothing of that which we experience could have been any other way. Not even in the least important detail..

There is no "If only I had done that differently…then it would have been different.." No. What happened is the only thing that could have taken place and must have taken place for us to learn our lesson in order to move forward. 

Every single situation in life which we encounter is absolutely perfect, 

even when it defies our understanding and our ego.

The Third Principle states:

"Each moment in which something begins is the right moment"

Everything begins at exactly the right moment, neither earlier nor later. When we are ready for it, for that something new in our life, it is there, ready to begin.

This is the Fourth Principle, the final one:

"What is over, is over"

It is that simple. When something in our life ends, it helps our evolution. 

That is why, enriched by recent experience, it is better to let go and move on.

It is no coincidence that you're here reading this.

If these words strike a chord, its because you meet the requirements and understand that not one single snowflake falls accidentally in the wrong place!

Be good to yourself. 

Love with your whole being.

Always be happy. 

nothing is by chance...

HAPPY FRIDAY beautiful people...

Something happened to me this morning which caught me off guard, could have totally ruined my happy friday...but I rose above it...WHY, because we all have to remember no matter what people say to try and harm you or cause negative effect on you, you gotta rise above it! 

In 5yrs time will these people even matter to you, they will no longer exist in your world, choose to surround yourself with those who amplify your brilliance...

Everything in our life is given to us not by chance but by reason.. to LEARN, GROW and become the STRONG person we are meant to be on this earth... to succeed and become the person we want to be.

Today I want to share with you this beautiful, strong story; one which is from a favourite book of mine which I refer to often, (also kept by my bedside) If you are yet to read MIRANDA KERR's - 'Treasure yourself' 


http://www.koraorganics.com/products/treasure-yourself

Go out and by yourself a copy, this book is a step in the direction to a really positive, happy & healthy life.

This book I have purchased for all my favourite people and best friends, so they too can experience the joy it brings..
Love & happiness, rebecca.n

It was the early blossoming of spring and a girl was wandering through a garden when she discovered a cocoon hanging from the branch of a tree. It was almost time for a butterfly to emerge. Fascinated with her discovery she returned to the garden daily, enthusiastic to see all that would happen and hoping never to miss a thing.

One day a small opening appeared and the girl saw the butterfly struggling to free itself from its cocoon and enter a new world.

She watched intently - until the butterfly seemed to have stopped making progress. It appeared as if it had gone as far as possible and could go no further.

The girl made a sudden decision; she began to remove the pieces of the cocoon that were obstructing the butterfly.

Excited she watched as the butterfly emerged, hoping its wings would unfold. But her excitement turned into dismay as the butterfly remained unable to move.

It was then that the girl realised what was happening the cocoon was intended to create the struggle necessary for the butterfly to fly. In fact, it was not trying to escape.. this was just natures way of making its  wings stronger. 

It occurred to the girl that the butterfly would actually be grateful to the cocoon for the struggle that they would share.  - Anonymous

3AM Dreaming

Good Evening… 
I hope you are all having a beautiful and restful evening…

I thought I would share with you a little story I came across tonight on my adventure to get myself (my favourite) sushi train, for dinner… 

As you will see throughout my blog, I am constantly stumbling across wonderful, inspiring stories..

This one grabbed my eye tonight…. 

Capture Twilight inspiration by keeping a notebook by your bedside.. - Some of the best ideas happen after dark.

"When I arrived in Australia from Sweden, I didn't know what I wanted to with my life.

One morning at about 3am I was struggling with my ideas when my partner Paul turned on the light, took out a pen and paper and encouraged me to write down what was important to me.

This led to what I call my '3am List' It helped me identify where I wanted to go, and was an exciting first step in the kiki.K journey. So I encourage you to capture your own twilight inspiration."

"DREAM BIG AND ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"  - Kristina Karlsson, kikki.K founder






I really believe that you learn lessons & find solutions to our deepest concerns whilst we are sleeping…Dreams are subconscious messages.


Keep a note pad next to your bed, write down your thoughts & dreams as you have them…
Looking back at them, the events, symbols & ideas will give you greater understanding of yourself.


This book is a favourite of mine... I keep it on my bedside table and often refer to it, highly recommended. - The Dream Book by Betty Bethards.


Remember your dreams…they are always trying to teach you something….sweetdreams.. Love & happiness, rebecca.n


NOTHING HAPPENS UNLESS FIRST WE DREAM…. 
- Carl Sandburg -


This leads me to another blog… sharing with you what I call my 'Wish Wall' .. many call it a 'dream board', 'vision board'…. til next time..

Welcome to "Inspired & Shared...by rebecca.n"

On a daily basis people ask me how it is that I have such a positive, healthy and happy outlook on life..'what is it that inspires you or motivates you to be such a way'. A lot of it comes from the people I come across and the things I read... gorgeous quotes, affirmations, interesting articles etc.. I see so many beautiful pictures, quotes & stories.. I just want to share them with everyone... So instead of boring the people that aren't interested with my knowledge and passions, I am writing a blog and SHARING all the wonderful things that INSPIRE me on daily basis with the people who love hearing them.

Hope you enjoy them as much as i do when i stumble upon them...x

much love & happiness : Remember life is only what you create it to be! :)

WELCOME to Inspired & Shared...by rebecca.n

When cruising through my afternoon blog-reading I came across this gorgeous article for us single ladies...(we know we do it)

To many of us see a dashing man and set out immediately to capture him - without knowing much more of his virtues, interests or intentions.
We begin to preen, strut and stride to make ourselves as magnificent as possible in the hopes that he will notice us and take the express-lane to being a cozy coupling - when he's barely even looked our way.

The thing is, the Right one always sees us - even when he's shy. He senses us before we even walk into a room and then he cannot take his eyes away. That is the way all Yin and Yang energy works in nature: the Masculine intiates, whilst the Feminine cultivates and completes. If it weren't so, then we would be the ones shooting sperm and the male would carry the baby to term.
However without understanding this, a man's affections that are unreciprocated are taken as a sign of our diminished value. We take it personally and think there's something wrong with us.

But since when do we so righteously assume that every man must madly fall in love with us - or else? Do we faithfully like every single flower that is out there? Indeed, whilst they're all delightful, we have a predisposition to our favourite, be it the sensuous rose, regal tulip or loyal sunflower.

So too, the flower merchant of a man is drawn to your Essence above all else - in an often unexplainable attraction. Remember the teenagers in American Beauty? As Mena Suvari's glamorous Angela pouts and saunters her way through the film, Ricky Fitts can't tear his eyes (or camera) away from the 'plain' Jane.

That is how men fall in love - with the unspoken parts of you... your energy, your way, your aura... and it's entirely independent of your looks, status or temperament. Sure, he may still date you or even have a relationship with you... but he'll never fall in love.

So the lesson is... don't bother pining for men who aren't feelin' your vibe. You won't make him change his mind about you, let alone fall in love with you - much like you can't convince a die hard chocolate ice-cream fan to switch to lemon sorbet. He either likes your flavour or he doesn't - and you're no less yummy for it, ok?

Sure, there will still be tough days in your relationship, but I assure you that this strong foundation of him adoring you (and you delighting in that!) will keep you together and unified through the challenges and complexities of your journey together.

So, stop figuring out how to 'get' a man. Don't do an inventory of his exs' to see what his 'type' is; don't change the way you are in any way - to appear 'softer', more 'classy' or more 'adventurous'.

Also stop also showing up where he'll be looking 'fabulous', with an agenda (read - hope) that he will notice you and you'll live happily ever after (you're a knock-out already! Like he didn't notice...) 

Remember, there is a fabulous man just around the corner - hundreds of them in fact - that will loose themselves at the mere adorable sight of you trying to clean up spilt ice-cream when no one is watching.... and that's the type of man you want.