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Friday, 24 December 2010

Merry Christmas



Wishing you all a Christmas full of cake, presents, fun and all the blessings of the season. Get out and play in the snow, sing your heart out and take a moment, maybe this evening to think about the true point of all these wonderful celebrations...

'Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord' - Luke 2:11

Feliz Navidad


Thursday, 16 December 2010

Feeling Festive


All that snow at the start of the month may have caused chaos but it was a beautiful start to the festive season. The view from my flat was more stunning than ever with Arthur sleeping under his snowy blanket. I was ill for a while and stayed at home all cosy with Christmas carols playing and watched the sledgers come careening down the hill. It looked like so much fun!
  It seems that Christmas is approaching much too quickly but thankfully it isn't all over after Christmas day, we still have 12 days of Christmas from the day itself. I only recently discovered this as I always believed the 12 days of Christmas were the days leading up to Christmas. It turns out that the Geese A-laying, the Doves and even the Pipers Piping all have a biblical or religious meaning. After all those years of singing that song at school, it finally makes sense....sort of.

To cheer us up in the cold dark evenings, Sharon and I took a wander down to those lovely people at Paterson SA in Leith for a complimentary style and blow-dry.   It was the last part of our Consciously Female makeover package and was a much needed pick-me up. Sharon F dared to opt for a cut and style and now has a sleek new look.
Euan was my handsome stylist and he showed me how to give my hair a bit of oomph - or 'body' as the profs call it. I'm in between styles at the moment and he gave me some great ideas.

Other exciting news, my book 'Prozac & Prayer: A Brief Memoir of Madness' has finally been released as an Ebook from my publishers. I'm excited as it could be a useful tool for helping others recover from mental illness as well as encouraging people to tell their own story. 
Dawn's books are also available to buy on the Consciously Female website
The site has had a glam makeover so check it out!


  

Thursday, 18 November 2010

Makeover update

In my last post I shared about my skin analysis with the lovely Laura at Face & Body. I would like to report that I have been a good girl and followed all of Laura's advice, but that would be lying. I have cut out frozen (highly processed) foods completely, and have managed to keep my sugar intake down except where mince pies are on offer. I switched to de-caff tea and only have one morning coffee instead of three. I bought Patrick Holford's book 'The Optimum Nutrition Bible' but I'm scared to look at it as I know it will tell me that all the foods I love are bad for me.
  Face & Body was the first port of call for our makeover - next we all had lots of fun with Judith Campbell, style guru and creator of Feel Brand New. Judith shared her fashion and style know-how with us and gave us all a bit of lesson in how to use colour. She said when you wear a top or an outfit in a colour that really suits you, it looks right on you and can be the difference bewteen looking as though you shopped at Harvey Nicks or Matalan. I can vouch for this as I kept Judith's advice in mind when I bought my new coat - in a gorgeous dark olive colour and a few people have commented on how fancy it looks. I haven't shared the price of the coat with anyone, but let's just say it was a bargain (and not at Harvey Nichols).
  We also had out body shape and fashion style defined for us, I was delighted to be told I have a full hour-glass figure and my natural style is creative/dramatic. We also had a free make-up lesson, the picture here is of me afterwards. The lights were very bright and the colours were more subtle than I would normally go for but I was happy with the end result. You can see Judith in the mirror taking my photo and if you look closely you can make out some of the other consciously female ladies. They all looked gorgeous!  Check out Judith's site and sign up for her blog at www.feelbrandnew.co.uk
 
Just last week we had a style evening with personal shoppers and consultants with Space NK at Harvey Nichols. The main attraction about Harvey Nichols if you ask me is their fantastically festive window display and the Christmas carols playing 24/7. I was nervous about this evening as I wouldn't dream of shopping in there usually. It was a lovely evening though and we were well looked after with wine and delicious mini cupcakes. We also received an Esap goody bag from there so we all felt quite special. The serum we were given is like a magic potion, my skin is glowing.

The last treat for the makeover part of CF is a consultation with Paterson S/A hairdressers. We will have a one to one session with a professional where we can discuss anything about our hair, I'm especially looking forward to it as I want to try a new style. I cut my hair short in October and it's starting to grow out. I'd like to try an entirely new look!

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Wednesday, 3 November 2010

All Things New

I hardly know where to begin...

I missed the last 2 sessions of CF and was greatly miffed, however that lovely Dawn Breslin said I can join the other Silver Club ladies for the sessions I missed and still benefit from that teaching! How marvelous! I'm looking forward to wrapping up what I've learned from the Silver Club and fully completing the course. I'm continuing to listen to the CD and journal every day. At the moment I'd be lost without my journal.
 At times I feel as though I am in the midst of a tornado with my emotions whirling around me. My ex and I just broke up and I'm in the early stages of making sense of what happened and adjusting to my new single status. So far the sky hasn't fallen in and I woke up in my bed this morning and not some weird new dimension, so that's promising...

I'm seizing the opportunity for a new beginning and using this time to nurture and look after myself. The make-over part of CF began last week with a sort of taster evening at Face & Body. They are a skin care clinic based in the west end. Normally I'd have been too intimidated to go into such a shiny, posh place - but there is safety in numbers.
  I was very pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome we received and the lack of pretence about the whole place. After champagne and nibbles we were given a tour of the facility and each member of staff talked us through the specific treatments they offer. They are a knowledgeable and honest bunch and answered all of our many questions without reserve. We each received a goody bag with cleanser and make-up samples and an amazing £30 Voucher.
  Encouraged by the friendliness of the staff and their professionalism, I went along for a skin analysis appointment yesterday evening. After filling in a brief health questionnaire, I was taken downstairs by Laura for what turned out to be a big wake up call about my health.
  Laura started off by asking me questions about my diet and the types of products I use. I had brought some products to show her and it was suggested I put a certain moisturiser straight in the bin but the rest were ok. Not great but ok.
  Now for the 'science bit' - the dreaded photographs. I had to place my face on the edge of a round white machine with camera lenses and little mirrors on the inside and shut my eyes while it flashed and took my picture. The contraption reminded me of those things you have to use at the opticians, where you have to rest your chin and forehead in the right place and stay still.
 The photos were uploaded and analysed by some specially designed imaging software and revealed the real condition of my skin. Sun damage from my childhood showed up on my skin, and also the fact that this had improved with age as I had grown wiser about sun cream and safe guarding my skin. It showed damage from facial scrubbing and using the wrong types of products, including little raised areas and bacteria. My skin is quite badly dehydrated thanks to my tea and coffee addiction and I have some inflammation there too.
  To focus on the positives, I have inherited good anti-ageing genes and my skin is in much better condition than it shoud be given the punishment it has taken.
  The big wake up call however was the fact that my face is a map of the rest of my body. Puffy eyes and problem areas round my forehead and chin indicate digestive and liver functioning is far from good. I have too much sugar and processed food in my diet and this is affecting my health and the way I look in a serious way. Drastic steps are needed.

From today I am cutting down my caffeine intake by half and reducing my sugar intake. I have to sip water at regular intervals throughout the day to rehydrate my skin, I have also ordered the Optimum Nutrition Bible that Laura recommended. I have to learn all about GL (Glycemic Load) and maintaining a steady blood sugar level.

This is all part of learning to nurture myself and be the healthiest me possible...
 
 

Friday, 22 October 2010

Challenging thoughts

Hello again, it's good to be back.                              

As you may have guessed from the title of this post, I have had a challenging week. I had a fun weekend celebrating a wedding AND an engagement party. I made the most of the opportunity to fully express my social nature and made some lovely new friends :)

All was well until Sunday evening when I was struck down by the lurgy (no it wasn't a hangover, honest!). The lurgy lingered all week leaving me tired and listless. I had to cancel all of my plans, which meant I missed out on last Monday's Consciously Female session. It was the second-last session of the Silver club and I was gutted to miss it.
  However, I decided not to let it hold back my progress and spent time reading over what I have learned so far and continued writing in my journal and listening to the CD. Usually if I have been cooped up in the house without much social contact, I get really down and it can even kick off an episode of depression. So, here I am at the end of a difficult week and actually my mood is fine. There is no threat of depression hanging over me. I believe it's purely because I have kept my thoughts on a positive track and have looked after myself. Instead of berating myself for time lost or for letting people down, (including one of my best friends) I accepted that I needed rest. I'm also at the most tiring point in my cycle, a time when my energy levels are naturally low and if I had pushed myself I probably would be suffering from a low mood right now.
  
It's been a really powerful lesson and has reaffirmed the wisdom of Dawn's teaching. I've tried as far as possible to use this quiet period wisely. I have enjoyed long hours of indulgent reading, have spent time thinking about and planning my Open Uni studies next year and I've also resurrected a fantasy novel I began writing when I was 13.

From next week I'm going to try and include at least one 'quiet' day just for me to read, reflect or whatever without any other demands on my time, I'll let you know how that works out...

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Thursday, 14 October 2010

Embracing The Season

It seems an age since I last posted, thanks to an extremely temperamental laptop my blogging has been on hold. My life however, has been on a fast forward or at least that's how it seems.
  At the start of Autumn I pictured long walks in colourful knitwear, holding hands with my other half and planning a wonderful Christmas. The reality has been very different. Everything seems to be going through a major shift, especially my relationship. As we have negotiated new boundaries and reviewed timescales, I've experienced intense emotional upheaval.
  It started almost two weeks ago when I confessed at a Consciously Female evening that I felt myself changing in a powerful way on the inside. My confidence is rising and so is the need to really live my life in the best way for me. I feel this amazing energy gathering within me and demanding expression!
  It's incredibly exciting but also slightly frightening....where will this new energy take me? Am I brave enough to follow?



I now see that it's inevitable that my relationship would be the first thing to be affected, my partner is the closest person to me and the one who is experiencing the changes in me the most. Although I'm still going through this period of growth and it's not easy, it feels right. I feel empowered. As I took my 3 mile walk around Arthur's Seat this morning the answer came to me - I am going through a season, that's all. It's nothing to get too upset or worried about, it's just a period of growth. I made a conscious decision today to let go of worry, to let go of control and just allow things to unfold naturally. That's what Dawn teaches us in our classes and she is a lady who knows what she is doing. So just as I accept and make the most of Autumn or look forward to the snow in Winter, I choose to appreciate and make the most of this season in my life.


 
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010

The Impossible Mountain

I have always believed in the power of dreams, that the subconscious speaks to us through the movies and images it creates as we sleep. Last night I dreamt of a mountain. From a distance it looked like a normal mountain but as I got closer to it (or it to me) I saw that it was entirely man-made. It was made of solid smooth concrete and looked even more impossible to climb than a natural mountain.
  I was about to turn away but some movement at the top caught my eye. I was looking through a camera lens and as it zoomed in I saw people freely moving about on the very top of the impossible mountain. They were coming and going through archways and corridors hewn out of the concrete.
  The camera lens adjusted and moved to the side of the mountain where I saw that instead of the smooth walls I thought I had seen, there were in fact hundereds of steps cut into the concrete. They were all neat, perfect and equal and went all the way to the secret archways and passages at the top.

I woke up amazed and so inspired. What an incredible dream. I won't give a dream analysis but I think you can figure out what the mountain could represent. What I took from the dream was that just because something may look impossible or that there is no obvious path to take, if I look harder and take time to figure it out, a way will appear.

It got me thinking, what if?

Throughout the day when I was thinking of my career and my future, I thought of the mountain and wondered if there are ways forward that I don't yet see. At the Consciously Female evening on Monday night, it was all about taking responsibility for our lives. We looked at disappointments and high points over the past few years. As I did the exercise and identified the part I had played in the good and bad times in my life, I felt empowered. Rather than feel upset about our disappointments, Dawn encouraged us to see that we did the best we could have done at those times and that the strengths and qualities that lead to our achievements were qualities we all still have. If I was brave and confident and made things happen before, I can do it again.

With all of this in mind I'm off to enjoy some more dream time...........



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Sunday, 26 September 2010

Welcome Back Sunshine!

Sunshine broke through the last of my dark mood this morning - while I was doing the dishes, of all things. Sunshine literally shone on me as I stood at the kitchen sink. Now I know this doesn't seem at all exciting but if you read my last post you'll know that actually it's significant and cause for celebration!
  I had the worst PMT all last week and Dawn explained that the full moon didn't help either as it has such a strong pull on our emotions. I don't know much about the cycles of the moon affecting us but it makes sense that something else was working against me last week. It certainly felt like some celestial energy was at work.
  As I have finally mastered downloading CD's on to my MP3 Player (Don't laugh, it's tricky at first...) I listened to Dawn's lovely voice going through the uplifting affirmations as I did the chores. Insted of being annoyed at mess, dishes, and the mundane aspects of human life, I had my mind on higher thoughts and it was a welcome change.
  As I've said before, different affirmations seem highlighted for me on different days and yesterday and today it's been the affirmation that says "The Past is in the Past."
  It's true the past is in the past, and it doesn't have to mean the distant past. Last week is in the past, five minutes ago is in the past. So, the good news is that although last week was truly horrible, it's gone and all I can do is let it go. It feels so good to fully realise that last week is gone and the only time is exists is when I think of it or dwell on what was so terrible about it.
  I have the choice and as a reasonably intelligent woman, I choose to look forward and to the positive things in the week ahead.

One of my affirmation cards this morning said: I Can Change My Life By Changing My Thoughts.

How apt...

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Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Where did my Happy go?

Well, where did it go?

Seriously, I have had the two best weeks and then today I woke up on a real downer and it's stuck with me. I've been thinking about writing this blog all day and am finally getting down to it at 7pm. Better late than never I suppose.
  As I write, my boyfriend is watching some screaming rock DVD and talking over the top of it. I'm fighting the urge to throw something (at him and the tv). Everything he has said and done has annoyed me today. It's not his fault - things I normally find endearing and funny irritate the hell out of me. I know in my head why this is - I'm on day 25 of my cycle and have PMT. I just wish I could switch off the irritation and not take it out on my lovely boyfriend.
  Although I know why I feel like this, it doesn't seem to make it any easier to feel better. I did only essential stuff today and spent the afternoon curled up on the couch in my cosy blanket with a pot of Earl Grey tea and watched Sex and the City. The very first episode is hilarious, it's so awful that you just have to laugh. The way Carrie turns and talks to the camera cracks me up and the unnatural breaks in conversation are quite jarring. By the time I got to episode 3 I was feeling marginally better, which I view as a success given the terrible stormy mood I woke up in. I looked through my new Law of Attraction book to check my emotional rating - I've gone from being between joy and contentment to way down to pessimism and anger. A massive drop of 9 places!
  I think it goes to show that I am in the early stages of this new way of life and I will benefit from doing this stuff every day. Also, until today I hadn't listened to Dawn's CD since Sunday, as Monday and Tuesday were manically busy days and I hardly had time to stop. My lovely morning routine was thrown and the effects of that are clear.
  At the CF club on Monday night so many women said that it was listening to the CD every day that has made the real difference. I heard some amazing testimonies! One lady had a whole set of incredible coincidences that had occurred that week and she looked fabulous. She looked like she was in a good place emotionally and spiritually and it was inspiring to see.
  On Monday night Dawn led us through some work exploring how we feel about ourselves, deep down. It felt good taking negative statements and looking at them and realising how hard I am on myself. I circled almost every negative characteristic in the column but then really enjoyed scoring them out or writing positive statements next to them. We had all brought photos of times when we felt we looked good, or from a happy period in our lives and that was really fun! I was really enjoying myself until we got to the last exercise - using The Mirror.
  Oh, how to explain the horror of it. It doesn't sound too bad, all we had to do was look at ourselves really and say a few things about what we saw. I only look in the mirror to do my hair and make-up and then I actively avoid mirrors. If I could get ready without looking in the mirror, I would.
 So, imagine my relief when that was over. It was shortlived however as Dawn cheerfully announced we would be doing more mirror exercises next week. I felt sick. It's a clear indicator that I have work to do in this area and the whole point of doing all this is to move beyond my fears and grow into a confident woman. I know it will be difficult but well worth it in the end. I would love to look in the mirror and feel ok about me. No, actually I want to look in the mirror and feel great about me...



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Sunday, 19 September 2010

Autumn, Affirmations and The Law of Attraction...

It's a whole week now since I turned 33 and so far so good.

Along with good wine, good company and lots of presents I treated myself with some birthday money to a pack of Affirmation Cards. They're shiny and colourful and I love just holding them and looking at them! I choose three cards every morning and leave them displayed out on my little candle table so I can look at them through the day and be reminded of their positive messages.

I got a card this morning which I also picked out yesterday, it's the one with the big picture of a flower on it and it says "To the Degree I Am Happy, I Am Successful"
  The fact that I chose this card twice is quite telling as since I've gone self-employed I've been pre-occupied with success, but success measured by finances and popularity. The message on this card urges me to evaluate success not by the amount of money in my bank account but by the amount of joy I have. When I have real joy in what I am doing creatively, everything else will fall easily into place.
So, in terms of writing I am now focussing on what I enjoy writing, and what is on my heart to write, rather than what I think is commercially viable or trendy.
  As a result, my writer's block has gone - it's not just been lifted but it's been dissolved! I was woken up at 3:48 this morning with a bolt of pure inspiration! I filled three A4 pages with creative ideas for my next book.
I believe that by going through the Consciously Female workshop my creativity has opened up, leading me to buy the book on The Law of Attraction and the Affirmation cards. My subconscious is responding to what I am pouring into it - from Dawn's CD, from the visualisations and soul work done on Monday nights and from the new pattern of bright positive thoughts that I'm consciously creating in my mind as a result. I'm also re-reading Dawn's book 'Superconfidence' which builds on the work Dawn does with us in the workshops.
 I have a new ritual for doing my CF stuff every day, I listen to Dawn's CD while having my morning coffee and checking my emails, and then while the CD continues to play I write in my journal. Every few days, I write down all the things in my life that I am thankful for; my boyfriend, the view from my flat, the trees changing colour just outside my window and anything really that I feel grateful for having in my life. It's known as having 'An Attitude of Gratitude' - it makes me feel good as well as reminding me of all the good things I have especially when I feel like I'm far from where I want to be. What's the point of 'getting there' or achieving success if I don't have the capacity to enjoy it and appreciate it when it comes?
 

Tuesday, 14 September 2010

Birthday blessings, not blues...

I'll start by saying I haven't blogged much over the weekend as I was too busy having a wonderful
birthday!

That's my cheeky little self standing in front
  I made up my mind to really enjoy this birthday. It wasn't a special birthday as such, but as
part of the CF process I'm learning to appreciate and celebrate my life as it happens now. It began on
Friday with a joint celebration lunch with my auntie and an afternoon of girly shopping.
  Saturday morning I had breakfast in bed, my gorgeous boyfriend made a special dinner for me that evening and I was given more presents. My favourite gift from Himself is Tolstoy's War & Peace! (It's been on my reading wish list since reading Anna Karenina years ago.)
  Sunday was spent meandering along the Royal Mile looking in all the odd little shops (yes, including
the Christmas Shop) and was rounded off by going out for dinner.
  There were no big or dramatic celebrations involved but I'll remember this birthday as being special and framed in colour because for once I wasn't worried about getting older, or any of the usual birthday blues, I just simply enjoyed it!
  Last night felt like part of the celebration as I went to the second meeting of Consciously Female at
The Bonham Hotel. My friend Sharon was back from a week in France and I was excited that she
was coming along to share the experience. I'd had a good week and couldn't wait to find out how
the others weeks had been. The tone was a bit more serious from the start and once we were all
settled and had updated each other about our progress, we were asked to take out the childhood
photos we had brought.
  I hadn't been looking forward to this exercise as I felt sure I'd get emotional and didn't relish that
prospect in a room full of people I barely knew. I was pleasantly surprised however, as I connected easily with the little me in the photo and found I liked the wee girl I had been. I described her as cheeky, playful and clever and I remembered the amazing capacity for fun I had had.
  When we were asked what we would want for this wee girl if we were her parent, I got slightly
tearful - not because of what had been lacking in my childhood, but because my desire to have
children became intense in that moment. The room was emotionally charged during that activity but it was safe as we had the support of Dawn and of each other. It was a very moving evening and I feel sure some personal breakthroughs were made.



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Saturday, 11 September 2010

Day 5 of the Consciously Female way of life!

Well, it's day five of living Dawn Breslin's Consciously Female lifestyle!

That first session on Monday night set my thinking in a new direction :) The affirmation CD Dawn gave us is actually very effective. At first I had to force myself to sit down and relax for the half-hour or so the CD runs for. I'm not used to sitting still without doing something. It's a bit like trying meditation for the first time - you have to train your monkey mind to behave!
  I've gone from having no time to sit and focus and relax to having an hour a day (I listen to the CD twice a day as recommended). I'm used to running on nervous energy but since taking this time for myself every day just to treat my mind, my anxiety levels are greatly reduced.
  Throughout the day I'm reminded of the affirmations - and I think what's happening is that my thinking is being remoulded to a softer, more positive pattern. I was worried too that listening to the same affirmations every day would get boring and cease to be effective, but I find something new every day that I hadn't noticed before, or that is really relevant for me on that particular day.
  On Wednesday the affirmation about being gentle, kind and patient with yourself and with others reminded me of Galatians 5:22-23, 'The Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.'
  Now I know all about developing these qualities and being kind and patient with others, but what an amazing idea to treat yourself this way first! As I become kinder to myself it's so much easier to be kinder to those around me. It's as if by loving myself I create more love to extend readily to those around me, and that can only be a good thing!

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Tuesday, 7 September 2010

It Begins

I went along to the first meeting of the Consciously Female Silver Club last night. I was more nervous than I thought I would be and chided myself the whole way there - just get on with it, you're a big girl and you'll be fine, stop being a wuss, nobody is going to notice you anyway. I chanted these mantras in my head as I walked through the west end to the hotel.
  I met the girls in the room Dawn had held the taster session in last week and the familiar surroundings helped. Everyone was sitting in a circle chatting so I pulled up a chair and joined in. As I rummaged through my bag looking for my glasses so I could read everyone's name tags, I came across the little card Dawn had given out at the taster session. On the back it said: 'My three wishes are....' and I had put a 'lifelong successful career' at the top, then to 'have a happy family' and finally to 'live every moment.' Anyone who knows me and the shape of my life at the moment would agree, those are pretty big asks. The self-assurance I had written those wishes with was gone - in the space of a week. I doubted that I could have any sort of career, never mind a 'lifelong successful one.'
  Dawn started us off and we were asked to describe the kind of animal, insect or bird we felt we were most like at the moment and the animal, insect or bird we would like to be. Elephant came straight into my  mind followed immediately by the picture of a butterfly. We were then told to stand up and mingle and tell someone our answers. I explained to a girl with long dark hair that I felt like an elephant because I felt slow, lumbering, weighed down and also fatter than I'd like to be. 
  I'd much prefer to be a butterfly, a light, colourful, free spirit going from one new thing to the next without fear. It's funny, but since sharing that, I see butterflies everywhere I look. The next girl I spoke to had colourful butterflies on her shirt. Just sharing something so simple with each other was a great ice-breaker and the room seemed to breathe more easily afterwards. We had several other opportunities to interact as the evening went on and it was a positive, encouraging experience. We have that bond of women together, all there for a common goal.
  We were each given a workbook, a cd of affirmations and a beautiful soft covered journal to write our thoughts in as we progress through the programme. Being a writer I was most excited about my new journal and have christened it already!

Tomorrow I am going to begin a daily routine of listening to Dawn's cd (twice a day as recommended) and recording my thoughts. We also have a mood monitor chart in our workbooks. As I am by nature a moody type, I'm interested to see how that will look by the end of the week :)

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Am I Consciously Female?

I went along to a Consciously Female taster session run by Dawn Breslin and her team to find out. 

Late as usual I met my friend at the steps of The Bonham Hotel and nervously we entered the rather posh foyer. The reception area was full of women all chatting away and the buzz of anticipation was infectious. After a few  minutes we were ushered through to a room off reception, all high ceilings and grandeur with candles flickering on the fireplace and a beautiful mirror reflecting the glow.
  The event was fully booked and as I scanned the room I guessed there were about forty women all gathered to find out what it means to be Consciously Female. I was surprised to see such a wide age range of women, some glamorous and some more au naturale like me. Being a tad chubby, I tend to choose clothes that hide my tummy and other wobbly bits so I felt anything but glamorous. If I had walked into a room full of women wearing Chanel suits or something I'd have instantly backed out. 
  As soon as Dawn took the floor, we were all captivated by this free-spirited, radiant women addressing us and sharing part of her own life story. She had started all those years ago from a dark place, a time when she was a new mother and struggling with post-natal depression. She herself said she had lost all sense of who she was and felt she had lost her identity and creativity when she gave birth to her daughter. It was a two-day workshop run by Louise Hay that changed her life.
  Amazed at the change brought about by simply changing her thinking, Dawn has made a career from learning as much as she can about self-development and now uses her knowledge and experience to help other women. She is an inspiring and sincere speaker and she offers a unique life-coaching programme covering everything from style makeovers and pamper sessions to aligning your thoughts and reawakening your creativity. 
  So, 'Am I Consciously Female?' No - but I'd like to be so I've signed up for the 8 - week Silver Programme starting this Monday. I'll keep you posted!


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