Wednesday 1 May 2013

Choices!

April has been a roller coaster month for me, and I find myself reflecting back over the month that has just been lived (if you are visiting from Lily's Quilts, please feel free to skip to the mosaic! I don't usually write such long posts!).

There have been some wonderful highs but also some sadder moments when I've had to dig deep!

In my 41 years of roller-coasting through life, I've learned that no matter what your circumstances or how you may be feeling at any given time, you always have a choice!  Sometimes the choices can be hard to find and a little creative thinking may be required.  But there are always choices.

This month I've had to choose how to respond to some negativity that came my way.  This can often be one of the hardest choices to make, especially when your heart is hurting.  Strength of emotion can often distort perspective and doesn't always lead us to choosing the right or mature way to respond.  This can be the difference between Responding or Reacting!

Well, I have made the choice to let go and move on! It's not always easy, but I don't want to be lumbered with the ball and chain of bitterness and un-forgiveness.  I will do my best to stay focussed on what is good in my life and the good that I'm trying to give back to others. I have much to be thankful for, every single day!

I am hoping that this new month will bring some new positivity and encouragement my way! And a little bit of sunshine would be nice too!

Sorry for the naval gazing! Just wanted to get that one off my chest!!

Now, back to business! Here is the roundup of my creativity in April:

April13 roundup

April13 Bee Blocks
Bee Blocks: L-R Hipbees, Brit Bee (2), Modern Irish Bee
I hope you've enjoyed a creative & positive April!

Linking up to Lily's Quilts Fresh Sewing Day!




30 comments:

  1. The choice to forgive is not easy. It is a process and an act of will. Once made, it is a relief to let go of the bitterness although you are still working through the process. Take care my friend. Di x

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  2. Whatever it was, know that there are lots of people who love you unconditionally and totally. Wish I could sit over a cup of tea and fix the world with you. Soon, though, soon!

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  3. Some lovely projects. You have been busy :)

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  4. bless you, and hugs! You are always so nice and helpful, I am looking forward to meeting you eventually! At the retreat??

    xx

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  5. What a lovely bunch of projects you had in April! I am in love with that pixelated heart. I don't know what happened to get you down, but I agree with you... Your happiness lies in the decisions and choices you make every day. Good on you for choosing happiness over resentment. :-)

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  6. A lovely month of projects, they look wonderful.

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  7. Sending you a big hug lovely lady and congratulations on another great month. xx

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  8. Good choice! Hang in there, my friend. For some time to come you may have to re-iterate your choice each morning and that's ok. You are anchored firmly in safety and love even while the waters are stormy and dark. And, remember I'm here!

    Beautiful mosaic - look fwd to a proper reveal of that first piccy or have I missed a post?

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  9. Hey you.... sorry to hear April has had some tough times in it. I hope that from the negativity and the soul searching you will start to feel stronger, and that your ability to focus on the good things in your life will pull you through. Be kind to yourself xxxx

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  10. Sorry you've had so much going on, and I second wot Susan said. See you soon sweetie!!!

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  11. Some great projects this month. Especially like the pixellated heart.

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  12. Stand firm Judith - clear the path and step forward. Lovely mosaic, I especially like the whirlygig:)

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  13. Great projects. Congratulations on being able to move on, not the easy option.

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  14. The sewing is fab, and hope May is more gentle humps than giant peaks!

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  15. Beautiful projects, Judith. Hope things turn around soon, love your attitude of letting go and moving on :)

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  16. Sorry you've had such a turbulent month - whatever happened/was said, please try to remember that lots of people adore you and want only good things for you and your family xxx

    P.S. And if that doesn't work let me know and I'll come and bop them on the nose ;o)

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  17. It is great to make a decision - no matter how hard it is - to move on! All the best ...
    Wonderful mosaic. I am still in love with this notebook

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  18. Life sucks sometimes, big hugs to you my friend, you are very special, remember that! Xxx and wow! You had a fabulous mon!

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  19. Your words touched several of my April nerves Judith. Sorry you have had tough decisions to make but you are good, and strong.xx

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  20. Sorry to hear April hasn't been great. I am with you-let go of the negativity, it only drags you down. Keep smiling x

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  21. Grt makes for April Judith....just right to let go of negativity...here's to a magnificant May x

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  22. So sorry you've had a rough time this month. I'm a very firm believer that "someone upstairs" knows EXACTLY what He's doing, and that in time you'll look back and think "so THAT'S what that was all about". When times have (thankfully not too frequently) been tough for me, knowing that "this too shall pass", has helped me to keep walking whichever path I'd decided upon. Big hugs. x

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  23. Your projects look amazing, I am sure they cheered you up along the way! Thanks for sharing.

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  24. I am so glad you are responding and not reacting but it is so very hard to do, and choosing what makes you happy is best, good for you. I love your projects, you are such an inspiration.

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  25. Just what Leanne said!
    Esther
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  26. I LOVE THIS POST!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIGH FIVE AND HUGS

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  27. Good for you Jude. I like your responding, not reacting philosophy xxx

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  28. ((hugs)) I hope whatever troubled you will soon fade from your mind and that you can focus on a happy and productive May!

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