Circumstances have an uncanny ability to shape the landscape of our thoughts, often leading us down paths we would rather not tread. When faced with challenging or unexpected situations, our minds can become overwhelmed, seeking to make sense of the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds us. 

These circumstances can trigger a cascade of unwanted thoughts, ranging from self-doubt and anxiety to fear and frustration. For example, a sudden job loss can prompt thoughts of inadequacy and financial stress, while a health scare can spawn a web of fearful conjectures about the future. It is during these trying moments that the power of our circumstances to influence our thoughts becomes most apparent.

The connection between circumstances and unwanted thoughts is not merely coincidental; it's deeply rooted in our human psychology. Our brains are wired to respond to external events and situations, and when these events disrupt our sense of security or control, our thoughts can spiral into negativity. 

However, it's crucial to recognize that while circumstances can shape our initial reactions, we possess the capacity to reframe and redirect our thoughts. By cultivating mindfulness, self-awareness, and resilience, we can regain control over our mental landscape and ensure that our responses to circumstances are more balanced and constructive, ultimately steering our thoughts in a more positive and empowering direction.

Distinguishing what's true in a circumstance from mere thoughts or perceptions can be challenging but is crucial for making informed decisions and maintaining emotional balance. Here are some strategies to help you discern truth from thoughts:

  1. Seek Objective Information: Start by gathering facts and concrete evidence related to the circumstance. Separate these verifiable details from your interpretations or assumptions. Often, emotions can cloud your judgment, so relying on objective information can anchor you in reality.
  2. Question Your Assumptions: Examine your beliefs and assumptions about the situation. Ask yourself if your thoughts are based on facts or if they are influenced by biases, fears, or past experiences. Sometimes, our minds jump to conclusions that may not accurately reflect the current circumstances.
  3. Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation or deep breathing exercises, can help you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions in the present moment. This awareness allows you to observe your thoughts without immediately accepting them as truth.
  4. Engage in Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the validity of your thoughts. Challenge irrational or exaggerated beliefs by asking questions like "Is this thought based on evidence?" or "What alternative perspectives might exist?"
  5. Consult Trusted Sources: Seek advice or perspectives from trusted friends, family members, or professionals who can provide a more objective view of the circumstance. They can offer insights you might not have considered.
  6. Journaling: Write down your thoughts and feelings about the circumstance. This can help you externalize your thoughts and gain perspective. As you reflect on what you've written, you may identify patterns or cognitive distortions that need addressing.
  7. Time Perspective: Give yourself some time before making decisions or conclusions about a circumstance. Emotions often peak initially, and with time, they may subside, allowing you to think more clearly.
  8. Professional Guidance: In complex or emotionally charged situations, seeking guidance from a therapist or counselor can be invaluable. They can provide an objective perspective and help you navigate your thoughts and emotions.
  9. Accept Uncertainty: Recognize that not all circumstances may have clear-cut truths or answers. Some situations are inherently ambiguous, and accepting this uncertainty can relieve the pressure to find absolute truths.
  10. Practice Self-Compassion: Be gentle with yourself during this process. Acknowledge that it's normal to have thoughts and emotions, even if they don't always align with reality. Self-compassion can help you stay grounded and open to growth.

    Finding what's true in a circumstance over what is just a thought is an ongoing practice that requires self-awareness and critical thinking. By applying these strategies, you can develop a more balanced and accurate perception of the world around you, leading to better decision-making and emotional well-being.

The Bible also contains several verses and teachings that emphasize seeking truth over our thoughts and understanding. Here are a few key passages:

  1. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV): "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." This verse encourages believers to trust in God rather than relying solely on their wisdom.
  2. Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." This passage underscores the vast difference between God's understanding and human understanding, emphasizing the need to seek God's wisdom.
  3. Proverbs 16:2 (NIV): "All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord." It reminds us that we might think our actions are right, but God examines our hearts and motives, highlighting the importance of seeking His guidance and truth.
  4. John 8:31-32 (NIV): "To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" This verse emphasizes that true freedom and knowledge of the truth come through following Jesus' teachings.
  5. James 1:5 (NIV): "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." Here, believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom through prayer and trust in His guidance.
In summary, the Bible encourages individuals to rely on God's wisdom and seek His truth above their understanding. It emphasizes humility, trust, and faith in God's guidance as a way to navigate life's challenges and uncertainties. Seeking God's truth is seen as a path to righteousness, freedom, and spiritual growth.

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You know when you feel you're emotionally strong but you keep struggling with your weight and lifestyle habits? And, you really want to get out of this rut, move forward, and make positive changes in your life. Your deepest desire is to cut loose from emotions that keep you stuck and get moving and doing in a life you love.


Hey, lovely, whether you're struggling with weight, finances, exes, or everyday events, I can help you find your genius talent and have the confidence to get moving again.   We can do this together.


I  help women who are unhappy juggling life and family get back on track in one hour a week with my proven plan of success of using essential oils.

You don’t have to wait……………you can have it all.



My Story:



I've been through many life-changing moves in my life.  It started with getting a divorce more than a couple of decades ago which changed the whole path to my future.  I left my marriage and got divorced when I was twenty-eight years old with two small children.



I didn't have a job, I was a stay-at-home mum. I hadn't been employed in the workplace for nearly five years and the small allowance given by Social Services was not even close to being able to support me or my kids. In fact, I was pretty broke!



The only other income I had was literally singing for my supper. I was a well-known Singer/Actress in a very popular group at the time and if not for a couple of jobs I managed to get every week singing, I'm not sure how we would have survived.



But, instead of getting bogged down wondering how I was going to support myself and my kids, I used my genius talent and left that divorce behind me. It turned out my divorce made me incredibly strong and independent again.  I got moving and doing on to the life I always wanted to create.



I kicked my ex out and started my new life!



I started my new life feeling free even though finances were a bit of a struggle.  But, because I  believed I could make it all work, it did.  Money was not as much as I would have liked, but it was there when I needed it and I was happy. I missed a meal or two, or three or four, but the kids were fed and I needed to lose a few pounds anyway!



After that came lots of changes.  I attracted my soul mate, got married, and became pregnant almost immediately.  When I was seven months along, my amazing hubby left his cushy Public Service job and started a business.  Never regretted it!



A new path began again!



Suddenly, we were generating our own income which should have been a little scary, but once again I always believed we would succeed, and guess what?  We did!



The business was booming and all was well when our worst nightmare came true.  Our business manager spent every penny of the company's money and left the country.  We were back to square one with a huge debt, and now four kids.



Well, with income being very scarce, I decided I needed to earn some income.  I'd only worked as a professional entertainer for years and had let that lapse a bit having had two extra children in the first two years we were married.  I had to work around them, and leave room for amazing hubby to start again as well.



You won't believe my next move!



I decided to become an Avon Lady. You know, ding dong, door to door, selling out of that little book that came out every three weeks! I think my hubby rolled on the floor laughing, but not for long. You see, I believed I would succeed and succeed I did.  I put my genius talent to work again, and in three months I was one of the top three sales representatives in the State.



Within six months, I was asked to be a Stand-In Manager and manage an Avon District for a Manager on leave.  About twelve months into my little adventure, I was hired by Corporate Avon in Australia as a Manager with my own District,  salary, expense account, and my own car.  I wasn't bringing home two bob anymore, I was a contributor to the family income.



That was the good part. The hard part was my new District was #Thirty out of Thirty-three in the state.  I had my work cut out for me. Well, I'm here to tell you that in six months my District was #Three and nobody was laughing anymore!



My hubby built another Consulting business while I worked at Avon and we were once again back to being abundant in all areas of our life.  The Law of Attraction and Deliberate Creation in action!  We didn't even know these Laws of the Universe were at work in our lives, we just believed in our genius talent!



The surprise move that came next!



Over the next few years, we were financially stable again and I resigned from what had become a grueling time-sucking job at Avon and moved back into the entertainment industry.  During this time amazing brilliant hubby had come up with the idea to write one of the first Anti-Virus programs for computers in the world.



Well, life got pretty sweet, and we were rolling along on the golf course in Brisbane most days when he asked me about a big surprise move!  How did I feel about moving to America?  I never hesitated.  Woo Hoo! I was totally in. 



We began to pack up what we could take with us, our clothes, furniture, my piano and called the movers.  We rented the house, said good-bye and hubby, myself and four kids with half a suitcase each, boarded a plane one Saturday morning in January to start our new adventure.



Everyone thought we were crazy but I knew this was one of the most amazing kick-butt moves I'd ever made in my life.



Then reality set in and I found another new path!



When I actually moved countries, I had become very successful as both a songwriter and performer in my hometown. It never occurred to me that I would not continue my professional music and acting career, but the struggle to re-establish myself was real and after few years I realized that I had to change paths yet again.



I took a year to just find myself and then a whisper came to my ear about adopting a child that needed a home from foster care.  It moved very quickly from a thought to an actuality.  Within a couple of days, we were in a ten-week course for foster/adoptive parents.  We found pure potential when we had no clue that the ability or desire to do this lay deep inside of us. This became one of the most rewarding and fulfilling journeys in my life.



At the end of that ten weeks, I got a phone call and our new family began.  Twin boys, twenty-months old came for the weekend and stayed forever.  They were the first of about fifty foster children and the beginning of adopting eight children, which includes three sets of twins!



I loved my journey of being a foster/adoptive parent, but our house got full to overflowing, and even though most of our children are grown now, I am still an advocate and resource for Foster/Adoptive Parents.



How I decided to become a multi certified Life/Health Coach.



Many of our new children had been born drug and alcohol addicted, so I dealt with many different physical and mental issues that emerged in them as they began to grow up. I spent hours with our children in therapies of all kinds.



While dealing with Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and a few psychiatrists along the way, I learned coping skills for managing different disabilities, and mental illnesses.  I also learned how to have a good relationship with birth families in difficult circumstances.



I also had an older family who was going through teenage years and found myself the local mom and counselor. Many a teenager came into our home crying and left feeling better about themselves and their situation. Although I was technically being a Life Coach to those kids, I didn't officially gain my certifications until much later



In the last couple of decades, I've been constantly changing the path of my life and being successful at doing so. I've also realized that change for some is not easy and making a major move in life can leave you overwhelmed, and exhausted, unable to deal with the feelings around it.



I've also worked with foster and adoptive parents for the last twenty years, who also have to move on when a child is moved to a different placement, and their feelings are very similar to the emotions surrounding any life change.



As well, I've since been touched by divorce in my older adult children's lives.  The biggest stumbling block they've had is moving on to their new life after divorce.



As I 've been there supporting them through their pain, I realized that I wanted to help others find their genius talent to get doing and moving and get their emotional energy flowing again. Through coaching, especially Seven + Seven Essentials, I love seeing them find their new life of joy and happiness.  I love working as a coach alongside essential oils, as the breakthroughs come so much faster when the power of oils is added.  

As a certified Aroma Freedom Technique Practioner, I have not only found the power of healing the mind with oils, but also healing the body.  

I'm a certified Life Coach in Causal Coaching, Law Of Attraction, Money, Health, and Essential Oils. I find that most women who have left marriage not only have emotions surrounding it but quite often now battle with their health and their finances. I triumphed over all of these issues, I moved on and never looked back. I can help you.



Where I am today.



Today, I am a confident mother of twelve children, a partner to an amazing man, and stepping out into everything the Universe and God have for me.  I value myself as a businesswoman, a wife, a mother, and no longer fear a change in direction.  I embrace all parts of me, creative, physical, mental, spiritual, and nourish each part of myself, with self-coaching, nutrition, and the power of essential oils.



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