Inspired By The Light
Without Prejudice
You have to help others out along the way, otherwise there is no point. I have had so many helping hands along the way that it's now my duty to do the same for other people. I lost weight and now my daughters have lost weight. Most exciting of all is Alena who has lost a massive 20 kilos and she will tell you it was not easy. There's no gain without some sort of pain. Or not even so much as pain but as choices and sacrifice.
You can't lose weight unless you have the will. It's almost like you have to hit rock bottom and your psychic pain alone, will be enough. One day you just make up your mind and when the mind is made up, the body follows. The best and most successful people have had many such moments, a sort of Ah Ha, moment when they surrender. I remember just such a giving up moment when I just thought,
"I've had enough of this"
I felt the same when I came up to Queensland. I was skinny, yes, had lost my boobs which had always been part of my identity, yes and was still a fat person inside a thinner body. I decided to have a reason to be here I had to give up all my excuses, all my vanities, all my insecurities and establish 3 new goals for the coming twelve months. I had to lose my inhibitions, my shyness and become a more true and "In The Moment" person.
I stood up and said,
"I've had enough of the old Janette, it's time to move on"
So I had to socialise to some degree, which I didn't want to do. I had to go out and get new clothes and wear them. I forced myself to wear make up every day., when I figured no one would see me, so what was the point? I told people the truth rather than be nice.
I gave up on negative people that just wanted to play games. I gave up on my foster daughter, Mara, who is not in control of her life anymore. I just gave up on her. I really didn't need her nasty obscene text messages on my phone any more and I kept them and threatened her with the police if she didn't stop. She stopped.
I don't want to be drained by the negative draining people anymore who don't want to help themselves. I gave up most of my vices I still had. I don't smoke anything anymore except a tiny bit of nicotine I have in a puff from a pipe. helps me think. I don't drink anymore as I know it makes me stupid and aggro and leaves me with a fierce headache.
I gave up "Helping" losers, who wanted to be "losers" and happy with their own dysfunctionality. As one of my brothers said,
"You can't fight everyone else's battles for them"
I realised just by keeping on my own path I could inspire others. I could inspire others and not became a guru at the same time. I eat bad things, I love lollies and have a sweet tooth that knows no bounds. But I sacrificed the heavy meals out and opted for the simple life instead. I decided to tell the truth about that and not cheat. Cheating comes back to bite you any way.
Who are you really fooling?
I gave up the need to be in control all the time and just have some good old fashioned fun. I laugh and dance and sing like the bad singer I am. I feel like I have been reborn and now it's time to go home after three months in Queensland. It's time to put my theories to the test. I have inspired people by writing my stories and putting the truth out there, warts and all. I look back at some of the stories and I sound like a precious person that does no wrong. I do plenty wrong.
But maybe along the way I have helped and I know now I have. Sometimes in life you just have to let go of the shore to swim the Ocean. I've lived up here amongst family that are not used to having me around. George, my brother has been a patient and challenging man putting up with his anal and controlling little sister. David my younger brother has also been exceptional and he remains one of the most inspiring and confident men I know.
I am blessed to have the people that surround me with love and patience. I adore my kids, Miss Prickly, Yvette, Miss Love on a stick, Alena and The Big wise and beautiful Deborah. I have wonderful grand kids that love me and I love them also and a newbie little great grandson who I long to see again. I realise without a doubt how precious life is and how not a moment should be wasted in dullness or despair. I love life again and I didn't when I first came here.
I know Yvette will come up here and she will love it, love it. I know the little boys will too. I know my heart and my home is back in Melbourne, but I will be forever grateful to Queensland. And Queenslanders who have made this time such a joy. There is something to be said for wintering in the sun and being inspired by the light. And for all my friends and family I hope that they too are always inspired by the light.
In love and laughter,
Janette
You have to help others out along the way, otherwise there is no point. I have had so many helping hands along the way that it's now my duty to do the same for other people. I lost weight and now my daughters have lost weight. Most exciting of all is Alena who has lost a massive 20 kilos and she will tell you it was not easy. There's no gain without some sort of pain. Or not even so much as pain but as choices and sacrifice.
You can't lose weight unless you have the will. It's almost like you have to hit rock bottom and your psychic pain alone, will be enough. One day you just make up your mind and when the mind is made up, the body follows. The best and most successful people have had many such moments, a sort of Ah Ha, moment when they surrender. I remember just such a giving up moment when I just thought,
"I've had enough of this"
I felt the same when I came up to Queensland. I was skinny, yes, had lost my boobs which had always been part of my identity, yes and was still a fat person inside a thinner body. I decided to have a reason to be here I had to give up all my excuses, all my vanities, all my insecurities and establish 3 new goals for the coming twelve months. I had to lose my inhibitions, my shyness and become a more true and "In The Moment" person.
I stood up and said,
"I've had enough of the old Janette, it's time to move on"
So I had to socialise to some degree, which I didn't want to do. I had to go out and get new clothes and wear them. I forced myself to wear make up every day., when I figured no one would see me, so what was the point? I told people the truth rather than be nice.
I gave up on negative people that just wanted to play games. I gave up on my foster daughter, Mara, who is not in control of her life anymore. I just gave up on her. I really didn't need her nasty obscene text messages on my phone any more and I kept them and threatened her with the police if she didn't stop. She stopped.
I don't want to be drained by the negative draining people anymore who don't want to help themselves. I gave up most of my vices I still had. I don't smoke anything anymore except a tiny bit of nicotine I have in a puff from a pipe. helps me think. I don't drink anymore as I know it makes me stupid and aggro and leaves me with a fierce headache.
I gave up "Helping" losers, who wanted to be "losers" and happy with their own dysfunctionality. As one of my brothers said,
"You can't fight everyone else's battles for them"
I realised just by keeping on my own path I could inspire others. I could inspire others and not became a guru at the same time. I eat bad things, I love lollies and have a sweet tooth that knows no bounds. But I sacrificed the heavy meals out and opted for the simple life instead. I decided to tell the truth about that and not cheat. Cheating comes back to bite you any way.
Who are you really fooling?
I gave up the need to be in control all the time and just have some good old fashioned fun. I laugh and dance and sing like the bad singer I am. I feel like I have been reborn and now it's time to go home after three months in Queensland. It's time to put my theories to the test. I have inspired people by writing my stories and putting the truth out there, warts and all. I look back at some of the stories and I sound like a precious person that does no wrong. I do plenty wrong.
But maybe along the way I have helped and I know now I have. Sometimes in life you just have to let go of the shore to swim the Ocean. I've lived up here amongst family that are not used to having me around. George, my brother has been a patient and challenging man putting up with his anal and controlling little sister. David my younger brother has also been exceptional and he remains one of the most inspiring and confident men I know.
I am blessed to have the people that surround me with love and patience. I adore my kids, Miss Prickly, Yvette, Miss Love on a stick, Alena and The Big wise and beautiful Deborah. I have wonderful grand kids that love me and I love them also and a newbie little great grandson who I long to see again. I realise without a doubt how precious life is and how not a moment should be wasted in dullness or despair. I love life again and I didn't when I first came here.
I know Yvette will come up here and she will love it, love it. I know the little boys will too. I know my heart and my home is back in Melbourne, but I will be forever grateful to Queensland. And Queenslanders who have made this time such a joy. There is something to be said for wintering in the sun and being inspired by the light. And for all my friends and family I hope that they too are always inspired by the light.
In love and laughter,
Janette
