Rachel Leigh

So many times I have heard people share the story of the frog and his environment! If you put a frog in cold water and slowly turn the heat up then the frog doesn’t acknowledge or realise that the temperature of the water is changing and therefore eventually the water begins to boil and the frog dies! Second option, bring the water to the boil first of all and then place the frog into the boiling water, the frog immediately jumps out of the water as it is able to acknowledge the temperate of the water and therefore jump for his life! Please do not test this experiment out with a frog, instead I would ask you to trust me that this is correct, I’m not going to tell you how I know that it is true!

 

Think about an environment that you spend lots of time in! It can be an environment that you love to spend time in you’re an environment that you find challenging! For the frog these two environments were both challenging, one of the environments he knew was a challenge and therefore jumped out and one environment he didn’t realise was a challenge and therefore died! Which frog are you?

 

Think back 10 years ago, what environments did you spend most of your time in back then? Was it the same environments as it is now 10 years later! Think about your relationships environments or job environments over the past 10 years!

 

I have been very blessed in the last 10 years to be exposed and connect to many, many, many different environments, living in 4 different countries and experiencing different cultures and being exposed to many different vales and beliefs! This has certainly impacted me, in a way that it has enabled to stop and look at my environments and my thoughts along my journey. Personally in the past, when I have been in an environment it has been difficult to measure the temperature whereas now I know the what environments I love to be surrounded by both for short and long periods of time! I love red hot water for a bath for a short period of time……lol!

 

Let me give you a personal example 10 years ago I dated a guy for about 18 months, during this time he cheated on me a number of times, close to double figures I would estimate! I was aware that he was cheating and I made excuses every time to myself and the people around me, I told myself that there was a reason why it happened and that it was ok and he had bought me a gift to say sorry so that made it ok (I am laughing my head off just writing this as it really doesn’t sound like me now…..lol!!)! Back then I wasn’t aware of the temperature of my water or at what temperature I wanted my relationship water to be at! Now looking back if I dated someone who cheated then just like the frog in the boiling water I would be jumping out immediately as I know myself and I know my own vales and beliefs, along with loving and valuing myself!

 

I ask you to check the temperature of the water that you are living in on a regular basis! Do you know what temperature that you are currently living in? What temperature is your survival mode? What is the temperature of your dreams?

 

With love, magic & adventure

 

Princess Rachy x

So you’ve just bought a new laptop (or you can even be typing away on your old one), let me ask you this! Would you pour a can of coke over it…….. ‘eeerrrr NO Rachel, what kind of a stupid questions is that!’ 

The output of our mind (leading to our thoughts, feelings and emotions) is a direct correlation of the input into our mind, so why aren’t we as careful with what we input into our mind! Why is it that we are happy to pour junk into our mind!

By knowing this, I am always conscious of what messages and infromation I am entering into my mind and recently I came across this passage which I am so grateful to be able to share with you! How many of these do you hold to be true? How many times have we used these words today….. enjoy!!

10 Words to Delete from your Vocabulary

1. Can’t
The use of this word is primarily responsible for countless hopes and dreams lying dormant on the “drawing boards” of our lives. Completely eliminate your use of this word and you will see a significant positive change in your life.

2. But
When used as a conjunction, “but” negates whatever statement that precedes it.” I want to study law, but it will take a lot of hard work.” Your mind does not focus on your desire to become a lawyer or judge; it only sees the hard work you will need to perform. Replace “but” with “and.”

3. Should
Any statement that uses the word “should” generally elicits guilt. “I should go to the gym,” makes you feel guilty for not going. Replace this word with “choose,” as in, “I choose to go to the gym, or I choose not to go to the gym today.”

4. Maybe
This word indicates indecision, doubt, or uncertainty as to a course of action. For example, “Maybe I’d better wait to…”

For those of us interested in personal development, “maybe” should be used very sparingly. Use “I will” or “I will not” instead of maybe. The mere sound of the more positive words emits feelings of confidence and resolve which are so important to our personal well-being.

5. Soon or Later
Both are indefinite references to time. They are also non-committal. They should be replaced with a definite time and date. When someone tells you he or she is going to do something “soon” or “later,” there is no way to determine when whatever it is will get done. Imagine what could happen to deadlines and your integrity when these words are used frequently.

6. Someday
Someday, like soon or later, is much too indefinite, and when it is used, it shows the same lack of commitment. Replace “someday” with a specific date and time.

7. Never
This word is absolute, and there are only limited situations when “never” is absolutely true. The use of this word, in my opinion, suggests a closed mind, which seriously hinders our self-growth efforts. The word “never” should be replaced with a non-absolute term.

8. Won’t
The word “won’t” implies an unwillingness, reluctance, or closed mindedness, and like the absolute term “never,” it is quite harmful because it closes the door on many of the actions we need to take to reach our goals.

9. If
This is a small word that carries large doubts and uncertainties, and when used often, it gnaws away at our confidence and intended actions, two qualities necessary for any type of success.

10. Try or (I’ll Try)
I don’t know about you, but each time someone has said these words to me, or the few times that I have used them in conversations with others, whatever the subject of “I’ll try” was, rarely, if ever, got done. Replace “I’ll try” with “I will.”

Thank you to Bobby Gill who originally shared this with me. (www.bobbygill.co.uk)

Love, Magic & Adventure

Rachel Â