I look back on everything that's happened and I'm once again amazed at my capacity to fit so many things in!!
Amazed and thrilled!! It has been a time of tremendous change and growth and i feel a mix of contentment and mild exhaustion. It feels nice at this point to know that there is a few weeks coming up to rest and prepare for next year. It's that kind of tired that now doesn't bother you, it's like the feeling of having eaten that huge Christmas lunch..... you know that the afternoon can simply unfold in front of you....
This year has seen the LifePod move from it's original space to our lovely new premise in Victoria street, a personal move from Paddington to Palm beach and last but definitely not least my wedding!!
Preparing for a wedding was certainly an intense experience, as many of you shared the journey with me, it was at times more stressful than i had anticipated. I promised myself that i wouldn't become a 'difficult' or stressed out bride but if the truth be told, there were moments when i failed dismally and i found a new sense of empathy for women who are about to walk down the aisle to the big 'I do!'.
My sister was the one who put up with most of my 'moments' and i wish every bride to be had there own version of Belinda, if not hire one!! It's times like these when family are the only ones that will still love you and not run in the other direction swearing and cursing....even if they want to.
The day approached at rapid speed and of course it wasn't all smooth sailing. We came up against a few little obstacles, things that always seem so much bigger in moments of high stress, like the cake won't be ready, you can't have access to the property at the time you thought, the tables aren't big enough to seat the guests, there's deer poo all over the grass, one's not allowed to speak to their groom all day, my son refused to put his wedding shirt on and finally my dress was in desperate need of hollywood tape in places I hadn't quite expected!!!!
Having said all of that it was the most spectacular day and all of the above were tiny little moments that worked out perfectly in the end! The cake arrived, deer poop cleaned up by the best, best man ever, phoenix put his shirt on, the groom and I caught moments together and my dress was the most beautiful creation ever!!!
We had the most spectacular experience, everything went off without a hitch, we both said 'i do', had a very romantic kiss, were announced as Mr and Mrs falconer and I now have the most gorgeous husband ever!!
We both felt so incredibly loved and supported by all our family and friends, we are truly blessed and i am deeply grateful for everyone that I have in my life, especially at this time of year, when we get to slow down and actually enjoy each other.
I'm looking forward to resting, sleeping, keeping up my practice, eating great food, creating my new years resolutions, catching some rays, swimming, reading books, watching movies and generally living at a much slower pace over the next three weeks.
May we all enjoy this time and keep in mind that if we stay centered in the moments that may seem chaotic we will find what is right for us, we will be able to move forward with integrity & presence rather than from our habitual patterns of response. This is my one of my intentions for now and the coming year, to align my thoughts, my words and my actions in the world..... to take time when i need it and be mindful! I'll let you know how it unfolds.....
Wishing you an abundant year filled with happy times, lots of love and your dreams coming true!!
Lauren
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