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Julie stephenson Choices_motivational speaker
Aug 24
in Inspirations, Wisdom and Inspiration 0 comments

The choices we make; make us.

Yep… we make choices every second of every day, and each one of those choices leads us along a path of experience; self-discovery; learning; and at times destruction and a place we would rather not be.

All of my previous choices have led me to where I am right now…. and you too!

All of my choices have actually MADE ME!… ALL of my choices have enabled me to experience love, laughter and tears. ALL of my choices have given me an opportunity to formulate my philosophy; my life circumstances; my way of being and experiencing the world.

I have chosen paths which have led me to flourish..and others which have led me to falter… and regardless… ALL have contributed to MAKING ME!

Some of my choices; or forks in the road have come with warning signs. Sometimes I have not taken heed of those warning signs and endured the consequences. I’m sure at times you too have been given warnings and the path you have chosen has led you to a place you too would rather not be.

I have been learning that regardless of one’s ‘passion; commitment; or even innate desire’ for something; it is vitally important to be aware and have courage to be true to oneself – so that the choices made are not made in blindness and without awareness. Road blocks can be easily misinterpreted as ‘challenges’; when ultimately the Universal principles are based on ‘flow’ – not resistance. The barrier and warning sign of “cliff-face fall risk” is actually there for a reason. To discount it is at ones own risk and peril.

Recently I have chosen a path whereby the past 2 weeks my life has been one of flow.. where one thing has opened to another and I am truly finding my way and flourishing in finding a path which is meaningful, fulfilling and quite exciting!

My CHOICES have MADE me…. and are making me each moment. Where have YOUR choices led you? How can you make choices with greater awareness of the road blocks; and make ones which are more in alignment with the essence of who you are and true to yourself in all honesty? That is life’s journey hey! 🙂

Read more about Self-knowledge and making better CHOICES here.

 

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I am a Journeywoman. I live my life as an explorer. An adventurer. An Observer. An Artist. There is no differentiation between how I live my life and the art that is an expression of it. It is through my experience adventuring the unknown, that I learn more about myself. My aim through this connection is to live where my expression is fully in alignment with the essence of who I am. “In the field of Fine-Art Photography, Julie stands apart from others with the way she sees the world and expresses her connection within it. Julie Stephenson’s photographs are sublime. Her work is an expression of her deep connection; and a gift to the world.”

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  • Love the feeling of fleece in your hands and fingers? Me too! Pull up a chair and look around at what I make from some of the fleece I spin. I may even make you laugh. Welcome!
  • I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! 

If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
  • Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
  • Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
  • Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. Shredding of some singles yarns in your warp. 

Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie. Come follow along for more tips and ideas, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
  • Want to be a solo warper? Today is warping day and I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so I worked out what to do. A perfect solution, but doesn’t save me from going to the gym though! Hehehe 

Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48”/120cm loom. @ashford_wheels_looms I love it! Simple, and I can weave all by my myself! 

You can save this tip for future reference, and for more ideas, and even a few giggles on the way; come follow along!
  • Want to see what is absolutely necessary for a weaver? Bring your bestie and come follow along to find out!
  • Like to make things? Want some inspo? Just a little bit stuck for ideas for your next project? 

Appreciate handmade imperfection, experimentation, beautiful materials and the human traces left behind by making. Well then; welcome! :) 

Let your creative bestie know and come follow along.

#madebyhand #weaving #protip #handweaving #fundaymonday
  • Like to make things? Stuck for inspiration and ideas? Appreciate handmade imperfection, experimentation, beautiful materials and the human traces left behind by making. 

You’re in the right place here! Come follow along, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
View on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Love the feeling of fleece in your hands and fingers? Me too! Pull up a chair and look around at what I make from some of the fleece I spin. I may even make you laugh. Welcome!
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If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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Follow
I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
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@skeinydipping
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Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Like to make things? Want some inspo? Just a little bit stuck for ideas for your next project? 

Appreciate handmade imperfection, experimentation, beautiful materials and the human traces left behind by making. Well then; welcome! :) 

Let your creative bestie know and come follow along.

#madebyhand #weaving #protip #handweaving #fundaymonday
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Like to make things? Want some inspo? Just a little bit stuck for ideas for your next project? Appreciate handmade imperfection, experimentation, beautiful materials and the human traces left behind by making. Well then; welcome! 🙂 Let your creative bestie know and come follow along. #madebyhand #weaving #protip #handweaving #fundaymonday
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Like to make things? Stuck for inspiration and ideas? Appreciate handmade imperfection, experimentation, beautiful materials and the human traces left behind by making. 

You’re in the right place here! Come follow along, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Like to make things? Stuck for inspiration and ideas? Appreciate handmade imperfection, experimentation, beautiful materials and the human traces left behind by making. You’re in the right place here! Come follow along, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
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