logologo

Curious. Creative. Living Boldly.
  • Home
  • Journal
  • Fibre Arts
  • Journeywoman
    • Bangkok to London
    • Northern Sea Route Russia 1
    • Northern Sea Route – Russia 2
    • Journey Bhutan – East to West 2016
    • Antarctica 2016
    • Peking to Paris in Penny 2016
    • India and Bhutan in Penny 2015
      • Kolkata
      • ON the Tram…. a bit fish-bowley but lots of waves and smiles…
      • Siliguri to Darjeeling
      • A mountain Drive….. Paro to Thimpu
      • Mongar to Trashingang
      • Trashingang to Sandrup Jongkhar
      • Kale to Monymar… then to so many temples at Bagan
      • Temples in Myanmar
      • Magical Ballooning over Temples in Bagan
      • Bagan to Inlay Lake
      • Inlay Lake
      • Inlay Lake to Taungoo
      • Taungoo to Kyaiktiyo
      • Last day in Myanmar and missing clouds in the sky
    • Greenland 2015
      • Iceberg Gallery
      • Magical Greenland….
      • Julie the landscape
      • Walking the tundra
      • Ymer Island…
      • Zodiacs and Icebergs!!!
      • Ittorqqortoormiit
    • Iceland 2015
    • Antarctica 2014
    • Chile 2014
    • Morocco in Penny 2013
    • Europe 2013
    • Bhutan 2016
    • Journal Categories
  • Photography
    • Biography
    • Arctic Silence
    • Svalbard Ice 2018
    • Svalbard Mountains
    • Antarctica 2016
    • The Shape of Cold
    • The Ice Breathes
    • Greenland 2015
    • Whales
    • Hindsight
    • Exhibitions
    • Books
  • Julie
    • About Julie Stephenson
    • Journeywoman
    • Photography
    • Shaman and Healer
    • Storyteller
    • Wisdom
      • Courage
    • What others have said….
  • Connect
Previous Post
Next Post
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.

 

Share this:
2665
0
About the Author: Julie
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.”

  • artistic influences
    John Paul Caponigro provided us with a list of homework questions to prepare Read more
    in Earth and Sea, Fine Art Photography, Inspirations, Photography Teachings 0 comments
    0
  • Wabma Kadarbu – natural artesian springs
    Read more
    in Around Australia 4WDing 0 comments
    0
  • Into the Arctic – Happy days!
    The Arctic... The sea... the cold... the ice... the snow... the skies!!!!! Read more
    in Arctic 0 comments
    0

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.

Journal Categories
  • Fine Art Journal Posts
  • Northern Sea Route
  • Peking to Paris Journal Posts
  • India and Bhutan
  • Antarctica Journal Posts
  • Greenland Journal Posts
  • Morocco Journal Posts
  • Tonga Journal Posts
  • Photography Teaching Journal Posts
  • Inspirations Journal Posts
  • Books
@skeinydipping

@skeinydipping

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • Save this as a reminder when things get a bit tough, just go to your loom. 
Come follow along to see if next time my brain.exe is functioning!
  • Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed. 
It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
  • When all else fails, just weave! That’s just what I do! Save this as a reminder to make your weaving your go-to when things just aren’t going the way you thought. 
 Hang around to see if next time I endeavour to make content, my brain.exe is functioning!
  • Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in.

Deeply committed, sometimes unhinged! I often post illegal weaving hacks and gorgeous handwoven blankets. Check my profile grid if you want to see the chaos.
  • Welcome to my wild life! Done all the things, now I get to choose! Studio laughter by myself!
  • Where do you think my next handwoven series is based on? 🎧👇
Turn your sound up! The authentic audio is a massive clue. It’s from one of our vintage car road trips. Any ideas which one? 
Drop your thoughts in the comments, and follow for the reveal!
  • Needing some life on your loom? Come join weaving in a non-beige world! Have a look around to see what’s on my loom. 
Always surprises. A lot of tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
  • If you want boring, this isn’t the place! Otherwise, let’s weave together in colour! Come follow along to see what colours I weave.
  • Selvedge stalker or blanket enjoyer? Which one are you? Love to know? 
Come follow to see what gets woven in my studio!
View on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Save this as a reminder when things get a bit tough, just go to your loom. Come follow along to see if next time my brain.exe is functioning!
18 hours ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed. 
It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed. It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
19 hours ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
When all else fails, just weave! That’s just what I do! Save this as a reminder to make your weaving your go-to when things just aren’t going the way you thought. 
 Hang around to see if next time I endeavour to make content, my brain.exe is functioning!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
When all else fails, just weave! That’s just what I do! Save this as a reminder to make your weaving your go-to when things just aren’t going the way you thought. Hang around to see if next time I endeavour to make content, my brain.exe is functioning!
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in.

Deeply committed, sometimes unhinged! I often post illegal weaving hacks and gorgeous handwoven blankets. Check my profile grid if you want to see the chaos.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in. Deeply committed, sometimes unhinged! I often post illegal weaving hacks and gorgeous handwoven blankets. Check my profile grid if you want to see the chaos.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Welcome to my wild life! Done all the things, now I get to choose! Studio laughter by myself!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Where do you think my next handwoven series is based on? 🎧👇 Turn your sound up! The authentic audio is a massive clue. It’s from one of our vintage car road trips. Any ideas which one? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and follow for the reveal!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Needing some life on your loom? Come join weaving in a non-beige world! Have a look around to see what’s on my loom. 
Always surprises. A lot of tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Needing some life on your loom? Come join weaving in a non-beige world! Have a look around to see what’s on my loom. Always surprises. A lot of tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
If you want boring, this isn’t the place! Otherwise, let’s weave together in colour! Come follow along to see what colours I weave.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
If you want boring, this isn’t the place! Otherwise, let’s weave together in colour! Come follow along to see what colours I weave.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
Selvedge stalker or blanket enjoyer? Which one are you? Love to know? 
Come follow to see what gets woven in my studio!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Selvedge stalker or blanket enjoyer? Which one are you? Love to know? Come follow to see what gets woven in my studio!
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
9/9

 

 

 

@skeinydipping

@skeinydipping

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • Save this as a reminder when things get a bit tough, just go to your loom. 
Come follow along to see if next time my brain.exe is functioning!
  • Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed. 
It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
  • When all else fails, just weave! That’s just what I do! Save this as a reminder to make your weaving your go-to when things just aren’t going the way you thought. 
 Hang around to see if next time I endeavour to make content, my brain.exe is functioning!
  • Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in.

Deeply committed, sometimes unhinged! I often post illegal weaving hacks and gorgeous handwoven blankets. Check my profile grid if you want to see the chaos.
  • Welcome to my wild life! Done all the things, now I get to choose! Studio laughter by myself!
  • Where do you think my next handwoven series is based on? 🎧👇
Turn your sound up! The authentic audio is a massive clue. It’s from one of our vintage car road trips. Any ideas which one? 
Drop your thoughts in the comments, and follow for the reveal!
  • Needing some life on your loom? Come join weaving in a non-beige world! Have a look around to see what’s on my loom. 
Always surprises. A lot of tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
  • If you want boring, this isn’t the place! Otherwise, let’s weave together in colour! Come follow along to see what colours I weave.
  • Selvedge stalker or blanket enjoyer? Which one are you? Love to know? 
Come follow to see what gets woven in my studio!
View on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Save this as a reminder when things get a bit tough, just go to your loom. Come follow along to see if next time my brain.exe is functioning!
18 hours ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed. 
It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed. It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
19 hours ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
When all else fails, just weave! That’s just what I do! Save this as a reminder to make your weaving your go-to when things just aren’t going the way you thought. 
 Hang around to see if next time I endeavour to make content, my brain.exe is functioning!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
When all else fails, just weave! That’s just what I do! Save this as a reminder to make your weaving your go-to when things just aren’t going the way you thought. Hang around to see if next time I endeavour to make content, my brain.exe is functioning!
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in.

Deeply committed, sometimes unhinged! I often post illegal weaving hacks and gorgeous handwoven blankets. Check my profile grid if you want to see the chaos.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in. Deeply committed, sometimes unhinged! I often post illegal weaving hacks and gorgeous handwoven blankets. Check my profile grid if you want to see the chaos.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Welcome to my wild life! Done all the things, now I get to choose! Studio laughter by myself!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Where do you think my next handwoven series is based on? 🎧👇 Turn your sound up! The authentic audio is a massive clue. It’s from one of our vintage car road trips. Any ideas which one? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and follow for the reveal!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Needing some life on your loom? Come join weaving in a non-beige world! Have a look around to see what’s on my loom. 
Always surprises. A lot of tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Needing some life on your loom? Come join weaving in a non-beige world! Have a look around to see what’s on my loom. Always surprises. A lot of tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
If you want boring, this isn’t the place! Otherwise, let’s weave together in colour! Come follow along to see what colours I weave.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
If you want boring, this isn’t the place! Otherwise, let’s weave together in colour! Come follow along to see what colours I weave.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
Selvedge stalker or blanket enjoyer? Which one are you? Love to know? 
Come follow to see what gets woven in my studio!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Selvedge stalker or blanket enjoyer? Which one are you? Love to know? Come follow to see what gets woven in my studio!
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
9/9
2025 All photographs created by and property of Julie Stephenson.