I’m so impressed!

My first blog following the epic 100 Days of Gratitude, is a little sharing about Ethan’s blog.  Now that he’s not asking me everyday what I’m going to blog, he’s decided that it’s his turn to blog consistently.  He began blogging 14 Days of Thinking a few days ago, and I’m blown away by what he’s up to.  It’s entirely his blog, once Lyndon showed him how to insert a photo, he’s done the whole thing himself each day, without prompting.  Love it.  I especially love today’s blog – check it out.

14 Days of Thinking – Ethan Phipps

And thanks for all the feedback on facebook about my 100 Days of Gratitude!  I’m grateful – and I’ve learned so much.  More blogging to come…

Love Kerrie

100 Days of Gratitude – Day 100!!!

I’m grateful for the journey of this past 100 Days, and grateful for those who have shared the journey.  I’m grateful to Glenda for our conversation in Orange which kicked off this discipline, which has been good for me, and has impacted others.  I’m grateful that I can develop in my skills (adding photos and links to blogs) and in my discipline of committing to this every single day for 100 Days. Making a difference to others has been a bonus I didn’t fully anticipate.  I’ve had many emails from people who have shifted their own focus to being more positive, and they’ve shared the idea with others who have taken it further.  I have seen a ripple effect which is beautiful, and a privilege.

Rather than list of 100 things, which might be a great way to complete, I’ll list 10 people who’ve been a great encouragement to me as I’ve blogged a thought or 2 each day.

1. Darren Ramsey

2. Sue Owen

3. Lyndon Phipps

4. Teonie Hoyes

5. Shelley Taylor-Smith

6. Charyn Youngson

7. Sherry Davies-Selak

8. Annette Ferguson

9. Courtney Powell

10. Allan Sentance

And how did I celebrate my Day 100?  Friends came for afternoon tea, which led into a lovely dinner and conversations until after 10pm, as they do with fabulous people.  Allan and Carolyn Powell came over with their youngest 5 (of 10 gorgeous kids) and we celebrated the blog, the book, (which is being typeset for printing) and the book I’m now writing for.

People have been asking me what’s next after these 100 Days, and the answer is that I have a couple of things in mind.  I have a few themed “100 Days” to come, but for a few weeks at least, I will return to a less frequent blogging habit, (but more frequent than prior to this 100 Days commitment) and when I’m ready I will launch with another 100 Days project.  As always, I hope to bring inspired, and inspiring thoughts and encouragement.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below, I appreciate the feedback, and learn from it.

Cheering you on,

Love Kerrie

100 Days of Gratitude – Day 99

I’m grateful that I spent Day 99 in my hometown, celebrating the Cooee Festival, which commemorates the World War One recruitment march from Gilgandra to Sydney in 1915. In 1987 my dad was one of a group of men who re-enacted the march, from Gilgandra to Sydney, marching for 3 weeks.

I’m grateful for the reminders of those who have gone before, sacrificing all for our freedom.  I was grateful to stand today and sing the National Anthem, and to see Ethan marching with Lyndon, along with others dressed as 1915 recruits. When they play the bugle, “The Last Post” and say “from the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget” I get tears in my eyes. Every time.

In the Cooee Museum there are displays relating to the town’s history, and one of the models is dressed in my grandmothers (Dad’s mum) uniform from WW2. (She’s is nearly 95 now) The photo’s not good due to the reflection on the display case, but you get the idea.

Ethan interviewed Grandma a couple of years ago about her role in the Women’s airforce, so I’ll link it here for those interested. It’s pretty cool, a 7 year old interviewing a 92 year old about her life.

In other news today, Lyndon came third in the Cooee Calling Competition (the judges are on one side of the river, the contestants on the other, calling out the bush call “Cooooo-ee!”  as loudly as they can), so he won $50, then Ethan, aged 9, feeling that he’d outgrown the kids cooee calling, entered the 11 – 15 year olds competition, and won with flying colours, winning $30, so he’s very excited and we’re all grateful for a wonderful day!

Day 100 tomorrow – gosh it’s gone fast.  I’m hoping to find some friends in town, not already booked up with Long Weekend activities, to come for a BBQ.  Who’s free?

Cheering you on,

Love Kerrie

100 Days of Gratitude – Day 98

What am I grateful for today?  The air I breathe – it’s clearer than it has been, and it doesn’t hurt to be grateful for that everyday.  Waking up breathing is something we easily take for granted. I’m also very grateful to know that my book is in the process of being set up for printing, having some reassuring emails back and forth with the publisher today.

Further, I’m grateful for a surprise visit from a lovely relative, who’s also a previous client, and a regional entrepreneur, so it was exciting to catch up with her.  She’s very excited about my book, and I’m excited about her plans too.

I’ve had so many inspiring conversations with friends and colleagues today – I’m grateful for each one of them.

I’ve just discovered that Dad couldn’t get a plane for the weekend, so the skydiving is off, but we’ll have a great weekend anyway.

Happy long weekend my Aussie friends,

Have a great weekend wherever you are!

Love Kerrie

100 Days of Gratitude – Day 97

Gosh it’s great to get out and do something different!  I’m grateful for a different kind of day today, firstly I spent hours at the hairdressers, which gave me plenty of time to think about the next book I’m writing for – yep, another one!  The second thing I spent a few hours on was a social night out at Bunnings, with many activities, including cooking demonstrations from Fast Ed, (Ed Halmagyi) Celebrity Chef seen on Better Homes and Gardens.  The girls from Mary Kay Cosmetics were there pampering our hands, we painted pots and the staff painted childrens faces.  They even had gluten-free chocolate cake with the coffee, so I was especially grateful for that!

A proof of my book cover arrived from the publishers today, in need of a few tweaks, but I’m grateful to see it coming along.

Off to write about “How to design and create….” for my friends book… Stay tuned!

Love Kerrie

PS.  Although it may look like I’m a full time author at the moment, I’m still coaching a few motivated clients, something else I’m grateful for! Writing is good, but coaching inspiring individuals to move forward powerfully is amazing and a great privilege.

100 Days of Gratitude – Day 96

My Gratitude today is for a number of things – (why did I think I could do ONE per day) – firstly the great call I just ran for Create the Life Club members.  We discussed effective thinking and creating supportive habits, which was an inspiring and useful conversation. I love setting up a safe space for people to think and share.

I’m also grateful for a friends invitation to write for her book – so I’m off to do that. More on that one another day!

I’m going to Gilgandra on the weekend for the Coo-ee Festival, which is where my 100 Days of Gratitude will be completed.  I do have another couple of themes for 100 Days, which will be just as positive and perhaps even more fun to explore, but I intend to leave some time in between for reflection, and possibly some other general blogs such as those previous to the past 96 days.

Have a great week,

Love Kerrie