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Changing gears in the fast lane – project me post 958

Posted by jodene June 18, 2013 4 Comments »

Public holidays and the odd weekend are a chance for myself and my 3 dear friends Greggie, The Gossip Guy and my Ianie to get together and totally zone out from the world. It’s always the same activity. It’s a board game called Settlers on Catan. I’m sure we’ve contemplated playing something else once or twice, but always go back to the game of strategy, focus, honesty and putting emotion aside in order to WIN! I think I’ve won once.

I am always in it to win, but have noticed that when I try to hard to win, the fun starts to slip away and so I’m more focused on the zoning out and taking a day to forget almost everything, than becoming some crazy woman who will do anything to win.

Yesterday was our Catan day and to be honest, the closer it got to the end of the day, the more I had that back to school feeling. It was so great to step away from everything for a while and let my mind make a different kind of noise. I’m not complaining … if anything, I’m grateful for the Catan day purely because things are so exciting and moving so fast, that I literally use it to catch my breath.

I’m loving every moment of my role as social media publicist for Joburg Theatre and #StarlightExpressSA is coming along so well. My new media team are just superstars and now that hashtags are a welcome part of Facebook, I can add to my strategy.

I have another big client and am also trying to get a few more. On top of that, there are blog post to do, #FollowSA and other events to co-ordinate and so I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. It seems to be a good kind of feeling that is driving me to the realisation that I finally need some assistance. That is a sure sign of growth and a very different chapter in the life of Lifeology.

So between moves on the board yesterday, I got a call from someone that I admire beyond words. It was a quick catch-up in between the RSVP for opening night of #StarlightExpressSA and then she took a moment to give me some advice. She told me she could see great things and said “wish for more clients and to continue to be this busy.” She also said, ‘don’t find yourself an assistant, find yourself a clone.”

That sat with me for the rest of the day and made me completely excited/nervous. I woke up feeling the same way and at least I’m great with nervous energy. It got me through some admin at the licence department that I have been putting off for months … or years. I’m sure the universe rewarded my burst of enthusiasm because the queues weren’t bad at all, it took 1 minute to change my postal address and I have no traffic fines. My car is also a bit crazy at the moment and I booked it in to check what I’m sure is an electrical fault. The headlights flicker on and off and someone is going to think I’m flashing them. The hooter also doesn’t work when the lights are on, so my baby needs the doctor. On that note … did I say I only have 3 more payment and she’s all mine? What a great feeling.

Okay, back to a different fast lane .. later this morning it was back to the computer(s) and the realisation that I need assistance fast. I didn’t even get to look at my to-do list and as I got through 20 emails another 20 arrived. That’s not to mention the Tweets for me, #FollowSA, #StarlightExpressSA and monitoring another 3 accounts for clients.

I also learned a tough lesson today. I learned that in being loyal to one you might seem to have betrayed another. There’s not much to say except that I would have done it all over again and can’t fault the integrity with which I did it. It doesn’t mean I don’t have that sick feeling in my stomach right now.

So things are changing big time. Project Me is moving into lessons about growing into the big girl panties that I always wanted to have and walking in the kick ass country boots that say so much (still on my list to buy those).

With courage, consciousness & a sense of humour

I stepped off the grid – project me post 957

Posted by jodene June 12, 2013 No Comments »

I’ve had a very interesting couple of weeks. They have been extreme, but definitely ones that are letting me know things are shifting big time. I’ve had moments where I couldn’t remember being more afraid and other moments of not remembering being so happy. Work is finally taking me to places I only dreamed of I’m finally jugging clients and balancing working hours. I’ve found something different in my relationship with my body and all of a sudden being healthy isn’t tough at all. If anything, it’s like I always did it. Gym still hasn’t made friends with me thought.

So with all going so swimmingly well, I feel like I’m in such a great Project Me space.

Dare we utter such words for the Universe to hear?
I should have know better, because the moment I started feeling so connected to myself and so very excited to head to 40, interesting people and situations have literally popped onto my path as if I have been expecting them. Well … haven’t I?

I have heard many people speak about their experience of either attending a talk or doing a workshop with the Fairy Godmother and have always wanted to have the opportunity to meet this fascinating energy. Honestly, I’m not great at actually getting myself to workshops and seminars … maybe cause it feels like I’m a student again and if anything, school and I didn’t have a great bond. That said, I know when someone comes into my life to teach my something.

Sharing the journey of being a guest on #TheCollective2000 radio show with Angela Ludek and Tsheko Mosito on 2000FM, I was called to a meeting with the hosts and … yes … Fairy Godmother.
Instantly … that’s how I we connected and I knew that I have stuff to learn (remembering I’m a teacher archetype and sometimes sit in the arrogance of thinking no one can teach me anything) … but I have stuff to learn and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to start Fairy Godmother’s Money Magic 12 week program from 1 July. I’ll be blogging my experience weekly and mostly sharing my journey with money because if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know it’s a relationship I have to build.

2000FM hosts Angela Ludek & Tsheko Mosito with myself and Fairy Godmother

Timing is one thing I do have absolute faith in and it was not surprising at all that I had planned one of the toughest exercises for myself in the very same week. I have a friend who is becoming very dear to me and the more we talk, the more we realise that we certain beliefs in common and can support each other in our transformations. So, we planned to spend today together. Just hours of talking, maybe some meditation or reading of cards. Who knew where the day would take us.

After meeting with Fairy Godmother, I realise that I’m literally petrified to be out of touch with the world. I always have at least one mobile phone with me at all times. Even when I sit in movies I will put the phone on vibrate and then lean the bag against my leg so I can feel if anyone contacts me. If it’s one buzz against my leg then it’s okay, but when there are a few and it’s a phone call, I begin to stress about who is looking for me.

So we spoke a going with the flow and after braving the idea for a few hours, when I got to my friend’s house, I gave him both my mobile phones and told him he was keeping them until it was time for me to go home. Off the grid … for at least 5 hours. It’s a huge start, trust me!

We spoke for hours in front of the fire, with doggies lying on my lap. He had builders there and at the times that he was pottering around the house and I would have been gazing at my phone, I had time to sit and just be. I either occupied my time thinking about how I would blog about the time the moment or I calmed myself down that if someone really needed me, my bestie knew where I was and how to get hold of us. It was less about being away from social media and more about a family member or client needing me,but I didn’t feel guilty.

It was a rich, vital time for me and one that proved that I can step away from the grid and all will be well in the world. An ego shattering experience, I must add!!

So super proud and strangely exhausted, I’m ending me day feeling as through there’s a shiny gold star on my Project Me chart today and my reward such an overwhelming feeling of contentment.

The messages from the fairies couldn’t be more perfectly timed.

With courage, consciousness & a sense of humour

My Instalife – project me post 955

Posted by jodene June 06, 2013 No Comments »

I think I’m a really awesome Instagrammer! Needless to say, there are a whole lot of cat pics. But in between I’ve started to notice how the story of my life unfolds in the pictures I select to share in the instaworld. This became very apparent when I was less concerned about a dozen hashtags and likes from strangers and more excited when the people I share my online life with took the moment to like something I had posted.

So as much as I’m a hashtag freak when it comes to the rest of the social platforms. I’ve settled into rather having the people in my circle see my life story unfold in pics … and I wanted to share some of my week gone by … all in instapics of my instalife!!

A whole lot of life is about #’StarlightExpressSA that is opening in just under a month at the Joburg Theatre. It’s my most exciting career challenge yet and I’m watching my passion for the entertainment/theatre world blossom as much as my love for social media.

Then there are the selfies of a darling friend that Greggie and I haven’t seen in ages. It was so awesome seeing Emmanuel Castis doing his thing on stage, and with such soaring talent. Then to get some time together was just lovely. Yes … he’s a real friend and we aren’t celeb stalking.

Cats … of course yes! So Albie (the parrot) has moved into my room while mom is away on her love affair holiday. Can I add that I’m so happy for her and her man is really special. Anyway … back to cats. This is how my day starts and ends. With one of them trying to pull the covers off the cage, heaven forbid they miss a moment of aimlessly staring at the parrot. I do see friendships blossoming though.

Selfie!! I can’t believe my glasses are a permanent feature and now I want to do a photo shoot with them. Something unusual … and so I was playing around with photo art … get it?

Okay, if you haven’t seen it, you have to! Gatsby was just an unbelievable movie to experience.

This isn’t just any cat picture. This is me playing around with my photo app. Do you see what I did there … hint, red tongue

Something’s slowly shifting back into the desire to be healthy. It’s less in the head and more in my everyday existence and I can feel myself listening to my body and wanting what’s healthy and yum. This … is an egg white, veggie omelette and totally delish!

What’s me without a fairy, dragon, goblin or gnome … so here’s the sunrise from my window in the morning and one of my precious fairies who make my life a little more magical.

I love winter. Okay you couldn’t dump me in Alaska to survive, but an SA winter is perfect for me and one of the things I love best about it is citrus heaven. Grapefruit, oranges, naatjies … you name it, it sees me through winter!

And that’s my instalife! No … wait, there’s something missing!!!

Of course, did you think I’d forget my baby cat child?

My Buddha …

Okay, so if you’re out there in the Instagram world then find me as Jodenecoza and I’d love to follow your life in pictures too …

Happy Project Me’ing your life !

With courage, consciousness & a sense of humour

Silence speaks volumes – project me post 948

Posted by jodene April 30, 2013 No Comments »

I’ve been so quite.
I’ve sat down to blog countless times but then nothing flows.
I have so much to say, but I feel like a horse caught back in a paddock and frustrated, waiting to run free.

That’s literally what my life is like right now.

I’m sitting on the brink of such exciting ventures and opportunities but with contracts not signed and client’s asking for me to hold back … well, have you ever seen me speechless?

Well, that’s only half the excuse. I know I could babble on about my personal life, but that seems to be in such a confusing place too. I’m trying to believe that second chances are possible and that we don’t have to drag our past with us, but that’s proving to be less simple than I thought.

Now that I sit here and I’ve finally mustered up the courage to talk … I realise that I’ve missed out on sharing so many good things. Oh hell, have I been focusing on the negative? Have I been silent because I haven’t been counting my blessings and popping past to give a snippet of what makes me happy each day. Of course there is stuff that makes me so very happy and I’m loving the journey.

Okay I needed to hear myself say this to pull myself together and stop walling in all that I think I can’t …

It’s an interesting day to have this realisation because tonight is the Pagan festival of Samhain. It’s what we know to be Halloween, but this is the right time of year and going far back to the birth of the festival. The start of winter and the celebration of the dark harvest. On a personal note, it’s the time we should go inwards and face our demons or the shadow that we hide from. It’s a time of great truth and insight, without coating everything with the the positivity movement.

Perfect #ProjectMe timing … as always!!!

With courage, consciousness & a sense of humour

From slow and steady to whirlwind transformation – project me post 945

Posted by jodene April 10, 2013 4 Comments »

Who knew the stir a pair of specs would make?

Well, that’s not entirely true … actually, I’ve been working so hard for so long and the new glasses are just the tip of the iceberg. I must admit that I secretly have worn glasses for most of my life, but literally from the bathroom to the bedroom and back at night and in the morning. I always thought they made me look so nerdy and I guess I was nerdy then.

The pic was only supposed to show everyone the new specs and then the would be back in the box to walk to the bathroom again.

Well, it seems the combination of the weight loss, dozens and dozens of visualisations and positive affirmations and a whole lot less makeup is slowly guiding me to a new transformation. The one thing I didn’t expect though, was the reaction to the glasses …

Literally, I’ve had offers to be … um … taken to bed, as long as I keep the specs on.

So I’m taking a very bold step and I’m gonna start wearing these things around town!! After all, I haven’t put so much #projectme work into my life to not embrace the transformation and take it out into the world.

For those of you who have been following my journey for a while, don’t you totally agree …