Living on the Edge Newsletter

Hi, Annabel,

You probably don't remember, but I emailed you in September last year about how I regretted not going to University and how I lived in fear that if I took it on, I wouldn't cope and my family would suffer.

As a result of your encouragement, I started a BA degree this year, at a speed I am comfortable with (1 subject per semester while my daughter is at preschool). The good news is: I didn't just pass, I got a 7!! (that included 30/30 for my assignment). I have even made friends! What is even better is that my husband and children haven't starved to death, it hasn't affected their education and our house, though not perfect, isn't a sty either!

I still baulk at the thought of stretching processes and circumstances, but I am finding that as I take a deep breath and plunge in, that I actually cope pretty well. Thanks for encouraging me to see my pathetic excuses for living in the status quo for what they were, and helping me to start on this scary and exciting journey.

Have a great week and enjoy your delightful family.

Regards,

Nicola Saad - Well done following your dream! (Annabel)

Great issue again….. makes me think if I am grateful enough of what I have got and what I have achieved. I really enjoy reading your newsletters. Susi

Loved your Article, Living Life to the Fullest!! Well done, Many fantastic events to occur. You have achieved what many people only dream. Well done !! Faye

that's a great message you sent! Thanks for your honesty and willingness to share your life this way. David

a^TM Volume 28 August 04l
What a lovely response I received from many of you after the last newsletter! Thank you. If you missed it, go to www.livingedge.net/LivingontheEdge27.htm Welcome to Volume 28 of Living on the Edge, the monthly newsletter from Living Edge Life Coaching, designed to inform, educate, challenge and inspire you! For previous volumes click here. If you enjoy Living on the Edge please forward it onto your family and friends. Annabel Varvel Life Coach BA.LLB
COACHING CORNER	FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS
Passion Today is our little boy, Alexander's 1st birthday and as I started to jot down in my journal a bit about the last 12 months such a strong love and passion for this little life stirred within me. It's not often that I feel passionately about someone or something and from what I've seen with clients, passion is something that most of us want to feel, but we often don't. Most of us travel through life wishing we felt more passion, wondering what could provoke such strong emotion in us. For each of us what evokes 'passion' within us is going to be different, so I won't begin to explore all the things (good and bad) that can evoke passion, but I just wanted to share a few thoughts, definitions and ideas to get you thinking about passion! Some definitions... A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger. Ardent love. Strong sexual desire; lust. Boundless enthusiasm The object of such enthusiasm An abandoned display of emotion love with fervour and intensity of emotion extremely excited to stir or warm your blood awaken your energies set on fire touch a cord directly to the heart touched, penetrate to the heart of your being Some things that steal our passion: defensiveness prolonged 'dry' periods unfounded fears gossip neglect of spiritual things apathy self-centeredness materialism depression muted emotions Some things to stir up passion: birth death injustice faith 'right'/'wrong' pain joy unconditional love What/who are you passionate about? I'd love to hear your stories.... coach@livingedge.net	Hi, Annabel, You probably don't remember, but I emailed you in September last year about how I regretted not going to University and how I lived in fear that if I took it on, I wouldn't cope and my family would suffer. As a result of your encouragement, I started a BA degree this year, at a speed I am comfortable with (1 subject per semester while my daughter is at preschool). The good news is: I didn't just pass, I got a 7!! (that included 30/30 for my assignment). I have even made friends! What is even better is that my husband and children haven't starved to death, it hasn't affected their education and our house, though not perfect, isn't a sty either! I still baulk at the thought of stretching processes and circumstances, but I am finding that as I take a deep breath and plunge in, that I actually cope pretty well. Thanks for encouraging me to see my pathetic excuses for living in the status quo for what they were, and helping me to start on this scary and exciting journey. Have a great week and enjoy your delightful family. Regards, Nicola Saad - Well done following your dream! (Annabel) Some comments from last time: Great issue again….. makes me think if I am grateful enough of what I have got and what I have achieved. I really enjoy reading your newsletters. Susi You've made be blush! Loved your life synopsis. Tony Wow - what an amazing display of generosity and inspiration! Josie Loved your Article, Living Life to the Fullest!! Well done, Many fantastic events to occur. You have achieved what many people only dream. Well done !! Faye that's a great message you sent! Thanks for your honesty and willingness to share your life this way. David Brilliant! Bernice Beautiful reflections of gratitude! Amanda

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	ALEXANDER IS ONE
	Leigh and I have made it through our first year as parents! Here is a photo of our gorgeous little boy....
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