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Lou Dreamer Believer blog, peace out xx - July 218 -

And that's a wrap! The blog Lou Dreamer Believer is coming to an end. What started as a blog to let my family and friends see how I progressed with my move to Auckland from Christchurch to train in Olympic Weightlifting, to see how far I could take myself in this sport, turned into a blog and cathartic exercise for myself as I worked through some heavy stuff. The process of separating from a high school sweet heart who I was with from the age of 16, that became my husband at 20 years old. At 27 years old realising I needed time for me and work towards some big goals of mine, separating from him to do this was what I needed to do, and in this process also work towards understanding myself as a person better. Wow, there really is nothing like that first real heart break. Literally felt like my heart was broken for a few years. This blog was how I expressed myself through the unexpected emotional roller coaster that would take place over the past few years from separating from him, all the way to the process of divorce and the more unexpected emotions that came up with that. In the process of dealing with this, other 'stuff' I hadn't dealt with in the past came to the surface, such as facing the truth of growing up with a mother who has Bipolar, and realising the effects on myself of surviving an earthquake in Christchurch 2011, and Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The result of all this expression and blogging? Healing, freedom, peace and happiness. So much has been learnt along the journey in the past few years, and there is still so much to learn. I believe the day we die is the day we stop learning. So, be brave, face your truth, hold on to the roller coaster, because life isn't all sunshine and butterflies, it's the way you perceive and deal with your situations that effect your human experience. Listen to your heart, follow your dreams, do the things that make your eyes sparkle and take your breath away. There is only one life to be lived, so don't find yourself on your death bed asking yourself 'what if'. Live now, you are worthy of so much happiness and love, and only you hold the power withina you to live your ultimate life. Peace out Lou Dreamer Believer, I'm off to go and live my dreams xoxoo

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Growing up with a mother with Bipolar. I wanted to do a post about this topic a couple of months ago, but I ran out of time with the move back to London from New Zealand. This is for all those that have gone through something similar, growing up with a parent with a mental illness. This is my experience and what I have learnt through the journey so far, my healing that has taken place, and the self-growth that has happened. My mother had Bi-polar as I was growing up. With all the negative things that comes with the illness, and how it completely changes a person robbing them from their family, and their loved ones, gratitude helps me see that I had a family around me that did their very absolute best to help bring me up in a very highly stressful situation. Though I don't wish a mentally ill parent on any child, I am grateful for my upbringing. This is my experience. Lou xx

1st week in London done!! so great to be back in a city that I have come to love. This is the 5th time I have been back here over the years visiting as a tourist, visiting my sister when she lived here and now living here. The one thing that puts me at ease here is that all the buildings are the same, and have been the same for hundreds of years. Of course there is always new things happening, but coming from a Christchurch after surviving an earthquake, where your home, city and structures you had grown up with which once made you feel safe, was literally reduced to rubble all around you in a matter of seconds ... I find comfort in seeing familiarity, including the people that I met last year when I lived here, buildings, suburbs, towns and this diverse city. Structures and places like Big Ben, London bridge, Trafalgar square, the park Clapham Common, all these things that make London London, they are still here, have been for many years and are staying for now. So, for now London is home, and it is good to be back home. I have goals to tick off my bucket list, live my dreams and enjoy life, hope to catch you along my journey again soon. Lou xx

🕊Flow with life 🕊What's meant to be will be 🕊Change is good 🕊Change = growth 🕊Learn from others 🕊Humans are awesome 🕊Attachment is the root to suffering - Buddha #louisaafeauquote #flow #with #life #change #resiliency #let #energy #flow

Kia ora, ciao, hola, bonjour, halo wantok blo mi. 2 months left in Aotearoa, as London is calling me back!!!!! Before this kiwi flies to the other side of the world though, Christchurch is calling me home next month (I will be bringing a free fitness session to you guys, keep eyes and ears open for details), and hope to touch base with some of you beautiful people (CAN'T WAIT!!!) Then it will be back to Auckland to spend my last few precious weeks here in New Zealand in a beautiful city I have come to call home! Living each day as it comes still being present, with my goals just infront of me. Message me if you're keen for some personal training before I fly 💫💫💫 Lou xx - www.loudreamerbeliever.tumblr.com

London! Beautiful beautiful London! I will be back on your side of the world before summer hits! Beautiful Aotearoa family friends, and my new friends I have met in the past few months that I would call family, that means we only have 11 weeks! If you are personal training with me, that means we have 11 weeks to work hard and smash out some goals. I'm committed to helping you do that. Wow, another good bye, they don't get any easier. But I've found with life, people come in and out of our lives, so we can learn from them. When you've learnt what you're meant to, time is up, it's time to move on, and cherish those memories. I am definitely going to cherish the past 9 months ... so much growth. And everyone I have met past and present has contributed to that. Thank you so, so much. Preparing to fly again, this time, stronger than ever before. Aotearoa let's make the next 11 weeks awesome! 💕 Lou xx

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Re-inspiring oneself whilst looking into the future with no fear, by looking at where you have come from and what you have achieved can be the fuel needed to keep pushing sometimes. Looking at what obstacles you have over come, re-inspiring yourself to keep going and ready to smash life, like you have been doing all along .... but this time as an evolved Pokemon. Lou xx - from the archives #Berlin #germany #2011

How lucky are we that every day the sun rises we have the chance to start again? Lou xx

Take a breath, step forward with courage, and prepare to spread those wings

There is something special about sharing with people. Share your food, eat with people, watch less…”There is something special about sharing with people. Share your food, eat with people, watch less TV and live in the now. Connect with people on a deeper level, not just about the weather. Be authentic, be real, and let your life be more meaningful. My favourite part of the day is around the kitchen bench in a house with 20 people from all around the world. There is never a dull conversation, or absence of laughter. Create deep and meaningful relationships, don't be afraid, being on that fulfilling LYFE

Yesterday I was reminded 3 times, of how amazing life is ❤️❤️❤️ wake up and check your surroundings today, how grateful are you, that you are able to see sites like this in real life, and even in this post? ❤️❤️❤️ checking in daily to my gratitude journal, instead of my location on Facebook 😘😘😘🌈🌈🌈💫💫💫☀️☀️☀️

Human needs - us human beings have needs .... one is to feel listened to, and feel like our heart has been heard. Find this in another human being. A partner, a sibling, a friend, your mum or dad. We all go through stuff in life, and as humans we need to have someone we trust in our darkest times, to see us at our ugliest, and most broken. Because there is no shame in this, only growth. You need this other person to help in your next stage of growth, and evolution. Don't be afraid to be a little broken sometimes, the evolution is worth it 🙌🔥💕Lou xx

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“The last couple of days have been a bit rough in the office of life, the anniversary of…”

The last couple of days have been a bit rough in the office of life, the anniversary of experiencing the Christchurch quake in 2011, a reminder of the day I could have lost my life, where a lot beautiful people in Christchurch did lose their lives, their homes, businesses, way of life, future plans, once functioning city. Lives literally shaken up, leaving them in shock & trying to pick up physical & emotional pieces of broken glass, debris, concrete & silt. I know I get thrown a bit by this anniversary, & I need to take extra care of myself to ensure my healing progresses. It has been 7 years since the quake, emotionally I still get a little stuck on it, but I am lucky enough to know my remedies for now. Here's what I do to help me get out of ruts in life. If you find yourself in a funny space, find what works for you to heal. Some things I do .... 😊💕

. 🌈 Eat right, I treated myself to my favourite cafe today munching on some acai, one of my favs, after treating myself to a peppermint magnum ice cream yesterday following placing flowers in a road cone for Christchurch, a tradition I do every anniversary. Be kind to yourself it's ok to have an off day, but get straight back to routine as soon as you can. . 🌈Don't be silent, talk to people who may understand what your going through, whether it's face to face or via technology. Finding someone who understands what you're going though helps you feel not alone. . 🌈Keep routine as much as you can, let the day be slow, take breaks, and don't be hard on yourself. I went to training, did some programming for my business, then chilled at the park before having a little nap. It wasn't the most productive day, but it was still a good day. I was kind to myself, and didn't feel guilty about not pushing myself to my normal productivity. . 🌈Move your body, get outside for a walk, do yoga, stretch, get the blood flowing, and the oxygen inside your body, you will get the endorphins in your body, naturally making you feel better . 🌈Laugh, be with people that make you laugh, or watch something that's funny. It will help you forget about why you're feeling sad for a short moment, & kind of trick yourself into feeling better👇 🌈 Do something that brings you joy, I love to DANCE! So I will be heading out to @wukitup tonight to shake it off, and listen to some 🔥🔥🔥 beats, and cut some shapes in the D floor with my flat whānau. >>>>> Find your remedies, do what works for you, trying to heal yourself in a healthy way. We all go through stuff in life. Take note of what you need to do for you to heal ... and heal your soul 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️💫💫💫💫💫

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