As most of you will know by now – I love finding quotes – especially those – ‘pearls of wisdom’ – that ‘speak my language’ – and so often aptly express – and expand upon – the things that are on my heart.

And so – in this blog post – I share some thoughts – that I came across the other day – written by Judy Dench.

She begins with what I think is great advice – as she says – “Don’t prioritise your looks my friend – as they won’t last the journey” – which of course is something that’s easier to recognise – as you get older – and for me recedes more and more into the background – the more comfortable I have become ‘in my own skin’.

What I love though – is that she goes on to list a number of things that – don’t just – ‘last the journey’ – but actually improve with time – and so I just want to pick out some of the bits that I was particularly drawn to – the first one being – “Your intuition will grow and expand – like a majestic cloak of wisdom”.

That conjures up a great picture for me – and I especially love that phrase – ‘a majestic cloak of wisdom’.

I also found this quote – where someone described ‘intuition’ – “Intuition – is your soul whispering the truth to your heart – and hoping that you hear” – and for me – I do recognise that I am listening more and more to those – ‘whispers of my soul’ – hearing those – ‘truths spoken to my heart’ – and am learning to – ‘wear them – like a majestic cloak of wisdom’.

The next part that so resonates with me – more and more – goes like this – “Your capacity for stillness – for living in the moment – will blossom – and – Your desire to live each and every moment will transcend all other wants”

I can certainly relate to that -for the older I get – the more precious each moment is. I want to cherish each one – and so often – in order to do so – I find the need to take those moments of calm and stillness – amid the miracle of life that surrounds me. I need to take time – to create space – to truly drink in – and learn – to live in the moment that I am in.

For as someone so beautifully put it – “You live and breathe amid the miracle of life – but for it to touch your heart – you need to be present. The precious moments of calm and stillness your heart longs for – are born of your willingness to live the moment you are in”.

The final part that I love – is this – “Prioritise the uniqueness that makes you – you – and the invisible magnet will draw in other like-minded souls – to dance in your orbit”

More and more I am learning to accept my own ‘uniqueness’ – and to recognise that I don’t have to strive to be like anyone else – in fact the more genuine I am – the more likely I am to draw the right people into my life – into my ‘orbit’ – to quote – “Never change who you are – so that other people will like you – just be yourself – and the right people will love you – just for being you”.

I am so grateful for the input so many people continue to have in my life – the way that I can be inspired – encouraged – and continue to grow – on this journey of life – and at the same time simply enjoying – ‘being me’.

Blessings – Lois