Inspired Series ~ Falling Off A High Heeled Life

in.spired 

Of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse. (of a person) Exhibiting such a creative impulse in the activity specified: "an inspired gardener".

The blogging community is full of so many incredible women. Women who are far more creative than I. And have amazing stories to share. 

This is one of them.

I cannot tell you how unbelievably excited I am to share this incredible lady with all of you. Not only is she a fellow Canadian (!) but her story is nothing short of courageous and awe inspiring. Welcome Celia!

Susan, thank you for the honour of being a guest at your wonderful blog home. I am truly humbled to be included among the fabulous women you have been sharing with us, in your In.Spired Series.

For those who do not know me my name is Celia, author of the blog Falling Off A High Heeled Life. On October 28th, 2006 at 8:30 p.m. Life as I knew it, stopped! The Person I was, would be no more. It would be 6 plus weeks, after that fatal night,  before I would become aware something had happened to me; and take almost 5 more years before I would be able to say "My life and who I was, really is never going to be again ..." and stop trying to find myself or be the person I was, because that person would no longer fit the life I now live. 

For anyone who finds themselves faced with life transitions, I would like to share the following:

We must embrace the change and go barefoot...

We must see ourselves as we want to be not as we are...

and sometimes Our Shoes

Must Change ...

and though we may not want to try on the new ones...

Until we do, we will never know the power they may hold...

Slowly they will start to raise you..
Until You are back on your toes...

Even if your Heels now look like this...

 Creating Me and a Life that fits. I look forward to sharing with readers of Falling off A High Heeled Life, my journey into discovering the benefits of tea as part of my daily routine; 
building a wardrobe that fits my new "smart casual" dressing style; 
(ballet flats, wedge shoes, riding boots and wellies can be as fashionable as high heels) 
country living has its luster; the therapeutic value of gardening and handwriting letters;
 healthy eating and fitness; and other many wonderful discoveries about transition in life, no matter the reason.

Remember....

If you are interested in reading about what changed my life you can read more here and here. I hope I have inspired you to go out and CREATE the you and life you want!! if it no longer fits.

" My Life didn't please me, so I created my life". Coco Chanel

Please visit Celia to read more about her incredible journey. I found her blog some time ago and have not stopped reading since :: imagine my surprise (and joy!) when we found we lived just a short drive away from each other. We have yet to get together but that day is imminent. I will be sure to share.

Last day to vote for us here!

Happy Tuesday.