I am a purpose driven person, who never runs away from a challenge. These challenges have helped me keep my head above water and I have always tried to look for the light in the darkest situations. I feel the joy of hope to press on knowing this too will pass. There is no way it will be negative forever. I remain very focused on my goals, knowing that I'll accomplish my goal. I make sure I have clarity in all the things I do.
Elizabeth James
One thing with me is I love to be surrounded with love as I'm very spiritual and pray a lot. So what makes me smile is being a devout Christian and God makes me smile. I just give thanks daily, which a lot of people take for granted. It is very important to always be grateful. To acknowledge and ask to be forgiven and love no matter how we hurt.
I am a very jovial person but when it comes to business, I am very serious. It is difficult to place me as I take my work very serious. I love to give, I am generous when it comes to giving and that is just me. I'll do anything to help anyone if it is in my capacity. Call for help, find out who can help and where it can be done if I am unable to help someone myself. The reason is that no one was fully there to open the door to me in life. When I was homeless the door that was open was not really open. I see joy in giving and the people I help are very happy - this is my satisfaction. I just give without grudging, knowing I'm in position to help a genuine need.
I love peace so much that I make sure whenever anyone is out of line I make peace with the person. I learnt this from a young age when I taught myself the importance of releasing toxins.
I couldn't have written "THE SOUL MENDER" if it was not the strength given to me by God. Honestly, if it had not been for the challenges in my life I would have finished writing my book in six weeks. I knew it had to be written, so I would lock myself away to find my inner strength. I tried to only use positive words and paid money to my container when I said negative things.
When faced with tasks that I was unable to complete, I would delegate. Sometimes asking for help is the best solution. Oh yes, people could be very funny and laughed in my face, but I got results all the time. I just followed my heart and was led to what I needed.
I don't like leaving things undone, no matter how late it is- I just get it done and move on to the next task. I make friends with people who are like mind. This is not pride but to keep me on track and not be dragged down the route I don't need.
I say to anyone negative to change their words and that it can be done. If they are close relative I try my best but I don't want to be robbed of my mindset of being positive.
Daily I look for what I can improve and what I can do. How can I be of help to me and pull myself up without self-pity. I ask myself what are the signals that I am sending out to the universe. I continue to look for ways to improve situation or the environment around me.
I have faith and believe in all I do. Like I said, I make time to wait patiently which might be frustrating but I have things to fill the time. I know it will surely come through for me. It is by faith that I could see my book in my hands. And truly it is now on Amazon. At the beginning it was just a dream.
All I do is focus and dream by being very determined too. A strong will power that I can withstand the storm in whatever situation. I follow my plans through to the letter. This way my dream and I have fulfilled it.
About the Author:
Elizabeth James is the author of The Soul Mender (£12.99, Panoma Press) She has joint bachelors of honour in Theology and Counselling from the University of Middlesex, along with a Diploma in Law. She is a Christian counsellor, a TV host and a motivational speaker.