Kelvin Cruickshank - Reflections: Daily words of inspiration to enrich your journey through life

THERE COMES A TIME IN each of our lives when we must look deep inside ourselves. To succeed on this Earth, we need to know who we really are. We must come to understand our strengths and weaknesses, our passions and dreams, and what really makes us tick. I believe this collection of some of my innermost thoughts and advice will help with that. I certainly dont think of these words of wisdom as coming directly from me instead, they are the result of a lifetime of communicating with spirit. Those who have crossed over have so much knowledge to pass on to those of us who are willing to listen up.

Within these pages are 365 thoughts to help you on your journey through life a quote a day for a year. Whether you read one each day or simply take inspiration when you need it by opening up to a random page, I hope these words will bring you motivation and comfort. You might wake up each morning and take a look at that days thought to give you direction for the day ahead, or you could spend time reading through a few pages when for whatever reason you are feeling down. However you choose to use this book, I hope you will think of it as a trusted friend you can call on at any time for guidance.

In times of grief, its easy to forget that our loved ones in spirit only want whats best for us. They certainly dont want us to wallow in sadness! Next time you feel dragged down by the weight of your sorrow, try to think of this and remember that whoever you lost would want you to be happy and to get on with life. Heres the amazing thing: your loved ones in Heaven are still able to be with you, just not in the same form as they were on Earth. If you think of them, they will be drawn to you. They will see what you are doing, hear what you are saying, and they can communicate with you if you are open to it. Isnt that incredible?

Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to kick back with a cup of tea and delve into this book. I know what youre thinking But, Kelvin, Im too busy to find the time to do that! Trust me, its when youre busiest that you most need to take a step back and gain a bit of perspective on what is important and what can wait a day or two. Can that load of washing be left until tomorrow? Is your boss going to mind if you ask for an extra hour to complete that report? Will your partner step up and take the kids to Saturday sports so you can have a lie-in? Ask for help and understanding from those around you it might surprise you to see how happy they are to give you a break.

We all have days where we need a bit of a boost a reminder that our time on this Earth is precious, so we should make the most of every moment. I hope this book will provide that support whenever you need it most.

With love,

Kelvin

Begin each year afresh, with new hopes and aspirations for the time ahead. Set aside some time on the first day of January to note down all that you wish to achieve in the coming months, and then hold yourself accountable to it. Dream it, and you can achieve it.

One day at a time keeping it real is so important. Before coming to this earthly experience, you sat with the Creator and had a conversation about what to do while you were here to grow and to learn. Have faith knowing that you have chosen well.

Dreams are a dress rehearsal for life, where your spirit or your inner self shows you whats really going on. If you had a dream about running away from something negative and werent aware of the role dreams play, youd just think you had a really crazy dream. But if you are aware of their importance, you can decide to take control of that dream ask yourself what it means, and stand up and face your fears. It signifies you are probably running from something in reality, and standing up to it can change your whole life.

Learn to stand your ground, and be strong. Nobody likes going through negative experiences, but they make you who you are. Spiritually, they offer a huge learning curve.

Life comes down to experiences. When youre born you dont know who you are. As soon as youre born you forget where you came from, and where youve been. Your job initially is to understand who you are. Understanding brings release. We are here to remember where we have been, and to complete the jigsaw of life.

You dont need to be educated to be successful; you just need to follow your dreams.

Be true to yourself and trust your instincts as to what makes your heart sing. Always follow your passions.

Grief can be overwhelming. It can make you bitter, twisted and angry. It can make you so sad you are not sure how you are going to get up in the morning and make it through the day. It can bog you down and hold you back until you are no longer living life. It can break your heart into thousands of tiny pieces. But being like this is no way to live. Please believe me when I say that your loved one who has crossed over does not want to see you like this. They miss you, too, but they want to see you getting on with your life. They want you to leave behind the anguish, the sadness, the hurt and the anger, and enjoy yourself again. Life is for living make the most of it!

Affirmations and prayer are powerful tools. It doesnt matter what affirmations you use, as long as it makes you feel good. If you can recite the whole affirmation without a break, youre sweet. If youre reciting an affirmation but your concentration is broken and you start thinking about whatevers going on at work, or you start going off into la la land, then that negative vibration is still with you. You must recite, recite and if you get cut off, start over. When you can repeat it, one time after the other, that clears that negative vibration from you.