Quotes to Inspire Change

"For what it's worth: it's never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you find you're not, I hope you have the strength to start over again." 

- Unknown

I love this quote. It makes so much sense to me right now, and gives me the strength to believe what I'm doing with this blog is okay. I have been feeling confused lately with my passions and wondering why I don't want to pursue fashion and styling like I use to, but things change so I need to embrace the change. As another quote goes:

 "Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them, that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." 

- Lao Tzu 

By resisting my urge to follow my new passion (health, happiness, etc) I was beginning to feel unsettled and upset. It's amazing how a quote, sentence, or piece of advice can make you realise new things, set you on a different path, and/or make you feel at ease. I would like to continue sharing inspirational quotes on this blog. If you have any you'd like to share please leave a comment below :)

Going Organic by Kris Abbey - The Book Behind My Change

So this is the book that started it all for me; 'Going Organic' by Kris Abbey. This is the book that has convinced me to go organic because it is the healthiest way to live. If you haven't read my previous (and first) post that lead me to buying this book you can here.

Kris Abbey has provided a book full of information on why and how to go organic. A couple (actually, a lot) of things she shares really stood out to me. Like the amount of pesticides that are sprayed on our food can be as many as 170! So just when you think you are eating healthy (two fruit and five veg a day) you find out all these pesticides are known for causing cancer, and a whole range of other life changing nasties. She also brings to our attention what beauty products are doing to our health, along with household cleaning products, and even clothing! 'Going Organic' really is an eye-opener.

If you haven't already read this amazing book I highly suggest everyone does. It has already changed my life, and no doubt the changes I have made since reading this book (buying organic foods, make-up, etc) will ensure I live a healthier and longer life than if I hadn't.

You can purchase 'Going Organic' from Booktopia here.

Happy reading!

Jess xx

Hello!

Welcome to my blog where I hope to inspire you to live healthily, love yourself, and most importantly love your life!

The truth is, I am just an every day girl like you. I'm 23, I studied for three years at university finishing with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Management, and am currently working part-time in retail women's fashion. When I graduated from uni I thought I'd get a job straight away. I was wrong. Feeling discouraged I revisited my passion before uni which was fashion. I took a course in personal styling which taught how to style women to their body shape, style, and lifestyle. It also taught how to begin your own styling business. So with nothing else to do I did just that. I created a Facebook page, had business cards printed, and tried to gain clients with no luck. During this time I also interned as a Westfield stylist.

Over a year later I'm confused. Is fashion the career path I want to go down? Do I want a career where I work for someone else, just coming and going? Am I working just for the pay cheque, or do I want to do something that doesn't feel like work at all because it is my passion, the reason I get out of bed in the morning, the thing that makes my heart sing.

Before I started uni I wanted to go down the fashion career path. Probably writing for a magazine. But I remember telling my mum that I wanted to do something more meaningful. Something that would make a difference. So that's why I chose uni. Thinking that it would lead me to a career that would make that (small) difference in the world. I guess being a personal stylist is a career that makes a difference. You do get to take someone shopping while educating them on the best fits, colours, and shapes for them. You get to see their face light up when they look at themself in the mirror in the outfit you put together for them. But I just don't feel the passion towards that career path as much as I do about what I'm about to tell you.

So, over the last two to three years I have struggled with bad skin (pimples and red scaring). This is frustrating 1. because I am 23 (aren't pimples for teenagers?!), and 2. I had clear skin all throughout high school (why now?!). About three to four months ago I went to a skin doctor (which wasn't cheap) to see how she could help me. Well she wasn't very helpful. She just retold me things my local doctor had already suggested (the pill, an antibiotic). I was in and out of there within ten minutes because she was running late with other appointments. I was annoyed and frustrated that I had wasted my money. A few days later I was browsing in the book section of David Jones when I came across an organic book (more info on that later) which I purchased and began reading that night. I was shocked at the things I was reading and discovering about the food I was eating and the things I was applying to my face and body. It was from here that I began trying to heal my skin myself. I stopped using the antibiotic I had been subscribed (although it was helping, I just wanted to do this on my own) and began to transition to organic skin products. It has been two and a half months since I've begun and I have noticed a difference. My friends and family also believe my skin is getting better.

Not only have I begun using organic skin products but I am also trying to buy organic food when possible which I believe will help with the appearance of my skin. I've been buying organic food for the last couple of weeks so I'll see how it goes.

This first post is becoming rather long (sorry!) and I have to go get myself ready for work tomorrow, so I hope you enjoyed the first part of my story towards this blog. My next post will include the title of the organic book that began this journey for me, and my new passion for life which is hopefully my purpose in life too.

Jess xx