Anne Marie Lifestyle

Bing a standard subscription email arrived in my overflowing gmail inbox. I had nothing better to do so decided to view it. The email was on Grace. Hmmmm Grace I had never really used or even understood that word before. I continued...alright this is interesting...OMG I do that to... this lady has got it sussed. I soon proceded to writing a list of areas of my life I needed to give myself grace. I found this list a year later... I am a little chubier at the moment because I have been busy at school - Grace to that I havent been to the gym this week- Grace to that My room looks like a toddler lives in there - Grace to that I bought a few too many coffees this week- grace to that This list that is longer in reality provided me with momentary relief upon reading it and I practiced this initially for a few weeks to come. But I forgot the importance of grace and what I had learnt from that subscription email. I now put so much pressure on myself. To try handle this new adulting wor...

Vulnerability. A uncommon topic of conversation amoungst adults let alone teenagers. Regardless, vulnerability has and is continuing to be my greatest challenge and greatest reward. I have attempted to read books and articles on embracing vulnerability but  have found the best way to find your truth and embrace vulnerability is to reflect on your on your own journey. Where did I start? Bravery. Hear me out. Recently for my eightenth birthday I flew to the gold coast to live with six strangers and volunteer on a health retreat for seven weeks. Fear didn't tremble through my fingers as I booked the flight nor did it convince me that Gwinganna would'nt meet my expectations.. This was a result of feeling ready. I was ready, however, I soon had a lesson to learn about what it really means to be ready. Gwinganna was abundant with tranquility. And whilst most savoured it it scared the hell out of me. Why you may ask? Because being quiet meant I had to be present and alone with m...