Are You Ready to Take a Journey with Me!

Wow great news! I received the edited copy of my new book, "Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey", this afternoon, from the publishers.
I just need to check everything okay, send it back and then they will start on the cover so... everything seems to be on track for release sometime in December!!

A reminder that my book will be available through the following distribution channels and will be available as both a large paperback book and an e-book.

 AbeBooks.com
 Amazon.com
 Amazon.ca
 Amazon.co.uk
 BarnesandNoble.com
 Borders.com
 Froogle.com
 Target.com
 Waterstones.com
 WHSmith.com
 Bertram Books
 BookManager/TitleWave/PubStock
 Nielsen BookData
 Gardners Books
 Ingram in the US
 Phoenix in AU

Book Endorsements:
Read what others say about, “Musings of a Blogger – Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey!”

“I just finished reading Ruth Caukwell's new book, Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey. Let me just say, if you have been struggling in your life, unsure how to identify and break free of the ‘baggage’ that's been holding you back, then you have to pick up a copy of Ruth's book. Not only does she help you identify those obstacles, but helps you crush them with a very simple, yet thorough, step by step process. With a format that is easy to use individually, or along with others, this book will become your go-to resource for any struggles you're experiencing in your life.”
—Rick Sheninger, CEO of One To One Marketing, Author, and Speaker

“It has been proven that true and lasting success is found within the walls of Self-Belief, Self-Confidence and Self-Love! If you're serious about a successful future then read Ruth's book, Musings of a Blogger – Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey, and experience a Journey inside those walls that will lead you to a deep happiness that few people will ever find. This book is a true life changer for sure!”
—Dr. Robert Minzak, Successful Entrepreneur, Relationship Marketer and Speaker

“Ruth Caukwell’s book, Musings of a Blogger – Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey, encourages you on your journey towards being your authentic self. Full of great advice, this workbook puts the power in your hands to make different choices in thought and behaviour to change your life. As Ruth says, you were not born a winner, nor were you born a loser; you were born a chooser. Choose to read this book.”
—Karen Degen, Author of, “Heightening Your Happiness - How you can develop the skill of enjoying your life”

“I read Ruth’s book, Musings of a Blogger – Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey, and was very excited to see this is aimed at the individual who needs to embrace change, to enhance their lives, move outside of their comfort zone and, break through the ‘terror barrier.’ It has often been said that your goal or your dream is on the other side of your fear - this book exemplifies that and goes one step further and, simplifies it! A must read for all those who need to make changes in their direction and live the life of their dreams. Great work, Ruth. God Bless.”
—Bruce Vesey-Brown, Home Based Business Specialist, Independent Jeunesse Distributer

So, if you want to find your Authentic Self... look out for my book (I will keep you posted on it's release) and take a journey alongside me - read my words and work through the workbook, it will change your life!

yes make the Choice to take the Chance to make the Change and step out on your Journey of Life to find out your Authentic Self

My inspirational blog – RuAnCa http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz

My twitter - https://twitter.com/ruancaRuth

My inspirational facebook page - www.facebook.com/ruthannecaukwell

And my ebooks - http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Anne-Caukwell/e/

regards Ruth

Silence is Golden... Or Is It?

Silence is Golden... Or Is IT?

'Silence is Golden'

Oh, don't it hurt deep inside

To see someone do something' to her?

Oh, don't it pain to see someone cry?

Oh, and especially when someone is her.

Silence is golden

But my eyes still see.

Silence is golden, golden;

But my eyes still see,

Talkin' is cheap, people follow like sheep

Even though there is nowhere to go.

How could she tell? He deceived her so well.

Pity she'll be the last one to know.

Silence is golden,

But my eyes still see.

Silence is golden, golden;

But my eyes still see.

How many times did she fall for his lies?

Should I tell her, or should I keep cool?

And if I tried, I know she'll say I lied

Mind your business, don't hurt her, you fool.

Silence is golden,

But my eyes' still see.

Silence is golden, golden;

But my eyes still see.

But my eyes' still see.

But my eyes' still see.

Songwriters -Crewe, Bob / Gaudio, Bob

Published by Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

We all remember that beautiful and haunting song 'Silence is Golden' and YES while words can be cheap, deceptive full of lies and hurt, SO too can Silence...!

Yes, Silence can be Golden but there are many times when it is not!
In fact, silence can be down right deadly!

Silence is deadly when it is used in a :

-  passive way and in retaliation as a means of Emotional Blackmail, where the silence expresses anger, displeasure and cuts like a knife.

Silence is deadly when it is used as a:

-  weapon!

A weapon for ignoring a situation or a person or, taking responsibility, facing up to actions or non-action or the fallout of words ...!

This silence fails to acknowledge and hurts... and is often based upon that inability in people to address issues - whether they be based around relationships, work, money, sex, gambling or...

This silence can be so deadly as it can break people... 

The silence is like an ostrich burying its head in the sand... if it keeps its head there too long it will suffocate! 

Silence is deadly when :

-  the listener fails to defend a person against criticism, slander, rumours and character assassination. 

This silence fails to defend... and is often based upon fear of alienation, rejection and taking that step out from the crowd.
This silence is so much more of a betrayal when the listener knows what is being said is, untrue and unwarranted!

Silence is deadly when it results in :

-  people making a decision by default - whether this is an en masse situation or not, the 'silent majority' usually indicates CONSENT - but how often this is silence and NOT consent.
Consent based upon,
fear...
or procrastination...
or apathy instead.
Too late... those who spoke out won and the minority ruled!

There is a time to be silent and a time to speak so...

have the courage of your convictions and break that silence!
Do not let fear guide you as once the moment is past it can never be returned...
Do not let silence be your companion but, instead, be brave and step out with your words...
you could save a relationship, 
stop the hurt, 
make a friend or,
 save a life!
Yes... there is a time to be silent and a time to speak...

Words fill the silence and can be wonderful things but, they can also be deadly -

cruel, hurtful, powerful, controlling and destroy.

Silence can be a wonderful thing but it can also be deadly - 

an empty space where kind words are lacking and instead opens up a void...

a void that is cruel, hurtful, powerful, controlling and destructive.

So, let your words be kind and full of love... 

and when there is silence let it be soft, gentle and full of hope!

inspirational blog – RuAnCa  http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz

twitter - https://twitter.com/ruancaRuth

facebook page - www.facebook.com/ruthannecaukwell

My ebooks - http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Anne-Caukwell/e/

kindest regards

Ruth

Simplicity and Freedom... how many of us have these in our lives?

Simplicity and Freedom... how many of us have these in our lives?

All it takes is:

a walk in the rain,

watching the birds fly high in the sky or the clouds rolling by!

Take a drive in the countryside or sit in a quiet place and listen to the wind rustle in the trees ....

Go turn off the television, your ipad, moblie phone and your games!

Stop buying those Take-Aways instead spend some time cooking tea with your partner and children!

Sit together at night time and play a board game or at the weekend take a kite to the park.

Yes...

in our busy and often complicated life, just take a minute or two to take a breather...

go sit outside, close your eyes and dream a little!

Hey, how much busyness and stress do we make for ourselves?

Yes just take a minute or two and think your day over - do you have time to relax or, is, every minute taken up,

doing....

working...

stressing...?

I challenge you ALL to listen to my call to Simplicity and Freedom as, in reality, it is a reminder of YOUR WORTH!

Realize this:-

Your Worth is NOT measured from the time spent being busy or,

your amount of involvement in things,

your achievements, money and possessions...

nor does it come from just mindlessly walking through life but,

it is far, far more than that!

Your worth comes from within:-

it is the depth of knowing who you truly are without it being buried by busyness of life,

it is recognizing that you are more than material things,

it is the simple things of life and the love, kindness and care which you bring to each precious moment - where ever you are, whom ever you meet and whatever you do!

But, too often, we are far, far too busy to notice who we really are inside and instead we, and others, measure our worth by those things mentioned above:-

our amount of involvement in things,

our achievements, money and possessions...

So...

Take my Challenge of Simplicity and Freedom from busyness and...

 GO FIND YOUR TRUE WORTH!

inspirational blog – RuAnCa  http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz

twitter https://twitter.com.ruancaRuth 

facebook page - www.facebook.com/ruthannecaukwell

My ebooks -  http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Anne-Caukwell/

kindest regards

Ruth

Are You Living A Life of Regret?

Are You Living a Life of Regret?

Regrets... Mistakes... is your past your today and will it be your tomorrow too?

We all make mistakes, we would not be human if we did not.

And yes it is important to acknowledge, learn and face up to any consequences but spending a lot of time regretting them is not okay!

It is not okay to live in past regrets!

It is not okay to live that time over-and-over again like a stuck record!

It is not okay to feel guilty forever as you will NOT have a future and it is NOT okay to let someone else make you always feel guilty over the past either!

The past is just that, the day that was before today, while today is the here-and-now, your current moment in time.

Your future is your tomorrow and depends upon the today that you are living now.

If you live your today, your current moment, living in your-day-before what will your tomorrow be?

It will not be a...tomorrow but, instead, it will be the ghost of your-days-before... your past!

Do you want to live as a ghost from your past and let your, today and your, tomorrows be overshadowed with regrets and DEFINE who you really are?

If NO, then....

OWN your mistakes - too often we look to others, circumstances or something else to blame. If we are ever to 'let things go' and get over the past we need to be able to acknowledge our actions, words, deeds (or whatever).

APOLOGISE - wow ... this can be difficult at times and requires us to admit certain weaknesses but, how empowering is it to acknowledge and ask for forgiveness. Turn this around and recognize this as an opportunity for you to show your strength... of character!

LOOK and LEARN from others - having an open mind and heart gives us opportunities to learn from those around us - their mistakes as much as their triumphs!  This can be a timely reminder that even the most inspirational people make mistakes from time to time!

Cultivate POSITIVE CHANGE - often mistakes disappoint others around us and those we love - friends, family, colleagues, etc., (as well as ourselves) who come to view us differently because of what we have done. But... making positive change will be so very empowering  and become a new yard-stick with which to live your life by.

Accepting and forgiving your mistakes opens a door for a future,

while focusing on the positives will bring in a new light into your life.

So, instead of letting adversity and regret make you weaker

let it empower you, and strengthen your might!

Live your life NOT in vain regrets my friends but, instead, with a strength and resolve of taking each day and making it the best that you can.  As then, and only then, will you truly be able to step into your future... one without the ghosts of the past lurking within!

inspirational blog – RuAnCa  http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz

twitter https://twitter.com.ruancaRuth 

facebook page - www.facebook.com/ruthannecaukwell

My ebooks -  http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Anne-Caukwell/

kindest regards

Ruth

The Resilient Self!

The Resilient Self!

The power of human nature to overcome is amazing,

wounds heal but they do leave scars - sometimes angry, red and sore.

Time marches on as it never stands still,

memories linger but sooner or later the hurt fades dimming more and more.

So too, will the scars, those ones which seemed to overtake,

 as the resilience of a person does kick in, if not for others but for their very own sake!

Sometimes we become like a bruised reed, frail and broken at the edge of life.

Once we were standing tall strong and ready to face the world but now looking in the mirror all we see is a person bent and battered by the winds of life...

Are you like that bruised reed?

Was it not that long ago you were full of life...

but, somehow, somewhere something happened which left you broken...

a wrong decision, a failure or mistake,

a friends betrayal, a spouses wrong,

a loss of a loved one or grief of some kind,

a lie or angry words,

violence or abuse,

maybe a loss of a job or a home...

Whatever it was it became the lynch pin that caused you to become broken and tired of life but...

you have within you a resilience, a strength far beyond what you know - all you need is to find it and let it blossom, flower and grow!

Yes, so many times in life events occur and they bring us down. 

Down so low that it seems as if our life is over but, somehow, 

we keep on going and moving on as,

 deep within us a strength lies there waiting... waiting... waiting!

Yes, so many times in life people hurt, abandon and do us wrong but, somehow, 

we keep on going even if we just do the 'motions of living' - we just keep plodding on... and on... and on!

Yes, so many times in life we think that we cannot go on another step for it is just too hard and we want it all to stop...

but life is far too precious and as each one of us is so very unique.

Reach within yourself and find your own strength and resilience but if you feel you need assistance do reach out for another, take their hand and let them help you along. 

Do not try when you feel it is hopeless to try 'go-it-alone'  as, sometimes, we need to have support and there is always help and love just around the corner - more than you realize or know.

Yes the power of human nature to overcome is amazing but, sometimes,

 all we need is that nudge...

our strength can be buried so deep within us that it becomes lost in the pain and the hurt.

There is no harm or shame in asking for assistance and we do not have to walk that pain of recovery all alone. 

The resilience of self and our self preservation is amazing but, sometimes, 

all we need to do is to find it within.

When the storms of life seem to close in my friend

and your eyes become blurred with the tears,

and even though you may lose much with the pain and the sorrow,

 never forget that you are an incredible life.

A life that is worth so much, is unique and very precious 

and the place that you hold within this earth is made just for you.

So even though life may seem so very difficult at times,

it makes us more aware of the resources contained within.

The resilience of self and self preservation holds the key for peace and survival,

 as peace and having a life worth living come not in the absence of conflict,

 but in the ability to cope with what is given! 

My hope for you today and always is that through your life you will find your own strength and resilience that, which is contained within ALL of us.  Whether you need help in finding it during times of difficulties that is okay - never be afraid or ashamed to seek out any help you might need.  In overcoming and learning what we have deep inside of us is amazing, and, as we 'come out' of the other side of a dark period in our life it is in finding, utilizing and relying on our strength and self preservation, that we do find a peace of mind.... nothing is better than this!

Step forwards in faith and belief in your own resilience as it is there lying waiting... just waiting within you!

inspirational blog – RuAnCa  http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz

twitter - https://twitter.com.ruancaRuth      

facebook page - www.facebook.com/ruthannecaukwell 

ebooks -  http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Anne-Caukwell/

What Legacy Are You leaving Behind?

 A couple of weeks ago I went for a drive and during one of my stops an amazing sight caught my eye. Behind some trees and half falling fence was a broken-down rambling old house.

It had broken windows, 

ragged curtains flapping in the breeze.

A tree growing out of the cracked roof and

vines entwined all over its wall.

The paths were covered over and the veranda sagging and rotten.

A child's discolored ball was lying not far from a broken trike, 

both almost lost in the long unkempt grass

As I stood there awed by such a sight I listened to the soft silence while the cool breeze touched my face,

I could hear distant footsteps and children playing as their laughter was carried away by the wind.

What was that?

Ah, yes it was their mother calling - "Hellen, Tommy, time for dinner so come on in and wash your hands!"

Ah, yes there in the distance, was their father, wiping his brow before slowly walking home!

Their's was a family of love and closeness even though hardships were just part of life.

As the breeze got up I pulled my coat closer and blinked to stop the grit from going into my eyes. I now heard only silence and saw no figures there at all, for, whoever lived there had lived there so very long ago. 

Who lived there?

Why did they leave and where were they now?

The children - how many where there and where did they go?

What was their legacy - their hopes and their dreams - how many had they nurtured and how many were achieved?

Yes, what legacies had they left behind for others to see -

had they been just like the house, broken down and forgotten or, 

had they been wonderful, ongoing and part of their future.

Sadly I would never know, and as I walked quietly away the lasting impression left within me was one of poignancy and wonder as to what lives had been lived there and why so little remained!

What LEGACY are you leaving behind as the day is coming to a close.

Is it one of heartbreak and broken dreams?

Do you take bitterness into the night and on towards the next day?

Do you moved from one place to another in an attempt to rid yourself of the pain and the hurt?

Or, 

do you say, "Enough is enough!' and are attempting to break that cycle of negativity and despair!

Our life is a Journey, a Journey of Life,

 and the paths that we take might be filled with some peace or some strife!

But, it is in the living that our legacy will remain, 

so,

 will your life be filled with regrets and remorse - looking backwards not forwards,

or,

will it be lived looking forwards to the future with hope, love and leaving no stain?

Realize that  no one can do it for you for it is up to you what legacy you leave,

is it one of happiness and laughter hopes or will the impression left behind make other people grieve?

Decide today what path you will take as each day once gone leaves some kind of trace!

No matter what life throws at you do you, at the end of each day, want that day's legacy to define who you are? Do you want it to be just like that shell of a house;- cracked windows, overgrown with weeds and full of unrealized dreams?

Or, do you take your adversities and grasp them by the hand before, throwing them up high and letting the wind blow them away? Do you decide to leave a legacy of strength and personal choice where you step out from what is dragging you down and CHOOSE to live your life in a positive happy way!

My hope is for you is to CHOOSE to live your life in a way that each day leaves a legacy of love, hope, kindness and strength. Life can at times be very difficult but it is in those adversities that you can find yourself and know just how great you are!

Written in love

Ruth

It is Time to Take Action....!

It is Time to Take Action....!

YES...

 it is time for YOU to take ACTION....

ACTION to make a CHOICE to take a CHANCE to make a CHANGE!

DO you have a Dream?

WHAT are the Stoppers in your life?

Are you READY to EMBRACE Change!

How is your Self Esteem and WHAT are your Values?

Is it TIME for you to Challenge your Thought Patterns

and

FACE... DISCARD those Masks that you wear!

Do you LIVE with Loneliness and a LACK of Hope...?

BUT

realize that YOU can have ALL the Happiness you long for if, only, you just go out and GRAB IT!

SO...

make THE  CHOICE to take the CHANCE to make a CHANGE!

 YES...

if you want to FIND your AUTHENTIC SELF then go on a JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY

AND

LIVE the LIFE you were MEANT TO LIVE

You were born GREAT!

You were born AUTHENTIC!

You were born with everything you NEED because YOU are YOU!

You are an INDIVIDUAL!

You are UNIQUE and nobody else CAN BE YOU so…

BELIEVE in YOURSELF and take those steps forwards!

 GO OUT THERE and make YOUR JOURNEY OF LIFE… YOUR OWN!

(Ruth Anne Caukwell)*

My soon-to-be released inspirational book - 'Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey' WILL OPEN a DOORWAY for you!

It covers ALL these topics!

The INSPIRATIONAL WORDS...

The CONNECTING WORKBOOK and...

The READER'S GROUP QUESTIONS 

are written in LOVE for YOU!

SO...

CHOOSE to take the JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY with ME and you will FIND a NEW YOU!

Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey'  - will be RELEASED IN DECEMBER 2015!

LOOK FOR IT!

MAKE that CHOICE to BUY IT.... 

TAKE that CHANCE to WORK THROUGH IT and...

YOU will EXPERIENCE the CHANGES as you JOURNEY towards YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

Just as the caterpillar, as it goes through its own personal cycle of life, turning into a chrysalis and then bursting out of its protective shell into a wondrous butterfly – being one of the most beautiful of God’s creatures on this earth – I have hope for you in knowing that this inspirational book will aid you in bursting out of your protective chrysalis and become such a being – beautiful and unique…able to spread your wings and soak up the sun of life and… FLY FREE!  

Go forth dear Readers burst free and live again and LIVE your life to the fullest!*

Ruth

* This quote and words are taken from my Inspirational Book 'Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey'