Welcome to my twenty-seventh instalment of ‘Soulful Sundays’. A weekly share where I post a roundup of soulful reflections, each including recipes, songs, quotes, blogs I have read and/or any other inspirational discoveries to sooth the soul.
For me, Sunday’s have become a day of quiet contemplation and simple pleasures. A time to reflect on the week gone by and to consider my hopes and dreams for the week ahead.
My hope is to extend some love outward and to share some simple pleasures with anyone who cares to receive them.
Soul Reflections
So this week I decided to submit an entry to the Hay House Writers Workshop Competition in Sydney. Last year I attended the workshop online and was able to submit a book proposal as part of my participation in the course. Sadly, my book was not selected – however, three very deserving writers were chosen for their beautiful books to be published.
When I saw the opportunity to attend the Sydney Writers Workshop in July by submitting a short video describing my idea for a book, I decided to have another try. If you have enjoyed my inspirational posts, and feel inspired by my daybook, which would be of a similar nature – then please take the time to vote for my video below! And if you have the time, maybe you could even share my link with your audience with a link back to my WordPress site.
So far, I only have 8 votes, and I have just ten days to obtain close to 500! So any way in which you can help would be greatly appreciated (and of course I will send you a signed copy of my book when it’s selected for publication!) 😉 I would very much appreciate your support.
I must say, the moment I submitted my entry, I suddenly thought: “Cringe! I’m not good enough, I rambled too much, I wavered off topic..” I silenced the negative self talk and tried to find the truth – we are all deserving. Each and every one of us. Sometimes we take life far too seriously, so why not present ourselves as we are? In my case, that’s a little bit silly at times, but with a big wish to uplift and inspire the masses.
You can vote for me here! Just click on ‘VOTE’ and then find my entry (Hayley) which should be close to the top! Thank you ❤
Soul Gifts
I wanted to share these beautiful roses bought for me by someone very special. He showed up at my door with these unexpected flowers on the anniversary of my Dad’s passing on the tenth of May.
‘What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?’
– George Eliot
Soul Food
I would like to share an old favourite of mine, my Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe. It tastes delicious and is also nourishing! Which is an added bonus. No nasty refined sugars in this desert – just Mother Nature’s goodness! Enjoy.
Soul Music
Today I am sharing Say Hello To Heaven by Chris Cornell to honour his life. We have lost a beautiful, gifted soul far too soon, yet his words and music will forever remain in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace.
Soul Brothers
I am sharing these beautiful quotes on strength compiled by Charles French at Words, Reading and Writing. A beautiful way to end the week and a timely reminder to remain centred in our inner strength for the week ahead.
In love and light,
Hayley xx
Voted… What a beautiful quote at the beginning. All the best.
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Thank you so much, I’m so grateful you took the time to vote and comment. Sending much love and appreciation your way! xx
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Thanks dear.. you are very kind.
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You’re welcome 😊 and it takes a kind person to know a kind person – you are that too lovely you! xx
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Added my vote as well. Good luck!
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Thank you so much Gabe! I’m so grateful 🙏🏻 xx
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Hayley, I found you but I did not see how to vote. Clicked you picture, and listened to most of the video. You have a pleasing voice and presentation.
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Thank you Oneta, to vote there should be a little heart below the video (before you click onto the video!) Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and vote xx
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I have added my vote Hayley. Good luck for you deserve it.
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Thank you beautiful Bridgid. Your vote means so much to me, sending warm wishes and oodles of love your way! ❤ xx
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So excited to have voted for you! Wishing you the best. Sending a virtual hug.
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Your vote means the world to me ❤ thank you so much my friend! Love and hugs coming your way xx
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Oh how very exciting!! It’s coming your way my sweet friend, believe it!! The Universe is sending it to you, prepare to receive. xoxo 🙂
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Oh I do love you Debs! If ever I doubt myself, you are there to remind me that we are all deserving – thank you for being YOU! ❤ xx
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I love you too Hayley!! And I’m sending it out to the Universe that you shall be the one selected and that this is just the beginning of something fabulous!! No doubt in the Universe!! xo
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What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve! 🙏🏻🌈 xx
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Oh you are going to love my post for tomorrow!! Yes yes yes!! My sweet Hayley xoxo
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I’m heading over right now to look! 👀 xx
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🙂 xo
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Reblogged this on ONCE UPON A HOT FLASH and commented:
Hayley is one of our fellow inspiring bloggers and a dear friend. She needs our help quick! Please vote for Hayley and send it out to the Universe that she is selected. Once you visit her site you will fall in love with her beautiful posts!! Good luck Hayley… xoxo
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Oh Debs, you are such an angel – thank you so much for always being the helpful, inspiring, beautiful tender soul that you are! Thank you thank you thank you! Today I am grateful for connections and friends! xx
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It’s so much my pleasure to help you Hayley, you are as deserving as anyone to win!!! And I believe you will. You too have a beautiful, tender soul that the world needs to know more of, especially the children!! I too am grateful for connections and friends. xoxo 🙂 Let’s manifest this!
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You are too beautiful my dear soul sister! I am still manifesting, I believe I believe I believe hehe much love to you Debs 🙏🏻💗✌🏻 xx
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We are all going to manifest our desires I can feel it in the air!! Much love to you my dear lovely soul sister!!
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Thank you precious lady, if not now, it will come – divine timing is at work for each of us. We must keep the faith, and I have every faith in you dear Deb xx
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As soon as we are ready to receive it! It’s already manifested and just waiting for us. I keep asking myself how can I not be ready to receive millions??? 😉
Seriously though I’m feeling really good about this for you Hayley and I have faith in you too, my sweet lovely soon-to-be published author friend. xo
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Hehe you always bring a smile to my face lovely Debs 😊 it’s true, if not now – it will come! As will your millions my friend 😋 xx
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As do you my sweet Hayley. You are right on both counts!! xo 🙂
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Good luck Hayley! Keeping my fingers crossed that you achieve your goal!
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Thank you so much Kim! I’m very grateful for your support – sending you love and warm wishes xx
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Hello Hayley, I’m visiting via Miriam’s blog. I have voted for you and wish you luck.
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Thank you so much Barbara. Words can’t describe how grateful I am that you took the time to place your vote and to say hello – extending love and warm wishes to you! xx
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Hello Hayley,
I came across your lovely post from reading Miriam’s repost… I’ve pressed the little heart to vote for you.
I truly hope your dream comes true and sending my warmest wishes to you in your book being published,
Di 💕
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Hi Di, I’m so very grateful for you pressing my little heart and voting 🙏🏻💗 love and warm wishes from me to you xx
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You are so welcome Hayley… I know you also have one more from someone who didn’t know about you before yesterday either! Every little one counts for you.
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Every little does count! I’ve been so grateful to see support from people I never knew before today – it only restores my faith in a kind, loving Universe 🙏🏻♥️⭐️ xx
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That’s so lovely Hayley. I’m thrilled for you. (I promise I’ll catch up on your blog over the weekend.) Thank you for your sweet reply 🙋🏻💕
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You’re very welcome Di 😘 wishing you a great start to the week! xx
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Thank you dear Hayley. You too 🌟🌟
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Hi Miriam, thanks for writing about Hayley. Hayley! Don’t lose heart as you are already a winner for writing the book. Of course, you are good and amazing days to come. Will vote for you:)
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Thank you so much! I’m so grateful for your lovely words and support xx
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Reblogged this on Out an' About and commented:
I can’t think of a better way to end my weekend here in Melbourne than to support a fellow blogger, lovely friend and wonderful writer.
Please head over to Hayley’s inspiring and beautiful blog and vote for her book proposal – she’s a talented writer with so much love and inspiration to share and time is ticking for her to gain the votes she needs. Hope you’ll follow the link on her blog and help support her.
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Thank you Miriam! I’m so grateful for your wonderful support and friendship here on WordPress – you’re a true blessing to anyone who has the pleasure of knowing you xx
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Thanks Hayley. I feel the same way about you. xo
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I’m thrilled to be able to vote for you Hayley. Consider it done. You’re such a gifted writer and I’m happy to be able to help in any way I can. Good luck! I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend. Sending you big hugs and warmest wishes for a great week ahead xo 🙂
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Thank you my beautiful friend! Your vote means the world to me 🙏🏻😘 wishing you a wonderful week ahead! xx
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It’s absolutely my pleasure Hayley. You have a great week too. xo
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