Balance & the law of attraction

"There are no miracles or coincidences in life; Just that you attract them at some point in time."

I was recently speaking to a friend about the Law of Attraction. And it really got me wondering how many other people might over look

the little things that make our world go round. So here is my little two cents on the subject.

In simple terms the law of attraction basically states that I attract to me whatever I give my focus or energy to. It could be something I want, or something I don't want. The law is impartial, and impersonal.I believe that life is sustained by a constant balance within our universe. The simplest things formulate this

balance. In one of my situations I was constantly giving to others. Advice, food, energy, etc. And because of this law of attraction, I attracted other givers to me. I met some amazing people willing to take me in and give me surf lessons and a hell of a fun time. Why? Because the law of attraction threw us together. You transmit kindness to the universe and the universe balances that by sending kindness back.

So back to this friend I was speaking to.. We were having a conversation about all of his bad luck... and when I say bad luck I mean some atrociously lousy freaking luck. Seriously, I can't even fathom how it's possible to have so much go wrong in such a short period of time, but he accomplished it. If getting fucked over was an Olympic sport he'd have the gold medal! From my perspective what it came down to was his personality, his energy and actions that he put in to the universe. He is a fairly greedy and selfish fellow - and hey if you're reading this don't get mad YOU told me that's the type of person you are. And so you don't come strangle me, I'm leaving you anonymous...so no worries? I hope :D -

Anyways he is constantly transmitting these traits out in to the world, and by law of attraction it's exactly what he is receiving back. Constant greedy selfish people stealing his stuff and taking advantage of him for their own benefit. It's so amazing how quickly and obviously this law works out.

I'm always striving to attract positivity to myself. But let's face it..shit happens. I wish I was a guru or a monk or someone so super calm and tranquil at all times. But alas I am human... and I think it's easy to let the negative stuff rub off on us, and then from us to others...Keeping us in the vicious circle. Constantly sending out negativity, and thus receiving it back. The only way I have been able to break free of this cycle is through self awareness and realistically assessing the person I am.I've learned - especially while traveling - that a little good goes a long way. Things as small as helping someone carry their groceries through a door, giving a friendly smile and hello or even picking up rubbish from the street, all will come back to us for that balance. Typing this out actually sounds silly... I would hope that we were all raised to do these things on a normal basis anyways... but as we get old I feel - at least with myself - that some nice things I do reflexively, and others I couldn't be bothered to go out of my way to do. But it's those things - the ones that make you have to give a little bit extra - that will give a little bit extra back to you.

I could go on and on about this subject.. but don't take my words for it though..try it for yourself. Figure out what it is you want, and convince your mind that you have already received it. Visualize it. Be good!

Whatever you send out the universe will send back to you. It helps those who helps themselves. More importantly allow yourself to be open to the idea. You never know what could attract to yourself :]

My Family!

Family are the ones who will be there for you always. They are our best friends, our mentors, everything we hate, everything we love. Unfortunately we can't pick or choose them, and the ones we have we are stuck with for life. I think many of us take this special bond for granted sometimes. It's so easy to get comfortable with certain people and settings. I realized being away this year that expressing gratitude and thanks to those I love and care for is one of the biggest secrets to a happy lifestyle. Maybe that's why I enjoy

writing this blog. I enjoy YOU reading it because it's my way of giving something to you while I'm so far away. Quite frankly, I'm amazed you even take time out of your busy days to get on and follow the life of some girl, who really has no idea what she is doing.

As teens we take our parents for granite. Nobody wants a big fat kiss and a sack lunch from mum as she drops you off in front of the boy you've liked all year. In those days, our friends seemed to take priority and the role of family became simply an annoyance. Now after all the dramas of school wash away, what remains are a few close friends, and more importantly our family.

This trip with my mom and dad was amazing. Of course Marley and I still miss the hell out of Leslie....but we know we will see her in due time :] We traveled through two countries and did EVERYTHING. My mum planned this out so well. In the south island of New Zealand I don't think there was one thing that we missed. We started in Christchurch and made our way to

Queenstown, stopping off at the beautiful Mt. Cook along the way. Mt. Cook is the highest peak in New Zealand...it reminds me a bit of home once you get right up close to it. Anyways we spent a few days in Queenstown which was my favorite city! From here we ventured to Fiordlands, a place I have waited my entire life to see.. and boy was it worth the wait. Our travels through the National Park ended us at Milford Sound. Where enormous mountains cascade directly into the ocean all the way

out to the Tasman Sea. We took a cruise through the sound out to the

sea...saw some seals and enormous waterfalls. This place is like an absolute dream. By the time we had a free day to spare it was nice to just roam the city and stop off for some wine tasting. Our next stop was Franz Joseph Glacier. As everything in New Zealand it was a spectacular site. We hiked up as close as we could through the jaw dropping landscape. Our trip ended with a locomotive train ride up, over, around, between, across the rugged landscape of the Southern Alps....the viewing deck totally freaked me out...

Once we got to Melbourne my mom pampered us a bit. Let us get our hair cut and our eyebrows waxed. We haven't had anything like that since we left. It made me feel...human? again. haha! It's nice to get back some of the little things we take for granite - including REECES! which mommy brought a few packs of! - So anyways Dad was working hard, as always, so most of our days in Melbourne were spent wandering the fast paced artsy city. Our last night we spent at the Penguin Parade on Philip Island. It exceeded my expectations by a landslide. You sit in darkness and silence as you watch hundreds of penguins emerge from their fishing trips and make their way back to their homes. They are always moving in groups of twelve or more. There is even a board walk so if you are quiet you can walk them home from work :] Absolutely astonishing site to be able to sit in their natural habitat and see them in the wild. Not in a cage at the zoo of a scorching hot city like Houston. It's in my top 3 greatest things I've done in Australia.

Just as fast as the family came they left again. You would think after three weeks of spending every day and night with each other we would be ready...but we weren't. It wasn't settling in that we were so far away from home. Maybe it's because home is where you make it with the ones you love... I dont know for sure but what I do know is that I'm lucky to have a close family who is so supportive and caring. It's easy - okay..... not exactly EASY, but doable- to be away from my family because I know no matter what they will be here for me. Doesn't matter how far across the planet I travel, they will be around for support and a balanced meal every now and then. I know we are all in this together for life. And I couldn't be happier with the silly, diverse, funky, dramatic, blonde (MOM), sometimes irritable, lovable bunch that I've been given <3

Currently Marley and I are headed to Perth, all the way to the west of the country, to try our

luck at finding jobs and a place to live. I'm so excited to see my Miller family. I practically lived with them back in my early years of high school. The only thing it will be missing is my best friend Kristy <3

And so a new chapter in our journey begins...and it started in the lobby of the nicest hotel in Melbourne! haha

This video is just what I got in New Zealand. Enjoy the scenery and change the video to HD on the youtube link. I promise it's worth it :]