How God had called me as a child
“We are on a path, there is no doubt about it.” - Lisa Precious
Purpose
For most of my life, I had no idea why I was here or what my purpose was.
My family would laugh and joke that I did not hit the grades at school, not meaning to hurt me, just a joke that wore a bit thin. I had no intention of becoming a doctor or a solicitor so they could have the daughter they wanted. The school environment always felt restrictive and crushed my true nature. Believing they were acting in my best interests my parents wanted me to become a doctor or a lawyer, and not much in between, anything else and it wasn't deemed a "proper job".
In a school environment that stifled me, I didn't hit the grades required to be the daughter my parents wanted. I felt nothing short of a huge disappointment and they made that clear.
I have never regretted any of the choices I made in life. Today I see life is a journey of experience and a voyage of incredible discovery which has led to a beautiful place I will simply call "Grace".
South Africa
In 1982, we visited South Africa; my Dad did work and business there. It is a beautiful country that left a profound mark on me. I recall the mesmerising sunsets over the Indian Ocean. When you see that majestic sight, it never leaves you. You capture the moment in the mind’s eye like a photograph, never to be forgotten.
There was a super cool clothes shop in Durban called Smiley Blue. I was aged about 10 and my big sister was 14. She bought some super trendy clothes there, and I desperately wanted to be old enough to wear them.
I recall a neon blue smiley face on the wall; something imprinted on me, and I have never forgotten that bright cheerful smiley blue sign- I fell in love with it!
I must mention Lion’s Head Mountain in Cape Town, Like a crouching lion, the mountain sits between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. It is a majestic sight to see, and can never be forgotten.
Spiritual Awakening
Let's forward thirty years to the year 2011. My father has passed away after a prolonged period of suffering, and I am devastated. Realisations hit me, which commenced my spiritual awakening that has continued ever since.
Leaving the family
My mother and I endured a very difficult relationship for many years. She passed away only three years later following my father. There were no goodbyes, and I finally walked away from a dysfunctional family to create a whole new life.
Many people have left my side along the way of my growth journey. I have known deep betrayal, psychological abuse, loss, and abandonment. I have known broken. Today I recognise that as we grow, we can't take everyone with us, particularly those who attempt to hold us back.
“I want people to know that God never leaves your side, especially in hard times. I see it is in the depths of despair we dig up the treasures within ourselves” - Lisa Precious
Scotland Our New Home
I created Smiley Blue in 2022, some forty years after my South Africa visit.
Seeing the world becoming more and more divided. I was working through a spiritual awakening and coming through what I realise now was a dark night of the soul.
We moved four hundred and forty-five miles away from my hometown in Nottinghamshire to the Scottish Highlands to live in the vast countryside. My personal growth accelerated rapidly here living amongst the incredible beauty of nature.
Smiley Blue was born with the purpose of spreading smiles and joy across the Earth. Many of us have faced challenging journeys in life, and it became clear to me that without dedicating time to healing our past traumas and dissolving our programmed beliefs through inner work, progressing towards a life filled with positivity and joy would be futile.
We delve into the realms of spirituality and conscious practices, driven by a profound desire to share our spiritual gifts to nurture the growth of all individuals.
Gone are the days of being entrenched in the old paradigm of selfish gains. Instead, we embrace a new approach, where we prioritize the collective growth of all participants. Our aspiration is that everyone engaging with us contributes to one another's growth, fostering a community built on support, compassion, and mutual development.
“I realised I had known all along since childhood that God was calling me to service.” - Lisa Precious
Thank you for reading- It is my hope that you find the deserved peace, love and joy in your heart, no matter what you have had to endure through life.
Would you like to hear more? Click on the links below.
Planting Seeds Of Sunshine On Spotify
Planting Seeds Of Sunshine On Apple Podcasts
Learn a little more about my journey working through psychological abuse. I aim to shine a bright spotlight of all forms of control and abuse of power.
Listen to The Peace Over Pieces podcast on Spotify
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