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8,000 reasons for me to get up everyday ...

26/1/2016

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I've been sharing my story on Facebook now for nearly two years to help others who are grieving for the loss of a loved one. My page has now passed 8,000 likes and that makes it worth getting up every single day.

Why you say?

It’s about the people behind the likes and how my page helps them.

It all began with my first book: ‘MUM MOMENTS – Journey Through Grief’. On my Facebook page I shared excerpts from my grief journals and invited others to share their thoughts and feelings. Those who read my words said “I gave them permission to feel” and helped them realise they were not alone. Knowing my words supported others in their grieving process is heart warming.

Now, with the launch of my second book, ‘HEARTSPACE – Letters To My Mother’ the journey continues. Through writing I express and share my feelings with my mother just as I did in our conversations when she was alive. This has allowed our relationship to grow and unfold in ways I could never have imagined.

My readers discover that ‘Love Transcends Death’ and there are many ways to stay connected with our loved ones. They are given the opportunity to explore how they can stay connected too

This is what readers have to say about ‘HEARTSPACE – Letters To My Mother’:
 
“Jude’s writing is directly from the heart. Her new book, ‘HEARTSPACE – Letters To My Mother’ is full of raw emotion, honesty and vulnerability. Jude gives us all permission to fully connect with, embrace and express all aspects of loss, grief and coming to terms with losing a loved one. 
Her first book has touched lives around the world and I have no doubt that this will do the same.”
Alison Burton, Director - Simply Natural Therapies
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“… Judy lives the reality that death is not the end, that love and a relationship are much stronger than death. Her heartfelt letters to her mother offer a clear insight into the power of this Love.  By sharing this journey others will gain strength and confidence to grow their relationship with their loved ones.”
Glen Lord, President - The Grief Toolbox, President - Compassionate Friends USA

“Judy Taylor is a beautiful example of living from the heart, not the head. Her messages spread light around the world. What a true blessing … I love it! Very raw and honest. Very, very powerful. I think that is what the world needs....authenticity.”
Lynda Cheldelin Fell, President - National Grief & Hope Coalition, Creator – Grief Diaries

“… The focus is less on dwelling on loss and more on living a full and meaningful life. Lessons we learn from our deceased loved ones are priceless in showing us how to live in the moment and be truly present. It's to Judy's credit that she opens her heart so that we can heal ours.”
Rose Inserra, Best Selling author - ‘Dictionary of Dreams’

 “’HEARTSPACE – Letters To My Mother’ reveals that, through letter-writing to a loved one our heartfelt emotions can be expressed in a healthy and healing way. It beautifully shows that our connections never have to end and our relationships can become eve closer.”
Christine Duminiak, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist & Author – ‘Grammy Visits From Heaven’

What readers say about ‘MUM MOMENTS - Journey Through Grief” (2014)

“I highly recommend it!! Just finished it last night!  Amazing and touching!”
Robin Winsor

“I love your story and your true honesty and rawness. It speaks deep within from your soul.”
Angela Cartwright (President National Grief Awareness)

“… I bought this book on Amazon and loved it so much that I bought the hard copy too - it really helped me after losing my dad and I passed it onto my mum who has said it has greatly helped her too. I can't recommend this book highly enough for anyone who has lost a loved one.”
Trudy Brookes - Rainbow Rays Reiki

“I LOVE this book it has helped me tremendously and continues to help me. For anyone going through grief I would highly recommend it… It's a long road, and I miss (my parents) so much. Sometimes there are just no words”
Doris Pelletier Jarvis

“I have just been reading your book and so many things you write hit home. I lost my mum suddenly last year (she was 62) she died unexpectedly … I never got to say goodbye to her… Thank you for your journey and sharing it with others, Judy”
Sara Amos

“I was at Judy Taylor's Mum Moments book launch last year… I lost my mum just on 12 months ago. I only just recently picked up Jude's book to read. I laughed, cried and could relate to her story in so many ways… I am blessed to have met you and share your journey. You are an inspiration…”
Annalisa Seville

“Thank you the tears I have being trying to hide are flowing freely after reading nearly half of your beautiful book I look forward to finding peace in writing to my mum thanks it is a big help xx”
Hayley Comley

 “Jude, while reading your book I feel so connected with my Mom. Spirituality lifted… Truly Amazing! Thank you for sharing your Journey!.. Just what I need! God Bless XO”
Erin Piotroski-Olshefski

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mum Moments. Having lost my mom unexpectedly last November, so much of what Judy wrote really hit home. I know that I will read it multiple times as I continue on my own journey through the unspeakable grief that comes from suddenly losing my mom and best friend.”
Denise Fleming (Kindle edition)

About The Author:
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Judy Taylor is from Melbourne, Australia. She is a mother, sister, daughter, facilitator, speaker, author and an advocate for self-expression.

Following a successful sales and marketing background Judy embraced a more holistic approach to life following the birth of her children and found a new and satisfying direction in holistic healing. Judy became passionate about helping others embrace their feelings, get to better know themselves and make choices to produce more positive outcomes in their lives .
Judy was tested when her mother died suddenly in February 2011. To deal with her grief she began writing her thoughts and feelings down which provided her with personal comfort and support. She soon found friends and colleagues were touched by her words and was encouraged to share her writings to help others. This led to the self-publication of both her books.

Now, as a successful author, social media facilitator and speaker, Judy has found her niche helping others deal with their own grief and grieving processes.

Links:
www.positivesigns.com.au 
http://www.positivesigns.com.au/books.html https://www.facebook.com/Judy-Taylor-Grief-Healing-Love-Inspiration-Hope-724885690872207/
https://youtu.be/7jQFokkzGLE
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheZergo123 
https://www.amazon.com/author/judytaylor

‘HEARTSPACE – Letters To My Mother’
ISBN - Paperback:         978-0-9924900-4-1
ISBN – Ebook:               978-0-9924900-3-4
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Aloha, Beautiful Sister - by John Taylor

1/9/2015

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This past week I have been feeling so very heavy. It’s like I am in the middle of soft padding that envelopes me from way deep inside.

My sister died and that’s what it is. She wanted to go and was so looking forward to the journey. Her Angels/Guides have helped her by cushioning us from the immediate grief. I believe they have done this so our emotions don’t get in the way of her passing. That’s how I feel it, anyway.

To understand that statement you really needed to have known my sister. Not just a shallow ‘Hi, how you going” acquaintance but more to have been a part of her inner circle of colleagues and friends and patients… those who ‘knew’ her. These were the only people who understood what she did for a living, so to speak. She didn’t say much about her work or her life and that goes way back, too.

I cry with sad happiness that my beautiful sister has ‘gone home’ again. While we didn’t manage to cross paths so much in these last years I will always miss her. I know she is in my heart space and helped me in this lifetime in ways I can never explain or fully comprehend. Even when we were younger her generosity shone through. That’s what good sisters do. It’s part of the life and living process we share.

She was one of the few people who tried to never judge another as she understood we are all on a journey and it’s not an easy ride. She hardly ever gave an opinion without being asked, something I’m not sure I am capable of. She felt a darkness in so many technologies and preferred to live ‘with’ people rather than via computers. I know she tried them once, didn’t like it and let it all go.

While her body slowly fell apart from childhood ailments she had the most wonderful smile. She always saw the best in everyone, even those whose confusions tried to bring others down.

Light always casts shadows unless, perhaps, it shines within a place where there is only Light.

Aloha Marilyn. Our beautiful sister.



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It's Only A Tree..?..

15/5/2015

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Wow... I thought I was prepared. I thought I had come to terms with the fact our huge Liquidambar tree in the front yard was dead and it was time to let her go.

It felt like a shift in perspective, a letting go of the past, a moving forward, creating a space for new opportunities.

It was a sudden death. All of a sudden a tree that had stood proudly in our front yard was dead. Dead how… dead why..? So sudden.

Had it been poisoned? Possibly? No.


The arborists who came to quote called it ‘dieback’, a common thing apparently for the Liquidambar. It could have been a slow process over ten years or more. We were just not aware it was happening.

Anyhow, we accepted the fact she was dead. We started getting quotes and came to terms with the cost involved to remove her from our life.

And now she's gone and the wow factor of letting her go and the amazing space we have created in our life has been replaced with a sadness… well, some sadness as I recognise and remember what she has contributed to our lives.


This tree has been a pivotal part of our family; keeping us cool on hot summers days, providing shade from the summer sunshine and strong branches for our hammocks and my beautiful swing. 
 
Memories of hide and seek come to mind, a great backdrop for cubby houses created from old sheets and the Easter Bunnies favourite spot to hide treats for the annual Easter hunt.

I reflect on the fact my Mum’s death was sudden too. Dancing with me one moment then a massive stroke. Two weeks of assessing and recognising and accepting the realities before we let her go.

I'm feeling teary as I write because I know, while both spiritually and energetically there are times we need to let go, I also know the pain of loss is something we have to experience as human beings.

It's the way it is… emotions in motion, feelings come and go… some I like and some I don't. They are all part of me and all as important as each other.

So I acknowledge I have been given another gift to embrace, and I need to practice living in the moment every day knowing that whatever happens I will be okay.

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"You Are In My Thoughts... "(excerpt from "Mum Moments-Journey Through Grief"

23/9/2014

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You are in my thoughts daily and I love it.

Often I need to write it, sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.

If it’s meant to be I’ll write it and if it’s meant for me I’ll keep it within me, share it when it’s right and keep it tight when it’s not.

The wonder of writing is the fact that I can when the urge presents.

So often in life things come to me and I can see the benefit in sharing these thoughts and I understand the meaning, the truths that unfold in the moment.

I’m realising in the moment that sometimes the message is for me and sometimes the message is for sharing.

Intuitively I always know, intuitively I sense that knowing.

I know it’s time to listen more to me and allow my higher purpose on earth to be fulfilled.

Thank you for being my Mum.

Jude

Sunday 29th April, 2012
Excerpt from Mum Moments - Journey Through Grief


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Nicole Kidman - Shock of Father's Sudden Death

15/9/2014

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As I take a moment to absorb my adventure at the Hay House Writers Workshop up here in Sydney I am touched by the photo in The Daily Telegraph of Nicole Kidman and her daughter Faith who have returned home following the sudden death of her father Antony Kidman.

The words that stand out for me are Mother, comfort, sudden and grief stricken.

When a loved one dies our world changes forever. Whether you are a mother, father, brother, sister, friend or child the journey through grief has so many twists and turns. Embracing your feelings in any given moment is the best you can do.

My Mum Moments - Journey Through Grief is me experiencing the moments following my mother's death and finding my way through.

I hope my words touch your heart and give you permission to feel on your own personal journey.

Jude xoxoxo


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