The Bridge Of My Wonderful Life Journey
Lately my motto has been: “Sense and feel every decision you are making and you are sure to advance steadily and easily in the direction of your dreams”
The more we trust our inner voice, the more we attract the things we need to live our life authentically. I must say that embracing these principals and listening to my intuition is transforming my life and I have never felt so confident and excited about the events and opportunities unfolding in front of me.
But this didn’t happen overnight and I’d like to tell you how perseverance and belief has brought me here.
The online and social media world was introduced to me as a tool to grow my business in the fall of 2009. I believe that because I was not aligned with my true purpose at that time, my online experience has been like a winding road made of steep hills and plenty of road blocks.
Knowing Your Purpose
Like a lot of people I met online in the past 2 years, it took me a while before establishing my grounds and knowing what I was suppose to accomplish on this journey.
Be You!
For a while, I was trying to be someone else…Somehow my perception of how I would attain success was distorted by listening to too many ideas from different people and things were hard.
Paint Your Dream
It’s one thing to be inspired by people we admire but we must stay true to who we are otherwise we can end up fallowing some else’s dream.
As much as I thought I knew my destination, it’s as if my internal compass was constantly shifting, altering my path and guiding me towards the correct path for ME. The path I am on today.
I’m glad I listened to my inner compass!
There were days when things got really tough and I just wanted to quit, crawl back under my comfort zone blanket and not see or connect with anybody…but I only stayed under my blanket a few seconds. Something in me ordered me to kick back the sheets of self-doubts and led me right back to my quest of self-discovery.
For things to change, you need to change. ~ Jim Rohn
We all resist change at some point in our life… its part of the process. What’s important to remember is that we have choices and we must learn to trust our instincts as much as we possibly can and go confidently in the direction of our dreams.
It’s up to us to search for the perfect flow that will transport us towards our next set of actions and closer to our goals!
The first step is to find awareness and clarity in our lives!
What I wish people to know about me:
I am a passionate painter, an entrepreneur and on a mission to assist & inspire people in expressing their inner- creativity so they unleash their playfulness, vitality and purpose.
My friend Nancy Shields has offered me a beautiful gift in assuming the continuity and progress of Make Girlfriends.com.
The essence of her website mixes so well with the distinctiveness of the group I created 2 years ago called The Women of Facebook. The two of them fit perfectly together and will allow for the Make Girlfriends platform to serve as groundwork and create a bridge for women to continue the conversation in an inviting and cozy environment.
I am honored to take on this fun project and infuse my personality as I invite women from all around the world to become balcony friends and continue what Nancy has already so wonderfully rendered…A PLATFORM FOR FRIENDSHIP.
Mission: To create a bridge between women around the world so that they make new girlfriends, voice their opinions and ideas, and share their knowledge to receive exposure and reach an attentive audience.
“Come by our online café! Join us for coffee, or tea, or a stiff margharita if you need it!…and make girlfriends for life!”
“I would like to express a special thank you to the founding members of The Women of Facebook as they have ignited my desire to surround myself daily with the women spirit. You kept on my path and helped me discover my purpose and mission.”
~ Nathalie Villeneuve
Hello Tatyana, I will be away most of this week and would love to chat when I get back. We had such great conversation about a month ago! I loved meeting you and I’m looking forward to collaborating more
@Tatyana Gann
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What a great share! I’m happy to find you Nathalie..Guess we have been traveling on different roads. But here you are sharing your talents.
I know that feeling of getting under the blankets and then something inside you says…”get out of bed!” That has happened to me a few times.
Listening to your “inner compass” is the best thing to do. It never fails us! When we have those self-doubts and listen to them, it does become self-awareness so that we can get back on track again.
Lovely post!
Donna
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Hey Donna, Thanks so much for your comment! I love that we have been running into one another more lately. You have always been really inspiring and authentic! @Donna Merrill
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Nathalie, I have watched you walk that winding path these past years and enjoyed watching as you discovered and developed your passion. I admire you and all you are doing and am excited to partake in this new venture.
Congratulations!
Continue to inspire, my friend,
Janet Legere
Hello Janet, I’m thrilled to read your comment…You’ve always been a voice of wisdom to me and I’m looking forward to continue to share ideas, art and conversation with you. @Janet Legere
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Nathalie dear I am so excited for you that your vision is expanding in this way! This so truly fits into who you are as a person and I just see this blossoming and connecting so many more amazing women! One day we WILL have that conference together!! I loved this blog for so many reasons – but more than anything because I’m sitting here reading in the morning sunlight drinking my coffee from my mug that says : “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” I could have chosen any mug from my cupboard this morning but I chose this one! I’m beyond thrilled to STILL (& forever!) be on this journey together with you! Making a difference and offering a vision and hope to those who just can’t see it for themselves yet!
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Oh! Lorri, How lovely it would have been to share coffee with you this morning and share a few laughs and tell one-another stories! That’s so neat that you picked that mug this morning! Love you girl! @Lorri
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Welcome, Natalie.
We will be following you.
Big shoes – butyou are a natural to follow my BFF Nancy. She is thrilled to turn it over to you.
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Hi Corinne, Thank you so much for your warm welcome and for your kind words. Encouragements and truthfulness from Nancy’s community help make this process come to light and gives me energy and direction.
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Beautifully said my “girlfriend” Nathalie – thank you for your beautiful words and for being YOU! I cannot wait to see how you will take MakeGirlfriends.com to another plateau, another dimension.
Here’s to new adventures and new possibilities,
May the possibilities of today excite you!
Nancy
These are exciting times for both of us Nancy…It’s truly a privilege for me to continue the extend the invitation for women to share their voices, talents and wisdom
@Nancy
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The gals here are lucky to have this and the http://MakeGirlfriends.com website.
Most men don’t see it this way and open up to explore themselves which will help but I/they should could benifit from having a place to share/vent about life’s good times and not so good times.
I love to check in every now and then to pick up on the wisdom.
YOU GO GERLS!!!
Ernie, I wanted to share this post with you because out of all the guys I know online …you (and my husband) are surrounding yourselves with women and I know you get along SO well with the Ladies..You are a special person Ernie and I think you should create a community like the one we have here for guys like you… People who CARE!! Thank you for your comment! @Ernie Giordano
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The friends that I have met and made online are from all over the world and I am loving it.I am learning and growing from all these connections. Your post is awesome Nathalie and I am happy to be a part of this group.
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Hi Beverly, I’m so happy that we are deepening our relationship. I feel that many women are realizing how powerful online pals become and how so many online friendships spark our own growth…personal and professional! I’m loving this too!@Beverly Monical
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Oh how I adore this path we’re on, glorious one!
You have a magic about you, a magnetism that draws women to you, and then deliciously connects them to each other.
You were born to ‘make girlfriends’, and I love that Nancy created this sacred place as her own soul-medicine, and held the space until you were ready to grow it.
It has been my privilege and joy be with you both.
Heart-songs and bliss,
the goddess known as Jacqui
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The Goddess known as Jacqui,
Beautiful comment my friend and so eloquently said ~ HOLDING the space for Nathalie in order for her to grow it. You are right in saying that I created this sacred place as my own soul-medicine – you said that with truth my friend – very intuitive of you!
I can’t wait to watch this grow and take shape into something even more beautiful!
In love and light,
Nancy
Hi Jacqui, Your words are filling up by soul with effervescent words that reach deep inside of me and make me sense the power of friendship. I think that the passion and belief we have for the people we care so much about online and offline build strength in us like we never thought possible. I have enjoyed being part of our mastermind group and I look forward to this evolving journey we are on together…Thank you Jackie <3 @the goddess Jacqui
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I would love to be a part of this. I love this dream and I love the idea of cafe chat, women connecting at the very deep soul level. Healing. Working. Awakening..
Tatyana
In order the “make girlfriends” you have to be your own friend first.
For the longest time I hadn’t a clue the reason I didn’t like to be around other women was because I didn’t like to be around myself.
Thing is… now that I’ve learned to like and even love myself…
Making girlfriends has been so easy for me:)
So glad you listened to your “inner compass” Nathalie… it really is a magical thing that will never lead you astray!
PS – LOVE your motto!
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That’s such a powerful realization Shelly. I have to say that I went through a similar time and I had to do some serious soul searching and work on my self-confidence. I love where you are now! …and where we meet on our life path. You inspire me very much <3 @Shelly Allen
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Nathalie,
Awesome and inspirational post! I loved it – keep being the wonderful friend that you are and I just love working with you too! You’re always encouraging in just the right way, and as I said inspiring… I also have to say to Shelly I love her line “In order the “make girlfriends” you have to be your own friend first.” — -this is so very true! We must love ourselves to be able to provide the truest love to others and be the best of friends!
Enjoy your week Nathalie and everyone!
Vicki
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Hi Vicki, I am so excited to read your comment my friend! I feel we are both entering a new chapter on our online journey and may I add…I ca’t wait to meet you! You are such an inspiration to me!@Vicki Berry
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@Nancy
I agree Nancy, she has all the combined ingredients of compassion and flare you once expressed and emphasized here. Her inner voice she hears will make it a smoother and perfect path to follow, to layout more new grounds to explode new successes.
Nathalie, shows true stewardship as a leader to expound on many new enlighten relationships to follow. Mahalo, Lani
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Thank you for your beautiful words Lani and yes Nathalie does. Isn’t it truly beautiful how things work out in life.
I look forward to the expansion of MakeGirlfriends.com to new possibilities!
In love and friendship,
Nancy
Thank you so much Lani, I am humbled by your words and I have to say this whole development with MakeGirlfriends is taking me on the journey of my dreams! I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful community and project as the one Nancy has created.
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Hi Nathalie and Nancy,
We are all blessed to share experiences , life lessons and much more with makegirlfriends.com!
The ingredients of love, compassion, intuition, passion and inspiration are all gathered here, in this site!
Thank you Nancy for introducing me to these amazing women and thank you Nathalie for giving us the possibility to flourish ,express and grow even more!
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Beautifully said with passion in your words – thank you Patricia for being part of this magnificent journey of MakeGirlfriends.com!
Ciao bella,
Nancy
Hi Patricia, I am looking forward to continuing this great adventure! I can’t wait to chat and see what we will accomplish together!@Patricia Gozlan
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It is nice to hear something about the life’s journey, there’s lot of things we can learn from it. Yes, we must learn from others. And in blogging we should build relationship and hear from them and apply these things to our life style for improving our journey. Nice post……..Keep it up………..
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So glad to see you here Nathalie! I can’t wait to see the changes you make. I too fumbled around online for a long time. I am finally settling into me. What a great feeling to be rid of the voices that told me I had to be something other than ME!
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Hi Nancy,
So true. We do resist change but sometimes we just have to get out there and do what we were meant to do. If we keep hiding we won’t accomplish much and we will be constantly scared of everything.
Mariella
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This post is so totally applicable to me, I could’ve written it. I have exactly the same sentiments. I’ve wandered online blindly for years without focus, listening to so many different people and trying to do things in exactly the same way they did.
I’ve recently slowed down and stopped doing this. I’m happier now because it’s finally coming together. I could’ve used my talents from the beginning instead of trying to do what other people do.
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Hi Nicole, I am excited to dig more into this awesome new project! I’m thrilled we will be seeing a lot of one another. I have known for over a year how much you have found your passion and I have watched you blossom on this journey. I have some catching up to do on reading and connecting with some great people in this community. Big HUG!! @Nicole Rushin
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Hello Anne, What a heartfelt comment! Thank you so much for your words and for sharing how similar your journey has been. I am looking forward to know you more and visit your blog! @Anne
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