Ruth Anne Caukwell

Ruth Anne Caukwell Born in Christchurch New Zealand my family moved to Tauranga when I was eight, Samoa when I was 16 and then onto Brisbane Australia when I was 17. I achieved my first degree, Bachelor of Modern Asian Studies, at Griffith University, Brisbane plus, the following diplomas: Diploma of Freelance Journalism; Diploma of Commercial Art; Diploma of Creative Writing; a Business Diploma; a Proofreading and Editing Diploma, 2014 – 2015. I qualified and was accepted into the World Wide Branding Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs in July 2015 and in August 2015 was honored with becoming a VIP Member:- http://www.worldwidebranding.com/Ruth%20Anne-Caukwell And in January 2016 was granted entry into the World Wide Top Female Executives, Professionals & Entrepreneurs circle:- http://topfemaleexecutives.com/2016/02/16/ruth-anne-caukwell/ In 2013 I was invited to join the Golden Key International Honors Society. I had a 20 year career with the Australian Federal Government where I held a number of positions. Returning to Christchurch in May 2008 I achieved my second degree, a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning - ECE, in November 2012 before starting in the early childhood sphere in November 2012. I have my Full Teacher’s Registration granted in December 2014. I went into early childhood due to a love of children, teaching and to gain an insight into children’s art and literature. My other writing goals are to continue writing for adults plus illustrate and write children’s books. I am working towards becoming involved in public speaking so that I can tell others my story and inspire them to be the best that they can be. I started an inspirational blog in December 2014 and wish to continue my inspirational writing through this. http://ruanca.blogspot.co.nz/ I have written my first Inspirational Book – “Musings of a Blogger – Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey” – available in ebook and large paper back editions and, published in 2016 by Balboa Press and is available at their website http://bookstore.balboapress.com/Products/SKU-001040507/Musings-of-a-Blogger.aspx and on all Amazon stores (both in a large paperback/e-book formats) plus, many other on-line stores as well:- http://www.amazon.com/ My book is available in New Zealand (on-line and in bookstores) as a large paperback edition I have two other books in-the-pipeline - “The Hexagon of Life – Inspirational Words for Each Day” and “Your Journey of Life from Birth to Death – A Book of Self-Discovery” I have published two e-books (short stories) about women which are also available on Amazon (Kindle): “An Anthology of Three Women - A Mother’s Love and Sacrifice for Her Children” – released in December 2014 “An Anthology of Three Women 2 - Unveiling the True Essence of a Woman “– released in February 2015 I am also continuing teaching (head teacher role) part-time plus, concentrating on my writing. My hobbies are: playing classical music; art – painting; literature, writing and reading; history; gardening; walking/tramping and; swimming. I love animals, especially horses, the sea and being among nature and the natural world.

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54 Regency Crescent Redwood, Christchurch, 8051

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Musings of a Blogger Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey

My book summarized in one to three sentences: My book is a collection of inspirational thoughts with a workbook relating to each chapter. After reading the book you can do the workbook which will assist you in finding out the truth about your own life and become a source of strength. It gives you the tools to cope and overcome any issues in your life. And, by having ‘Reader’s Questions’ at the end of the book, which can be utilized in a reading group, with a smaller number of people or, just two, the opportunity is there to answer questions already posed as well as write questions of your own. The choice is there for readers to share, discuss and discover together! The overall theme (central topic, subject or concept) of my book: The main concept in my book concentrates on finding your authentic self. The series of ten chapters (of inspirational words), followed by a workbook (ten chapters also relating to the inspirational chapters), gives readers the opportunity (through the words and tools contained in the workbook) to discover the source of their own strength and the truth about their own life. ‘The Parable of the Butterfly’ (one of two important themes running throughout the book and the source behind the illustrations of ‘The Hexagon of Life’ – the second theme) illustrates the concept of finding and utilizing one’s own strength within the journey of finding authenticity. The repeated design, The Hexagon of Life’, consists of a hexagon with tipped points, dots around the outside, and a butterfly within is very symbolic and together make up a profound image and clear meaning for one’s life. Each of the hexagon’s six sides represents a vital part of existence and when combined forms the basis of a well-rounded life: • physical • spiritual • emotional • relationships and social • leisure • environment Within our life one or more of these components may be missing, reflected in a negative way, or detrimental to our physical and mental well-being—or maybe there is a period where we are faced with extra stress, such as any of the following: • eating an unhealthy diet and/or not exercising • not taking time out to relax and do anything we enjoy doing • being involved in an abusive relationship • having a loved one die • losing a job If, and when, this is the case, the hexagon will not be a hexagon. The same goes for life. If one of these components is out of sync or missing, there will be an unbalance—a gap—thereby leaving us vulnerable, defenseless, and open to hurt, pain, suffering, and living an unhealthy life, either mentally physically or both. My book assists readers in working towards having a balanced life, or ‘hexagon’, by looking inwards, discovering where their own strength lies and how to utilize that strength so as to live an authentic life! My book gives the reader the opportunity to discover that the struggle to break free from whatever their ‘bonds’ might be is what gives them the strength to live a true fulfilling life – it is a beginning them finding their authentic self!