I am the fire which rises at dawn

I am the fire which rises at dawn
and greets the world with an encompassing heart
spreading the flames of love and hope
and breathing them out into the universe

I am the flame through the fire that leaps
delighting in life and sharing God’s joy
I am the source from which the fire burns
they call me Nubian, they call me Passion
they call me
Warrior Princess

I am the fire which rises at dawn
which maketh her mark in this world


Poem taken from Reflextions: Soul Stirrings
By Esther Austin, Published October 2007

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Hold Fast To Dreams

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

American Writer, Poet and Essayist
- Langston Hughes - 1902-1967

I believe in dreams. I believe in my dreams so much so that they are now beginning to manifest into tangibles. I believe in my dreams so much so that I am living them and experiencing them on a daily basis and as I continue to strive towards achieving my vision for my life and that of my children, as I strive to give back to others and empower others, I continue to dream and live that dream.

After my sister's death last year November 2006 from breast cancer, and after having to attend several funerals this year - I am even more determined than ever to live life to the full and to achieve whatever I must and can.

For me, the beauty of this journey is not the pursuit of materialistic gain (even though my first car will be an Audi TT) but more so the beauty lies in the fact that many years ago I had a dream, I believed in that dream, I let the power of momentum carry me forward, propelled by action, dedication and perseverance and now many years later I have created something that will one day become an Empire.

That is why I so love the above poem by Langston Hughes, because it depicts so simply the value, importance and power of being able to dream. To me this is a privilege because dreams are so much bigger than we give credit to and the above poem so clearly shows how empty our lives can be without them.

Our Experiences of Life Can Change for a Variety of Reasons

Hello Everyone

Well here we are at the end of another week and another month and still my journey along this path continues to become more and more amazing.

I had the privilege of visiting St Lucia for the first time at the beginning of last month. I had an absolutely fabulous time, meeting new and wonderfully spiritual people in my short stay on the island. I formed friendships, that I know will continue for a very long time. There was a harmony between everyone I met that made me realise that the bond between mankind and the link of humanity can still be strong and genuine. Friendships were formed and forged so much so that I felt, along with others, a tremendous link of love and closeness and above all trust. This experience really affected me because in a world where most people distrust each other, this was a truly amazing experience.

I have been privileged also, to have met so many truly wonderful and genuine people this year and I believe this will continue to be so as I grow spiritually and my connection with God and myself continues to blossom. I do not have to fear from those who have ulterior agendas or who may wish to do anything against or to me, and why? Because my spirit guides me continually, paving the way for me, enabling me to make choices which are right for me and directing who I need to be in contact with and who I do not need to have in my circle of people.

But back to St Lucia - The island is a fantastic oasis of simple calm and tranquillity. It is a mountainous island of wonderfully beautiful and lush vegetation. I found the island mesmerising and this calmness floated throughout the spirit of the people there who carried the same peaceful influence.

My time out there was specifically to try to get a well deserved break, but also to look for a house which I had visualised and dreamt of for a very long time. Last year a vision came to me pertaining to the house that I would one day buy. This house would be my place of sanctuary, a place where I would be able to get away from it all, as I continue to build my empire and I found two places that 90% resembled the place in my dreams. This therefore means I will have to visit St Lucia again soon, to explore the South side of the island, to find my dream home and I believe wholeheartedly that I will find it. The feeling that this home is out there is so strong and potent in my spirit that I have actually been in the house which overlooks the sea. I have been inside the house, and experienced the house as my very own.

St Lucia certainly has changed me in many ways. I am experiencing things in my life on a higher spiritual level that I had ever imagined. I feel stronger and different and good, yet what powerfully comes to me is that I now know that I am ready for my next step up the ladder to where my destiny calls. I am so ready now to take the world by storm, and this feeling is both powerful and empowering.

Often times in our lives, our experiences shape us, change us and transform us giving us new directions and giving us new insights into life. Experiencing and visiting new places gives us new insights. Meetings new people and sharing in a community of togetherness gives us new insights. My perspective on a lot of things has changed, I have changed and as I continue to grow, as I continue to rise, what always comes strongly to my mind is this poem by Dr Maya Angelou:

“Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave
I am the dream and the hope of the slaves
I rise, I rise, I rise”

Having an Attitude of Gratitude

Hello my good people

Well, here I am after a rather long pause – life is certainly a journey of sorts. It is keeping me in line with my destiny and the work that must be done to achieve my aims and goals, is certainly keeping me busier than ever.

Many of you know I am in the process of building a business, an empire. I want to be in a place where I can leave a wonderfully positive legacy not only for my children, but for anyone who I can impact and empower. If the world gains a taste for Esther Austin, and all that she represents, and if the world can draw just one ounce of goodness and positively from what she is able to give, then I must continue this journey boldly and brashly and continue to work on myself to acquire knowledge, to acquire the spiritual acumen that will help me evolve into the person that God wants me to be.

There have been days recently, not many, but more than I would care to experience often, when I have felt quite overwhelmed with the road before me. I have therefore, been in a place where I have had to put out the call for help, as what I do begins to grow. Therefore, as a result others have been subtlety sucked into the pathway of my vision and are prepared to help me on this awesome road towards personal achievement.

I am realising something very poignant and significant and that is I am living my dream. I may only be half way up that stairwell, but believe me folks when I say I am living my dream. My spirit is leading me up this stairwell to heaven, as it has been said and it is an incredible journey.

Something that is truly inspiring is this. Many years ago, I had a dream. Yes, we can all quote Dr Martin Luther King’s wonderful “I Have a Dream” – but I too had a dream. I then put that dream into action. It became a thought process, then a concept and now it has turned into something tangible. This tangibility of concept and action and momentum will shortly be realised as a fully fledged business and then, as my spirit forecasts an empire.

I watched a programme on Channel 5 on Monday 9th October 2007 – about people suffering from Neuro Muscular Disease. To say I was inspired, is an understatement. One particular teenager on that programme, was determined without to go to University, despite his condition which required him to have around the clock care and a care assistant. Yet his belief in the freedom, as a human being to make decisions and have choices, his belief in his right to have the same chances as everyone else, was unwavering. Through his tenacity, determination and will to succeed and excel he passed I believe his Sociology Exams with all A’s. This was someone who has lost the use of his limbs, who spent his time in a wheelchair and who had to be supported with even the most basic of needs, such as brushing his teeth and to me, this achievement and even his positive and even stubborn state of mind to me , I found this all admirable.

This whole scenario showed me how privileged and lucky I was as a fully bodied individual to have all my faculties in tact, to be able to have the freedom to make choices, to be in a position where I was the master of my own destiny – made me do a reality check.

So on those days, when I am feeling overwhelmed and tired and even a little moody – I must take a step back and look at what I have to be grateful for. I must take up the mantle of gratitude even more and really give thanks for what I have in my life, right now. I know that once I adopt this frame of mind on a regular basis, I will never be in the place where I feel overwhelmed or hard done by, because by keeping things real, and by realising that everything in its own time, I will realise that I am living wonderfully and perfectly in abundance and that whatever more, is to be given to me on my plate, will materialise at the right moment in time.