The Daisy Change Method - Clarity

Posted by Hayley Esther on Friday, December 27, 2024
I've given this a lot of thought and prayer. I've decided to take you through the Daisy Change Method which is our signature art of change management program, here in this blog. 


As the year comes to a close, you may be thinking about the year ahead. Starting to plan for what's coming and think about what you want in life. December is often a month of reflection. 

With that in mind let's get started on our art of change management process. 

First we need to get really clear on what we want and where we are going. 

Here are 12 questions to answer for yourself as the year closes. 

1. What have I learnt over the last year? 
2. How have I growen over the last year? 
3. What would I change about the last year? 
4. Who do I think I am now? 
5. What needs to change over the coming year? 
6. What creative solutions can I see for the changes needed in the coming year? 
7. How am I going to go about implementing this change? 
8. What are my skill gaps? 
9. How can I fill those gaps this coming year? 
10. What am I committed to this coming year?
11. What hurts? 
12. How can I heal? 

These questions are designed to help you get really clear on where you are , where you have been and where you are going. 

If you were sat in a mentoring session with me, I'd walk you through these questions one by one over a few sessions. There's a lot here and so we have to remember it's not a race, we can work at our own pace. 

Journal the answers to these questions down by hand if you can. They will really help you gain clarity on your current state. 

If you need help feel free to email me on my personal contact.

hayleyestheruk@hotmail.com
Or head over to Instagram @daisychangeuk 

Here's to finishing the year strong and building a better future. 





A Crash Course In Christianity

Posted by Hayley Esther on Monday, December 23, 2024

Today we are going to have a crash course in Christianity 
Why do this? Because apparently my audience want it. 

You're welcome. 

A Crash Course in Christianity: What You Need to Know

Christianity is one of the world’s largest religions, with over 2 billion followers across the globe. Whether you’re curious about its teachings or want a refresher, this crash course will walk you through the essentials of Christianity, explained from a Christian perspective.


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What Is Christianity?

At its core, Christianity is a faith centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe in one God who reveals Himself as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—this is known as the Trinity.

The Bible, Christianity’s sacred text, is divided into two parts:

1. The Old Testament – The Hebrew Scriptures, telling the story of creation, the fall of humanity, and God’s covenant with Israel.


2. The New Testament – The story of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and the growth of the early Church.




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The Story of Christianity

Creation and the Fall

Christianity begins with the belief that God created the world and declared it good. However, humanity chose to rebel against God (this event is called “The Fall”), introducing sin and brokenness into the world.

God’s Plan for Redemption

The Old Testament outlines God’s plan to rescue humanity through a chosen people, Israel, and the promise of a Messiah—a Savior who would restore humanity’s relationship with God.

The Life of Jesus Christ

1. Birth: Christians believe Jesus is God in human form, born to the Virgin Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit.


2. Ministry: Jesus taught about God’s Kingdom, performed miracles, and called people to repentance and faith.


3. Death and Resurrection: Jesus was crucified, taking the punishment for sin upon Himself. Three days later, He rose from the dead, demonstrating His victory over sin and death.



The Early Church

After Jesus ascended into heaven, His followers, known as Apostles, spread the message of salvation. Despite persecution, the early Church grew rapidly, fueled by the belief that Jesus was alive and working through His people.


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Key Beliefs of Christianity

The Trinity

Christians believe in one God who exists as three persons:

God the Father (Creator),

God the Son (Jesus, the Savior), and

God the Holy Spirit (the guide and sustainer of faith).


Salvation by Grace

A cornerstone of Christian faith is that salvation is a gift from God. Humans cannot earn it through good works; it’s freely given through Jesus’ sacrifice.

The Church

The Church is not just a building—it’s the global community of believers. It serves as a place for worship, teaching, and mutual support.

The Sacraments

Many Christian traditions observe sacraments, sacred rituals like:

Baptism: Symbolizing a new life in Christ.

Communion (Eucharist): Remembering Jesus’ sacrifice through bread and wine.



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How Christians Live Out Their Faith

Worship

Worship is central to Christianity, including practices like prayer, singing, and reading the Bible.

Living a Moral Life

Jesus taught His followers to love God and love others. Christians strive to live by these principles, guided by teachings such as:

The Ten Commandments.

The Sermon on the Mount.


Sharing the Gospel

Many Christians see it as their mission to share the message of Jesus with others and serve those in need.


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The Big Picture: Christian Denominations

While all Christians share the same foundational beliefs, there are different branches within Christianity, including:

Catholicism: Emphasizes tradition, the sacraments, and the Pope’s authority.

Protestantism: Focuses on Scripture alone as the ultimate authority.

Orthodoxy: Known for its rich liturgical tradition and emphasis on mystical worship.



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The Christian Hope

The Return of Christ

Christians believe Jesus will return to judge the world and establish a renewed creation.

Eternal Life

The ultimate hope of Christianity is eternal life with God—a promise for all who trust in Jesus.


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Final Thoughts

Christianity is a faith built on the love of God and His desire to redeem humanity. Its message is simple yet profound: God offers salvation to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ.

If this sparks your curiosity, consider exploring further by reading the Bible, praying, or connecting with a local Christian community. The journey is worth it.

A Christmas Stripped back

Posted by Hayley Esther on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Published from Blogger Prime Android AppA Christmas stripped back.
For many of you Christmas is not a easy thing to celebrate. You're in hiding and there for unable to do the festive dance of Christmas without serious risk.

I want to be sensitive to that audience but at the same time acknowledge the holiday for those of you who do celebrate it. 

Happy holidays to one and all reading this right now. 

To those of you for one reason or another who are crystal ops right now. Well done for holding your position when all about you is tempting to break cover. You can do this. 

You have what it takes to be strong in the face of weakness. When you feel that strength is gone remember God can carry you if you ask Him. Your situation may not change but He will be your strength to get through it if you ask Him. 

Praying for you, 

Stay savvy sweetie love Hayley 

From Polished to Persecuted - Our new direction

Posted by Hayley Esther on Sunday, December 01, 2024

 Having reviewed my stats I can see that most of you following this blog are not OG.

So when I refer back to posts I've done, its your first time reading them.

This is freeing because it means I can move on from the last era of blogging and bring you fresh new content that is designed for the audience I now have. 

This blog aims to serve, we have had several topic shifts in the past and im happy to shift again.

What I need to know is what do you want? 

I'm looking at my audience and I have some idea of what you need but to do this im going to have to shift again.

See, most of you live in eastern countries and I am a westerner. I can and have written content for the east but im very aware that you need different things then we do in the west. 

In order to serve the audience I now have, I think we need to take things back to where Daisy Change originally started , mental health and faith, Christian faith. 

Not the shiny packaged faith of contempery christianity, but the grittier real soulwrenching faith that is going to get you through what you are facing.

I know that most of you reading this are in a situation where you don't have the luxury of being out and proud about your faith in Jesus. You are facing some very real dangers.

I want to be sensitive to that audience, so from now on we build you up so you can face the day. 

To the persecuted church reading this, thank you for trusting me. I will work hard to ensure the posts going forward are sensitive to your needs. 

To any westerners reading this, the content will still be for you, but with that sensitive slant on it for our persecuted brothers and sisters in eastern countries.

We're going back to authentic faith.

Let's go!