Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ Cold Mornings, Warm Wins: 1.25km Towards My BigSwim Goal

This morning, with snow on the hills and rain tapping on the windows, I felt the intuitive nudge to head to the pool. It wasn’t the kind of morning you want to leave the house—especially when it’s to dive into water. But the nudge was strong, and off I went (the kids didn’t even know I’d slipped out the door!).

My intention was to swim 1km—40 lengths. I ended up swimming 50 lengths, a total of 1.25km. 🏊‍♀️✨
Something extra special happened during today’s swim. I shared a lane with the woman who originally inspired my swimming journey. I remember watching her glide effortlessly through the water from the comfort of the spa once—completely mesmerised. We’ve only spoken briefly once, enough to learn she’s a former swim coach of 20 years and now swims an incredible 6km almost daily. She told me swimming taught her boys more than fitness; it taught them discipline.

Today, I was swimming alongside her. She overtook me as needed, and sometimes we tumble turned at the same time. A small moment that felt deeply meaningful.

I started with 10 lengths of freestyle and paused for a drink. Knowing my family was at home, I wanted to pace myself—to honour my swimming goals and preserve energy for the rest of the day. I swam with more presence, slower, with intention, and stayed hydrated to avoid the post-swim headaches I sometimes get.

Next up were 10 lengths of backstroke, followed by 20 lengths of freestyle to reach my 1km mark. In the last few lengths of that block, I noticed another swimmer keeping pace with me in the lane beside mine. On the first turn, we were neck and neck. By the second, I pushed just a little harder ....
Keep reading here 😃👇 bigswim.org.nz/a-young/posts/cold-mornings-warm-wi…

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Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ Trusting Your Own Path – Have faith in your journey and trust that you are exactly where you need to be.

Your growth is personal, and it unfolds in its own time.

The Wise Weeping Willow loves to remind us of this 😉

Discover this and other inspiring stories at:

✨️ Creative Stories Playlist on YouTube
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#thecreativesoul #aleyyoung #storytime #shinebright #findyourlight #embraceyourjourney #innerstrength #believeinyourself #overcomingfear #lightwithin #story #storytelling #storytime

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8 months ago | [YT] | 1

Aley Young

🧡 Beautiful Soul, be gentle with Yourself: Self-care, kindness, and patience are essential. Focus on healing and becoming the best version of yourself, which ultimately supports your goals ✨️

The Wise Weeping Willow loves to remind us of this 😉

Discover this and other inspiring stories at www.aleyyoung.com/

✨️ Creative Stories Playlist on YouTube
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-...

#thecreativesoul #aleyyoung #storytime #shinebright #findyourlight #embraceyourjourney #innerstrength #believeinyourself #overcomingfear #lightwithin #story #storytelling #storytime

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ Fear doesn’t define you — it reveals what’s waiting on the other side.

In this story, the Wise Weeping Willow reminds us that doubts and fears are part of the journey. They don’t limit us — they guide us toward growth and new beginnings.

Discover this and other inspiring stories at www.aleyyoung.com/

#thecreativesoul #aleyyoung #storytime #shinebright #findyourlight #embraceyourjourney #innerstrength #believeinyourself #overcomingfear #lightwithin

8 months ago | [YT] | 0

Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ Welcome to my first video of 2025! In this session, I channel the energy of the year ahead and offer insights into how the energy of 2025 can support your healing and growth. We explore themes of endings, new beginnings, and the power of releasing what no longer serves you. I also share a special reading with you, featuring powerful messages from Archangel Michael, Commander Ashtar, and Earth Magic.

Whether you're looking for guidance, healing tools, or just want to tap into the energy of the year, this video has something for you.

Key Points:

✨️ The energy of 2025: A year of endings, release, and new beginnings
✨️ Practical healing tools: Breathing techniques and nervous system regulation
✨️ Powerful messages from Archangel Michael and Commander Ashtar
✨️ Working with Earth magic and fairies for guidance and energy exchange
✨️ Free course recommendations to support your healing journey

🔗 https://youtu.be/TRdSE7Z3DsE?si=Gpkc1...

11 months ago | [YT] | 0

Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ HAPPY NEW YEAR GORGEOUS! 😁😍

Dave and I didn't quite make it to midnight lol (1130pm 😆) although we did hear fireworks go off "must be midnight" we mumbled "happy new year" ... snores 🤣

And as we welcome in 2025, here are a few reminders of how we can be kind to ourselves more this year 🥰

1. Embrace Progress, Not Perfection
The journey of growth and self-improvement is ongoing. CELEBRATE all wins and be kind to yourself on the days that feel harder.

2. Prioritize Self-Care
Your well-being is the foundation for everything else. Make time to rest, recharge, and nurture yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.

3. Stay Open to New Possibilities
The new year brings fresh opportunities. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and embrace change with an open heart and mind.

4. Be Present in the Moment
Life moves quickly, and it’s easy to get caught up in plans for the future or reflections on the past. Take time to enjoy and appreciate the present moment.

5. Practice Gratitude Every Day
A grateful mindset can shift your perspective and bring peace. Find something to be grateful for, no matter how small, every single day.


Thank you for being here,

I love you



Aley xxx




#aleyyoung #gratitude #happynewyear

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ What are you doing this New Years Eve?

I'm in bed reading Power of the Soul (second time through 😁) John Holland - a Psychic Medium speaking my language and inner knowing, literally spreaking to my soul 😍 affirming what I have learnt to be true, what I have felt to be true and that I wanna write a book too 🥰

Happy New Years Eve eveyone ♥️

I'm so grateful for quiet nights, for my warm cozy bed and Dekus loud snore beside me 🤣 plus a hot shower and my pjs 🛀

Bliss!

#blessed #powerofthesoul #Bliss

11 months ago | [YT] | 0

Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ In the stillness of the night, when the world was soft and the sky whispered secrets, there was a quiet truth many did not understand: sometimes, we dim our light. We do it unknowingly, like a firefly who, frightened by the darkness, chooses to hide its glow. Fear, doubt, and the weight of the world can make us believe that our light is too small or too fragile to shine. But deep within, every being carries the spark of the stars, waiting for the moment to awaken, to shine brightly, just like the firefly ... ♥️

Full audio here: https://youtu.be/lKnfIhfMalk?si=NDi8S...

Creating stories is something I've wanted to do for a while 😊 so today I did 😍

I have created meditations in the past and loved creating each and every one 😃

If you listen to it, please comment if you'd like more stories 😍 I like them to have uplifting messages in them like today's one on shining your light ✨️

Next question: shall I create these on their own podcast (Creative Soul is the name of my blog so could do a Creative Soul story time Podcadt) or just add it to my Release, Rebirth, Rise Podcast as bonus episodes?

Looking forward to your ideas 😍♥️🥰

#aleyyoung #bedtime #bedtimestories

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Aley Young

🙋‍♀️ I LOVE THIS!!! 😍

The single most enlightening moment on my journey has been realizing the inner voice I used on myself (for decades) was never even my own voice! Healing 💗🌅 challenge those thoughts.

Sit back and become an observer of those thoughts, write them down, recognise the common themes and work to change them into a more positive light 😀

#intuition #innervoice #healing

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Aley Young

Have you seen my newest Meditation yet?

https://youtu.be/_egWWKYOrBA?si=esf7s...

🙋‍♀️ She's almost Full 😍

I was inspired to created a Full Moon Meditation today for the Virgo Full Moon.

Time to bring to light that which is not serving your highest good 👌

* if you do listen to my Meditation 🧘‍♀️ please be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you like about it 😊 I've just started creating and hope they will serve you well ❤️

#Meditation #fullmoon #virgofullmoon

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