Gratitude has changed my life

Hi, I’m Sue — and I believe in signs from the Universe, the healing power of presence, and the life-changing magic of gratitude.

Gratitude Flows began as more than a business — it’s the natural unfolding of a personal journey that transformed me from the inside out.

For many years, my world revolved around my daughters — soccer games, little athletics, school runs, dinners, meetings. As a single mum, I poured everything into their lives. But as they grew into their own independence, I was left with a quiet question echoing in my heart:

Who am I, beyond the roles I’ve played?

That question began a new chapter of self-discovery. I asked the Universe for three things: fun, friendship, and fitness. What I received was a path that led me to yoga, to a women’s retreat in Bali, and eventually to a deep sense of peace, joy, and inner stillness I didn’t even know I was craving.

The Yellow VW — and sacred winks from the Universe

In 2015, after seeing Gabby Bernstein in Sydney, I decided to test my faith in signs. I asked the Universe to show me a yellow VW Beetle. Hours later, after a powerful counselling session and meditation, I completely forgot about my request — until I stopped at a red light on the way home. There it was: a bright yellow VW Beetle.

Since that day, yellow Beetles have become my sacred wink from the Universe — gentle reminders to trust, take the next right step, and allow life to flow.

Fast forward to 2023 — I was made redundant from my job of 18 years and given notice on my rental on the same day. It could have felt like everything was falling apart. Instead, I chose to believe something bigger was unfolding.

I leaned into my mantra:

“This is happening for me, not to me.”

And that’s when the path truly began to open.

During that time, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, 50-hour Yin Yoga course, Reiki, massage, and sound healing studies. These practices became both my tools and my teachers — guiding me back to myself and helping me hold space for others on their own journey of reconnection.

Gratitude has been my daily practice for over 18 years. What started as a small ritual with friends — sharing three things we were grateful for each day — has grown into a way of life. Because I’ve learned that where I focus my energy, life expands.

Today, Gratitude Flows is a sanctuary for healing, self-connection, and presence. It’s where energy moves gently, and transformation unfolds through touch, breath, sound, and intention.

My mission is simple:

To help you feel held, heard, and whole — just as you are.

With love and gratitude,

Sue Carmichael

Founder of Gratitude Flows