We often can get bombarded with messages of how to create our dreams, ways to achieve greatness and be inspired and motivated by endless “aim high, dream big” quotes. What if the answer to achieving our dreams lies in the acceptance of ourselves, in embracing humility. An interesting concept for one that has always focused […]
While researching for my book Goddess Archetypes and the Heroine Journey, I came across this inspiring lecture by Joseph Campbell, one of my favourite thought leaders and inspirational teachers on mythology and I dare say, on spirituality as well. In his lecture, he talked about the Native American Indian’s connection to our Mother Earth and the Chief […]
The Dreaming, according to the Australian Government website, means to ‘see and understand the law’. We have all heard about how aboriginal storytellers pass on their important knowledge, culture and belief systems to later generations. They use song, dance, painting and stories to express these dreams stories. All these stories demonstrate the close relationships between land, […]
All of us dream. Whether we remember the content or understand the meaning of it all, is another matter. In ancient times, dreams were often regarded as prophetic and divine. One of the earliest written examples of dream interpretations come from Babylonian times. In ancient Egypt, priests and priestesses acted as dream interpreters. There are […]
‘Forgiveness’ and ‘Letting Go’ are such simple words to say but sometimes they are very difficult, multi-layered concepts to put into practice. Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another and when someone we care about hurts us, forgiveness often does not come easily. If your mother has criticised your parenting […]
She had no name. Some glanced, sneered at her and walked off, others looked longer but didn’t see anything special. For most it was hard to see her beauty, she had been severely mistreated. For me she was a dream come true. But I am ahead of myself, let me start at the beginning. The […]
A couple of years ago I read a book that completely changed my life and helped me to understand for the first time clearly, who I am and why I have always behaved the way I do. A book by Doreen Virtue, who writes and creates many books and Oracle Cards all about Angels. The […]
When I am entering my horse’s paddock, I instantly become alert and enter into a mindful respectful awareness . Horses are sensitive creatures, flight and flee is their more common response to any threat, like us it is their instinctual response for protection. Fight is another response for horses too, and I have noticed that comes […]
I am all for creating wonderful experiences, and the 14th February is a special day for me, not only is it a day dedicated to LOVE, it is also my wedding anniversary. So this month, I have decided to share some great Chocolate inspired Valentine treats, that you can create to enjoy on the day, […]
It’s easy to feel love when we are in the right moment, with the right person or in the right place in our lives. But what if we are yearning for more Love right now? How can we encourage the flow of Love into our lives when we may be battling through feelings in opposition? […]