The Dalai Lama certainly thinks so - he’s said as much. This is not an insult to Eastern women; just an acknowledgment that affluent, self-realised Western women have a much better chance of rescuing the planet than less affluent Eastern women who may still be in survival mode. Up until now we have had a massive imbalance between masculine and feminine power. Certainly in the past 100 years, we … [Read more...] about Will Western women save the world?
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Neptune and our deep need for connection
This month, the planet Neptune moved into the sign of Pisces, where it will stay for the next 13 years. The significance of this will not be lost on anyone who is interested in astrology - as I have been for many years. If you are receptive to the language, astrologers have demonstrated time and again that the movement of the outer planets affects us all, and when they change sign it heralds a … [Read more...] about Neptune and our deep need for connection
Deep listening with the ear in your chest
I was lucky enough to be invited by Dr Mark Atkinson, founder of the Academy of Lifestyle Medicine and creator of Human Potential Coaching, to assist on his first workshop of the year. This was my first opportunity to co-facilitate, and what a privilege it was to witness the personal breakthroughs made by the individual participants. By the end of the fourth day everyone had reached a … [Read more...] about Deep listening with the ear in your chest
Always touched by your presence, dear
Yesterday’s history, tomorrow’s a mystery, today’s a gift - that’s why they call it the present. You may have heard that one before and it might seem a bit of a cliche but it’s worth looking into what that really means in practice. It’s all about freeing ourselves from the past, not worrying about the future and living in the moment. How does that work, though? How do you live in the moment? … [Read more...] about Always touched by your presence, dear
Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want
A confession: I have suffered from worry sickness for what seems like my whole life. Even in the face of overwhelming positive evidence to the contrary, my thoughts still have a tendency to conjure up the worst-case scenario in many situations. The difference these days is that, when worrying thoughts arise, I recognise them for what they are so that they no longer have such power over me. The … [Read more...] about Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want
Effort vs effortlessness
Let go of the tension in your body. Let go of the need to act, do, achieve, accomplish. Just for a few minutes hide under the duvet and curl up. Let go of pressure and expectation. Give yourself permission to be. And see what happens. This came to me the other day as I collapsed on my bed and succumbed to the symptoms of food poisoning. It was a message I needed to hear, and I’m glad I had the … [Read more...] about Effort vs effortlessness