It’s a natural human condition to seek out joy and peace, and the people and situations that make us feel good. But is this really what serves us? A friend of mine recently had an upset with someone close to her. As we talked about what had happened, she let me know that she was going to tell him how his behaviour had made her feel, the childhood wound in her that it had triggered, and how she would have preferred the conversation and situation to have unfolded. She was going to ensure that – through open and honest sharing – they both knew how to better navigate a similar situation in future, should it arise again. Anyone hearing this...
Our dreams are a bridge between our conscious and subconscious. They carry messages from our Higher Self and our spiritual guides, usually in a symbolic form. The messages are often encrypted, and take some exploration to unlock. Yet once unlocked, they are a much more powerful teacher than words alone, because symbols activate deep emotions within us. A symbol paints a thousand words and a thousand emotions. Let me show you a foundation for interpreting your dreams. Learning dream interpretation is like learning a new language, but with practice and a good foundation, you will master it. Some time ago, a friend came to me with a strange dream, and asked for my input. At first glance, the dream was very...
Rumi, more formally called Mawlana Jala ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, is one of themost influential Persian poets of the 13th century. For close to 800 years, his words have inspired, comforted and consoled people of all ages, origins and walks of life. Beautiful, sonorous poetry has always been a balm for Rumi, who is amongst only a handful of poets throughout history who defy the passage of time and linguistic barriers, and speak to the soul of mankind. Intuitively pick a number between 1 and 9, and see which affirmation and single oil or blend is choosing you today: 1. This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as...
I’ve long been aware of the relationship between a Zen mind and a Zen home. My ultimate home is one that holds beauty wherever the eye lands. A bright burst of colour from fresh flowers. Furniture that sits in perfect balance within a room, creating cosiness and comfort yet still allowing plenty of space for energy to flow. And of course there must be windows, looking out onto nature. BIG windows, ensuring that wherever I stand in my home, I feel nature and sunlight pouring through the windows. I have a lovely lady who comes in and cleans for me each week. She does a magnificent job of keeping the surfaces of my home sparkling and clean….with all-natural products, of...
I’ve always loved animals and nature. It runs through my veins, just like my spiritual path, and my love of essential oils. As a child, every single creature was precious to me. Whether it was an injured lizard I brought home, or a wailing cat, they all had my undivided focus and care. I can’t say that my love for animals and nature has grown – it was already at 1000% as a child. But it’s matured, as any love tends to do. As I reflect back, there was one pivotal experience I had. I was 13, and my parents took us on a holiday from our home town of Brisbane down the coast of New South Wales, to Sydney...
