Goats, Wind and Drugs: Natural Survival Instincts and Decision Making

I was just out grazing my goats- which I do on an almost daily basis.  This gives them some  free-range time.  I notice during the summer they are very inclined to hang out in an area, or tend toward the shady areas as soon as they have eaten enough to be moderately full.  I say…

Using Social Media …Strategically, Kindly and Mindfully (Video)

Rasheed gives some very good advice about the use of social media.       Rasheed Ogunlaru is an acclaimed life, business and corporate coach whose simple ‘become who you are’ approach has helped countless business owners connect with themselves, their businesses and their customers. His background spans over 20 years in coaching, training, media,…

Break Free of Karma

How do we know if we are doing the right thing? We really never know anything. That’s a good thing, because if we knew everything then we wouldn’t really be alive. Part of being alive in this world is accepting the adventure of the unknown and not the need to control through knowing. The mind…

Introducing Siobhan Purcell

Siobhan Purcell originally qualified as a homeopath in 2002 although these days she prefers to be known as a Holistic Therapist as her practice has evolved to include astrology, vibrational essences, healing for humans and animals and ayurvedic head massage. Siobhan’s aim is to teach, support and empower people to make informed decisions about healthcare,…

Is There a Negative Side To All This Positive Thinking?

 We are programmed by a strong desire to seek pleasure and avoid pain. This is so deep rooted in our subconscious that it motivates pretty much everything that we do. Recently, there has been a movement towards positive thinking as a way of overcoming our challenges, and dispelling negative feelings. However, despite the thousands of…

Prayers

Prayers!  Sending out prayers. I’m praying for you or this that and the other. Have these become catch phrases along with “Just let it go”, “It is what it is”, “Sending love and light”? I for one use these phrases.  I am also deeply aware that they truly mean something.  I believe thoughts and words…

What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like? Healthy Boundaries

hhmmm….I just got posed one of those really thought provoking questions.  One of those questions that is simple and straight-forward, but I don’t know if I’ve ever really asked/answered it before. interesting and thought provoking: IS there a clear cut definition for a healthy relationship? Essentially- what does, or should a healthy relationship look like?…

Rebirth of Equalia

This recent painting shows the many layers and dimensions in which Equalia dances. I ‘channelled’ the name Equalia when in deep meditation a couple of years ago. Then of course I Googled it and found that it was the name of a fantasy island in the Simpsons TV show. All the citizens were equal but…

Ahimsa – Loving Kindness

Ahimsa – Loving Kindness – an Ethical Philosophy & Meditation Practice Ahimsa – or – Non-Violence, means loving kindness and is a term meaning ‘not to injure’. The word is derived from the Sanskrit root hiṃs – to strike; hiṃsā is injury or harm, a-hiṃsā is the opposite of this, i.e. cause no injury, do no harm. Ahimsa is a multidimensional…

Divinity

Hello, Today’s post: DIVINITY! What am I referring to? I’m referring to the spiritual perfection that resides in each and every one of us. I know, I know we immediately want to jump in there and try to pick apart, and point out those folks that are not acting or being very Divine at this…