Evolution

Well it has been a rollercoaster few months with highs and lows of emotion and doubt. Having stepped away somewhat from my traditional form of income it was time to make some decisions about the future. However it seemed to take a long time for any clarity or conviction to appear. Not being very good at 'doing nothing' I tried pushing for some results but of course the answers come when we are in a 'space' to recieve them. Thankfully a whole new direction for myself and the website manifested at 1.00am in the morning the night I had decided to give it all away. So for the last few weeks I have been busy working with a team to bring this new vision into being. With guidance and yes patience, my energy, faith and dream has been restored and I am so terribly excited about the new path Spirited Women is taking. Can't reveal too much more until we are ready to roll but can't wait to introduce you to the new look and focus. Have a very merry christmas everyone. Stay safe and relax!

Clarity

The last month has been an 'interesting' one. Many of my beliefs and patterns have been either challenged or brought to the fore. I have at times felt adrift, doubtful, distressed and confused. At other times there has been such a sweet surrender and trust that all is exactly where it should be. By allowing myself to just feel all of this without getting 'caught' in it, I have created the space for guidance and clarity to emerge. In fact it emerged at one o'clock in the morning during my sleep. Now I have a sense of excitement and quiet anticipation for the new that is unfolding for both the website and myself. I know that there will be 'birthing pains' and a hell of alot of preparation, but the end result will be worth it. So stay tuned, I will introduce you to my new baby in the coming months.

Uncertainty.

Well, I finally have taken a leap of faith. Last term I stepped away from my class and have returned to supply teaching. After 15 years of teaching I am letting it go. I felt I needed to close that door before another would open. My body again let me know that what I was doing was not good for my health - physically, mentally and spiritually and that it was time to take care. So I have been sitting in uncertainty for the last few weeks, unsure of my new direction or work choice. Interestingly enough I am quite at peace with that. Very unlike me as I tend to need to know when, what, how and who so I can 'do' something. This 'being' and trusting stuff is unfamiliar. I am excited about the possibilities, about placing it all in the hands of something higher. In the meantime I will enjoy the change and the freedom that comes with the unknown.

Happy Hugger

Today I participated as part of the 'Hug Patrol' at the Environment Day Festival. I joined up because I thought it would be fun and I actually like giving hugs. I also think that there is not enough 'touch' in the world anymore. With all the new technology that helps us 'keep in touch', I feel that there is more and more people who feel isolated and lonely. I was amazed at how many people not only welcomed a hug but really took something from it. As one lady said, " If you happen to live on your own, it is very rare that you get to be hugged. Even my family doesn't hug very much anymore". We are so careful about being correct. And I know that there are many people out there that abuse the privilege of touch, but we are so frightened now to hug and hold, even when there are people and children out there screaming for some human contact and caring. If I have to wear a t-shirt and hat and work with a team to promote postive human touch and contact, If I have to go to events where it is sanctioned, to spread some warmth and love, then I am more than willing to do so. Perhaps if we hugged more, with more people, establishing non-threatening, non-sexual ways to connect, then there wouldn't be such inclination for others to take it violently. Being hugged makes you feel good - connected, appreciated, loved and special. I invite you to hug as many people as you can and feel the flow back to you.

Need For Speed

I was so saddened by the death of the young family in the recent police chase. This after the two year old was killed about a month ago. I have to ask myself where our priorities lay. The ones being chased were in a stolen car. Mmmm car, life, car, life...... Surely it is not worth putting people's lives at risk for the chance of returning a stolen car. I am sure the person who owned the car would rather the family be spared. Conducting police pursuits over such things as stolen property, money, drugs, running a red light etc cannot be justified when it puts other people's lives at risk. If the the persons driving the car have done wrong then they will not stop for the police! I am not condoning their behaviour nor do I think we need to let these types of crimes go unaccounted for, I just don't think the car chases are necessary. My blessings and heart go out the family and friends of the family and the driver of the car. Such senseless mistakes.

Thinking Thoughts

This month's newsletter is all about how powerful our thoughts can be, which for me couldn't be more timely. I am a real thinker, in fact I seem to be constantly thinking, not only about work, creative pursuits, the many lists I have but about dinner, the shopping, home work etc etc etc. About 90% of those thoughts would be unconscious, a constant dribble of 'to do's' and 'shoulds'. It got to the point this week where I could feel myself teetering on the brink of overwhelm (also something I used to do exceptionally well). I don't allow myself to go there anymore, after realising it was a complete waste of time and energy, and knowing that if I got myself into this state I could also get myself out. Hence the benefit of conscious and directed thought. I took a deep breath and took a step back, re-prioritised, set my thoughts into a postive direction and then surrendered into grace. How much easier is it then to achieve what I need to do - and if not getting everything done, realising that it will happen in good time. Our thoughts are so powerful that they effect us on every level. Thank goodness I not only had the reminder this month but also the awareness to change them.

Aussie Born and Bred

I want to let everyone know how blessed I feel to be living in Australia. "The lucky country" seems very fitting. I know that we have our problems and concerns as a country - politically, socially, economically, environmentally - but I know that I can wake up each morning and feel safe. I know that my children will be fed, and educated. I know that my husband will return to me each night. I know that I have choices. Here in Australia we are so nourished and I want to acknowledge that. Protect our country's beauty and her children, let us remain what makes us uniquely Australian and let us honour what Mother Earth has provided for us here. Happy Australia Day everyone.

ps. Sending healing energy to Haiti!

New Year

I spent New Years Eve 2009 in the Aussie traditional way, drinks with friends. Other friends of mine spent it going on sacred journey as a gateway into 2010. I kinda wish I had done the same as I think 2010 is going to be a significant year. Apart from whatever was going on astrologically, it was full moon and a blue moon! With all that is happening in World, it would have been satisfying on so many levels to start the year setting intentions, and being a part of a group expressing peace to the World. I recently watched "Forrest Gump" and in the New Year's eve scene a woman says 'Don't you just love New Year, everybody gets a second chance.' But I am thinking why just at New Years? Every moment offers us a choice. It offers us a chance to choose peace over fear, higher energy over ego, responding over reacting, positivity over negativity. And I guess it doesn't have to be New Years Eve to honour and celebrate 'gateways' or 'new beginnings'. It comes back to the individual. As an individual my intent for 2010 is to come from a place of love and respect. I offer it to you.......