Dear readers
I do hope you are enjoying this glorious weather.Now is the time to enjoy the beautiful connection with mother earth and the fairy realm.Take that walk or simply enjoy the garden.Enjoy and have fun - even out at one of our special fairy days.
Wendy xx
Fairy card for you today - taken from "Magical messages from the fairies" by Doreen Virtue Ph.D
Emotional Healing- Use this magical time of warmth,sunlight and longer days to move forward and let go.The Fairy realm are there to help with your clearing and manifestation teqniques.
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Birth & pregnancy CD by New Age Journal
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Guided Meditations for Pregnancy and Birth
Guided Meditations for Pregnancy and Birth
By Michelle Robertson-Jones
Paradise Music Ltd. (2009) 60:42 minutes
www.paradisemusic.co.uk / www.paradisemusic.us.com
Review by Kate Russell
When this CD came across my desk at 9 months into my pregnancy, I have to say I was pretty excited to give it a listen, especially as I have been gearing up these past few weeks towards my son’s imminent birth. One of a range of meditation and Relaxation CDs from Paradise Music , Michelle Roberton-Jones’ ‘Guided Meditations for Pregnancy and Birth’ are inspired by her own daily meditative practises during her pregnancies.
The relaxation album consists of five tracks of comfortable lengths (around 10 minutes each, aside from the last track, which is closer to half an hour), making it a good CD for beginners to meditation who also find themselves short on time or concentration. Each track has a period of relaxation music following the guided meditation, allowing one to explore the mental state they find themselves in at the end of the guidance and hold it for a while.
1) ‘The Breath’ helps focus the listener onto their breathing, which is really an essential exercise for any meditation. More than this, with the growing awareness of the benefits of a natural birth without interventions, breathing becomes so much more important with a pregnancy CD. For those who are new to relaxation techniques and breathing exercises, this track is a good ‘taster’, and its ten minute duration makes it practical to set aside practise time for each day.
2) ‘Dedicated Time for Two’ has some great imagery for drawing you within yourself to picture your baby and bond with him or her. During this time of placing my hands on my stomach and following the meditation, I definitely felt I experienced a more focused closeness with my baby than I have done before without the technique. I felt this was a really strong track.
3) ‘Baby’s Song’ is a little bit more of an adventurous journey - encouraging you to listen to your baby and the personal ‘song’ he or she sings. I was as not sure about this particular track; maybe it would be better for someone who has more of a vivid imagination or has more experience with meditation.
4) In ‘Release’ the focus is on helping the mother-to-be deal with the discomforts of pregnancy and encourages - through thoughtful questions - the listener to focus on the pain and in doing so, be able to release it. This technique is particularly useful as in the process of resisting pain, we can tend to give it more attention than it needs. Michelle’s questioning, and calming guidance towards focusing the listener to the pain enables it to be quickly identified, acknowledged and dealt with. This track, along with the initial breath meditation would both be really useful labour preparation exercises.
5) The last track: ‘A Perfect Night’ is directed towards guiding the mother-to-be into a restful sleep and allows a good length period of music after the initial guided meditation to continue the relaxed vibe into slumber.
Michelle’s calming voice and the music that accompanies it quickly creates an all-enveloping, nurturing environment for the mother-to-be and her baby. In the CD insert, Michelle has also taken care to explain a little about each exercise, which helps with understanding them, and is a neat ‘human’ touch that connects the listener with the person giving the guidance. I would definitely recommend this CD to other pregnant women as part of a daily relaxation and labour preparation routine, with the breathing exercise having the added bonus of being useful even after the birth.
Kate Russell is a singer/songwriter and busker from Vancouver, up until recently performing under the stage name Jadis Gloom (www.myspace.com/jadisgloom). Currently she is taking some time out from her solo music projects to write, listen to other styles of music and gain inspiration from other artists and their own creative journeys. Believing that to look into someone’s art is also to look inside their soul, she enjoys the intimate opportunities for understanding others in new ways that being a music critic provides
A message for today x
Yes it is your thoughts that assist in creating your reality... but it is your heart that makes it real ...& your base that is stong enough to birth your dreams & take action x x
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Working with our magnificent moon ...
Yesterday the 22nd of June was the beginning of our New Moon phase ...
As before the Angels teach for me to practice for self, for I can only truly share "my truth" - what I have experienced - anything else is simply passed on knowledge,- not wisdom.
I have been guided to share a "practice" the Angels assisted me through towards the end of last year, which so far as had a great & positive effect on my life. There is a time for "be-ing" & a time for "do - ing" -
Ever had those days when no matter how hard you try you just cannot conjure up the energy to take action? ... well, maybe it is as simple as the position of the moon - this is what I discovered ... & so life is not so much of a struggle, more a consistent, secure flow - a flow with life & all her cycles & seasons, it is only hard when we struggle against life.
So *smile* the New Moon phase & each phase of the moon lasts aprox 3-4 days .. so you still have time to set your New Moon creations. ..
By the light of the New Moon & a dedicated candle's flame sit & draw symbols or write a list of your intentions, goals & dreams for the forthcoming moon cycle. An important part of creation is "knowing" for ourselves what it is we seek for our life. Exploring our wants. Needs & desires & feeling it is safe to receive. Getting our dreams down on paper help us to see where we have been, where we are & where we wish to go....
The new moon is for "planting seeds". I pop my picture list somewhere in my home where I can see it daily, like the fridge door *grin* - not so much that I can become obsessed with whether "manifestation" works for this simply takes trust but it is there to help me maintain focus & keep the symbols list of my heart's dreams alive.
The next phase is the Crescent moon, here spend time creating a clear practical plan of the moon cycle ahead. Daydream, feeling how it feels to "be", "do" or "have.." - Our feelings are far stronger than our thoughts, Our Angels listen to our heart - our feelings must match our desires. Meditate & be aware of any contradicitng thoughts & feelings & be aware of any guidance.
The next phase is the "First Quarter" - this is a time to take guided action - anything that has come up that you need to do.
The Gibbous Moon follows & this is the time where we are to simply sit & be ... this is the time where often no amount of action can seem to get things done - this is our "be-ing" time. A time to surrender & lay resting in God's hands.
Full Moon & all her gifts are then available to us - her light shining the way, illuminating all that we need to release for the new to enter our lives. We become aware of old patterns, shadows, habits in her magnificent light. There is no hiding in this light. Yet her light feeds our creative seeds, we dance her dance & she sings to us.
The Disseminating Moon or Harvest moon follows, here we reap what we have sown - sometimes this can be the seeds of New Moon, sometimes it can be the seeds of a previous New Moon - seeds blossom in divine timing - not our ego time set, remember "thy will" not my will -This is a very exciting time, that requires faith & trust in life's flow
In the "Last Quarter" we are given time for reflection, to let go of all that does not fit anymore & is not working. We are given space to complete old projects. Old & uncomfortable holds us in a time that does not serve us
And last but not least we are blessed with the Balsamic Moon, a time that I personally am very sensitive too as I know it brings about "change" that I must have faith in & follow... this is a time to surrender our fears from the past, allowing Mighty Archangel Michael to cleanse our bodies & life of all that is not love. We are given space to "play" with potential futures - "feeling" with our hearts not thinking with our heads. Allowing the light within to help us create new seeds for the forthcoming new moon.
Be -ing with life & her ways has allowed so much more contentment, security, trust & peace into my life.. For it is not our way but life's way - this is flow, this is grace, & this is where we see, feel & receive all the Universe wishes to bless us with.
So - go grab your crayons, the glitter, the glue - plant your New Moon seeds - add love, joy & faith to that piece of paper which is part of life itself. Put it in a place where you can see it not hide it... And now simply flow & trust x
Wishing you a beautiful moon cycle ahead.
With love & Heaven Sent Wishes
Michelle x x
As before the Angels teach for me to practice for self, for I can only truly share "my truth" - what I have experienced - anything else is simply passed on knowledge,- not wisdom.
I have been guided to share a "practice" the Angels assisted me through towards the end of last year, which so far as had a great & positive effect on my life. There is a time for "be-ing" & a time for "do - ing" -
Ever had those days when no matter how hard you try you just cannot conjure up the energy to take action? ... well, maybe it is as simple as the position of the moon - this is what I discovered ... & so life is not so much of a struggle, more a consistent, secure flow - a flow with life & all her cycles & seasons, it is only hard when we struggle against life.
So *smile* the New Moon phase & each phase of the moon lasts aprox 3-4 days .. so you still have time to set your New Moon creations. ..
By the light of the New Moon & a dedicated candle's flame sit & draw symbols or write a list of your intentions, goals & dreams for the forthcoming moon cycle. An important part of creation is "knowing" for ourselves what it is we seek for our life. Exploring our wants. Needs & desires & feeling it is safe to receive. Getting our dreams down on paper help us to see where we have been, where we are & where we wish to go....
The new moon is for "planting seeds". I pop my picture list somewhere in my home where I can see it daily, like the fridge door *grin* - not so much that I can become obsessed with whether "manifestation" works for this simply takes trust but it is there to help me maintain focus & keep the symbols list of my heart's dreams alive.
The next phase is the Crescent moon, here spend time creating a clear practical plan of the moon cycle ahead. Daydream, feeling how it feels to "be", "do" or "have.." - Our feelings are far stronger than our thoughts, Our Angels listen to our heart - our feelings must match our desires. Meditate & be aware of any contradicitng thoughts & feelings & be aware of any guidance.
The next phase is the "First Quarter" - this is a time to take guided action - anything that has come up that you need to do.
The Gibbous Moon follows & this is the time where we are to simply sit & be ... this is the time where often no amount of action can seem to get things done - this is our "be-ing" time. A time to surrender & lay resting in God's hands.
Full Moon & all her gifts are then available to us - her light shining the way, illuminating all that we need to release for the new to enter our lives. We become aware of old patterns, shadows, habits in her magnificent light. There is no hiding in this light. Yet her light feeds our creative seeds, we dance her dance & she sings to us.
The Disseminating Moon or Harvest moon follows, here we reap what we have sown - sometimes this can be the seeds of New Moon, sometimes it can be the seeds of a previous New Moon - seeds blossom in divine timing - not our ego time set, remember "thy will" not my will -This is a very exciting time, that requires faith & trust in life's flow
In the "Last Quarter" we are given time for reflection, to let go of all that does not fit anymore & is not working. We are given space to complete old projects. Old & uncomfortable holds us in a time that does not serve us
And last but not least we are blessed with the Balsamic Moon, a time that I personally am very sensitive too as I know it brings about "change" that I must have faith in & follow... this is a time to surrender our fears from the past, allowing Mighty Archangel Michael to cleanse our bodies & life of all that is not love. We are given space to "play" with potential futures - "feeling" with our hearts not thinking with our heads. Allowing the light within to help us create new seeds for the forthcoming new moon.
Be -ing with life & her ways has allowed so much more contentment, security, trust & peace into my life.. For it is not our way but life's way - this is flow, this is grace, & this is where we see, feel & receive all the Universe wishes to bless us with.
So - go grab your crayons, the glitter, the glue - plant your New Moon seeds - add love, joy & faith to that piece of paper which is part of life itself. Put it in a place where you can see it not hide it... And now simply flow & trust x
Wishing you a beautiful moon cycle ahead.
With love & Heaven Sent Wishes
Michelle x x
Monday, 22 June 2009
We are what we think we are ... Buddha
Be aware of limiting thoughts that bind you in a place that does not allow yourself or those around you freedom - there are no boundaries - you only THINK there are x
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Need there be reason for tears?
Sometimes we do not know why we cry, the tears simply flow ... It is essential for us to cry, it allows our soul to be cleansed... We release stored emotional energy ... our tears wash our eyes - clearing our vision of "old" ways, allowing us to see through our emotions & our pathway ahead more clearly x x x
Trust
Practice a deeper trust to day - simply "rest" in the wings of the angels & let your day unfold...
Summer Solstice
Dear Readers and Friends
I just wanted to wish you all a very happy summer solstice I do hope you are enjoying the beautiful energies we have.
For me the summer solstice has been about concentrating on what I want to bring into my life there are some wonderful manifestation energies on offer for us to use which I have been doing in this run up.Also a time to give that little something to mother earth in thanks such as prayer and healing.
In love and Light
Wendy Joy Terry xxxx
I just wanted to wish you all a very happy summer solstice I do hope you are enjoying the beautiful energies we have.
For me the summer solstice has been about concentrating on what I want to bring into my life there are some wonderful manifestation energies on offer for us to use which I have been doing in this run up.Also a time to give that little something to mother earth in thanks such as prayer and healing.
In love and Light
Wendy Joy Terry xxxx
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Blame ...
To blame does not serve anyone, most of all ourselves -
what we are really saying when we blame is "here, you deal with my emotions."
Another cannot deal with what is really our responsibilty, we need to learn to move & work with our own emotions, only then are we responsible for self ... & only then are we free x
Monday, 15 June 2009
Acronym-it for fun by Claudia xxx
I have been so inspired by a guy I met who is a lawyer and a poet, it is not his poetry or the fact he is a lawyer that inspires me, it is that he uses acronyms in quite a unique way. I have been inspired to look at words I like with fresh eyes and create anew my meaning for them. Here are a few I have come up with.
Life
Love Is For-giving Everyone
Love
Life Offering Visible Evidence
Live
Love Inspires Vocation Easily
Peace
People Everywhere All Connecting Equally
Try it it's fun
Much Love
Claudia xxx
Life
Love Is For-giving Everyone
Love
Life Offering Visible Evidence
Live
Love Inspires Vocation Easily
Peace
People Everywhere All Connecting Equally
Try it it's fun
Much Love
Claudia xxx
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
on festivals and small wonders ~ from Rachel x
it was the first of a long summer trading at festivals for us at the end of may. last year this same festival disappeared under two feet of water and three feet of mud, and although it had been a triumph of mind over matter - we can survive without washing for 5 days, eating weird one pot concoctions and whilst sleeping 8 inches above the rising tide in a damp tent - i was not looking forward to it as much as i might have been had it been a week of sun kissed bliss.
so first there was wind..it buffeted and thrust its will upon us and made all seem impossible. and i thought 'this is pointless..i want to go home..there is no way we can erect a 20ft army marquee in a gale...i want to go home'. i asked Mother Nature to at least calm the wind for a while, i prayed to God, i called to the Divine Mother, i asked Angels... then a Fellow arrived. gap toothed, thick fingered, pierced in all directions, head half shaved, probably terrifying after dark.. and asked 'do you need a hand?' and we did.. so he lent us both of his, and another hammer and some great iron pegs he had made for himself but could spare us.. and between us the marquee went up. and then the Fellow went back to putting his tent up in the healing area with our hearts and gratitude in his hands. Healers come in so many shapes and sizes!
then oh there was rain..
and then there was the sun.. and the sun.. and the sun.. for days and days
and we went to the Hurly Burly cafe for lunch. the food was lovely; quinoa and pomegranates, mint and lemon, goats cheese and rocket and chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce if you so desired..so wonderful after so much hard work and so little sleep! then an announcement came ''the hurly burly disco will begin in 5 minutes'' and in what seemed like a very short 5 minutes later the music began. the music began and all the staff stopped. they stopped what they were doing and began to dance in formation all around us.. the us who had stopped eating in disbelief to watch and gawp. they danced the whole song out, to our increasing delight and wild applause at the close. and then? they just calmly went back to work. Smiling. Smiling. Smiling and Smiling all around. i could not think of a time when i had felt so infused with total and utter Joy.
many hands make light work.. many smiles make light hearts
oh what was the track? 'Same as it ever was' by Talking Heads.
have you read the lyrics? .. god works in mysterious ways!
so first there was wind..it buffeted and thrust its will upon us and made all seem impossible. and i thought 'this is pointless..i want to go home..there is no way we can erect a 20ft army marquee in a gale...i want to go home'. i asked Mother Nature to at least calm the wind for a while, i prayed to God, i called to the Divine Mother, i asked Angels... then a Fellow arrived. gap toothed, thick fingered, pierced in all directions, head half shaved, probably terrifying after dark.. and asked 'do you need a hand?' and we did.. so he lent us both of his, and another hammer and some great iron pegs he had made for himself but could spare us.. and between us the marquee went up. and then the Fellow went back to putting his tent up in the healing area with our hearts and gratitude in his hands. Healers come in so many shapes and sizes!
then oh there was rain..
and then there was the sun.. and the sun.. and the sun.. for days and days
and we went to the Hurly Burly cafe for lunch. the food was lovely; quinoa and pomegranates, mint and lemon, goats cheese and rocket and chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce if you so desired..so wonderful after so much hard work and so little sleep! then an announcement came ''the hurly burly disco will begin in 5 minutes'' and in what seemed like a very short 5 minutes later the music began. the music began and all the staff stopped. they stopped what they were doing and began to dance in formation all around us.. the us who had stopped eating in disbelief to watch and gawp. they danced the whole song out, to our increasing delight and wild applause at the close. and then? they just calmly went back to work. Smiling. Smiling. Smiling and Smiling all around. i could not think of a time when i had felt so infused with total and utter Joy.
many hands make light work.. many smiles make light hearts
oh what was the track? 'Same as it ever was' by Talking Heads.
have you read the lyrics? .. god works in mysterious ways!
Thursday, 4 June 2009
From Katie
Each person enters this world graced with a multitude of gifts. Sometime they’re hidden deep with in us, waiting to be explored. As we transcend to new levels of consciousness, these gifts open, delighting us with their creativity and allowing access to deeper parts to our being. What was once unseen is revealed.
Yet there is no rush with the unfoldment of self. Releasing pressure is to release harsh energy that can slow us down or keep us stuck in unhelpful patterns. To release with openness, willingness and trust, creates the freedom needed for change to take place and our gifts to blossom.
Yet there is no rush with the unfoldment of self. Releasing pressure is to release harsh energy that can slow us down or keep us stuck in unhelpful patterns. To release with openness, willingness and trust, creates the freedom needed for change to take place and our gifts to blossom.
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