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Instagram post 2194564604135075931_184778678 "Deep trust in life is not a feeling but a stance that you deliberately take. It is the attitude we call courage."⁠ Brother David Steindl-Rast⁠ 🙏🏼
Instagram post 2192416614761140735_184778678 This year on retreat, we were joined by one of my favourite clients, Emma @emmamhayes and while we walked to the lighthouse together, she stopped me to take a photo. “To share on Instagram,” she said. ⠀ ⠀ I don’t share much of myself here because I’m reluctant to make it all about me, but Emma reminded me that what I love most in other people’s feeds is learning about the person behind them. So for those of you who don’t know me, here’s a little bit about me. 😌⠀ ⠀ I think of myself as a mother first and foremost. I’ve been married to Chris for over 30 years and we have two grown up daughters and a one year old grandson, Oscar. Nothing in the world brings me more joy than the roles of mother and grandmother. 💕⠀ ⠀ Until I was almost 40, I thought I wasn’t creative. Which was kind of crazy because I have loved cooking, gardening, photography and writing since my early 20’s. This year I bought myself a set of acrylic paints and I’m slowly teaching myself how to use them. ⠀ ⠀ I have always loved deep conversations. I grew up in a family of extraverts who told me I think too much and I’m too sensitive. It took me a long time to understand that being different is ok. I’ve come to learn that these qualities are my greatest gifts in the work I do with my clients. ✨⠀ ⠀ I’m very much a homebody. I have a handful of close friends and love nothing more than having a small group of people to cook for (and there’s nothing I love less than a big party 😔).⠀ ⠀ I started my coaching business 18 years ago and I’m still in love with my work. I have a hundred ideas about new workshops I could run and there’s still so much I want to learn. My greatest challenge is finding enough hours in my days. I imagine I’ll work until I’m 80. 🙌🏼⠀ ⠀ I’m currently writing my sixth book and this one is a long one. Most weeks I struggle to find time to write but I’m loving every minute of the process and can’t wait to share this one with you. 📖 ⠀ ⠀ What about you? Are there a few ways you recognise yourself most readily? 🙏🏼⠀ 📷 Emma @emmamhayes
Instagram post 2189483840091573168_184778678 "Just as the water reflects the stars and the moon, the body reflects the mind and soul." Rumi⁠ ⁠ Have you ever had the experience of a physical ailment teaching you something about your emotional wellbeing? When you start to pay attention, your body will be your greatest teacher. ⁠ ⁠ Hear it when it tells you that you need to move in different ways and listen when it says you need to slow down. ⁠ ⁠ Let it teach you about the foods you should eat and when you’ve had enough coffee and wine. Eventually, it will even guide you in choices about the people you spend time with and the life path that is really right for you.⁠ ⁠ Trust in your body’s incredible wisdom and keep reminding yourself to tune in.⁠ 🙌🏼⁠ ⁠ Beautiful image by @karl_steinegger
Instagram post 2188840215198680928_184778678 ✨GIVEAWAY✨ We’re partnering with one of my dearest friends, Lindy from @enaproducts to bring you a beautiful gift to help keep you calm at this busy time of year. ✨⠀ ⠀ Our ‘calm’ gift pack (and we’re giving away two - each valued at $132) includes a rose geranium and lavender body lotion, a hand treatment and my favourite product of all, Ena’s incredible body oil. Also included is a copy of my most recent book, Create Calm. ⠀ ⠀ To enter, simply:⁠⠀⁠⠀⠀ ① Like this post and follow @total_balance and @enaproducts⠀⁠⠀⠀ ② Tag a friend below⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀⠀ Enter as many times as you like (one comment equals one entry).⁠ Both you and your friend will win. 🙌🏼⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀⠀ Giveaway ends on 10 December 2019 at 7pm AEST and winners will be announced within 24 hours of giveaway ending. Open to Australian residents only. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.⁠⠀⠀ ⠀ #enaproducts #createcalm
Instagram post 2184415270030155831_184778678 “You can measure how rich you are by the number of things you have in your life that money can’t buy.” Radhanath Swami⁠ ⁠ It's easy, don't you think, to slip into the habit of thinking we'll be happy when we have more? ⁠ ⁠ But then we miss the beauty of the⁠ small moments that make us richer than we could have ever imagined. ⁠✨⁠ ⁠
Instagram post 2182608799804836882_184778678 Throughout this week, I've had lots of conversations about forgiveness. And coincidentally, my lovely Meg @megjames.com.au asked if I'd heard of the ho‘oponopono mantra (I hadn't). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So I did a bit of research and learned a little more about this simple but beautiful mantra. I thought I would share it with you too.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Ho‘oponopono is a Hawaiian phrase derived from ho‘o ('to make') and pono ('right'). The repetition of 'pono' is thought to mean that the practice is intended to be inclusive of oneself and of others.⁠ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The mantra emphasises compassion, humility, forgiveness and gratitude and it's said to be healing and transformative.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Use the mantra in your meditation or just repeat the words as you stroll down the street. Send these thoughts to yourself, to someone who has hurt you this week and maybe even offer it out as far and wide as you can imagine.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ✨HO’OPONOPONO MANTRA⁠✨⁠⠀ I love you⁠. I am sorry.⁠⠀ Please forgive me.⁠⠀ Thank you.⁠
Instagram post 2179372480895077922_184778678 "Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart." Sarah Ban Breathnach⁠⠀ ⠀ Keep your heart open this week. To the people in your life. To the possibilities that await you. And most importantly, to your own experience. ✨
Instagram post 2175235965537265012_184778678 While we’ve been up here in Byron Bay, we’ve been acutely aware of the bushfires raging not too far from here. The smoky sky has been a constant reminder that we’re never really that far from the risk of a natural disaster. ⠀ ⠀ I’ve just read the wise words written by the lovely Jodi from @practisingsimplicity and couldn’t have said this better myself. I’m reposting here in the hope that you’ll also share and take action in whatever way feels best for you. . . . What can we do today to help? We can turn our angst into action:⠀ ⠀ Call the attention of our PM #attscottmorrison on your socials. We call on you @scottmorrisonmp to meet with emergency leaders, including the former Fire Chief Greg Mullins, listen to their warnings and see (as we do) that the root cause of this frightful event is a hot, angry planet. The house is literally on fire. Call/write to your MP with the same sentiments.⠀ ⠀ Donate to the heroes who are on the frontline: @nswrfs @redcrossau @wireswildliferescue⠀ ⠀ Commit to making permanent, positive change by recognising that our everyday actions have contributed to the world today. As National Geographic recently stated: “Climate change is a problem of personal consumption.” Follow the changemakers and activists, the gardeners and the homemakers, the small accounts that share simple advice for living consciously. Learn how to grow, preserve and use every last scrap of food. Mend and make do. Educate yourself. Share what you know with your community. Be an advocate for the world you want to live in 💛
Instagram post 2173000392244445661_184778678 A mindful walk before meditating together on Tallow Beach. #slowingdown #byronbayretreat⠀
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