A new way at looking at ageism

Death is one of the most un-discussed topics we have. Why? Fear of the unknown, a lack of trust in the Divine Life cycle, or forgetting who we are and our commitments to this life plan perhaps. Regardless of the reason for avoiding the topic, nothing is more certain in life than death. As we enter a physical life, so must we exit. Exploring death in Past life regressions suggests how and when we die is usually pre-determined to varying degrees before we commit to a lifetime.

Have you ever been told to 'let it go'? Sometimes it is easier said than done. We all aim for a joyful and satisfying life, free of emotional trauma, chronic physical pain, compulsions and addictions. Pain, emotions and symptom soothers (drugs, alcohol, spending, smoking, etc) are closely related and often stem from early or negative experiences that shaped our understanding of the world. We may wonder ‘why me?’, accept that pain is our ‘lot in life’ or believe that something

I have been giving this a lot of thought lately. We need to take care of ourselves. This is our job and our responsibility. This is self love. When we think about what love looks like we tend to associate ideas such as strong feelings of affection, respect, support, kindness, forgiveness, compassion, security, protectiveness, and warmth. Imagine being able to give these gifts to yourself! Our relationship with another should never come above our own inner happiness. To live o

Smudging is a process of burning herbs or resin to create incense that is used to purify or clear. Commonly herbs are gathered in a tight bundle known as a smudge stick but herbs may also be burned loosely. The smoke that is created is distributed around a room or an individual to neutralise energy, clearing the auric field and space. Smudging will clear a house of previous owners’ energy or any negativity introduced by arguments or illness. It is also used to restore energy

Gently turn your head from side to side. · Notice what is in your vision (how far can you see when you turn your head). · Notice tension, tightness or pain. Rate it on a scale of 1-10 (1 comfortable – 10 very uncomfortable) STEPS: 1. Hold the top of each ear between fingers and thumb and gently unroll the curved part at the outer edge of your ear. 2. Pull firmly away from the opening of the ear, massaging and stretching the ear with your fingers and thumbs. 3. Continue to unr

Align heart and mind to reduce brain busy-ness using this brief meditation advocated by Graeme Nicholls, and create the space for your inner self to present solutions to your problems. Meditate - it's easier than you think Find a comfortable space where you can relax and close your eyes. Place your right hand over your heart (a little to the left of the centre of your chest). Then take deep yet comfortable breaths as you breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth.

When we are fully energised, nurture ourselves and look after our well-being, we fill our energetic cup. It is only then that we are well positioned to support others without depleting our own energy sources. While it is sometimes necessary to draw on our reserves to help others in times of real need, continually drawing on our own reserves will lead to exhaustion, fatigue and stress. Habitually drawing on adrenaline and caffeine to make it through the day erodes our energeti

We all have ‘stuff’. How we manage it defines our emotional and mental well-being. Is this scenario familiar? Something stressful happens at home, work or socially. It can be something someone says, a look, an action or a social media comment and we are triggered into feelings of anger, guilt, worry, depression and anxiety. Overwhelmed by the power of our emotions, many of us are pitched into the ‘could have, should have’ cycle as we replay events, reliving details to re-exam

So you have great goals. Get fit, be more productive, succeed at work, or whatever they may be. The first week is strong – you’re committed. The second week, not quite as keen but still getting out and doing your thing. The third week enthusiasm has waned and by the fourth week you seem to have returned to where you started. This is a pattern repeated all around us. The timeline might not be exact – some will never answer the first alarm set to launch them from a comfortable

When we are grounded we feel life flows effortlessly. We are efficient, even-tempered and easily draw on our skills and talents. Grounding is something that comes up in kinesiology sessions, often when a client has been ungrounded for so long it seems normal to them. Unfortunately they don’t have access to the feelings and flow described above. Luckily, we are in a position to identify and correct grounding imbalances! So what does being ungrounded look like? Take the self-ch

I saw a post today emblazoned in the corner with the page logo “happy you, happy family”. Exactly. How many of us put ourselves last? Driven to achieve impossible combinations: Work, raise children, commute, get children to sports and jobs, complete family administration, sort finances, cook, clean, wash, iron, find time for our own relationships… the list is endless really. But isn't the family happiest when the parents are happy, relaxed and healthy? 1950s Fantasy While t

Motivation pages are full of strong, inspiring words to shift us from the known to the unknown; off the couch and into a new, more rewarding life. Yet insecurity, self-doubt, lethargy, apathy, excuses and 100s of good reasons not to rock the boat of our known existence keep us from action. The truth is, for the majority of the population, we will only take action when the emotional, mental or physical pain becomes so bad that we feel we have no other choice. We wait. We wait

It is impossible to go through life without being hurt by someone – these hurts can be minor transgressions or catastrophic life-changing hurts. It is how we deal with these that defines how we continue on our journey. We may be convinced we are the injured party, ‘You have hurt me. You made me suffer. I did nothing to deserve your behaviour. You don’t even admit you were wrong – I hate you, why should I forgive you?’ Simmering with Anger? Some will seek revenge: ‘an eye for

How much easier would life be if you already accepted every part of yourself? Unfortunately, our world thrives on us not feeling enough – consider the messages we are bombarded with every day. Air-brushed images look out from billboards reinforcing that nothing less than ‘perfection’ is desired. Social and film media presents an idealised version of women, and increasingly men, as we look to others and back at ourselves in judgment. We tell ourselves that there is always room

Ever wonder why it is so difficult to establish and maintain our resolutions? The changes that we know will be good for us, improve our life, our health? Intention? Nope, that can’t be it. We return year after year with good intention and new or renewed resolutions. Commitment? Again, we return with commitment and can manage to commit to new routines…for a time. Making and Breaking Habits Aristotle stated, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a h

“Never assume that you are stuck with the way things are. Life changes every single moment and so can you.” Ralph Marston. I have had a few challenges in my lifetime and while I don’t know yours, I do know for certain that we all experience them to varying degrees. When we are caught up in our challenge, particularly when the problem seems unsolvable our minds whirl with what was said, over-analyse an expression, or replay an encounter trying to untangle its meaning. We focus

Feeling Stressed? Do you regularly suffer from muscle aches, tension or other physical pain? Pain as a symptom The human body uses these symptoms to alert you to a need for action. Many people, however, take a painkiller instead of looking for causes as we live in a culture where we are often led to believe that medication is the only answer or best option for coping with physical pain[i] -yet what is the potential risk of ignoring the body’s message? This week, the use of op

I recently had a discussion about the notion of being superwoman. You know, the woman who has everything under control – a clean house, ironing neatly put away, home cooked meals eaten at the table, children at school on time, attending after-school activities, weekend sports, a BBQ with friends, children having or hosting sleepovers, completing study, keeping a successful career going (either fulltime or part time), running a business and the list goes on… It isn't what it s