Always look on the bright side of Life

So many old souls sending out light in 2014 as this period of unrest and conflict still continues until the end of this year.  Dolly sang her big heart out and it was so BRIGHT and JOYOUS that we forgot the doom and gloom if we were open to receive.  The following quote came to me again and I share it with you now.

"Important encounters are planned by the souls long before the bodies see each other" . P.Coelho

I ask you to consider that important break ups or relationships that do not work are also chosen.  Sometimes we try to make it happen and it is such a trial and effort.  This is telling us that perhaps it is not meant to be.  Let it go and see where the flow takes you!

Ramadhan Fast and be still

The holy month of Ramadhan has begun for our Muslim bother and sisters and it is much needed in this age of Maya.  A time to fast and be still and see the beauty and unity in all people when we let go of conflict and differences.   We may not be able to spend time with people who are chaotic to our own energy but we can still love them and wish them well.  We can connect with the one essence in all of us and know that it is only ignorance that creates shameful acts that build up walls between communication.   We forget who we truly are......the one self......present in all.  Love yourself first and be a friend to your self.  That joy will then exude out of you and diffuse any anger or hate that comes your way.   Do not send out what you do not wish to get back.  Law of Karma.

See the child in all and the innocence and beauty of that pure love between mother and baby. that spreads to all the family and community.       Welcome to my first grandchild Linus Neville.   Let's create a world in which all our children can live in peace.   

Ramadhan prophecy for this month

- The Gates of Heaven are open and the Gates of Hell are shut - 

Summer Solstice

Beautiful sunny days to enjoy and be grateful for during this beginning of summer.  Are you living in the present and breathing in the prana which is abounding and energising all who accept the earth's gifts?

Here are a few photos to again marvel at the glory of Nature.

Freedom

"Real Freedom is to experience the true essence of One's being"

We are searching for freedom in external things.  Running away from difficult situations if we can and trying to find a way out if we are stuck and cannot flee.   When we do 'escape' and feel free it is destined to only be for a short while and then the sense of being trapped will reappear because we cannot escape from ourselves!   Therefore, connect with your true self which is always free and content.  How?  Meditation and finding places in nature filled will peace and beauty may help.  Sitting quietly and being aware of each moment as it is and accepting and being grateful for our lives.  Showing compassion to others whose lives are so much worse than our own and helping in whatever way we can to relieve their suffering. 

 Being Happy! What a joy it is to meet someone with a big smile even on a rainy day.   Is that you?

Thursday 22 May 2014 Election in the UK

Use you voice and vote!  Apathy and resignation are not attitudes conducive to action which is the yogic tradition and essential for change and transformation.  I know from personal experience that it is not easy for spiritually minded people to take to the political arena which can be very aggressive and uncomfortable for our peaceful natures.  However, we are all one and only by mixing and sharing ideas and values can we hope to extend peace and kindness into all area of society.  Be brave warriors and get active for our children and the world !

New Moon Rising 29 April

Beautiful Dartmoor from one of our past retreats in the middle of the moor!

New Moon is a time to release the old and embrace the new.  Clear out your cupboards and minds and take a fresh look at what is possible for you this lifetime.

Yogawise news now out for members.  Ask and it will be given!

Happiness - Henry David Thoreau

Happiness is like a butterfly;

the more you chase it,

the more it eludes you.

But if you turn your attention to other things,

it comes and sits softly on your shoulder.