Seeking Renewal
How do we step out of a time of forgetting? Life-death-rebirth, the repeating three-day cycle continues! I’ve been actively seeking renewal, keeping watch for it, writing about it, calling it forth. I shouldn’t be surprised then that I’m feeling its unfolding! Have you noticed the signature pattern in your life? Here we are at the full […]
Retrograde Reflections: A doorstep confession and the energy of money
Have you felt the intensity? These last days, I’ve been taken on a deep excavation, rooting around the realm of beliefs and values. As Venus ends her retrograde, I’m emerging, holding a nugget of treasure retrieved from the cleared ground. I think back to my days as a social worker and smile, remembering “doorstep confessions”. […]
Seriousness: And what happens when you let it go
Firstly, thank you to those of you who have subscribed to Contemplating Consciousness on Substack. I feel encouraged! And especial heart felt thanks to my first paid subscriber – your generosity means so much to me. For everyone else, there’s no need to do anything just yet. When the time comes, I’ll import my mailing […]
We Need More Heart Coherence
We don’t need weapons – we need more heart coherence” Pam Gregory Whilst possibly a controversial quote, it reminds me of one of the stories from of the myth of Haumea – creation goddess of the Hawaiian people and the dwarf “planet of rebirth who works at a spiritual level to nourish and replenish our lives”[i] […]
Mars Mandala
May I invite you to take a moment to gaze at this image? It is, like us, is a work in progress! Sharing it, honours the process. As judgements, criticisms and comparisons come up, nod to them and let them pass. Allow yourself to feel into the energy of the mandala. At first glance, we […]
The Rose of Venus
We’ve enjoyed crisp clear skies in this corner of Spain for a few nights now. Unusually for me, I’ve been out and about after dark, driving along twisting, unlit roads or visiting Santiago de Compostela to see the Christmas lights. Just a couple of days before fullness, the moon’s steady radiance feels both supportive and […]
But I say to You. . .
“To you who are ready for the truth, I say this:Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the supple moves of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you in the face, stand there and take it. If someone […]
Super Moon and Equinox
September 17th Full Moon – partial lunar eclipse, super moon and in 4 days, the equinox Whoa! Just writing those words makes me feel as though there is a lot going on – can you feel it too? Let’s look at the symbolism – as we know, they point to myriad meanings and interpretations, specific […]
A Wander through the Rose Garden
“Rather than focus on the drama [of all the is going on in the world] focus on the earth and what is birthing – growing food, regenerating the land, food sovereignty – creating a world of love that we have never known” Pam Gregory Dear Friends, In her August full moon update, Pam Gregory suggests that from […]
Calm Wisdom and Maturity
Dear Friends, How do we come into calm wisdom and maturity in our relationships – showing respect for other’s ways of being and doing? What a great question! It sounds so simple, doesn’t it – but looking at the political and social unrest across the globe, the wars and persistent acts of revenge and retribution, […]