L E T T E R from Jac – Defining What’s Important
I have found time and time again, with our students that have had life pulled out from under them that […]
L E T T E R from Jo – The Unchanging Truth
When we meditate, we begin to understand and become aware of the layers of ideas and thoughts we have about […]
L E T T E R from Jac – What We Seek
There is so much reference to what we seek being within. ‘The kingdom of God is within you.’ Luke 17.21 […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Zen Wednesday
‘You have to go further. You have to demonstrate the answer. You have to embody the answer. You have to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – A Compassion That Big
Compassion is normally an outward energy isn’t it, we focus our energy in trying to ‘be’ compassionate to others. Which […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Just Do It, Say No
There are so many ways in which self-sabotage presents, and I could literally spend a year’s worth of Letters writing […]
L E T T E R – KINDNESS Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Spotting hypocrisy is a sport these days, and I get it, it’s everrrryywhere so is an enticing pastime with plenty […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Obstacles
A huge part of any creative process is moving through obstacles. One of my interior architecture mentors used to say […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Trying It On For Size
When I was 7 years old, I was obsessed with a book series about a girl, her best friend, their […]
L E T T E R from Jac – To Return
In Mahayana Buddhism, to take refuge in the Buddha’s teaching means to return to one’s original nature. In Judaism, ‘Teshuva’ […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Zen Wednesday; Enthralling Solitude
Zen meditation teacher Susan Murphy writes in her brilliant book Upside Down Zen, “Meditation is lonely as any practice is lonely […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Deepest Relationship
The longest-standing relationship we will ever have, the most intimate, the most defining, is the one we have with ourselves. […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Efficiency Of Social Relationships
Efficiency is where anything immediately irrelevant is trimmed out. Keywords around efficiency are force, computation, intelligence, knowledge. The problem with […]
L E T T E R – UNCOVER Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
I think I have seen the phrase ‘I’m so triggered by this!!!!!’ on social media lately more than any other, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Big Secret to Creativity
Creativity, and any expression of it, involves a deep relationship with fear. Creativity is not just being an artist. It’s […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Using The Clues
When something great happens, I sometimes want to hold on to it just that little bit longer. I want to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Dissolving Ego Structures
Ram Dass here points out something students talk about so often with me, “We have built a whole ego structure about […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Zen Wednesday; Creating Space for Mushin
‘Mushin’ is a Japanese term referring to no-mind. It’s embraced in martial arts, meditation and various creative arts. Mushin is […]
Learn in Byron Bay
Welcome to the talks, workshops, courses and meditation meetings The Broad Place have happening in your city! We update this […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Open All Hours
Life is funny – when things are going well – and yes I hate to say it “according to plan” […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Zen Wednesday; Finding Truth
‘Fudoshin’ is a Japanese term used in Zen frequently, which means an unshakeable will, utter determination, the mindset of a […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The 4% Rule
I have had the pleasure of meeting many talented people in my life, as well as many deeply conscious spiritual […]
L E T T E R – PRESENCE Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Presence is an obvious one given the Retreat I just wrapped! It was literally all about training the mind to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Never-Ending Jigsaw
We are so good most of the time at looking back, and admitting, sometimes admiringly, that everything was for the […]
L E T T E R from Jac – What Will You Lead With
Once there was a very particular snake that lived in a jungle. One day, the snake’s tail said to the […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Complete from the Hermitage and Back Into The World
My silent retreat is now complete. In all honesty, it was one of the most incredible experiences I have had, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Finding My Courage
Tomorrow marks the day that I go away for 11 days on a self-led silent meditation Retreat. We are going […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Cost Of Fear
The other day I had a full-blown panic attack. It’s been many, many years since I have had one. This […]
L E T T E R – Zen Wednesday; The Teachings of Compassion
On Wednesday now I am going to puddle about with Zen teachings, replacing our Tao Tuesday for awhile. There are […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Giving Up All That’s Not Ours
This week whilst we appear to be crushing on the words of David Whyte, let me share one of my […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Letting It Go Downstream
When I saw writer, poet and speaker David Whyte awhile back for a beautiful program, he described the art of […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Stay In The Long Game
Thousands of years back there was a tall, verdant tree at a royal court in a faraway land. The tree […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Expanding Together By Doing
This is my debrief from the recent High Vibe Challenge. If you’re not aware of this challenge – there was […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Prioritizing Our Lives
Money is important and valuable and enables us to do all sorts of wonderful things. But when we place money […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Which Wolf Will You Feed
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the […]
L E T T E R from Jac – True Self
One of the key issues I see when mentoring thought leaders is that there is usually a deep underlying system […]
Integrated Meditation and a Rounding Workshop in Melbourne – with Jo Simpson
MEDITATION COURSE – JO SIMPSONOur courses consist of a comprehensive and deeply engaging course taught over three Integrated Meditation sessions […]
L E T T E R from Jac – How Much Do You Really Want It?
A hermit was meditating by a river when a young man interrupted him.“Master, I wish to become your disciple,” said […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Staying Hydrated For Optimal Brain and Body Vibes
When we are thirsty, it’s hard to concentrate, sleep well and we overeat. Not ideal right? Part of the High […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Nourishing Mushroom Broth With Brown Rice
There are days when I crave something soothing, nourishing and grounding. This is one of these dishes. It’s the perfect […]
L E T T E R from Jac – An Appointment With Nature
There truly is nothing more delicious than time in nature. I have been craving nature so much whilst in London, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Secret Wish
We all wish there was a silver bullet, that will miraculously transform us. Preferably one without much time invested from […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Shifting Your Mindset and Don’t Fall Prey to Spiritual Bypassing!
Today I want to focus on MINDSET, as at times, I swear it is everything. Our brains are affirmation tools, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Move Thy Arse
Over the High Vibe Challenge, in order to raise your vibration, we are going to focus on getting your endorphins rocking! […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Journaling and Intention Setting
Throughout the High Vibe Challenge, every day there is a new Intention we embody, as well as a Gratitude Exercise. […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Eat The Rainbow
Erin Lovell Verinder is not only one of my dearest friends, but she has also personally nursed Arran, Marley and I […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Today Is The Day
Today is the day that our High Vibrational Challenge begins!!! Over the next two weeks, I am going to be […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Don’t Know Mind
One of my favourite Buddhist concepts is Don’t Know Mind. It’s about not allowing the mind to constantly jump to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – A New Present Born
It’s a simply wonderful concept, and it’s true, so why aren’t we living like it? Why are we waiting for […]
L E T T E R – HIGH VIBRATION Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Our High Vibrational Challenge begins on Thursday and spans two weeks, and you’re invited to join us! This special Challenge […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Set in Stone
Chances are you’ve probably heard of the notion of “beginners mind”, a Zen teaching of entering into every situation with […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Me, Myself and I
Comparison is indeed the thief of joy. When we start to compare we are under the illusion that it’s a […]
L E T T E R from Jac – When Did We Forget How To Rest?
I sometimes look at my dogs, sleeping away in the sun and think; nice for some. It can be nice […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Mind To God
I am this week studying a miniature Indian Mughal painting course, that is fascinating and incredible. The tutors have been […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Tao Tuesday
The Tao Te Ching states: “Simplicity, patience, compassion.These three are your greatest treasures.Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Memory, The Veil To Truth
Our memories fail us all the time. Layer in that we miss things all the time also. We have deep attention […]
L E T T E R – LOVE Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
This week let’s place our intention on Love. Some points to Journal on: When I consider love, is there an […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Wealth of Nature
Immersing in nature is something I found a deep love for a few years back, with the help of some […]
L E T T E R from Jo – One Step
I always love the openness, determination and innocence of children learning to do things – walking, drawing, eating, playing, dancing, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Regret
Bronnie Ware was an Australian nurse who worked with the dying, continually asked them their regrets as they passed on, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Begin. Immediately.
I spent two years diddling around on being consistent with writing before committing to a daily writing practice. I kept […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Tao Tuesday
‘The wind traverses the vast sky,clouds emerge from the mountains;Feelings of enlightenment and things of the worldare of no concern […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Our Primal Rhythms
In nearly all ancient lineages of wisdom, being aligned with natural rhythms is the key. Harmony is created from being […]
L E T T E R – SURRENDER Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
This week let’s place our intention on Surrender. Some points to Journal on: When I see the words ‘divine’ and […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Genius
Richard Rudd, author and founder of The Gene Keys – a look into the human archetypes and codes to unlock […]
L E T T E R from Jo – The Big Catch
I wanted to share this wonderful fable for you to ponder. It’s important that we consciously choose how we are […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Mostest Goodest
Marley when she was little used to say some days after kindergarten that she was really proud as she was […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Remembering What We Forget
I mean we all know this right? I love beautiful things, there’s no doubt. I also recognise that experiences shape […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Tao Tuesday
This is Chapter 23 from the Tao Te Ching as translated by Stephen Mitchell. I would like to bring our […]
L E T T E R from Jac – All Hail The Fail
I’m not quite sure what happens in life that mistakes become a bad thing. When we are little, mistakes are […]