L E T T E R from Jac – Expanding Creativity
What blocks are in the way of your creativity right now? What is stopping you from expressing yourself creatively on a […]
Health and Wellness
L E T T E R from Jac – The Complexity of Being Human
Being a human is a very complex thing. We are either moving from our heart, acknowledging our privilege, sharing our […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Dusting Ourselves Right Off
Anais Nin says, “We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Simplicity of The Heart
Krishnamurti speaks, ‘Simplicity of the heart is of far greater importance and significance than simplicity of possessions. To renounce comfort, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Ego
From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali‘Drg darshana shaktyor ekatma tevasmita’ The ego believes we are our thoughts and compels one to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Not Running From Pain
Tonglen is a Buddhist practice of working with suffering – ours, and everyone else’s at every opportunity. It is a […]
L E T T E R from Jac – What We Think
You know the saying, ‘you are what you eat’, well we are also ‘we are what we think’. So today, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Daily Commitments
We can all talk a LOT about what we want to be doing, big plans, little follow through. Paring it […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Same, Same But Different
I love the fact that I change. Some days may be more obvious than others and some days may seem […]
L E T T E R from Jac – On Resistance and Flow – Part 2
So back to this idea of the Reward System. (you can read the previous Letter on Resistance and Flow in […]
L E T T E R from Jac – July Byron Bay Retreat Announcement!!
I am honestly so in awe of how the universe works. Two months back we were to be in Australia […]
L E T T E R from Jac – On Resistance and Flow – Part 1
What I have learnt about myself is that I sort of held on to some old Catholic beliefs that it […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Follow Truth
It’s so tempting to want to look to others to figure out what to do. I have always admired Krishnamurti’s teachings, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Eliminating the non-essential
‘Misogi’ is a Japanese term meaning ‘eliminating the non essential’. Editing out what’s not important or relevant anymore. In the […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Stormy Weather
There are so many storms emotionally for us all at the moment. Big fronts come bearing down on us, unexpected […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Resistance
On Friday I hosted our live online The DOJO, 90 minute session on Resistance and Surrender, and we explored many verses of the Tao […]
L E T T E R from Jac – A Planet Sabbatical
Yesterday Arran and I bumped into a friend Dan, who owns a cafe here in Byron with his wife, and […]
L E T T E R from Jac – What’s None Of My Business
In truth, this has been a really vulnerable time for me, I’ve shared more than before, heart of my sleeve, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Learning’s From A Pandemic Part 4
Hands up who wants resilience? Hands up who also would prefer to not do the dirty work to get it? Resilience […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Growing Pains
We’ve all seen the illustration, the circle of comfort and the arrow of growth well outside and it’s likely we […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Learning’s From A Pandemic Part 3
I have found that trusting the universe is an easier task when things are ‘going my way’. I delight in […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Learning’s From A Pandemic Part 2
We have been through some stuff in our lives, Arran and I. For some it would mount up a life […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Learning’s From A Pandemic Part 1
I thought I would share some of the beauty in what I am learning personally, and what I am learning […]
L E T T E R from Jac – To Live A Simple Life
Over 4 years ago, Arran and I gave away and sold almost all we owned, including all our furniture, and […]
L E T T E R from Jac – A Spiritual Hurricane Lamp
Anne Morrow Lindbergh writes in her beautiful book Gift From the Sea, “I want in fact – to borrow from […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Alright, Let’s Get Curious
It’s interesting, I love to learn. I love the possibilities, the fresh thinking that stretch the boundaries of my mind […]
L E T T E R from Jac – To Despair Or Not Despair
The Mother, Aurobindo’s teaching partner teaches beautifully on despair and it has been something I have really learnt into. Her […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Redefining Luxury
One of our students forwarded this Letter that I wrote back in December of last year and I thought that […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The True Teachers
We all have teachers in our lives, that have helped us, taught us. It’s what I do for my living, […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Can You See The Moon?
Trauma is such an interesting experience, the brain seeming to be sliced into multiple parts. You can go through the […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Wield Your Power!
Yes, we have power, always. Never forget this, ever. I do. Often and I need reminding again, often. I temporarily […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Being Like Bamboo
Bamboo is quite incredible. It can be used to build entire buildings, makes for cups and mugs to drink from, […]
L E T T E R from Jo – The Advantage in the Reality of What Is
I was in a situation recently where someone didn’t like what was being shared and even though there was compelling […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Inspiration for Success
Isn’t it an amazing time? In the thick of all the awfulness – all the paradigms and societal beliefs we […]
L E T T E R from Jac – A Heart At Peace
Some questions for you to ponder… What is your source? What will you return to? What will you be tolerant […]
L E T T E R from Jac – What Happens Today Is A Choice
At the moment I can feel myself firming up, more grounded every day. Becoming stronger, more resilient, and I can […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Embracing The Gaps
I woke up yesterday, and for a brief moment, forgot all that had been happening. I stretched, I listened to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – The Choice We Get To Make
We can truly lean into the current situation of the pandemic as a way to discover the truth of ourselves. We might […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Some Sweetness For You
I keep saying WOW out loud in a voice that resembles Owen Wilson, because seriously it’s a truly insane time to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Suffering Is Optional
I do love this quote by Murakami. A man who also wakes at 4.30am every day and writes furiously until […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Panicking
When everyone around us is either panicking, or dismissing heavily everyone that is panicking, it’s hard to stay on solid […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Boosting For Needed Times and Travel
I try to eat well, exercise, and meditate and do all the high-grade living things I can to keep myself […]
L E T T E R – Are You Joining Jacqui on our February/March Australian Tour?
In 6-7 weeks I board the vverrry long flight from London to Australia and I am so excited to connect […]
L E T T E R – ENERGY Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Energy is a huge focus for me always, through my meditation, yoga, karate, and qi-gong training as well as understanding […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Your Doctor Called And Asked Me To Share This With You…
Let’s get really clear on what 2020 is going to be for you. What will you introduce, what will you […]
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 – Thriving Through Modern Living Part 4 – Evenings
To read the previous letters, see PART 1, PART 2, and PART 3. Okay, this is the finale in this […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Thriving Through Modern Living Part 3 – Creating Space
Click HERE for Part 1 and HERE for Part 2. Rushing for me is a guarantee for being in a […]
L E T T E R – Tuesday Tips; Let’s Dedicate 1% Of Our Day To Learning
Part of our Integrated Meditation program is encouraging 1% of the day dedicated to learning. It’s just 15 minutes. Reading […]
L E T T E R – Tuesday Tips; Something Sweet For The Afternoon
In Ayurveda, there are three dosha’s and the Vata dosha, when out of balance, can cause anxiety, sleeplessness and restlessness. Which is […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Moving to Truth
There is a part of all of us that wants to stay small, it is afraid to reach our personal optimum […]
L E T T E R – Tuesday Tips; Healing The Lymphatic System with Jeannie of Venustus
I’m going to start experimenting with Tuesday’s being dedicated to a particular study, involving physical health, or a recipe, or […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Truly Transform 2019
Life is this strange sequencing of events, isn’t it? And when we look at a year, it is like 12 […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Working with Anxiety
I have an immense amount to speak to on this topic, but I thought I would start with sharing with […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Play On
“The oak sleeps in the acornThe giant sequoia tree sleeps in its tiny seedThe bird waits in the eggGod waits […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Heavy and Light
This reminds me of something my friend Sam from Cloud Hidden Tea told me about tea ceremonies; work with the […]
L E T T E R – Creating Space And Pause Before Action
I had a conversation with a dear friend and meditation student on the weekend about the never-ending list of ‘All […]
L E T T E R – Let’s Not Be Lunatics
I’ve never met anyone like Arran, he literally doesn’t ever consider what anyone thinks of him. He’s incredibly neat and […]
L E T T E R – What Would You Create
One of my favourite questions as part of long-term workshops that I host, is ‘if you knew you couldn’t fail, […]
L E T T E R – Being A Creativity Conduit
I like to think of our bodies as little tuning forks for the universe’s energy. The system through which creativity […]
L E T T E R – Wise Choices
A little list of things I would recommend if you’re stuck making choices at the moment. It’s a big time […]
W E E K E N D E D I T I O N – With Kate Pascoe Squires
This Weekend Edition we are proudly introducing you to Kate Pascoe Squires, who has been making some significant and inspiring […]
L E T T E R – Inwards Honesty First
It’s so much easier to look at someone close to us and see their flaws. Their unrealistic nature in certain […]
L E T T E R – Conscious Conversation
I really wish to use The Broad Place to share important messages. Erin Lovell Verinder who was recently interviewed at […]
L E T T E R – Your Choosing
I am trying hard to help my daughter be empowered to make the choices that are right by her. To […]
L E T T E R – The Two Wings
As an enthusiast (someone with obsessive tendencies coupled with deep excitement), Arran is always nervous when I start getting into […]
L E T T E R – Constant Clinging
I am up in glorious Byron Bay on the east coast of Australia preparing for our Retreat, studying tea, spending […]
L E T T E R – Expanding Our Consciousness
Consciousness is defined in so many different ways, sometimes as a state of awareness, or the quality of that awareness. Sometimes as […]
WEEKEND EDITION with Emily L’ami – Bodha Modern Wellness
Bodha was created by one of our very loved friends Emily, and her partner in everything Fred. It’s the true […]
L E T T E R – New Beginnings
I meet a lot of people who comment they’re too scared to learn meditation because of what they might discover […]
L E T T E R – Shadow and Light
When living a conscious life, it’s not all unicorns and rainbows. People sometimes think that they can walk a conscious […]
L E T T E R – The Bigger Questions
Around this time of year, Arran and I start formulating our ideas for the following year. 2018 was massive for […]
L E T T E R – Your New Vital Daily Tool; Power Down Hour
We have been preaching this from the rooftops for years, it’s a tool within our 7 Day Mind Cleanse and […]
L E T T E R – A Gift For You Of Our Key Clarity Tool
Today we are going to gift you something special, because trust me, you need it. Everyone, especially at this time of the […]
L E T T E R – Clean, Simple, Distilled Thinking
I used to have a terrible aversion to saying no to people. I had, (and still do) a big fear […]
L E T T E R – A Commitment To Adventuring
My Dad was a very renowned chef, winning best restaurant in Australia as well as three hats. His brother, my […]
L E T T E R – It’s So Bothersome Being Bothered
In Buddhism, Dukkha, which is originally a Pali word, is translated most frequently as suffering. Specifically the suffering of the […]
W E E K E N D E D I T I O N 21
Photo from our India Retreat in Rishikesh Oh my lord is it excellent to be home! So emotional! So wonderful! […]
L E T T E R – Truth Telling
Having a teenage daughter, the essence of telling the truth is really up in our grill at the moment. And […]
L E T T E R – Working with True Knowing and Dealing With Disappointment. Part 2
If you missed yesterday’s Letter, Part 1, you can see it here. After changing my flights and wrapping up the […]
L E T T E R – Working with True Knowing and Dealing With Disappointment. Part 1
Our recent trip to India took a year to plan. The major component was our Broad Place Retreat which had […]
L E T T E R – A Net Free Bird
The only thing we are really trapped by is our thinking mind, with its limitations and prejudices and biases that […]
L E T T E R – Revelling in Beauty
Beauty can be so underrated in our modern way of life. Tiny moments of beauty can light me up for hours […]
L E T T E R – Thinking Kills Creativity
If you’ve ever been working on something and loved it, then over thought it, then doubted it, then felt ill […]
L E T T E R – What Spirituality Means Part 1
There is so much confusion when we decide to live ‘spiritually’. It’s really a nonsense idea because everyone is trying […]
L E T T E R – Real Power
Being a recovering control freak and perfectionist, OCD, a Virgo and aaaall the other labels I could apply to my […]
L E T T E R – Self Acceptance
This Letter today stems from the Letter I wrote to you a few days back, What Might You Be If […]
L E T T E R – Committing To The Important
Years back I had to really ask myself why were the unimportant things and people in my life getting so […]
L E T T E R – What Might You Be If You Just Let Go
Before I left for India, I sat with my friend and student, Uyen, in Whale Beach drinking tea and we […]
W E E K E N D E D I T I O N 19 – Restore and Renew
For you to try . . . EAT We are eating mostly plant-based at the moment, and 75% of the […]
L E T T E R – Tips For Fitting In Your Daily Meditation Practice
There is no cookie cutter approach for your Vedic Meditation practice. A twice-daily practice is ideal, and there are some […]
L E T T E R – A Different Daily Grind
Clarity is an interesting concept when it comes to learning, as the more we learn, the more we realise there […]
L E T T E R – Resilience
No human is born with resilience. Babies are small, vulnerable and incapable of doing anything at all for themselves, unlike […]
L E T T E R – Meditation and Our Thinking
This is one of the greatest gifts of transcendence that our meditation technique gifts us – moving beyond one’s thoughts. […]
L E T T E R – Is The Future Bright?
I hope this is how life feels for you, I really do. Arran and I have spent some time recently […]
L E T T E R – That Flat Spot
The idea that we are going to always be in the flow, thriving and creative is ludicrous, yet we catch […]