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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 – 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 […]
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 – 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 – 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 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 – 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 – 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 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 […]
L E T T E R – PEACE Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
This week let’s place our intention on peace. Some points to Journal on: Where in my life am I naturally […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Imposter
I wonder how many of us are walking around feeling like we have a secret. In an age where social […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Doing Is The Way
I love learning new things, new facts, new ideas, new concepts – anything new! I like to be introduced to […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Collaboration
If you were Inspiration, imagine how boring it would be if everyone sat around waiting for you, groaning and inactive. […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Tao Tuesday
Art by Jia Youfa; China, 1942 In Taoism, aligning oneself with ones true nature, which is all of nature, is […]
L E T T E R – TRUTH Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Something I am addressing at the moment is Truth. Join me!! Things to look into this week: Where are we […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Bring A Picnic
How many situations have you been in where you just keep cycling around and around, peddling the same words expecting […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Tao Tuesday
Some of my favourite lines from 27 of the Tao Te Ching, and some things to ponder. ‘A good traveller […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Toofman
Toofy our 14-year-old rescue dog was terribly neglected, so skinny and anxious when we got him. He obviously was rarely […]
L E T T E R – TRUTH Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
This is going to be a gritty one! Once we realise how many lies we tell ourselves, let alone others, […]
L E T T E R from Jo – An Ode to Nature
I am in awe of Nature. All things about it I love. I come at it from a lay-persons view […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Don’t Play Small
I recently heard someone say that the people in the world who are willing to feel uncomfortable are the ones […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Simplicity
We only recently received our shipment of things that we packed in early February to London. Since then we lived […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Tao Tuesday
I adore this passage, as in today’s world where action, go-getting and forcing are highly applauded, we can forget the […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Impress Thy Self
When was the last time you set out to impress yourself? I mean as the main event, the sole objective, […]
L E T T E R – GENEROSITY Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
What a lovely intention to set for the week ahead! Generosity. I would like us all to look at in […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Resistance
Someone recently told me that resistance is only present in the face of movement, this resonated so strongly with me […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Tell It To Me Straight
I have a preference for direct and honest communication. I don’t have time to beat around the bush or make […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Nothing Is Lacking
One of the big issues I have with spirituality and self-development is the constant seeking to better oneself when it […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Energy Is The Key To Creativity
When we are exhausted, we are cranky and we are definitely uncreative. A good flow of physical energy keeps us […]
L E T T E R – SLOWING DOWN Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Intention Setting for the week is about slowing down. Exploring what this might mean to you. Things to look into […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Only You
“Nothing is original.” This statement always triggers me to try and think up something that is truly original and believe […]
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 from Jac – Thriving Through Modern Living Part 2 – Mornings
Click HERE to read Part 1. Richard Whately said, ‘Lose an hour in the morning and you will spend all […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Thriving Through Modern Living 1 – Meditation
I have always struggled with the energy of a city like New York. On one hand, I absolutely love it, […]
L E T T E R – INTEGRITY Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
Integrity was once beautifully described to me as doing the right thing even if no one was looking. I feel […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Doing Good
Is it really as easy as doing good to be happy? I believe it is. I feel that too often […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Taoist Tuesday
Taoism is a beautiful philosophy I have been studying now for decades, and it still eludes me, catches my curiosity […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Stay Curious
To be curious is a practice, one so worthwhile pursuing as it abolishes fear, judgement and will provide you with […]
L E T T E R from Jo – Leave Some Room
As an ex-Right Fighter, I know a thing or two about taking a position and holding on tight. Leaving no […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Our Own Heart Is Our Temple
I am confident I have used this quote before, as I love it. I find it every now and again […]
L E T T E R – from Jac; The Unfolding
There is a story about a young man in Japan who wanted to be the greatest martial artist of the […]
L E T T E R from Jac – Meditate First
It’s so tempting to prioritise other things over our meditation practices. Let’s face it, our ego’s do NOT want us […]
L E T T E R – AUTHENTICITY Intention Setting For The Week Ahead
This week, we will place our awareness and our attention on Authenticity. Ooooh this is such a juicy one. I […]
L E T T E R from Emily – Presence
Why do we find it so hard to stay in the present? More and more so we are hearing all […]