“What is a teacher? I’ll tell you: it isn’t someone who teaches something, but someone who inspires the student to give of her best in order to discover what she already knows.”
~ Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello
You may remember that at the very beginning of my Retreat preparation I made a mala, with one bead for each of my students, and one for each of my support team.
Twice a day for the month before the retreat I prayed that mala, sending love, healing and energy work to each person. Setting my intent for them to find their way and to receive everything they needed for their Highest Good during our time together on retreat.
Soon my fingers knew every bead. And so did my heart.
There was Helen and Paul and Margot. This one was Cherie. The next one was Brooke…
When we all came together I kept holding space and praying that mala until just before the end of the retreat.
Then I broke down the string of beads, took each one, and made it into a mala of its very own.
I was up late into the night working on them after everyone had gone to bed. It was the first thing I did in the morning after my meditation, trying to get them all finished so that I could present them on the last day.
Finally they were all done, and I held each one up to be blessed.
It was with mixed emotions that I lifted all the malas up over my head to wear them one last time before I handed them over to each student.
I had carried them all with me, and now I was letting them go.
They are still in my heart, and I’m so very proud of them. It has been my absolute pleasure to be their teacher. I know that they will shine much positive energy and love out into the world.
Here’s me, on the final morning. Thoroughly exhausted, emotional, and bursting with love for them all.
Beautiful. Touching. Inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
<3 🙂
I can feel all that love that you have put into each and every one of those beads. Your students have the best teacher ever . But of course they know that .
Cherryx
Just have to tell you that you are bloody marvelous and you look pretty great too…………..
Nicole, your Love Light shines through so beautifully – you look absolutely radiant! And the malas are beautiful too. I know your students will now exponentially radiate Love Light into the world! Blessings to all of you!
You are looking absolutely fabulous.
I just love you so so much 💖❤️🌻💐
My mala has barley been off my neck
And rests at night on my crystals beside my bed.. It’s a treasure!!
You look beautiful 💜💜💜
Sent with love, sunshine and happiness.
Lynette Higgs
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What an amazing experience and how fulfilling for each and every one of your students to be able to share this retreat with you. Your love and support for everyone is beautiful and I am sure touched them and reached their very souls. Sending love special lady xx
After reading this I am quite teary. Thank you for all your love and support <3<3<3
You are such a blessing Nicole!! My heart is bursting with excitement for your students. Such an incredible chance to attend the retreat, life changing beautiful experiences. I wish them well!! 😘
how awe inspiring… because I know you did this with pure joy and love for each student…Wonderful!
My mala sits by my bed Nicole, reminding me of such an amazing journey with you and the other ladies this past week. It will stay there for a very long time, for me to use, to absorb its energy and all the love you infused into it. Thank you SO much for creating such a beautiful gift for us all. We are truly blessed. xx
An awe filled encounter…so much love n joy. Thank you Nicole for being you. Maybe one day I will be able to attend one of your retreats. Rest well now. Xx
I am both both grateful and humbled to have received my Mala, much love and gratitude, Paul
how very beautiful Nicole. Cherished along with the memories of such a light filled experience.
You sound like a great teacher 😀
You are sooooo beautiful dearest Nicole!!!! <3 <3 <3 🙂