“There are two things we should always be 1. raw and 2. ready. When you are raw, you are always ready and when you are ready you usually realize that you are raw. Waiting for perfection is not an answer, one cannot say “I will be ready when I am perfect” because then you will never be ready, rather one must say “I am raw and I am ready just like this right now, how and who I am.”
~ C. JoyBell C.
Today marks the start of our Advanced Channelling and Sacred Geometry Residential Retreat.
The ute is packed with box upon box of crystals, oracle cards, student bags, essential oils, art materials, journals, singing bowls and other goodies.
Two more loads of boxes stand ready to be ferried to our venue too.
The fire is blazing, it’s a frosty morning, my meditation is finished and I’m sitting here in the quiet, two sleepy dogs at my feet, drinking tea and savouring a last few moments of slow before 6 intense days of work.
I’m excited. I’m a little bit nervous, like I always am before a big event. My head is still full of all the other bits of life outside the retreat too. There is plenty going on for our family right now. Plenty going on with work. With the farm. With some of my students and clients. And that won’t stop just because we are going into lock-down at Retreat.
But as I sip my tea I also know that it will all be fine. That this will be a week of breakthroughs. That magic will happen.
We have a new moon and a partial solar eclipse to work with. We’re supported right now to make deep connection, to let go of the old, to get clarity about new directions and who we are growing to become.
Over the next few days I’ll share some simple exercises here so you can take advantage of these energies too, even though you can’t be with us this time.
Okay, time to stoke the fire, make a little breakfast and then pack my own bags. (I’m notorious for turning up at retreat without undies or pyjamas or any of the other things you need outside working hours because I’ve been so focused on everyone else!)
Meanwhile the black cockatoos are circling overhead, calling to me. I KNOW this Retreat is going to be huge!
Hugs and love, Nicole ❤ xx

You are one to always think of others but I know the Universe will be taking care of you during the Retreat. It will be wonderful for all of you!
Wishing all of you a wonderful retreat. Can’t wait to read about it xx
One of my best memories was your chakra retreat… Everyone is so lucky to be there and basking in all the learnings from you and Roly and Sokoli and everyone! Love to you and everyone xoxoxo
Enjoy your retreat sending love what else is possible?
I’m sending huge intention to universe that I get to do residential retreat with you very soon Nicole….can’t even fathom the amazing energy & magic that will unfold….have wonderful retreat 😊
Blessings Nicole… and may your cup of tea always be hot!
How exciting indeed…Enjoy each and every moment..and for some reason I’m all teary & looking forward to what shall unfold in the next 6 days for me as well here in my own space…XOXO
Lovely!! Good luck to you all! xxSimone