“I will soothe you and heal you, I will bring you roses. I too have been covered with thorns.” ~ Jalaluddin Rumi Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for October, you’ll know that it’s a month of energies of love, friendship, community and togetherness. It’s also a month for getting creative and for self-acceptance. Keep that in […]
It’s almost #GeSHiDoMo time!
“Achievement. Just another skill of a ninja.” ~ Jarius Raphel “While others were dreaming about it – I was getting it done.” ~ Nathan W. Morris Here we are in the final quarter of 2017. It’s a great time for planning for the year ahead, and a very good time indeed for getting stuff done. […]
Magical And Surprising – Spring At The Farm!
“It was such a spring day as breathes into a man an ineffable yearning, a painful sweetness, a longing that makes him stand motionless, looking at the leaves or grass, and fling out his arms to embrace he knows not what.” ~ John Galsworthy It was a beautiful day at the farm here yesterday – all […]
Today’s a Self-Care Kind Of Day
“In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective.” ~ Dalai Lama It’s been a busy few weeks for me. Lots […]
Fry-Up Bowl – An Easy Meal For Anytime!
“If you can eat with mates or friends or family, I mean, it’s such a brilliant thing isn’t it? If you feel really rubbish and you have a nice bit of food it makes you feel good, you know?” ~ Jamie Oliver Fry-Up Bowls are a favourite easy meal in our house. To be […]
What To Do When You’re Stuck
“You need to know things the others don’t know. It’s what no one knows about you that allows you to know yourself.” ~ Don DeLillo This week’s energies support deep diving and moving into that space of high creativity. This kind of creativity is also a spiritual space, so it’s perfect for any kind of […]
Monday Oracle – October 16, 2017
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ~Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for October, you’ll know that it’s a month of energies of love, friendship, community and togetherness. It’s also a month for getting creative and for self-acceptance. Keep that […]
Crying Over Sushi
“There is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And you ask “What if I fall?” Oh but my darling, What if you fly?” ~ Erin Hanson Yesterday was quite a remarkable day for me. In the morning I drove to the other side of town for a meeting with an illustrator […]
Are You Ready To Reclaim Friday the 13th As A Day Of Love?
“If a black cat crosses your path, it signifies that the animal is going somewhere.” ~ Groucho Marx I’ve always found the superstition and fear around Friday the 13th a little odd. The word Friday comes from the time of the old Gods. Freya, Frigg and Venus were each the Goddess of Love for their […]
10 Reasons Why You Need My End-Of-Year Retreat!
“Reach deep within, and reconnect with the essence of your being.” ~ Bryant McGill Do you need some time for recharging, reconnecting and being re-inspired? In late November I’ll be running my final residential retreat for 2017 in beautiful Byron Bay, Australia. It’s a special time of year for my team and I. We plan […]
Quiet Time And Spiritual Practices
“Find your bones. Believe in what you are.” ~ Grace Sara I’m taking a little quiet time this morning. Pulling some cards. Meditating with favourite crystals and my mala beads. Writing in my journal. Afterwards, I’ll go for coffee and an early breakfast with my beloved Ben, Cafe Dog, and maybe a friend or two […]
The Man In The Dress – A Tale of Courage
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace […]
A Grateful Heart Is A Magnet For Miracles – Monday Oracle 9 October 2017
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” ~ Anthony Robbins Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for October, you’ll know that it’s a month of energies of love, friendship, community and togetherness. It’s also a month for getting creative and for self-acceptance. Keep that in mind as we look at the gifts which the oracle card Abundance brings […]
Join Our Book Reading Challenge – October 2017
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ~ Neil Gaiman, Coraline Do you love to read? In January a group of us embarked on the inaugural Cauldrons and Cupcakes Reading Challenge. Already we have read some fine books and learned about […]
The Gift of a Quiet House, Away from People
“Have you ever heard the wonderful silence just before the dawn? Or the quiet and calm just as a storm ends? Or perhaps you know the silence when you haven’t the answer to a question you’ve been asked, or the hush of a country road at night, or the expectant pause of a room full […]
10 Acts of Self-Care That Don’t Involve Baths or Beautifying
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” ~ J. Pierpont Morgan Hello, Lovelies! Almost everyone who talks to me about self-care seems to think that self-care is about taking long indulgent baths with candles burning and soft music playing in the background. […]
October Stones – A New Competition For You
“Creativity takes courage” ~ Henri Matisse Hello Lovelies Every day in October I am meditating with these two stones – stones that feel comfortable as I hold them in my hands, stones which are being infused with the energy of my love, intentions and meditations. At the end of October, I shall give them away […]
And the September Stones Winner is…
“May crystals give you power!” ~ Isabel Walbourne Hello, Lovelies! I’ve so enjoyed reading about your happy places, and looking at the photos you posted for us here at Cauldrons and Cupcakes as part of our September Stones giveaway. After much deliberation, the winner of the September Meditation Stones and personalised meditation giveaway is… […]
Monday Oracle – October 2, 2017
“Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.” ~ James Baldwin, Giovanni’s Room Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for October, you’ll know that it’s a month of energies of love, friendship, community and togetherness. It’s also a month for getting creative and for self-acceptance. Keep that in mind as we look at the […]
The Energies of October – 2017
“This is how it works. I love the people in my life, and I do for my friends whatever they need me to do for them, again and again, as many times as is necessary. For example, in your case you always forgot who you are and how much you’re loved. So what I do […]
I’d Rather Be Here Than Blogging Today
“I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.” ― Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek Our Temple of Light Retreat is over, and I’m having a few quiet days for rest and reflection. This morning […]
September Stones – last call for entries!
“When you leave a beautiful place, you carry it with you wherever you go.” ~ Alexandra Stoddard Hi Lovelies, Reblogging this as the last call for entries on the September Stones! Love lots, Nicole and Cauldrons and Cupcakes Team *** Every day in September I am meditating with these two stones. The stones are intended […]
Why Revelation Isn’t Enough!
“It’s not in the book or in the writer that readers discern the truth of what they read; they see it in themselves, if the light of truth has penetrated their minds.” ~ Augustine of Hippo As our meditation retreat comes to a close today, I’ll be guiding my students about what to do when […]
Want To Learn How To Use Crystals?
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.” ~ J.K. Rowling I’ve collected crystals and stones since I was a small child. Over time – through my own meditations, from my Guides, my Aboriginal Aunties and a few wise Elders – I have come […]
The Importance of Solitude
“Our language has wisely sensed these two sides of man’s being alone. It has created the word “loneliness” to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word “solitude” to express the glory of being alone.” ~ Paul Tillich, The Eternal Now We’re on Retreat right now, walking a path of meditation and […]
Breakthroughs Ahead! – Monday Oracle September 25 2017
“A single day is enough to make us a little larger or, another time, a little smaller.” ~ Paul Klee Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for September, you’ll know that it’s a month of possibility and expansive energy, of change and curiosity, and of starting small projects that may take a long time, but that […]
We’re On Retreat!
“God is all that exists. Every stone, flower, tree, animal and human being are on a spiritual journey to recognize their true self, their divine essence.” ~ Swami Dhyan Giten Today we move into our week-long meditation retreat. It’s a time to go within. A time of discovery, connection and revelation. A gift to ourselves […]
Love and Devotion Look Like This
“Rather than remain a sealed jar, she sought only to pour herself out to others. Everything she did mirrored her faith. It was as though every waking hour of the day she was devoted to pleasing her God by serving others. This God that she worshiped consumed her. It didn’t ask for a brief visit […]
My Kind of Happiness – Mystical Crystals
“Live what you love and what you love will fill your life.” ~ Jodi Livon Many years ago when I lived in the Kimberley – that wild outback corner of remote Western Australia – my Aboriginal Aunties showed me how to make stones sing, and how to infuse them with the energies of plants and […]
Easy Puff Pastry Quiche
“Lunch makes me feel a bit better.” ~ Suzanne Collins Recently my friend Carly and I popped in to her parents’ house for lunch, and then a tour of her mum’s garden. Jewel made a lovely salad with fresh greens from her vegetable patch, and I took over a simple quiche that I’d whipped up […]
Feeling Tired Or A Bit Emotionally Wobbly?
“Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.” ~ Jalaluddin Rumi How are you feeling, lovelies? Are you travelling okay? It’s rather a fierce week, this week. And so was the week we’ve just had. Lots of solar flares, and a few polar shifts thrown in. All this astrological and ecological phenomena can […]
Trust Your Gut Instinct! – Monday Oracle September 18 2017
“I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me.” ~ Hermann Hesse Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for September, you’ll know that it’s a month of possibility and expansive energy, of change and curiosity, […]
Music For Dinner
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ~ Victor Hugo Last night we were so churned. We couldn’t eat. We couldn’t sleep. After a while we turned off the lights and lay in the dark, side by side, dogs snuggled up beside us, and we played music […]
Before the madness, tea…
“If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.” ~ William Ewart Gladstone In the middle of all of this editing and birthday excitement we’ve also been dealing with madness […]
How to Do a Birthday Tarot Or Oracle Spread
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie Every year, on the day of my birthday or sometime soon after, I do a Birthday Spread – an oracle or tarot card reading for myself for the year ahead. A ‘spread’ is simply a layout of cards, and I […]
This Blog Post Is Very Short
“There are days when I lose track of time, of place, of everything else, because I’ve been transported to another universe.” ~ Susan Isaacs I sat down to write my blog post, and then, just for a moment, I opened up the document where I am editing my memoir instead. Three hours later I […]
Selflessness or Self Sacrifice? – Monday Oracle 11 September 2017
“There are two kinds of guilt: the kind that drowns you until you’re useless, and the kind that fires your soul to purpose.” ~ Sabaa Tahir Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for September, you’ll know that it’s a month of possibility and expansive energy, of change and curiosity, and of starting small projects that may […]
Our Top Five Comfort Soups for You
“That bowl of soup—it was dearer than freedom, dearer than life itself, past, present, and future.” ~ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, One Day In The Life Of Ivan Denisovich Hi Everyone! Nicole could not come to write her blog post today due to lack of stable internet connection, but sends her love with top five comfort soup recipes […]
September Stones – A new competition for you!
“When you leave a beautiful place, you carry it with you wherever you go.” ~ Alexandra Stoddard Every day in September I am meditating with these two stones. The stones are intended to be held, one in each hand, as you sit in meditation. I’ll be giving these stones away, as well as recording a […]
Thank you!
“Can miles truly separate you from friends… If you want to be with someone you love, aren’t you already there?” ~ Richard Bach Dear friends, Thank you so much for making my birthday memorable. I feel grateful to have you in my life, and I am overcome with your kind messages and well wishes. How […]
50 Things I’ve Learned From 50 Years of Life
“A happy birthday this evening, I sat by an open window and read till the light was gone and the book was no more than a part of the darkness. I could easily have switched on a lamp, but I wanted to ride the day down into night, to sit alone, and smooth the unreadable page with the […]
Our August Meditation Stones Winner
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” ~ Henry David Thoreau I was moved to tears by many of your entries into the August competition. Thank you for trusting me with your stories and your sharings. After much deliberation, the winner of the August Meditation Stones and personalised meditation giveaway […]
This is No Time for Perfection! – Monday Oracle 4 September 2017
“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.” ~ Leonard Cohen Hello, Lovelies! If you read my forecast for September, you’ll know that it’s a month of possibility and expansive energy, of change and curiosity, and of starting small projects that […]
Join Our Book Reading Challenge – September 2017
“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.” ~Vera Nazarian Hello Lovelies! How is your year of reading going? I’m pretty happy with the pile of books and audio books that I’ve managed to get through so far. What about you? If you are new […]
The Energies of September – 2017
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ~ Tony Robbins Hello, Lovelies Suddenly, here we are at September. I love September. In Australia it’s the beginning of Spring, and It’s a month of possibility and expansive energy, of change and curiosity, and of starting small projects that may take […]
Is this life of mine my fault?
“If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches; for to the creator there is no poverty and no poor indifferent place.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke Lovelies, I received a very thought-provoking question recently in regard to the quote […]
Vanilla Cake with Passionfruit Glaze
“Through enjoyment we endure.” ~ Florence Ditlow Looking for an easy, moist and yummy vanilla cake? My Nana Cody used to make this simple cake every school holidays when we were children. The only thing that ever varied was the flavour of icing she’d add to the top. It’s pretty much a foolproof recipe, which […]
Win Our August Meditation Crystals!
“It is more important to go slow and gain the lessons you need along the journey then to rush the process and arrive at your destination empty.” ~ Germany Kent All this month I have been very busy meditating with two carefully chosen meditation stones – an Anchoring Stone and a Connection Stone. These pairs are […]
Sifting and Sorting! – Monday Oracle 28 August 2017
“When you’re following your inner voice, doors tend to eventually open for you, even if they mostly slam at first.” ~ Kelly Cutrone Hello, Lovelies, If you read my forecast for August, you’ll remember that August brings an emerging energy of creativity, emotional healing and an abiding need for more balance in our lives. Keep that in mind […]
Yummy Sweet Treats for You!
“Love is like a good cake; you never know when it’s coming, but you’d better eat it when it does!” ― C. JoyBell C. Hello Lovelies, Nicole is in bed today feeling sick. So I made her take a break and prepared this blog post for you. I hope you enjoy our top 5 […]
And the Winner is…
“As I walk through the wilderness, my eyes and my heart are pulled towards the thicket, the ever-changing landscapes, the gentle daisy and the old beloved stones; as I marvel at the timeless complexities of creation, Nature never disappoints me.” ― Amelia Dashwood We had so many entries for our meditation stones competition! It was […]
We’ve been inundated!
“I’ve always felt there is something sacred in a piece of paper that travels the earth from hand to hand, head to head, heart to heart.” ~ Robert Michael Pyle I was going to announce the winner of our July meditation stones competition today. But we’ve been inundated with last-minute entries and emails, and […]
Coping Strategy #73
“The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world.” ~ […]
Kill Your Darlings! – Monday Oracle 21 August 2017
“He judged the instant and let go; he flung himself loose into the stars.” ~Annie Dillard Hello, Lovelies, Here’s Monday’s oracle card, and my energetic forecast for the week ahead. I use any cards shown as a prompt for channelled messages and my own intuitive wisdom, so my take is sometimes quite different to the meaning found in […]
Disturbing Dreams and Strange Comforts
“Use the wings of the flying Universe, Dream with open eyes; See in darkness.” ~ Dejan Stojanovic One of the things my Aboriginal Aunties taught me when I lived in the Kimberley was that night flying would become a very important part of my healing business. During the night while I was asleep my […]
Win these beautiful meditation stones!
“Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives.” ~ Brené Brown […]
What Does It Mean When You Keep Pulling The Same Oracle Or Tarot Card?
“Repetition rings a bell!” ~ Ernest Agyemang Yeboah I received an email last week, and then another and then another. They all said the same thing although they were written by different people, so I’ll quote just one of them below, which can stand for all the other ones just like it: Dear Nicole, I […]
Road Trip Treasures!
“You can either be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It all depends on how you view your life.” ~ Paulo Coelho Late last week Ben and I slipped away from the farm for a few days. We took a simple road trip into country New South Wales. […]
The Week Ahead – Oracle for Monday 14 August 2017
“Life has its sunshine and its rain, sir… its days and its nights… its peaks and its valleys…” ― Charles M. Schulz Hello, Lovelies, Here’s Monday’s oracle card, and my energetic forecast for the week ahead. I use any cards shown as a prompt for channelled messages and my own intuitive wisdom, so my take is sometimes quite different […]
I’m Taking A Short Road Trip
“Go outside. Don’t tell anyone and don’t bring your phone. Start walking and keep walking until you no longer know the road like the palm of your hand, because we walk the same roads day in and day out, to the bus and back home and we cease to see. We walk in our sleep […]
Our Top Five Guided Meditations For You
“if the ocean can calm itself, so can you. we are both salt water mixed with air.” – Nayyirah Waheed Hi Everyone! Yesterday, Nicole messaged me if I could relay a message to you. As of the moment she has no access to stable internet connection, not even a phone at the farm while it […]
Join Our Book Reading Challenge – August 2017
“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.” ~Vera Nazarian Do you love to read? In January a group of us embarked on the inaugural Cauldrons and Cupcakes Reading Challenge. Already we have read some fine books, and learned about new reading possibilities from our friends […]
Guided Meditation and Tips for Spiritual Grounding
“The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but deliverance from fear” – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does it mean to be grounded? If you think of a strong old tree, tap root reaching deep into the earth like an anchor, other roots reaching out under the ground like strange subterranean branches, […]
Temple of Light Meditation Retreat – Just a few places left!
“The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh My next residential retreat – Temple of Light ™ Shamanic Meditation Retreat, to be held at Sangsurya, Byron Bay, Australia, from […]
The Energies of August – 2017
“Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten. Then wen you hit puberty they take the crayons away and replace them with dry, uninspiring books on algebra, history, etc. Being suddenly hit years later with the ‘creative bug’ is just a wee voice telling you, ‘I’d like my crayons back, […]
Honouring Our Complexity – Monday Oracle 31 July 2017
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Anaïs Nin Hello, Lovelies, As July merges into August we move from a month of deeper understanding of self and our place in the world to an emerging energy of creativity, […]
How to use Intuition to Access Your Psychic Abilities
“Cease trying to work everything out with your minds. It will get you nowhere. Live by intuition and inspiration and let your whole life be Revelation.” Eileen Caddy We all have intuitive abilities – intuition is a glorious part of our human condition. Problem is, most of us don’t know how to use […]
5 Simple Ways To Love Yourself Better
“Have the courage to love yourself like you always wished someone would.” ~ Vironika Tugaleva Everyone knows that self-love is vital to building self-esteem and self-confidence, for setting healthy boundaries and feeling good about yourself. Problem is, if you don’t feel good about yourself to start with, if you don’t like yourself much […]
After Rest Comes Rejuvenation
“In a cool solitude of trees Where leaves and birds a music spin, Mind that was weary is at ease, New rhythms in the soul begin.” ~ William Kean Seymour Are you taking some time for yourself this week? As part of my be-gentle-with-myself healing process I spent the late afternoon in the garden […]
After work, rest!
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~ John Lubbock This morning I’m not blogging. I’m sleeping. Sleeping is healing, and […]
Nana’s Quick Coffee Cake
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” ~ Gustav Mahler When I need a yummy cake in a hurry this is the first recipe I think of: Nana’s Quick Coffee Cake. My nana was a plain cook, but her food was delicious. Her Quick Coffee Cake is everything a […]
Your Wake-Up Call Is Here! – Monday Oracle 24 July 2017
“What is joy without sorrow? What is success without failure? What is a win without a loss? What is health without illness? You have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. There is always going to be suffering. It’s how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will […]
Circles of Stones
“I live my life in growing orbits which move out over this wondrous world, I am circling around God, around ancient towers and I have been circling for a thousand years. And I still don’t know if I am an eagle or a storm or a great song.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke Yesterday, one […]
The Turn In The Road Where My Worries Fall Away
“Though a lifetime of listening to the music of the world has passed, even now the tone of the rain on the roof of my home is the sweetest sound I have ever heard.” ~ Kensi Brianne Smith We’ve been up in Brisbane this past week, and it’s been full on. I’ve had doctors’ […]
What To Do When That Tsunami of Suffering Hits
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.” ~ Charles Dickens, Great Expectations None of us is immune. As I have grown older, through the private worlds of […]
Feather Oracle – For Inspiration and Guidance
Image by Rachel Mitchel “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.” ~ Emily Dickinson Every night at my farm a big owl alights on my clothesline. I feel very safe and loved in the presence of this owl. […]
Easy Orange Butter Cake Recipe
“Mma Ramotswe sighed. ‘We are all tempted, Mma. We are all tempted when it comes to cake.’ ‘That is true,’ said Mma Potokwane sadly. ‘There are many temptations in this life, but cake is probably one of the biggest of them.” ~ Alexander McCall Smith When you live on a farm it’s a different […]
Reclaiming Your Dreams – Monday Oracle 17 July 2017
“The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I’m not going to let myself pull me down anymore.” ~ C. JoyBell C. Hello, Lovelies, I’m just loving the energies of July. It’s such a supportive month! Here’s the oracle card I have chosen this Monday, and my take on the energetic outlook for the week ahead. […]
Just For Today, Choose Kindness
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” “When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” ~ Both quotes from The Dalai Lama I have a little challenge for you today. It’s a kind […]
A Tale Of Two Dogs…
“After years of having a dog, you know him. You know the meaning of his snuffs and grunts and barks. Every twitch of the ears is a question or statement, every wag of the tail is an exclamation.” ~ Robert McCammon Once upon a time there was a naughty young pup called Harry. He […]
How To Ask For A Sign
“The Universe sets out little signposts for us along the way, to confirm that we’re on the right path.” ~ Michelle Maisto This week’s energies are supportive of connection, communication, signs, breakthroughs and synchronicities (you can read more about that here). But how do you ask for a sign? I recommend that you ask […]
Easy No-Bake Apricot and White Chocolate Slice
“In Britain, a cup of tea is the answer to every problem. Fallen off your bicycle? Nice cup of tea. Your house has been destroyed by a meteorite? Nice cup of tea and a biscuit. Your entire family has been eaten by a Tyrannosaurus Rex that has travelled through a space/time portal? Nice cup of […]
Creative Breakthroughs Ahead! – Monday Oracle 7 August 2017
“If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches; for to the creator there is no poverty and no poor indifferent place.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke Hello, Lovelies, Has August got you humming yet? It’s a truly energising month! […]
Your Help Has Arrived! – Monday Oracle 10 July 2017
“An opportunity is a miracle waiting to happen.” ~ Rue Allyn Hello, Lovelies, I’m just loving the energies of July. It’s such a supportive month! Here’s the oracle card I have chosen this Monday, and my take on the energetic outlook for the week ahead. I use any oracle or tarot cards shown as a prompt for channelled messages […]
Join Our Book Reading Challenge – July 2017
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ~ G.R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons Do you love to read? In January a group of us embarked on the inaugural Cauldrons and Cupcakes Reading Challenge. Already we have read some fine books, and learned about […]
Announcing Temple of Light Meditation Retreat 23 to 29 September, 2017
“The calm within the storm is where peace lives and breathes. It is not within perfect circumstances or a charmed life… it is not conditional. Peace is a sacred space within, it is the temple of our internal landscape. We are free to visit it, whenever we seek sanctuary. Underneath the chaos of everyday living, […]
Small Steps and A Pep Talk For Hard Days
“Small steps may appear unimpressive, but don’t be deceived. They are the means by which perspectives are subtly altered, mountains are gradually scaled, and lives are drastically changed.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich As most of you know, I am recovering from illness right now. I’ve just finished two months of bed rest and am […]
Sicilian Lemon, Ricotta and Almond Cake Recipe #glutenfree
“Baking and love go hand in hand, for as one bakes a tasty treat and fills the room with its sweet aroma, the true joy is to take what has been made and share it with another.” ~ Heather Wolf Years ago I was travelling through a remote part of the Australian Outback. I […]
The Key To Finding Yourself – Monday Oracle 3 July 2017
“Life is painful and messed up. It gets complicated at the worst of times, and sometimes you have no idea where to go or what to do. Lots of times people just let themselves get lost, dropping into a wide open, huge abyss. But that’s why we have to keep trying. We have to push […]
The Energies of July – 2017
“Pull a thread here and you’ll find it’s attached to the rest of the world.” ~ Nadeem Aslam Hello, Lovelies Here we are at July. It’s a perfect time for reflecting on how the first half of the year has gone for us, to gather our lessons and wisdoms, and then to determine a path […]
Turquoise – A Great Stone For Healers and Empaths
“A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune.” ~ Arabic proverb Last week I made a simple turquoise and rose quartz necklace for a friend, and it has been charging up in one of my amethyst caves ever since. I’ll give it to her today – a gift […]
Stones, Crystals and Meditation Magic
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ~ Caroline Myss I have long been a meditator. In fact it has been a daily practice for me since adolescence. Even with my recent bout of ill-health I haven’t missed a day. It’s as much a […]
A Morning Dose Of Happiness!
“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” ~ Lemony Snicket Something wonderful happened to me yesterday morning! I woke up with energy. After months of being unwell it was a precious gift. So we did […]
How To Escape The Virtue Trap – Monday Oracle 26 June 2017
“So full of artless jealousy is guilt, It spills itself in fearing to be spilt.” ~ William Shakespeare Hello, Lovelies! Here’s the oracle card I have chosen this Monday, and my take on the energetic outlook for the week ahead. I use any oracle or tarot cards shown as a prompt for channelled messages and my own intuitive wisdom, so […]
10 Simple Hacks For Creating More ‘Me’ Time
“In truth I suspect that merely slowing down is not a very satisfying answer. What I need has less to do with my pace of life than my peace of life. At any speed, I crave a deep and lasting inner peace. And if it’s solace I’m after, I don’t need to pace myself like […]
Live for What Makes You Come Alive – Monday Oracle 19 June 2017
“My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them.” ~ Jack Kerouac Hello, Lovelies! Here’s the oracle card I have chosen this Monday, and my take on the energetic outlook for the week ahead. I use any oracle or tarot cards shown as a prompt for channelled messages and my […]
The Strength Of Your Song – Monday Oracle 12 June 2017
“Inner guidance is heard like soft music in the night by those who have learned to listen.” ~ Vernon Howard Hello, Lovelies! Here’s the oracle card I have chosen this Monday, and my take on the energetic outlook for the week ahead. I use any oracle or tarot cards shown as a prompt for channelled messages and my own intuitive […]
It’s crowded here right now…
“Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.” ~ Val Saintsbury While I’m busy on bed rest just now I’m being very well looked after. Harry and Rufous take turns to stay with me during the day. Except for nap time, when we all bunk in together. There’s no chance of me […]
Ending Shiny Object Syndrome – Monday Oracle 5 June 2017
“We’re going to have to let truth scream louder to our souls than the lies that have infected us.” ~ Beth Moore “The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize.” ~ Robert Hughes Hello, Lovelies! Here’s the oracle card I have chosen this Monday, and […]
Join Our Book Reading Challenge – June 2017
“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.” ~ Vera Nazarian Do you love to read? In January a group of us embarked on the inaugural Cauldrons and Cupcakes Reading Challenge. Already we have read some fine books, and learned about new reading possibilities from […]