“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colours. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” ~ Terry Pratchett Hello, Lovelies! I […]
Day 7 – Oracle Card Challenge
“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Current Priorities All of us have so many demands on our limited time. How do we know where to put our focus? This next exercise will help you to gain clarity around the priorities […]
The Energies of June – 2016
“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tired into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one destiny, affects all indirectly.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Hello, Lovelies Welcome to June. June is a month for plugging ourselves into the wider […]
Beautiful Bangkok!
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” ~ Anita Desai So here I am in Thailand, after a wonderful flight, with many good movies and some delicious (really!) food. We got into our hotel at about 10.30pm local time, after midnight by my body clock, and Ben made the sensible choice and […]
What to pack?
“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” ~ Rumi Just one more sleep and we’ll be on our way. Our first proper holiday in four years! A friend is staying home at our farm, looking after Nurse Bert and Cafe Dog. Our bags are almost packed, and this time tomorrow we’ll be enjoying […]
A Message Just For You!
“Sometimes, I wish my table stretched far enough that I could invite you all here for afternoon tea, cupcakes and hugs.” ~ Nicole Cody Today, all I really want to say is Thank You. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for all of your love and support. Thank you for reading. Thank you […]
The Non-Believer and the Desperate Hour
“Desperation can make a person do surprising things.” ~ Veronica Roth *This post is a continuation from yesterday’s The Non-Believer and The Amazing Offer Sunday was a rare crisis-of-faith day for me. I’d slept poorly for days, I was churned with anxiety over a job offer from my old life, and I was wondering if […]
The Non-Believer and The Amazing Offer
“I was a terrible believer in things,but I was also a terrible nonbeliever in things. I was as searching as I was skeptical. I didn’t know where to put my faith,or if there was such a place,or even what the word faith meant, in all of it’s complexity. Everything seemed to be possibly potent and […]
Come Join Us For the Year of ME!
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~ Mother Teresa Hello, Lovelies! I’ve had so many people ask me whether it was too late to start using my Year of ME Planner, or to join the year-long course and community that I’ve […]
There’s Planning, and then there’s Life…
“All human plans [are] subject to ruthless revision by Nature, or Fate, or whatever one preferred to call the powers behind the Universe.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke Thursday last week I’d had every intention of Monday (today!) being the day where I would launch my half-year edition of the Year of ME Planner and […]
An Amazingly Ordinary Fabulous Day!
“Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help them instead to find the wonder and the marvel of an ordinary life. Show them the joy of tasting tomatoes, apples and pears. Show them how to cry when pets and people […]
Fog and Woodsmoke
“Gee it’s foggy, Ben. That’s not fog Nic, it’s low cloud. How can you tell the difference? I’m just messing with you, babe. Fog and cloud are the same thing. The only difference is their altitude.” ~ Ben Phillips It’s Autumn here at the farm. Perfect burning weather. The local farmers all build burn piles […]
The Jesus God Mary Sky
“Even After All this time The Sun never says to the Earth, “You owe me.” Look What happens With a love like that, It lights the whole sky.” ― حافظ When I lived in the Kimberley many years ago, we would often experience the most amazing skies on a routine basis. One very early morning, […]
All the Babies!
“Seeing your child for the first time is rarest of occasions. You see glimpses of yourself from the past. The potential of a brand new life happening right before your eyes. And most importantly, that life begins again.” ~ J.R. Rim One of the privileges of being psychic is that I often get to […]
Holidays – in less than two weeks!
“What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? – it’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” ~ Jack Kerouac, On the Road If you’re working with […]
Don’t Isolate Yourself When the Going’s Hard
“No person, trying to take responsibility for her or his identity, should have to be so alone. There must be those among whom we can sit down and weep, and still be counted as warriors.” ~ Adrienne Rich I’ve noticed a worrying phenomena lately. People are going to great lengths to make their life […]
Loaded Porridge with Cinnamon Spiced Apples
“It follows that they never understood Reginald, who came down late to breakfast, and nibbled toast, and said disrespectful things about the universe. The family ate porridge, and believed in everything, even the weather forecast.” ~ Saki Now that the weather is finally cooler, porridge is one of my favourite breakfasts. It’s easy to make, […]
The Importance of a Grace Day (Also Known as an Oh F*ck It Day)
“Following all the rules leaves a completed checklist. Following your heart achieves a completed you.” ~ Ray A. Davis I’ve been catching up with my Year of ME Deluxe group in this past week, talking to them about their One Big Thing and the areas they have chosen as their support focuses this year. […]
Snubby-Nose 1 : Mustering Team 0
“There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.” ~ Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice I was hoping to be the bearer of good news this morning. I was planning to tell you that Snubby-Nose, […]
So This Morning My Blog is Late Because…
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” ~ Allen Saunders I had every intention of writing a fascinating blog today. But then… Computer decided to do a massive update and locked me out After updating, computer froze While rebooting computer I used the downtime to chase calves out of […]
When the Bully Becomes Bullied
“Don’t turn your face away. Once you’ve seen, you can no longer act like you don’t know. Open your eyes to the truth. It’s all around you. Don’t deny what the eyes to your soul have revealed to you. Now that you know, you cannot feign ignorance. Now that you’re aware of the problem, you […]
30 Things That Changed When I Took An Unplugged Day Every Week
“My imagination functions much better when I don’t have to speak to people.” ~ Patricia Highsmith In January this year I made an important decision. I have a life where I am almost always on call. Always connected and reachable. Always busy. Even though I work for myself and love my work, and I […]
Chop Wood, Carry Water, then Surf the Net!
“Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” ~ Zen Buddhism quote “When hungry, eat your rice; when tired close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me, but wise men will know what I mean.” ~ Zen Buddhism quote It has been a frustrating week. Due to a faulty landline I’ve […]
Retrograde Woes
“We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works.” ~ Douglas Adams I’ll be off air most of today and tomorrow. (Hopefully no longer than that!) Here at the farm we’re having huge ongoing telecommunication issues. Ancient phone lines and hardware, laid underground years ago over hill and […]
Requiem For These Passing Moments
“Every one of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That’s part of what it means to be alive.” ~ Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore “It all goes away. Eventually, everything goes away.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love Sometimes, life is […]
The Energies of May – 2016
“Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.” ~ Judy Garland “If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then […]
Feeling Extra Tired Right Now?
“Most of the things we need to be most fully alive never come in busyness. They grow in rest.” ~ Mark Buchanan Hello, Lovely Lightworkers! Feeling extra tired right now? I’m not surprised. No, there is nothing seriously wrong with you, but I am prescribing a lot of extra rest this weekend. I always […]
Roast Lamb with Rosé, Garlic, Honey, Roasted Peaches and Apples
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces — just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child Roast lamb is a family favourite here at the farm. I love cooking roasts, because there is always enough to feed a crowd, or enough for Ben and I to enjoy a delicious dinner and […]
Autumn Garden
“Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions extant of autumn–that season of peculiar and inexhaustible influence on the mind of […]
Changing Your Perspective Changes Everything
“Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, “What else could this mean?” ~ Shannon L. Alder I met with a new doctor yesterday. It was a trial of sorts. I wanted to see if they would become my Lyme Recovery Plan A, or whether […]
Doctor, Doctor…
“As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation — either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. When do you accept your current circumstances, […]
Help Me Honour Mr Mac This ANZAC Day
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~ Marcus Aurelius Today is ANZAC Day in Australia – a day where we stop to remember the fallen – the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps of the Great War – and all of the service men and women who have […]
Designing Your Future – Today!
“If you do not yet know where you fit, I suggest you try seeking it in receptive silence. I used to walk amid the beauties of nature, just receptive and silent, and wonderful insights would come to me.” ~ Peace Pilgrim Today is a wonderful day to set aside some time for creating a […]
Listening to the Universe
“Most of the things we need to be most fully alive never come in busyness. They grow in rest.” ~ Mark Buchanan I sometimes joke with my students that my oracle and tarot decks are all broken, because the cards I pull from them for myself so often have one message. Rest. Of course […]
Quiet, Tea and Dogs
“A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who are not accustomed to have it done to them; then work which one hopes may be of some use; then rest, nature, books, music, love for one’s neighbour — such […]
Quiet Time
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” ~ John Muir It’s rainy here at the farm this morning, and cooler. You can truly sense autumn in the air. My Accelerated Channeling retreat starts tomorrow, and I can feel […]
Coconut Rice Pudding with Banana
“And to this end they built themselves a stupendous super-computer which was so amazingly intelligent that even before its data banks had been connected up it had started from I think therefore I am and got as far as deducing the existence of rice pudding and income tax before anyone managed to turn it off.” […]
Chakra Wisdoms Retreat – 23 to 28 July, 2016
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle.” ~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland “And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?” ~ Rumi “At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.” ~ Lao Tzu […]
A Last Charge for Some Special Stones
“One is not loved accidentally; one’s own power to love produces love – just as being interested makes one interesting. People are concerned with the question of whether they are attractive while they forget that the essence of attractiveness is their own capacity to love. To love a person productively implies to care and to […]
A Great Weekend for Rest, Integration and Inspiration!
“S.T.O.P. = Start To Open Possibilities” ~ Richie Norton “And so taking the long way home through the market I slow my pace down. It doesn’t come naturally. My legs are programmed to trot briskly and my arms to pump up and down like pistons, but I force myself to stroll past the stalls and […]
Watching The Afternoon Fade to Grey
“On this road where nobody else travels autumn nightfall.” ~ Matsuo Bashō Late yesterday afternoon I wandered through the back garden, and then up the hill toward the old orchard behind our house. My word for the year is ‘home’ and I truly allowed myself to feel into that space yesterday. Close to […]
Super New Moon Ritual – April 7, 2016
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~ Anaïs Nin It’s a New Moon! And not only that, it’s a supermoon, where the moon is at its closest position to earth during its natural orbit. This is the New Moon in Aries, also known as the Infant’s Moon. All new moons encourage […]
Feeling a Shift!
“Cultivating an attitude of gratitude begins with counting your blessings. In simpler terms, gratitude is expressing thanks for gifts we receive. Genuine gratitude helps us to see the little things in life that are often overlooked, yet so precious.” ~ Dana Arcuri Every morning I wake up very early, and then I meditate for […]
Nana’s Queen of Puddings Recipe
“People don’t realize how easy they have it these days. Most kids have never known what it’s like to go without anything. They want something, they get it. If there isn’t enough money, they charge it. We never wanted anything because we never realized we could have anything. We never missed what we never had. […]
The Power of Positive Self Talk
“You may be the only person left who believes in you, but it’s enough. It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness. Never give up.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich Sometimes I have to pull out everything in my bag of tricks in order to rise above my current circumstances. Like right now, […]
Nurse Bert Reports
“To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care.” ~ Mandy Hale I’m not letting her out of my sight. Nicole, that is. Because she’s still really sick. I’m making her rest. I’m following her if she needs to get […]
The Energies of April – 2016
“We need solitude, because when we’re alone, we’re free from obligations, we don’t need to put on a show, and we can hear our own thoughts.” ~ Tamim Ansary Hello, Lovelies Welcome to April! Let me share some observations about the energy of the month ahead, as well as a few suggestions for embracing all […]
For When It’s Hard To Be Grateful…
“But that was life: Nobody got a guided tour to their own theme park. You had to hop on the rides as they presented themselves, never knowing whether you would like the one you were in line for…or if the bastard was going to make you throw up your corn dog and your cotton candy […]
Cold or Flu? Don’t Soldier On!
“The worst pandemic in modern history was the Spanish flu of 1918, which killed tens of millions of people. Today, with how interconnected the world is, it would spread faster.” ~ Bill Gates “Seasonal flu is now a pandemic that lasts for years and years because you’ve got so many people that it’s jumping back […]
Bluesfest 2016 – A Little Ray of Sunshine
“Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. Let life be like music. And death a note unsaid.” ~ Langston Hughes, The Collected Poems This Easter I’m spending some time with Ben and our friends at Byron Bay’s Bluesfest. Bluesfest is one of my favourite music festivals. The atmosphere is always so […]
Misty Morning Wonderland
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~ Henry David Thoreau It’s so good to be home. The dogs and I went for a very early walk. We have six new calves and the unseasonably warm weather means that our paddocks are lush with dewy grass, and the dam is still […]
Chocolate Easter Nests
“Hedwig didn’t return until the end of the Easter holidays. Percy’s letter was enclosed in a package of Easter eggs that Mrs. Weasley had sent. Both Harry’s and Ron’s were the size of dragon eggs, and full of home-made toffee. Hermione’s, however, was smaller than a chicken’s egg. Her face fell when she saw it. […]
Be The Light Today
“Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. It would be so easy, on days like these, to succumb to thoughts of fear and darkness. For words of pain and anger to colour our thoughts. But there is enough […]
My First Morning at Home Again!
“There is a kind of magic-ness about going far away and then coming back all changed.” ~ Kate Douglas Wiggin Hello, beautiful friends! So, here I am, back in Australia once more. Can I admit to being a little misty-eyed when my husband Ben pulled up outside Brisbane International Airport to pick me up last […]
Saying Hi from the PI
“Maybe you had to leave in order to really miss a place; maybe you had to travel to figure out how beloved your starting point was.” ― Jodi Picoult, Handle with Care (Hi Everyone! This is Chelsi, Nicole’s Virtual Assistant – posting this blog post in behalf of Nicole ) Just a quick update from […]
So, Here I am in Cebu!
“The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” ~ Anna Quindlen This morning I was up so early that it seemed I had the entire place to myself. Cebu. Philippines. Beautiful. I did a sunrise meditation and sent you all some healing and love. I swam in the […]
Fairy Magic!
“That’s the thing about magic; you’ve got to know it’s still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible for you.” ~ Charles de Lint I have a special necklace that I often wear when I am working. It has a small rose-gold cross, a Phantom Good Mark (yep, truly – Ghost who […]
Packing My Suitcase…
“Wandering is the activity of the child, the passion of the genius; it is the discovery of the self, the discovery of the outside world, and the learning of how the self is both “at one with” and “separate from” the outside world. These discoveries are as fundamental to the soul as “learning to survive” […]
Ruby Grapefruit and Asparagus Salad
‘Are you casting asparagus on my cooking?’ ~ Curly Howard This is such a simple salad, and it’s easy to throw together, but it tastes like a celebration! It might seem like a little work to segment the grapefruit, but it makes for a pretty result, and no chewy pith or seeds! Serve this […]
Choosing Your Emotional State
“Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have – life itself.” ~ Walter […]
The Things That Really Matter
“Perspective is as simple as answering this question: If I had 5 months to live would I experience this problem differently?” ~ Shannon L. Alder As you read this, my friend Liz and her young family are readying their bags. They are heading to the airport. They are flying to Hawaii for the holiday […]
My Blog Today is Cr@p because… WiFi!!!
“Maybe we could use a messenger pigeon, with a waterproof USB strapped to its leg?” ~ Husband I had a whole other post for you today. But it won’t load. Sorry. 🙁 In fact I am uploading this alternate post from my car, using my phone as a hot spot. Out of desperation. Let me explain… […]
The Energies of March – 2016
“Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler.” ~ Albert Einstein Hello, Lovelies 🙂 Welcome to March! Let me share some observations about the energy of the month ahead, as well as a few suggestions for embracing all that March has to offer. Cards for the Month: I’ve chosen two cards for March for […]
Build A Time Capsule for Magical February 29!
“Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, ‘This is the real me,’ and when you have found that attitude, follow it.” ~ William James Today is a magical day. A day that appears only once every four years. […]
The Phone Call I Hated to Make
“When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.” ~ Shannon L. Alder I had to make a phone call yesterday. A […]
This Psychic Life
“What we do see depends mainly on what we look for. … In the same field the farmer will notice the crop, the geologists the fossils, botanists the flowers, artists the colouring, sportsmen the cover for the game. Though we may all look at the same things, it does not all follow that we should […]
Farm Life
“The first supermarket supposedly appeared on the American landscape in 1946. That is not very long ago. Until then, where was all the food? Dear folks, the food was in homes, gardens, local fields, and forests. It was near kitchens, near tables, near bedsides. It was in the pantry, the cellar, the backyard.” ~ Joel […]
Autumn in the Air
“At no other time (than autumn) does the earth let itself be inhaled in one smell, the ripe earth; in a smell that is in no way inferior to the smell of the sea, bitter where it borders on taste, and more honeysweet where you feel it touching the first sounds. Containing depth within itself, […]
February Full Moon Ritual – Tonight!
“You are magnificent – a jewel reflecting inwardly and outwardly, the light of the universe. Observe how you respond to beauty everywhere – you bear witness to everything. Be aware that you, yourself, are an inextricable part of the infinite creative intelligence, and be blessed.” ~ Jay Woodman Right now we have a Full Moon […]
For Success – Just Be Who You Are
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~ C.G. Jung “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” ~ Brené Brown […]
The Thrill of Anticipation
“The excitement of dreams coming true is beyond the description of words.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita I may have done something stupid last night. I may have asked my husband Ben, just as we were going to bed, ‘Are we going for a walk on the beach in the morning?’ I may have said […]
Easy Coconut Custard – Low Carb, Paleo, Dairy-Free
“I hope there’s pudding!” ~ J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix This is a simple, satisfying and yummy dessert. It makes a firm custard, which would be very suitable as a pie crust filling. Coconut Custard is dairy-free, gluten-free and sugar-free, and high in protein and good fats. Plus it tastes […]
Life Lucky Dips – Why You Need Them!
“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.” ~ Henry Clay In Australia we have a quaint custom called a Lucky Dip. It is often found at fairs and school fetes. A box full of mystery gifts from which we can choose. Every gift […]
The Best Spagyric Tincture Deal You’ll See All Year!
“A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.” ~ Hippocrates Those of you who follow my blog know that one of the factors that has been instrumental in my healing journey with Lyme has been to take the Mare Maia herbal spagyric tinctures that have been so carefully and […]
A Life Examined – On Memoir Writing
“Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” ~ Charles Dickens, David Copperfield “From the ages of 8-18, me and my family moved around a lot. Mostly we would just stretch, but occasionally one of us […]
10 Simple Ways To Honour Your Spirit
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” ~ William James Here are my favourite ways to honour your soul and to acknowledge and deepen spiritual connection and intuitive wisdom: Talk to the Divine/God/Your Guides/Ancestors/Angels/Fairies/Mother Earth – know that you are heard Spend time in nature […]
An Afternoon with the Cows!
“Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures.” ~ Thomas de Quincey Late yesterday afternoon, after I’d finally finished the last of my psychic readings […]
Mexican Beef, Bean and Eggplant Casserole
“Casseroles are one-pot-wonders!” ~ Carla Hall I love a good casserole, and this one will feed a crowd! This tasty casserole is a filling meal, especially with a side of vegetables or salad. It is gluten-free and low carb too for people who are following those ways of eating. Any left-overs are terrific served with corn […]
Babies In The Air – Fertility Alert!
“Babies and Other Hazards of Sex: How to Make a Tiny Person in Only 9 Months, with Tools You Probably Have around the Home.” ~ Dave Barry Since late last year I’ve experienced an avalanche of my clients experiencing unplanned and unexpected pregnancies. Or pregnancy on the first round of fertilisation or implantation. There’s […]
How To Develop A Conscious Relationship With Money
“If your mind carries a heavy burden of past, you will experience more of the same. The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence. The quality of your consciousness at this moment is what shapes the future.” ~ Eckhart Tolle If you were struggling to lose weight, you might be asked to keep a […]
Meditation for Healing Your Relationship With Money
“Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery.” ~ Charles Dickens “Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.” ~ Johann Wolfgang […]
Hopefully, this is me today…
“What hath night to do with sleep?” ~ John Milton, Paradise Lost It’s been another one of those nights. Those sleepless up-all-night-helping-people-in-crisis kind of nights. So my plan today involves naps. Lots of naps. Threaded together with cuddles, and then more naps. See you tomorrow xoxo
And the Winner of the next Oracle Theme is…
“You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” ~ Harper Lee A few days ago I asked you to vote for the theme you’d most like to see in my next online Oracle. The theme which polled the most votes is… Ancient Trees! followed so closely by Magical Creatures that I felt it deserved its […]
Mango Salsa Recipe
“All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything […]
Being Held By The Universe
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. […]
The Energies of February – 2016
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Hello, Lovelies 🙂 February is here! Let me share some observations about the energy of the month ahead, as well as a few suggestions for embracing all that February has to offer. Cards for […]
An Early Late Post
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” ~ Allen Saunders It’s nearly 4am. I’m about to do my regular healing meditation, and to send energy, love and light to you all. After which I’m going back to bed. Twice this week I’ve found myself up in the middle of […]
Which Oracle Would You Like Next?
My momma always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” ~ Forrest Gump Every so often I get the urge to create an oracle for you to give you guidance and support for the time ahead, and I have a few planned for 2016. What would you prefer? […]
What Divine Intervention Looks Like
“I don’t want to live in the kind of world where we don’t look out for each other. Not just the people that are close to us, but anybody who needs a helping hand. I can’t change the way anybody else thinks, or what they choose to do, but I can do my bit.” ~ […]
The Stain In My Heart On Australia Day
“I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror – The wide brown land for me!” ~ Dorothea Mackellar This has been a hard post to write. Harder than I […]
2016 – The New Energy of Connection and Disclosure
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” ~ Fred Rogers Since early this year […]
Dear Discouraged Lightworker, Failed Healer, Broken Creative… A Letter of Encouragement
“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” ~ David G. Allen The year is young, and still fresh with the scent of hope and possibility. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, my inbox is filled with the sad, agonised and […]
This Post Compromised by Bazillion Updates!
“Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy.” ~ Joseph Campbell Really. I want to blog. About interesting stuff. But can’t. Cos’ updates. Only 27 (!) but my computer is about as fast and responsive as a rock. So I will give up and take Cafe Dog for an outing instead […]
Want to Join Me For A Ten Day Health Challenge?
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” ~ Helen Keller In ten days we’ll be looking at the end of January – the end of the first month of this new year. I know. You said things would be different this year. And I also know that some of you are […]
Easy Chilli Con Carne Recipe
“I think preparing food and feeding people brings nourishment not only to our bodies but to our spirits. Feeding people is a way of loving them, in the same way that feeding ourselves is a way of honoring our own createdness and fragility.” ~ Shauna Niequist Chilli con carne is one of those great […]
Meet Our Latest Edition – Calvin the Calf!
“The apple does not fall far from the tree.” ~ Proverb Here’s our cheeky heifer Daisy Mae with her young bull calf – her first ever baby! We’ve named him Calvin, after Joelle’s suggestion. When Daisy Mae was a young ‘un she’d crawl under the fence, romp through my vegetable garden, and play with […]
The Power Of Shared Experiences
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl We went to a neighbour’s house for belated Christmas drinks yesterday. On a rainy summer’s afternoon we sat on the veranda talking and laughing and sharing stories. It was lovely. And then it was magical. One […]
One of those mornings…
“Nic, you should know by now – nothing ever goes to plan!” ~ Ben Phillips. Husband. So, we’re on our way to breakfast with cafe dog. Later than usual. Because it is raining. I slept in. Worse, the cows got into the house paddock and were eating my garden. My agapanthus! My parsley! My fresh […]
Green Grass, New Mums and Other Exciting News
“When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound… I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their […]
Technology Moments…
“We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works.” ~ Douglas Adams Stuff always happens all at once. My iPhone started having a moment, every so often. I hoped it would sort itself out, but no. Instead the moments became minutes. And my plan needs upgrading! My work […]