Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe 3 Pillars Of Spiritual & Personal DevelopmentSpiritual development is the process of growing in your connection to spirit. It can be a difficult journey, but with the right practices, you can make significant progress. Here are the questions we will be answering: 1. What is spiritual development? 2. What are the three pillars of spiritual and personal development? 3. Why are they important? What is Spiritual Development? Spiritual development is the process of growing in your connection to the spirit within…Spiritual Development4 min readSpiritual Development4 min read
Published in Spirituality Beliefs·PinnedMember-onlyEarthlings & The Elements Of Grounding TechniquesGrounding is about being in the present moment, being anchored in the physical world, being open to all the sensory information around you. In many spiritual disciplines, it is common to hear about the subject of grounding. Some spiritual teachers instil in their students that they must practice complex grounding exercises as part of their development. It is as if they will fly off the ground in a wild, uncontrolled manner and fly…Grounding6 min readGrounding6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 12Member-onlyYour Amazing Power Of IntentionThe power of intention is your superpower for clarity and success. But what is an intention, really? How can we use it to empower our lives? And how can we create it? Surely intention is just an outcome we desire. Or is it something more? The intention is a powerful force that can shape our lives and our world. It is the force…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 5, 2022Member-onlyA Simple Hello Is All It Takes, To Appreciate The Finer Points Of LifeA simple hello today, reminded me it’s been four years since health forced my hand and I had to give up travelling and teaching both at the Arthur Findlay College and throughout the world. Yet, rarely a day goes by when a colleague or a former student, doesn’t message me. …Relationships4 min readRelationships4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Oct 8, 2022Member-onlyI Tried One Of The Four Agreements & This HappenedIn 1997, author Don Miguel Ruiz released a book called The Four Agreements. In it, he lays out four principles for living a better life. Those agreements are: 1. Be impeccable with your word 2. Take nothing personally 3. Don’t make assumptions, and 4. Always do your best. By adhering…The Four Agreements3 min readThe Four Agreements3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 19, 2022Member-onlyWhat The Wee Beastie Is SayingThe first principle of sentient animal communication — We primarily derived sentient natural animal communication from the energy of ‘just being’ with nature. In one sense, it’s as simple to understand as someone asking you if you are enjoying the food they cooked for you, when you didn’t. They can tell. Out of politeness, you might say what…Animal Communication3 min readAnimal Communication3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 14, 2022Member-onlyWhen You Know — You Can Trust IntuitionAn event from my twenties that I remember vividly, was when my intuition became real and reliable. It has stayed with me ever since, and it’s something that I always appreciate as a lesson to trust. You wont always change the outcome, but you learn an important lessons about yourself. …Intuition5 min readIntuition5 min read
Jan 13, 2022Member-onlyWas It Really Psychic Intuition?The Troubling Case Of Subliminal Interference When ‘intuitive’ or psychic impressions are perceived as beyond the threshold of normal awareness, they may not be as authentic as we first thought. Our senses are constantly receiving information, even when asleep. …Psychic4 min readPsychic4 min read
Nov 4, 2021Member-onlyCall Me Psychic But…Does the trend to call yourself ‘intuitive’ rather than psychic make a difference? — There is debate in some spiritual circles as to whether someone should describe themselves an intuitive or a psychic. In fact some I know are purist about it. If we consider that the word ‘psychic’ is derived from ancient Greek ‘psykhikos’ we discover that it relates to ‘breath, spirit, soul…Psychic3 min readPsychic3 min read
Sep 20, 2021Member-onlyHas Your Creative Writing Space Been Invaded Lately?3 considerations for nurturing your writing space — the physical, mental and emotional challenges — Writing can be a very isolating profession. So, you can see why having a dedicated writing space is important. It can be just a small office, or it can be a corner in your house, but a writing space is an area that is just for you and your writing. …Writing Space4 min readWriting Space4 min read
