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You must not be afraid of playing wrong notes. Even if you play it wrong… just play!

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It's Monday! We're at the start of a new week, let's see what this week has in store for us...  Our teacher for this week is Alan Watts. He was an English writer, speaker, and self-styled "philosophical entertainer", known for interpreting and popularising Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy for a Western audience. He wrote more … Continue reading You must not be afraid of playing wrong notes. Even if you play it wrong… just play!

Alan Watts Collection

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Alan Watts (1915–1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, and speaker best known for his exceptional ability to interpret and popularize Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. He served as a crucial bridge, making the profound wisdom of traditions like Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism accessible, entertaining, and deeply relevant to modern life. Key Contributions and … Continue reading Alan Watts Collection

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.

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Welcome to the practice of silence... Take a moment out of your day and come and sit with us in a circle of silence. You don't have to complete the whole meditation, just come and sit with us for as long as it feels useful to you... "Solitude is for me a fount of healing … Continue reading The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.

I will CHOOSE where to pour my water.

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I want to start today’s message with this thought -  “Whatever you water will grow…” … take a moment to let the thought marinade in your mind for a bit, and then we’ll get back to this thought in a moment. In the meantime, let’s get into Carl Jung’s message for us today. "Your Daily … Continue reading I will CHOOSE where to pour my water.

Double down on love in a world that insists on dividing people into “us vs them”.

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In a world increasingly polarized by division and conflict, where the lines between "us" and "them" seem to deepen daily, the act of loving unconditionally becomes an act of radical defiance. Carl Jung's exploration of love reveals its elusive and mysterious nature. He acknowledges the futility of attempting to define love with words, suggesting that … Continue reading Double down on love in a world that insists on dividing people into “us vs them”.

On self-sabotage.

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For a moment let’s talk about “self-sabotage”. The nature of my work requires regular conversations about this topic which I think is an unfortunate label. The term self-sabotage means that a person is deliberately getting in their own way. That there is a part of their personality that doesn’t want them to be successful, and … Continue reading On self-sabotage.

Let EVERYONE be your teacher.

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To be human is to find ourselves entangled in the intricate web of human interaction, navigating a landscape of emotions and reactions. In some of these interactions, we may feel triggered, frustrated, or even angry. However, these very moments can be transformed into opportunities for profound self-discovery. Every human around us, is a catalyst for … Continue reading Let EVERYONE be your teacher.

The wisdom of your soul, is the essence of who you truly are.

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There is wisdom within you. We are never truly disconnected from the eternal presence of our soul, yet it can sometimes feel that way, and the reason is simple: our fears are screaming while our soul is whispering. When anxiety rises and uncertainty grips us, that inner voice of wisdom becomes nearly impossible to hear … Continue reading The wisdom of your soul, is the essence of who you truly are.

Carl Jung Collection

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Welcome to the wisdom of Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961), a Swiss psychiatrist and one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. While he was initially a protégé of Sigmund Freud, Jung eventually broke away to found his own school of thought, which he called Analytical Psychology. His work provides a profound roadmap for … Continue reading Carl Jung Collection

Are you stuck in what you know?

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Are you stuck in what you know? It may sound like a weird question at first, but it cuts to the heart of why so many of us find ourselves recreating the same patterns, relationships, and outcomes year after year. Iyanla Vanzant shines some light on the importance of this question - "Your Daily Dose" … Continue reading Are you stuck in what you know?

The in-between spaces.

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We've all been there - that uncomfortable space where we know the old patterns no longer serve us, yet the path forward remains frustratingly unclear. This liminal space, the threshold between who we were and who we're becoming, often feels like the purgatory that Dr. Suess described as the waiting place - a period in … Continue reading The in-between spaces.

You ARE consciousness itself, manifested in form.

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Either everything is of God, or nothing is of God. It can't be true that only certain things were made by God and not others, and this means that YOU... you are a part of God... and this makes you worthy. You are worthy and deserving just because you breathe, and your heart beats. We … Continue reading You ARE consciousness itself, manifested in form.

Today I decide that I am going to live out loud!

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Life presents us with a constant balancing act between acceptance and action, between surrendering to what we cannot control and courageously changing what we can. The age-old wisdom of the Serenity Prayer offers profound guidance for navigating this delicate dance, and spiritual teacher Iyanla Vanzant's insights illuminate how we can apply this wisdom to break … Continue reading Today I decide that I am going to live out loud!

You are SO much stronger than you’ve ever known!

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No-one can do for you what you can do for you. No-one can hold a space for your hurt, like you can do for you. No-one can sit with your fear, like you can do for you. No-one can make you whole, like your own acceptance does for you. Yet these tend to be the … Continue reading You are SO much stronger than you’ve ever known!

Every day is your day if you claim it.

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Welcome to a brand new week in which to create at your very highest potential! Every day is a blank canvas, a new opportunity to paint your life with the colours of your dreams. As we embark on this new week, let's take to heart the inspiring words of our teacher for the week, Iyanla … Continue reading Every day is your day if you claim it.

Iyanla Vanzant Collection

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An American inspirational speaker, lawyer, spiritual teacher, author, life coach, and television personality whose enduring work is dedicated to helping millions "do the work" to heal their lives. Iyanla's wisdom is a unique blend of spiritual principles, "straight talk," and personal transparency, offering guidance that is both profound and practical. Iyanla Vanzant draws a wealth … Continue reading Iyanla Vanzant Collection

What is holding you back?

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You are the one who is creating your reality every single moment, whether you realize it or not. Jack Canfield reminds us - "You don't just have the potential to create, you are always creating." - Jack Canfield "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great … Continue reading What is holding you back?

What is the opposite of love?

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To come to a deep understanding of anything, requires exploring both sides of the coin. While shallow knowledge accepts a concept at face value, a deeper knowing is always aided by also understanding what it's not. And to this end, the question today is: What is the opposite of love? "Love and fear are the … Continue reading What is the opposite of love?

Worry only about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.

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The only impossible journey, is the one which you never start. You have to take that first step! And then you have to keep taking steps even if they're really small, in fact surrender to the idea that they will all be baby steps. All journeys are constantly changing. Some days you'll be flying down … Continue reading Worry only about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.

What would the world look like, if we were all motivated by the expression of our souls?

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How closely do you live to what your soul wants to express?  So many of the actions we take are motivated by fear. When we live our lives with a focus on avoiding all the potential problems we see, then we remain operating on the same level as those problems, always fighting for survival. While … Continue reading What would the world look like, if we were all motivated by the expression of our souls?

It doesn’t always help us to love the world. But it does prevent us from hating the world.

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It's so easy to experience the world as a hostile place. In a world saturated with negative headlines and endless streams of disappointing news, it's almost difficult not to develop a cynical worldview. We scroll through social media, watch the news, and witness humanity's capacity for harm, sometimes leaving us feeling disconnected from the very … Continue reading It doesn’t always help us to love the world. But it does prevent us from hating the world.

Decide what it is you want, and each day do something that moves you toward those goals.

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Hey! It's Monday! Let's jump in together! Our teacher for this week is Jack Canfield, co-author of the phenomenal Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Canfield teaches the importance of clearly defining one's vision and then following up with consistent, disciplined action. If I had to ask you right now to show me your … Continue reading Decide what it is you want, and each day do something that moves you toward those goals.

Jack Canfield Collection

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Jack Canfield is a world-renowned motivational speaker, author, and corporate trainer, best known as the co-creator of the phenomenal Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Launched in 1993, this inspiring collection of true stories became one of the best-selling book series of all time, sharing themes of hope, resilience, and human connection that resonated … Continue reading Jack Canfield Collection

A study on negative self-talk.

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A regular practice of silence is like medicine, and the long term healing properties of meditation are becoming increasingly clear through modern science. Recently, meditation researchers have investigated how meditation impacts what is called the brain's default mode network (DMN), which includes the self-talk that constantly chatters in the background as you go about your … Continue reading A study on negative self-talk.

Love: You’re not meant to wait for it.

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Since humans first began to write, has there ever been a topic more written about than love? Trying to understand, explain, describe with words something that we all have some knowledge of, and still seems so elusive? My favourite interpretation of love is: “... to become acquainted with the essence of what you are, and … Continue reading Love: You’re not meant to wait for it.

Will you always let your old programme make your decisions for you?

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Our sub-conscious creates patterns from past experience in order to ensure future survival.  This feature of our brain is essential for our survival and it makes us functional human beings. It's your brain’s ability to create patterns that enable you to drive a car, or even to walk and hold a conversation simultaneously.    "Your Daily … Continue reading Will you always let your old programme make your decisions for you?