saying the words
For the longest time, writing things down has really helped me articulate and step toward many of my life visions and dreams and many of them have come to be. Its a really soul satisfying thing, to have what’s in your heart come to be manifest.
a beauty compote
I was looking at the space where my altar used to live, with statues of Ganesh and Lakshmi. Now days its more of a compote, a mix of small things that bring me joy and beauty. A ceramic truck from Sorrento, a vintage mirror Andrew gave me for Christmas, a small Italian angel I bought in Sorrento, a box of fragrant candles a good friend brought back from Paris.
Mary O & John O
If you’re like me and you prefer a philosophical perspective, what are you leaning into for inspiration and growth? What is bringing you a sense of comfort and ease with your tea?
morning ritual
‘Ritual comes naturally to us. It appears early in our childhood and stays with us for the rest of our lives, reliably surging when we need it the most. It helps soothe our anxieties and get a sense of order in an otherwise chaotic world’. Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas.
creative prompt ~ your age & blessings
See if you don’t feel better at the end of this creative prompt. I did. 55 blessings, little acknowledgements of things I’m thankful for, people I loved spending time with, places I visited, dinners I hosted.
2024 ~ the ritual of review
Wardrobe: What’s your favourite top? Dress? Pants? Bag? Perfume? Scarf? Shoes? Lay them out, and take note, why do you feel great in that outfit? Maybe a good outfit led to a great decision, perhaps your cute shoes took you to a place where you had an amazing conversation. Maybe your handbag, that cute one you love, was the bag you were wearing when you met a new friend? Take notes, what clothes make you feel great, and let your next purchases be in alignment with that.
for the love of rouge
The part of this ritual I love most, is the application of her rouge ~ or blush as we now call it. I remember loving this part so much as I could see the appearance of happiness. It was palpable, I could feel the lift in her mood, the rise of colour in her cheeks (some natural some applied) and a skip in her step.
3 things for 12.24
Drape a soft pashmina over your shoulders, or anything soft, sip your brew and enjoy the slowing down that tea brings.
let life sing to you
We don’t know how much time we have, how many sleeps away our departure is, nothing is guaranteed. So live it. Fully. Want to paint, pick up a paint brush. Want to write a book, start with a few words. Want to find a great job, write up a brilliant resume.
tending a project
Can you hold it lightly and dearly, that this life you are living, each day creates a major project. And within that are many many smaller projects.
the heart as an altar
If an altar is a physical place ✨ where the divine and human world meet, the most accessible sacred space is the altar of the heart. Your heart is your living breathing altar, to all thats true and divine.
power tools
Ever been to a workshop, yoga class, meditation class, a modern healing modality? Often they ask you to visualise. And while that may seem simple to some, after teaching yoga for 12 years I can tell you that not everyone is confident of their ability to do this. Not everyone lying on the yoga mat beside you in Savasana, can simply visualise from verbal prompts.