Happy New Year, wishing you a healthy and enjoyable time ahead,
Reflections:
Presence - Looking forward to 2023
"Weaving Shadow and
Light" Programme begins this month
New Year Special:
Three Card Listening for £10
Book news "Your
Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"
Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to one coaching
Reflections:
Presence - Looking forward to 2023
At first, my mind
couldn't decide on a theme for 'reflection' this month, so I decided to simply
be in a sense of anticipation. I cannot know, none of us can, what the year
ahead will bring.
I can make plans and hope that they will become reality. And they may well
change through my choice or through circumstances outside my control. My 'word
of the year' for 2023 is 'Presence'. How does 'presence' relate to 'being
present'? I am not sure just now, what is your response to the question?
For me the most
useful way I can step into the new year is by setting an intention to be
present. To be in the moment as much as possible. Noticing what is - what is
around me; what I am feeling; how others are behaving. What is present in my
environment.
As you may know, one
of my great joys is walking here in Cornwall, along the lanes, on the beaches,
out on the cliff paths. Although in some ways my habit of taking photos to
share can be a distraction, in other ways it adds to my ability to stop, to
pause, to notice. And that can apply just as much when I am at home - what do I
see around me? What feelings are present for me right now? These might be
physical sensations: hot, cold, stiff, sore. Or emotions: happy sad,
discontented, joyful.
What do I see around me? I like to keep little treasures on my desk. Often
items from nature: feathers, pebbles, shells. And items I have bought for
myself or been gifted by others.
This photo shows a favourite candle stand (a treasured gift), with the remains
of a candle I bought for myself as the colours matched so beautifully (although
you can't see this in the lighted candle), safely contained in a little holder
I found in a charity shop. Around the four sides are a few of my collection of
feathers: from crow, pheasant, fulmar, and buzzard.
Rather than offering you specific questions this time, I will leave you with
these brief thoughts. And simply wish you the joy of tiny treasures and much
happiness along the way as you step into 2023.
"Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme begins this month
The first six-week turn around the Compass Rose, will be
"Weaving Shadow and Light" .There are two taster circles, on
Wednesday 4th January and Wednesday 11th, both at 11.00 am UK time. Simply
reply to this email to request the Zoom link for one or both events if you
would like to join us.
The overarching theme of "Weaving Shadow and Light" is about
appreciating all those parts of ourselves, and maybe especially the ones we
judge as 'not good enough', 'bad', 'unacceptable' - we can offer ourselves any
number of negative and harsh responses. In nature all the contrasts are a part
of the whole: night and day; summer and winter; hot and cold.
The seeds that will be starting to germinate in January when we embark on this
programme could not do so without the soft darkness of the earth to nurture and
protect them until the roots reach downwards and the tender green shoots are
ready to emerge into the light.
The full information, programme and booking details are on the website here . The fee for the six weeks is £144, you can choose to pay via
PayPal or bank transfer. I can arrange for you to do that in two
instalments if that helps you. (And don't forget that if you have participated
in previous programmes I offer you a discount, just contact me to claim that if
you would like to.)
After the two taster sessions, we begin on the weekend of 14th/15th
January when I will invite you into the private Facebook group, with our first
of the six weekly Zoom gatherings at 11.00 am on Wednesday 18th. If that time
and day does not work for you - but you are drawn to joining us - please do contact me to discuss as there is often some flexibility within the group
to gather at a different time.
New Year Special: Three Card Listening for
£10
Once again I am offering a New Year Special, a discount on the
usual price of a 'Three Card Listening', for yourself or as a gift - £10 only.
What is a 'Listening'? Well - I draw three Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards
for you. They are called Rediscovery Cards as they are a way for you to
rediscover your own inner wisdom.
Therefore I do not feel it is for me to 'read' them for you, not to tell you
anything. I simply tune in to the whispers of your inner wisdom and convey what
I hear - for you to accept or reject, however feels right for you.
Here are the most recent three cards I drew for myself, before
Christmas. I will be creating a Listening for myself as part of my own stepping
into the new year reflections.
The full details are on this link or simply contact me to book. The special price ends on
Friday 13th January - my lucky date.
Book news:
"Your Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"
The formatting of
the draft for print is proceeding well, I hope to have a firm publication date
to share with you soon. Thank you so much to all of you who are keen to buy
your copy, I know it will be a beautiful book and you will feel the wait to
make it so has been worthwhile. Thank you for your patience, in my experience
these things simply take the time they take.
Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time
The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The first of 2023 is on Saturday 14th January at
11.00 am UK time, with the Monday evening Circle on 30th January at 7.30 pm.
You can find the events on Facebook, or simply reply to this email
and ask me for the Zoom link. It is always pleasure to welcome those of you who
prefer not to connect via social media, all you need to join us is the Zoom
link that I send to you in advance of the time.
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £60. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence.
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on the website.
One to One Coaching
For many people, the deeper connection of one to one sessions is perfect for
them once in a while, either for a short block of six, or an on-going
arrangement as and when required.
Either way, I would love to have a Zoom chat with you if you would like to
explore the option of one to one coaching with me. There is no pressure, simply
an opportunity to find out what would be useful for you, and if my approach
would be good for you.
If you click on the 'Book Now' Passionflower, it will take you
straight to my calendar to book a twenty minute complimentary call. If you
prefer, to read more about the Rediscovery Coaching process
click here, Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.
“I have found my
sessions with Mary to be a good balance of ideas for the practical things
I can do, and the bigger picture reminder of what I want to achieve. This
has helped clarify the direction I want to take and also sparked
ideas of how to get there. Mary helps as a reminder to stay true to
my experiences and has allowed me to be comfortable with who I am and
having balance in life and my work.”
You can read more testimonials here
on my website
I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.
