Reflections: Focus,
and Angels
"Weaving Shadow and
Light" Programme rescheduled to 6th February
Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Reflections: Focus,
and Angels
This year, prompted
by several friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the Dare to
Blossom Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already picked -
Presence. This happens to be one of the words in the No 2 Deck (which has just
celebrated the first anniversary of when I received the decks and began sending
them out around the world), which is good.
If you read the January newsletter you may remember that I shared some
reflections on Presence there.
As I didn't do this
until almost the middle of January, I have two cards to share with you this
month: Focus for January, and Angels for February. I will consider them here
one at a time.
It feels good to ask
myself, and you if you would like to join me, the questions here:
- What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?
- What else is there?
- And, what else?
- What does Focus add to Presence? How do the colours add to
each other?
And so, for me, when
I ask myself those questions about Focus, here are the words that flow:
"What does
Focus add to Presence?" (I have chosen not to take the questions in the
order above - and of course you can choose to juggle them up or skip them, whatever
feels right for you today.)
"What does Focus add to Presence? Focus reminds me to be present, to
simply Be. To stand in my centre point, in peace, and to ground and balance
there. To allow myself to experience Presence. Sometimes I think about that word
as something I want to project out to others, something I want them to perceive
about me - yet, if do not allow myself to experience that, why would
they?
The deep blue feels
strong yet peaceful at the same time. I find myself thinking I 'should' check
back with last month to see what I wrote there about Presence. Then I catch
myself using that 'should' word, and remind myself that I could choose to do
that. For now I choose to continue writing here.
Now I see I have already been using the qualities of Focus, and the clear blue.
Literally choosing to focus in on what I am writing here and not side-tracking
myself. Together those two shades of blue, of Presence, and Focus, bring a
calm, settled feeling for me.
And now to the card for the new month ahead, for February: Angels. Another
shade of blue, this time a soft turquoise.
You may like to ask
yourself the questions again, or choose just one as I did for Focus.
My first response was to smile, Angels - reminding me not to take myself too
seriously. Reminding me that there are no rights or wrongs in any of this,
simply a gentle exploration. My responses - and your responses - are simply
what is present here today. Next time I look at these cards they will have
different messages for me.
I will look forward to sharing a card each month from this spread as we wend
our way through 2023. If you would like your own Dare to Blossom Rediscovery
Cards, either the Original Deck and/or the No 2 Deck, you can order here.
Please be aware that right now the Royal Mail are not accepting any
international packages due to a recent cyber attach - hopefully the new system
will be available soon.
"Weaving Shadow and Light"
Programme rescheduled to begin on 6th February
As often happens in at the beginning of the year, many of us,
including me, are really not ready to dive into activity in January. And so,
even though there were people keen to join me for The first six-week turn
around the Compass Rose, "Weaving Shadow and Light", I have set the
start date back a few weeks, to 6th February.
I am also experimenting with a new time for the live Zoom gatherings - 4.00 pm
on Fridays, which is a more 'sociable' time for those of you in the USA or
Canada - 11 am Eastern time, and 8 am Pacific There is one more taster circle,
on Friday 27th January at this time. Simply reply to this email to request the
Zoom link for this event 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.
If you see my posts on Facebook or Instagram you may already have seen this
photo - I love the beauty created by the shadows of the clouds and their
reflections in the wet sand.
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.)
We begin on the weekend of 4th/5th February when I will invite you into the
private Facebook group, with our first of the six weekly Zoom gatherings at
4.00 pm UK time on Friday 10th. 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.
Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time
The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The next is on Monday Circle on 30th January at 7.30
pm, and then in February we gather on Saturday 11th at 11.00 am, and Monday
27th 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.
Mary
