Tier 4 and to the universe beyond

 

Well we definitely need to make future plans as we are now restricted even more. So with this in mind I am going to suggest you join me in a couple of ideas to move you forward.  

a) Name three things you have learnt during lockdown. Here are mine. 

1. My problems are minute in comparison to lots of others. 

2. Small things will often cheer people up.

3.. Everyone can feel vulnerable in different ways. 

b) Four things you have gained from lockdown, which probably would haven’t  happened without it.

1. I have discovered different ways of teaching which I would have never have thought of under other’s circumstances. 

2. A singer/song writer who I had never heard of before lockdown and has kept me reasonably sane (Mary Chapin Carpenter).

3. Another singer/comedian/songwriter whose political parodies are hysterical (Dillie Keane)

4. Lots of new workshop which have percolated during this c) 

c) Three things you have lost during lockdown or haven’t got done you feel you should have.

1. A routine

2. A sleep pattern 

3. Motivation (I thought I could have totally decluttered by now instead I have hoarded items (basically as I learnt it’s cheaper to buy in bulk when ordering on line). Plus less exercise. HOW MANY OF YOU CAN RELATE TO THIS.

Next thing thinking ahead. Now I have a list of objectives for 2021. 

1. First and foremost we must move.

2. Start the spiritual sanctuary (we need a physical building). 

3. Declutter in earnest 

4. Get the new courses in some kind of order. 

5. Knit 🧶 more hearts to send out love and peace to the world. 

6. Get a bit more exercise. 

7. Get some sort of routine back. 

There are a few more which I will be adding to the list at a later date. 

Now I would like to hear from those of you who can relate to some of this. 

On a much better note I would like to thank those who have supported us this year and more than that all those who are in our Whats App group and supported one another that is Alan, Alex, Amanda, Alf, Carol, Diana, Federica, Julie, Jules, John, Kim A, Kim L, Paul, Rebecca, Sandra and Tiffany, It’s has been wonderful seeing the group grow and expand in knowledge as well as comradeship. We can go on and support one another while this wretched virus is about and afterward celebrate with a long weekend away on a retreat. It will happen and we will all come out better more loving souls. I am asking  you  all to let pass misdemeanours fade into oblivion send those responsible off in a pink balloon surrounded by love and a vibrant pink. 

Try to have a cosy Christmas or whatever you are or aren’t celebrating. Rainbow  blessings for all. Stay well and SAFE 

Things to come

Sorry it’s been so long since I updated our blog, but news is sparse and we have little hope of having a workshop until Spring 2021. I did hear from Christine that there is a possibility of reopening early next depending on government guidelines. Do that is quite encouraging. 

The Whats App group is thriving and we have about 10 people who link in regularly, which is wonderful and we are getting some amazing work done including some spirit. The picture above was done by one of the group on Whats App. We trying a variety of exercises including spirit art. Obviously it not quite the same as a workshop in person, but I do feel things have gone really well. Our Secret Santa has been so well supported and some of the members of the group have been more than generous. It is lovely to feel everyone is supporting everyone else. Especially as it’s so needed at the moment. 

I will be trying to update the blog more regularly and let’s hope 2021 is a better year. 

We are still sending our hearts to cheer people up and they are definitely doing that,  

Now here is something to think about a piece of advice I saw which I the thought I would share with you “If you don’t want problems make your dream so big - your problems become insignificant”

Meanwhile in Mary Chapin Carpenter’s words - “ you know what to do - stay safe, stay well, wear your mask and always STAY MIGHTY”

NEXT STAGE

Well we are now in the second lockdown and nothing seems straight forward. I really thought once retrograde was over we would be able to get some sort of pattern in our lives and get on with our decluttering. It seems too other people are having the same problems. There is no chance of a physical workshop at the moment so we are going to concentrate on developing different exercises for our Whats App group who are so supportive of one another. Yesterday I put this proposal to the group and we have had a mired of great ideas. 

I am also asking you to think of the further and think of twelve things you want to do or achieve after we we come out of lockdown. Maybe it will be a new normal - who knows we received a very interesting message via or of our students from a lady in spirit called Kat which throws some light on the present situation that is to say the virus.

I am also asking you to think of the further and think of twelve things you want to do or achieve after we we come out of lockdown. Maybe it will be a new normal - who knows we received a very interesting message via or of our students from a lady in spirit which throws some light on the present situation that is to say the This is it “Don't get caught up in the web of deceit. Don't get carried along with the flow of false promises. Consider and contemplate what you are doing to Mother Earth. How can she serve you, if you continue to poison her. Listen to the Angels, for they are beckoning you. They implore you to stop  this pollution - the pollution of consumerism. Many people have returned home - home also to the realisation that the continuation of consumerism will destroy the planet if we let this wound continue to Anyway back to my previous reference we are now focusing on exactly what we feel is important or what we would like to do when we eventually return to some sort of normality. Here is our list

a) Move locality as this has taught me I need the green.

b) Meet with my BFF in Radlett. 

c) Walk in nature.

d) Devise new spiritual workshop 

e) Devise a workshop mixing a craft with meditation. 

f) Start teaching crafts 

g) Find a locality and establish a permanent home for the “Rainbow Healing Sanctuary” 

h) Arrange a retreat for the members of our Whats Group

i) Learn new crafts 

j) Do a charity event for the “Herona Maternity Wing” 

l) Get to see Mary Chapin Carpenter in concert

Talking on the last of my list this lady has kept me sane during lockdown

Find her Mary Chapin Carpenter on u tube “Songs from Home” (thanks Elsie Rosam for guiding me that way. Reiterate you didn’t find her by accident). 

We are still going on with our hearts project and I would like to thank Carol Winmill for delivering the one in the picture. 

Until next time stay well and STAY SAFE.

 

What Next I ask

Well we are no further forward with running a workshop as such as unfortunately places to rent are too expensive without charging high admission costs. At the moment I do feel the What’s App is working very well and all  of the group have made huge strides. I certainly for  one have had to adapt exercises and teach in a totally different way with no visual contact. I do hope everyone has gained something as both Daniel and I feel we have. It is also the support within the group for one another. It’s a great pity we cannot get these meditations recorded, but no doubt in time we will. Here are some of the inspired prose etc the group wrote in response to a beautiful photograph taken by Elsie Poynton. 

Rebecca

When we are on cloud nine middle earth is not far behind, the sun spreads far and wide like the hidden rainbow in the sky. 

Amanda

Sunset picture piece of philosophy...we all looked at that beautiful photograph and we all saw different things in it. Such is life. We all see things differently, what one person sees is completely different from what another person does. We all see what we are meant to see and this happens in our daily lives, we may all read the same piece of news and all have different views on what we have read. We all respond to anything that appears in our lives in various ways, this is because we are all unique in ourselves. We all have special gifts to offer to the world and this is how its meant to be. We are all part of Spirit and Spirit is part of us. Collectively we all hope to do our best and that is all we can do. No matter what each of us saw in the beautiful sunset picture, the individual interpretation from each of us all binds us together eventually, as although we may feel separate, we all entertwine and we are all part and parcel of this wonderful world. In the end we are all together as we are supposed to be.

Paul

Taking time to breath

Taking to listen to your inner voice

While your toes play in the sand

Looking at your indentions in the sand.

Your toes playing and 

Gripping 

The grains that were formed 

Over million of years.

That have witness species

People

Even Empires

Come and go.

Then there's you

Now

Making your impression

What will it be,

A life lived with dreams

Love

Happiness

Or, in fear

Tolerating second best?

If in doubt, look to the setting sun 

Of the past

The past of bad behaviours

And a rising sun

Of a new begining 

And the love is ever lasting.

Love for thyself

Love from spirit

Where anything is possible

Truth for thyself 

Knowing that spirit

Will never let you fall

Where horizons are just ready

To be explored

And new impression

To be indented in the sand

Kim L

The presence of the illuminescent Angel in the dark sky, shimmering over calm waters, amidst the setting sun, offers protection. 

As the vision of nature fades we see our inner landscape, contemplation in the stillness, with feelings of peace and harmony, a positive reflection of our mind.

Carol 

I spread my arms to comfort you

To let you know I’m here,

I watch you as you plan your day, 

I smile to see you sit there.

Eyes glazed over as you look out to sea,

You mimic it’s flow as breathing,

 feel my breath on your face, 

look up to me And see you smile

The sun smiles back for me.

Your heavy heart I try to mend,

Until we meet again.

Diana 

I see two Angels when I enlarge this photo, but mainly there is a sense of anticipation, comfort and serenity. As if in this very troubled time the beauty of Nature still sends out it’s messages of calmness and hope and belief. It is a powerful photo.

Sandra

Protecting and looking over us all from far and wide.                                            All of our helpers and guides.              

With skies of blue, grey, orange and red.                                                          Out on the road, or even in bed.         

Without a single word being said.

Kim A.

The beauty way. Create beauty in your life. Recognise the beauty inside yourself and others. Take time to smell the roses. Take a deep breath. Look up at the stars. And recognise the splendor that surrounds you. See the beauty in what ever situation you find yourself in. And you will receive the lesson life is teaching you in a kind and gentle way.

Jules 

Dark sky colours bright 

Clouds on horizon

Deep thoughts 

Memories are made

Looking forward 

Guides & angels are near

All for you 

The future is bright

Alan A

This words on the sunset picture  memories of amazing sunsets and sunrises and walks along  the beach times shared with loved ones and friends laughter and care free days these are what we hold on to in difficult times keeping our soul  nourished and uplifted keep them with you those times will come again we will walk in freedom and light hold on to the pure joy of living soon new doors are going to open new paths are being set promise of  a new tommorow is only a whisper away 

We are still putting out our hearts given the opportunity, but I have also been drawn to sending some to various people with some interesting results. One of which was placed by a member of our group as well as being a valued friend. She actually saw it being picked up by a lady who the previous year had loss her husband in tragic circumstances. The magic of spirit, 

I still cannot pay my tribute to Jim Winston as I still feel quite emotional about his passing and do miss our conversations. It will come eventually. 

Meanwhile keep well stay safe. Blessings to all and be kind go one another. 

What is coming next

I am so sorry it’s taken me such a long time to update the the blog, but I had hoped for news of when we can reopen the Rainbow Healing Sanctuary. Unfortunately no such good news, but I promise that as soon as we can we will. I had intended to do a tribute to our dear friend Jim Winston, but apart from still being the church warden it was he who helped and encouraged us to make the meditation Cd with such a professional approach. We had intended to record a sound healing one but now that seems quite remote. Jim really knew what he was doing having been part of the original Small Faces who used to rehearse in his fathers pub in Stratford. His funeral is tomorrow at 12.45 am. There will be a proper tribute next week after the funeral when hopefully  I don’t feel so emotional. Rest in Peace Jin we will miss you so much. 

I am now busy knitting yellow hearts for those people who have family or friends who lost their fight with the virus. I am willing to knit them for any destination, but sound ask a small  contribution to the postage (PayPsl: rainbowhealingsanctusry@hotmail.co.uk), but please email yourcreativeself@outlook.com. We are still putting out our hearts for peace and below you can see one Ness Colbunn placed in Penge.

On a more pleasant note we are planning a long weekend retreat once thus mayhem and chaos is over. We are not sure where  though, but I am investigating venues and I will let you know when I have made a decision. 

Sometimes out of chaos comes something magical and so fitting for these surreal crazy times emerges snd please listen yo the words of this song which is inspiring and uplifting “ “Hole in the Clouds”with Charles Foskett (https://youtu.be/WvG75ekoKko) and also look in comments box as I will be posting another link with a beautiful track by Julie Felix who is missed by so many including us. It brought me to tears definitely spirits gain and our loss. 
 

 

Latest news

Firstly I have to inform you sadly we have had to cancel out workshop with Les and Jacky Fuller basically lack of venue. but we would like to wish Les a great birthday on 2nd October. Hopefully we will be able to have a workshop next year. Hopefully by next year this surreal situation will have ended. Crazy times. 

Our Whars App group is going strong and recently we have been trying out some new exercises with wonderful results as I invited some people who are  not on the group to participate so our regular group could get experience at blind relying only on a picture similar to the one above. This has made me very proud as I was told that that they had not had a message as good as that since since 1993 (so lockdown had produced something). I will admit they have all worked very hard sgd taken what they are doing seriously. So well done Alan, Alex, Amanda, Carol, Diana, Jules, Kim, Paul Tracey and Sandra. 

I am sorry our blog has not been updated for so long, but I have been hoping to have better news regarding workshops, but I will impart as soon as this lockdown is over Daniel and I will be planning a retreat where all the group can met one another. We hope that apart from ourselves there will be a variety of other workshops including one with Alan Albiston amongst others. 

Meanwhile in the words of  folk singer Mary Chapin Carpenter “Stay Safe, Wear your Mask (those of you can) and Stay Mighty”.  She is doing a beautiful series called “Songs from Home” with Angus her dog and white kitty. 

How, when and we will

Firstly I would like to congratulate one of our students who lives in Spain Juan Carlos Lugo on his marriage to Carmel Ellena Lugo Langdon and we wish them every happiness in their new life. Nice to have good news for a change. 

We are  no further forward in being able to locate a hall for our workshops. Most are reluctant to book as it’s all the extra cleaning. I am getting doubtful if it will be possible before next year, but not giving up the idea.  So sad as I had several new workshops planned. It also seems some of the churches which opened have closed again. No indication whether it was lack of numbers of a too heavier workload plus the financial costs of cleaning

I am stating now we have not given up the idea of starting out own sanctuary and I am certainly not allowing the virus to kill our dreams. We are planning even if we can’t put anything into action at the moment. 

I am also planning some art therapy workshops and some craft workshops. Lots of new things once we can get a space which is suitable to run them from. Meanwhile our What’s App group is going great guns and it acts as a support system as well as a spiritual development group. So many people have been hot very badly by this virus. Whatever some people feel about the virus being a hoax or not dangerous I can assure you that it is real as at least one member of our group is still grieving as her mum caught the virus she passed to spirit. So very sad and heartbreaking losing her mum and best friend. Hopefully we have seen the worst of it. Meanwhile please take no chances and keep safe. 

I will leave you with a picture of the new man in my life. Unfortunately the hair got out of hand so It had to go. Hence a new Daniel