I was listening to author David Whyte being interviewed, and he talked about a great many wise and profound things. As I was driving and he was being asked to talk to the pervasive anxiety that seems to be preoccupying people at the moment, I was struck by the truths in his response about the role of our devices in magnifying the peripheral mind, which literally grounds us to our physical proximity.

We’re lonely because we are not grounded and immersed in our physicality, which makes us anxious. The sky above us, the trees and people around us, and the ground beneath our feet are all things, when we are aware of them and engaged with them, help soothe our nervous systems and give us a gentle but profound sense of belonging, He believes that this lower grade chronic anxiety was then exacerbated during the COVID years, when there was so much physical isolation.

He rather beautifully said that, when we are present in our environment, it invites us deeper into “the one that waits”—that subtle but intuitive and wiser part of us.

This ties in wonderfully with a challenge I was issued this week, to live a purposeful life, because without presence life becomes driven by distraction and default rater than purpose.

Leading a purposeful life means to engage in actions and make decisions that align with our core values, passions, and goals. It involves a sense of direction and meaning, where our daily activities contribute to something larger than ourselves. When we speak and act according to our purpose, it means we are authentically aligned with what really, truly is needed in that moment.

Sometimes though, I find I can get quite confused about what is actually needed in the moment. This is predominantly because I’ve been on a growth journey to learn how to have and hold healthy boundaries, and I am acutely aware that when I am overthinking something, it’s usually because an old pattern is triggered.

The advice I was given, is to really look at the core driver behind my thoughts. Are they healthy? Are they driven by unresolved stress (i.e. an old pattern)? Or is this a flat out boundary that needs to be expressed? The more I can align and discern that, the more I am going to understand more clearly who I am.

Confusion, Evette Rose says, is a mild type of dissociation. So when I’m feeling confused, it’s a good time to step back and acknowledge “okay, this is a protection barrier, a default, coming up, because whatever I am thinking or whatever is happening right now is making me feel unsafe or vulnerable”. Then, crucially, ask yourself “Is this situation truly something that should make me feel vulnerable and unsafe?”

If the answer is no, then it’s an old wounded part of me. Evette recommended that I love that part of me and tell her “We are okay, where we are today. I see you. You are back there in the past; come to me, because here we are safe. In the here and now we are empowered, things are going well, we’ve learned a lot and we are safe”.

Something I’d been confused about lately was the next step to take with my property manager on a number of outstanding things around the property that I’d been expecting to see in progress. I had followed up asking for an update a couple of weeks ago and have heard nothing in response. The delays and lack of communication are particularly annoying as the plans and expectations about timing were set by the property manager and the owners, not me.

Applying Evette’s advice, I discerned that it is the lack of updates when commitments are made and not followed through in the time indicated, even when followed up, which was annoying me; not the work itself. Considering that this is my home and the significant rent I pay to live here, it seems reasonable to be kept in the loop, especially if there are delays or changes to plans.

In essence it’s a matter of basic courtesy and respect for me, a personal boundary.

With this in mind, I made sure my follow up was clear that, because I haven't heard back after my follow-up email about the outstanding work, I'm consequently feeling a bit disrespected and losing trust. That is my biggest concern, not the issues themselves.

However, the reason I've been overthinking this, is because part of me looks forward to owning a home again. My sense of insecurity is separate from the property manager’s responsibilities, but staying informed would certainly ease my concerns and give me comfort that I might get a decent heads up if the owner’s decide to retire here any time soon, as is their eventual plan.

That is work I need to do with the inner part of myself, which needs reassurance and reminding that, right now, in this present moment, we are safe. And should we need to find another rental before we buy somewhere again, that will work out to, as I have the capability and resources.

In navigating these thoughts and challenges, I'm reminded of the importance of living a purposeful life. Sometimes that can mean something as obvious as “Am I pursuing a purposeful career?” or “Am I acting on purpose in my parenting?” but sometimes it’s about the gnarly distractions of everyday life and how to navigate those. In each case, it's about aligning our actions with our deepest values and aspirations, staying present in each moment, and finding clarity amidst confusion.

​Whether it's facing uncertainties with property management or exploring inner growth, each step we take towards authenticity and alignment brings us closer to a life filled with meaning and fulfillment.Take a moment to reflect on your journey—are your daily choices and actions leading you towards a life of purpose and connection?

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Are you someone typical of being kind to others while being hard on yourself?

I was talking to a mentor of mine about easing into my softness - in relation to myself - and observing how my body responds. Immediately I thought about the Empress archetype in Tarot. Her feminine energy is able to flow through any situation without needing to use force. When the energy of the Empress is present things feel easy and enjoyable, without strain or excessive effort. And because you are relaxed and present, creativity can move through you.

This was coming from a woman who combines the strength, confidence, and decisiveness of an alpha female with the nurturing, creative, and empathetic qualities of the Empress. This is a powerful blend that I think most of us would recognise as a powerful individual regardless of whether in a male or female body. I’m talking about someone who:

• Leads with Authority and Compassion: Confidently taking charge and taking decisive actions while also being empathetic and understanding, fostering a supportive environment for those around them.
• Inspires and Nurtures Growth: Their leadership encourages and cultivates the talents and growth of others, nurturing their development both personally and professionally.
• Balances Strength and Sensitivity: They demonstrate a strong presence and command respect, yet remain approachable and caring, creating a harmonious balance between authority and warmth.
• Empowers and Protects: They empower others to reach their full potential while also protecting and advocating for their well-being, ensuring a safe and thriving community.
• Drives Creativity and Innovation: Leveraging their creative instincts, they inspire innovation and progress, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the table while maintaining a clear vision for the future.

I recognised aspects of myself in this also, particularly in relation to certain roles I held at times in my career, and the way I bring up my children. My mind jumped to something I read about the metaphysical interpretation of soft skin a few years back, that our skin reflects who we are on the inside. At the time I’d never really thought of myself as soft in any way, such is the armour I’d developed.

But then I recall a therapist once observing how it was funny that I was hard on the outide but soft on the inside, while my then partner was like a teddy bear on the outside but hard as nails inside. And then a conversation I’d had with my dad when the kids were younger came to mind, as he observed how he felt his role as grandparent (the good guy) was being undermined because I wasn’t playing the bad guy as their parent.  

Yes I had come to recognise these softer feminine qualities in myself. However, this is about nurturing me. She asked me to observe how I respond when easing into my softness, my beauty, my motherhood, when turning those things in on myself.

That brought to mind Sarah Durham Wilson’s work on the archetypal journey from maiden to mother. Her teaching is about internal growth, self-responsibility, and embracing the full spectrum of feminine energy. It's about moving from dependency and external validation to internal strength, resilience, and a nurturing capacity that can then be extended to the world.

Her focus is on healing the triple mother wound, which refers to a complex set of emotional and psychological issues that can arise from difficult or strained relationships with one's mother. It typically involves three main aspects:

1. Personal Mother Wound: This is the direct impact of the relationship with your own mother. It could include feelings of abandonment, neglect, emotional unavailability, or even abuse. These experiences can leave deep emotional scars and affect your self-esteem, relationships with others, and overall well-being.
2. Cultural Mother Wound: This refers to broader societal or cultural norms and expectations placed on mothers and motherhood. It includes societal pressures and stereotypes about what it means to be a "good" mother or a "perfect" mother, which can create unrealistic expectations and feelings of inadequacy for both mothers and their children.
3. Ancestral Mother Wound: This aspect acknowledges that our relationships with our mothers can be influenced by generational patterns and unresolved traumas passed down through families. It recognizes that emotional and behavioral patterns observed in our mothers may originate from their own upbringing and family history, impacting how they parent and relate to their children.

The triple mother wound describes the complex interplay of personal, cultural, and ancestral factors that shape our experiences and relationships with our mothers. It highlights how these dynamics can influence our emotional well-being, sense of identity, and relationships throughout our lives. Addressing and healing these wounds often involves deep self-reflection, therapy, and sometimes, exploring family histories to understand and break cycles of pain and dysfunction. By healing this, we can reclaim our power, lead lives rooted in love, authenticity, and profound inner wisdom.

In many ways this describes quite well the largest portion of the personal growth journey I’ve been on for a number of years. However, the challenge to turn that nurturing in on myself is still one that has holes. For example, when it comes to making time each day for self-care activities that nurture your body, mind, and soul, I’m doing pretty well. But when it comes to compassionate self-talk, I’m probably failing miserably. Developing a habit of speaking to myself with kindness and compassion, instead of self-criticism, requires more focus. My inner critic is probably on overdrive.

And I can be hit and miss on many of the other things Sarah Durham Wilson recommends: reconnecting with nature, embracing the Divine Feminine, mending relationships with maternal figures, inner child healing, shadow work, creating personal rituals (that mark significant transitions or honor your personal growth), celebrating your wisdom, setting boundaries, seeking professional support, building a supportive community and pursuing passions and purpose. Honestly, some of these things I’ve done and do really well, others I’ve hardly looked at.

And when I’m asked to observe how my body responds to easing into my softness, my femininity, well, that is hard on two levels. The first is that I’m still very new to observing what is going on for me in my body as opposed to my head. The body stores our emotions and any resultant stress, tension or pain. I’m one of those people who is learning to come into my heart from my head, so thank goodness for working with someone as transformative as Evette Rose.

Evette is renowned for her transformative Metaphysical Anatomy book, methods and techniques. As an author, trauma release practitioner, and personal development teacher, she rather sublimely guides people through deep-seated emotional wounds, uncovering their life purpose, and achieving profound personal growth. To me, she stands out as the queen of 'going inward’ and observing the body, and I am incredibly grateful to have her profound insight and guidance at this point on my personal journey.

As I navigate this journey of embracing my feminine softness and nurturing myself, I realise that, just as I've learned to celebrate the nurturing qualities I extend to others, I'm challenged to turn that same kindness inward.

Perhaps you, too, find echoes of your own journey here. Are you allowing yourself the same compassion you give to others? Remember that our journey towards self-kindness is a work in progress, a continual evolution, filled with moments of insight and growth. Let's each find the courage to soften into our vulnerabilities, recognising the strength that comes from embracing our authentic selves.

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As I was walking along the beach today, I started reflecting on the journey that brought me here, to this beach that I rate among the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. It was 17 degrees, with blue skies and a calm ocean. The sun was glittering on the water as it hung low in the sky, a reminder that next week brings our shortest day of the year.

While my journey to New Zealand officially began with a decision on the opposite side of the world in October 2004, it was the beaches of my childhood holidays that ignited that longing within me. As the long nights and awful weather of autumn set in during the early 2000s, coupled with more rounds of delays on the railway lines and mountains of claims and complaints to process, I decided that enough was enough—I needed more sun in my life.

Today, I appreciate the beautiful environment I have the privilege of living in. Every time I see the sun glittering across the waves, I can't help but think, "How lucky am I?"

For those who read my musings regularly, it's clear that much of my focus is on personal growth and empowerment. It's about owning my thoughts and feelings and using them as pointers to what needs to be seen and heard. When unhelpful patterns play out in our lives, it’s a sign of deeper work that needs attention.

As Tony Robbins says, "Energy flows where attention goes." That often presents a conundrum. It’s a fine balance between bypassing critical issues that limit our growth and putting so much attention on them that we manifest more of the issues we are trying to escape.

On the one hand, it’s not healthy to “put a positive spin on things” if it means ignoring psychological or physical ailments. I saw a quote this week from Zara Bas that resonated deeply:

"If you have to sacrifice your voice to keep the peace, it’s no longer peaceful. You’re internalizing the chaos instead."

On the other hand, if I focus so much on the chaos, I know I’m just inviting more chaos.

Striking a balance is crucial, and it can be more of an art than a science, especially if there are deep trauma patterns and ongoing chaos to deal with. That said, nothing is all bad or all good, I’ve discovered. Even in the extremes of life, we hear from survivors who demonstrate that amid atrocity, there often exists a seed of something else—something that shows us we have the capacity for both resilience and brilliance even in the darkest of times, perhaps even because of that time in darkness.

Personally I think it comes down to a decision. Perhaps even a series of decisions, like this:

1. This will not get the better of me, I will survive it and fulfill more of my potential as a result – I will become more capable, more confident, more resilient, more self aware, more self loving, and so forth
2. I will not spend all my time focusing on this, but neither will I ignore it. I have to create deliberate times where I can be absorbed in activities that remind me of all the wonderful things in my life
3. Repeat

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a picture of the 1970s Holly Hobby wallpaper I had in my bedroom as a girl. That took me back to a time that is a huge contrast to the present. There is so much for which I am grateful, both in terms of the values and skills I learned back then and the experiences I had (like those holidays by the sea), through to the way my journey has evolved and the values, boundaries, people, and places that are now part of my day-to-day existence.

What I have to keep reminding myself is to focus on and consciously appreciate the great things in my life, just as much as I value the lessons from the tough times. When I tune into my body, it’s not hard to tell when it’s weary or in pain. My job is to listen, to nurture myself, and to find the balance that keeps me thriving.

So, what about you? Are you caught up in the chaos, or can you find regular moments to savour the good stuff? Take a hard look at your life—acknowledge the struggles, but don’t forget to celebrate the victories. Life is a gritty, beautiful mix. Are you appreciating your share of the good?

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I was doing an exercise as part of Evette Rose’s Healing Your Boundaries course, which asked us to write down a list of things we enjoy doing for others and a list of things we resent doing. As I started to contemplate things I do for others, I began to question if I enjoy doing anything. I know there are things I don’t mind doing, and I do them because they are reasonable and align with my deeper values around relationships. But enjoy?

There was also a section that dealt with overcompensated boundaries, where people say “yes” all the time regardless of whether they want to do what is being asked, and conversely, say “no” all the time without giving the other person a chance to explain what they need or what kind of support is required. Both are trauma responses, where we have learned it’s safer to say yes or no all the time to feel safe.

It was interesting doing the course after first reading the accompanying book back in early 2020. At the time, I hadn’t even really begun to define my own boundaries, and I was not in a situation where my boundaries were respected, even if they were articulated.

It was useful then, at the start of my boundary journey, to understand why I had developed into a fairly boundary-less giver. But it was extremely useful to go through the course again, after having done a lot more work on boundaries these last few years, and deal with all the negative associations I have, given my history as an over-giver.

Then I read an article from Teal Swan on Empty Nesters which made me reconsider whether I might even be a natural giver, or if that was a trauma response from childhood. When I read, “Do you feel that you were called to be in a support role? To do all the things that parenting requires, such as caretaking, managing, relationship skills, organisation, focusing on others, structuring, communicating, educating, providing affection, anticipating needs and fulfilling them, behavioral management, supporting, guiding, protecting, nurturing, devoting yourself, etc.” I thought, “Mmm, do I feel called to that?”

True, later in the article she talks about how one of the most common things to experience in this transition is tiredness, if not absolute exhaustion. She says that tiredness needs to be tended to, not bulldozed. Exhaustion is certainly how I feel, not just after years of parenting, but including parenting.  

Then I reflected on how I'm part of another growing group - the part-empty nesters. When the kids we cared for so much 24/7 are now living between two homes due to separation. Two houses, two different sets of values; one not fully recognising the need for their emotional processing. Courts, not trauma-informed, focus mainly on physical abuse and overlook other crucial aspects. Yet as a parent, we want the highest level of care for our kids, not just the minimal standard the system deems acceptable.

Many of the points in the Empty Nesters article resonate with this situation, which is great. But there are also numerous other dynamics in "split living empty nesting": letting go of control, trusting in the higher plan for their life, teaching them how to self-manage at a much younger age, and dealing with resentment, exhaustion, trauma from the past, and overgiving, among others.

Then I watched the movie 3000 Years of Longing and when I heard lead actress Tilda Swinton say "I was like a prisoner emerging from the dungeon into the sunlight. I expanded into the space of my own life", I knew that shaking off these negative associations with giving is what would make me feel this way entirely.

I thought about my pattern of lifelong over-giving and something else Teal wrote: “For many empty nesters, their actual calling and actual purpose is to be in a support role. This is what drives them. It is what they can’t not do. Their purpose for being is to give their energy to something or someone that needs it and can take it and use it.”

I also felt the familiar tug of calling when she asked, “The real question for you to answer is: Do I want to use these skills and be in a new and different support role? Do I want to use these skills I have on something new or not? What you have to offer is very much needed and very much matters. So don’t slip into the illusion that you don’t matter anymore. Different things are now in need of what you have to give.”

Evette encourages us to focus on doing for others things that make us happy and joyful without feeling that we are losing our energy or time (they should energise us). She mentions how “Acts of goodwill should leave that warm feeling in your heart and you will know 100% that you don’t want anything in return. And even when you do these acts, always have boundaries with yourself, know and recognize your limits.”

I recall flying back from the UK after a quick two-day visit to see my mum, who was in the final stages of cancer at the time. I was utterly exhausted. The kids were young then, and their nana was able to look after them for five days while I undertook the grueling journey. Yet, as exhausted as I was, I couldn’t help but want to assist a poor lady who had become very sick and disoriented somewhere after Dubai.

It was the job of the flight attendants to help her, and they did, but she was on her own, so I sat with her and mainly just provided a sense of comfort in knowing someone was there and keeping an eye on her.

As a parent of young kids, part of my job was often tending sickness. Having been badly let down at times by the medical system, I had educated and trained myself over the years in understanding how phenomenal a healer our own body is, particularly when we can calm our mind and emotions. I learned that there was generally no need to rush to the doctor at the first sign of a fever, nor vomiting, as both – while distressing – are usually healing reactions. The best thing we can often offer is a sense of calm and confidence to help someone regulate their nerves and let their body do its thing.

As this memory popped into my head, a flood of others followed, and I recognized the truth in what Teal had said: “It is what they can’t not do.” This realisation prompted me to deeply consider my relationship with giving. Have I been giving from a place of genuine desire, or has it been a conditioned response rooted in trauma?

Reflecting on this question has been crucial in my journey of healing and boundary-setting. I encourage you to take a moment and ask yourself: Is your giving healthy and joyful, or is it a reaction to past experiences? Understanding the nature of your giving can be transformative, offering you the opportunity to heal and redefine your boundaries. It’s an essential step in ensuring that your acts of kindness nourish both you and those you care for.

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Watching the culmination of Bohemian Rhapsody, the movie, I was transported back to 13 July 1985 when Live Aid was played live to audiences at Wembley stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, which aired to millions of people around the world. An estimated 40% of the world’s population watched that day.

Queen stole the show, Freddie Mercury’s usual exuberant performance was entirely memorable in his blue jeans, white vest top and studded arm band; the movie did well to replicate the details. I knew all Queen’s songs well, my mum was an avid fan, and I vividly remember her exclaiming at his performance that day “look at that body (in its magnificence), he’s not gay!” The world has come a long way since.

As my thirteen year old self sat glued to the screen, I remember thinking:
•             “of course he’s gay”
•             “despite the vigor, there’s sadness here”

Perhaps this was a glimmer of the kind of intuition I’ve always taken for granted, perhaps it was just glaringly obvious. Certainly when Freddie and Brian May returned later in the concert to perform Is This the World We Created, the melancholy was palpable and well placed.

Nostalgia washed over me as I thought about that summer. My thirteen year old self had just been abroad with our swim team, to Schweinfurt in Germany. We had driven along the fence lines that divided East and West Germany and, that too, had made me think about the privileges, inequities and bigger context of life.

In the microcosm of my world, the swim team, my best friends and my on-again/off-again boyfriend were the central themes of my life. My parents were away on our usual annual vacation when I returned from Germany, so I stayed with my grandparents for a while. I remember that time with fondness, and a tinge of sadness, as it turned out to be their last summer (both died the following year).

In a classic case of “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone”, the dawn of my teens was, in many ways, idyllic and a time of huge change.

And so it is now for my children who are moving into that stage of life. Going into high school is an adjustment from the relatively sheltered and wholesome school years prior. With tales from the playground of physical fights, bathrooms claimed by vaping and bullying, not to mention disturbing rumors of coerced acts shared online without consequences, the whole experience has proven more aggressive than anticipated.

No parent wants this experience for our kids. In fact, despite the almost four decades that have passed and my own experience having taken place on the opposite side of the world, not a lot has changed in that regard. The exception to this being, of course, technology and social media.

The microcosm of their world isn’t that different either, with life revolving around friends and romantic interests. But the wider world and its inequities are starting to enter the picture. And I am haunted by the chorus Freddie Mercury and Brian May sang at Live Aid:

Is this the world we created?
What did we do it for?
Is this the world we invaded
Against the law?
So it seems in the end
Is this what we’re all living for today?
The world that we created

How can so much yet so little have changed in four decades? We live in a world whose core systems and structures are still deeply flawed and bias. Schools have the same systemic issues, court systems remain oblivious to trauma (unless it’s blatant physical or sexual abuse), politics is a shambles, medical practitioners have become more squeezed in their ability to provide common sense health care, and the mentality now is simply to match a pharmaceutical solution to any ailment.

And with the introduction of social technology en mass, our collective attention seems far too entranced by the readily dispensed dopamine hits that deliver yet another way for us all to tap out of being present to and addressing these systemic issues. Just as our teens are becoming aware of the privileges, inequities and bigger context of life, we seem to be providing more ways to ignore it all.

Where is all this going to get us in another four decades?

About eight years ago, with a young family at home, I had a magical evening that took me back to that time in my teenage years once again. When Queen toured with Adam Lambert in 2014, playing at Auckland’s Vector Arena, I was drank in every second of the sounds, atmosphere and energy.

It was in fact the first time Queen had played in New Zealand since 1985, the same year as Live Aid. Although not a huge fan of reality TV, I had somehow come across the eighth season of American Idol back in 2009. Adam Lambert was the sole reason I kept watching, his vocal range and song interpretations were nothing short of exciting to listen to. Performing with Queen, Adam didn’t try to be Freddie, no one could be Freddie Mercury, but he was uniquely Adam, and played homage to Freddie in a way I think so few ever could.

I think this is the key to change on a mass scale. It starts with each and every one of us being uniquely us. That time in my life was also a turning point, it marked the end of my corporate life where I had tried to be everything to everyone, where I had come to realise that real change and transformation comes from within. It was the beginning of the journey to me.

I realised I might not be able to make change en mass, but I could be the best – and most authentic version – of me and I could hold the space in which my children could also be their authentic selves. I’ve discovered that many of the dysfunctional patterns I see in our world reflect the collective dysfunctional patterns within each of us, so through introspection and practice the things that are holding us back (and therefore hold our world back) can slowly be set free.

The bad habits we have, the unhelpful patterns we repeat in relationships, our “not enough” or “too much”, our pain and guilt, our anger and frustration, all of it can be eased, stood down. Instead of building more walls it’s time to take them down, just as the Berlin wall came down four years after I saw it’s extended border, there are walls within us that were built to keep us safe once upon an time but no longer serve us.

Just as Freddie Mercury's performance at Live Aid and my own teenage experiences offered profound insights, each of us has a past that holds valuable lessons. In a world where systemic issues often mask our true selves, embarking on a journey of introspection to dismantle the inner walls that hinder our growth can be invaluable. Real change begins within. By addressing what holds us back, we contribute to collective transformation.

What significant personal and cultural events were happening when you were thirteen? How did those pivotal moments shape you? Are there unhelpful patterns and behaviors you still see repeating in your life? Ask yourself about recurring themes in your relationships, your responses to stress, and steps to foster authenticity. Embrace introspection and let it guide you toward a more authentic life, breaking down inner walls just as the Berlin Wall fell, to shape a better world for future generations.

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