Congruency

I've had a lot of time on my hands the past few days (it seems I've had a head start on the retreat!) - which means a lot of thoughts, and not always good ones. I woke up with the word 'congruency' very clearly on my mind the other morning - which to me means we really have to mean something, with every ounce of our being in order for it to come to fruition. We truly, deep down have to have a yearning for whatever it is we want to have or be, and start actively taking steps towards it. This retreat is definitely one of those steps for me, and as I found myself entertaining the notion that I might not be ready for it, no sooner did I walk out of my room and meet Mooji - the man I'm here to meet.

His greeting was one of such warmth and openness, accompanied by his notoriously loving smile; we proceeded to have the most delightful conversation. Upon parting, my first impression was how truly the same we all really are. No one is better or less worthy than another, it's simply a matter of how we choose to direct our thoughts and our efforts. Needless to say, any thoughts of doubt were wiped instantly from my mind. It's clear - I'm in the right place, and I'm definitely ready :o)

And so, I go back to preparing for the retreat - 10 days of silence, with nothing but me and my thoughts - many of which I'll have to look past, in order to see what remains at the core. They say that who and what we are becomes obvious when we let go of any thinking and still our minds - or at least allow the thoughts to simply be without attaching any meaning to them. It's certainly where I've experienced the most joy - there is no happiness greater than in knowing and accepting who you are and sharing that with others. It's quite simple really, and is what's most obvious here. In a country of very few things, there exists such a peaceful contentedness, and a willingness to help others. The other day, I met a man who went to great lengths to help me, so I could have a functional phone with which to call home. He spent hours with me, driving me from place to place, speaking on my behalf each time so I wouldn't have to struggle with the language barrier. He didn't leave me until we had everything working and we had tested it - twice. He even help me load minutes on it so I could call home as soon as the time was appropriate enough. It was an experience that words don't describe well, but one which quite clearly will stay with me.

Two other such experiences back home come to mind that match this one; these have been working with my dear friends, Boby and Annika - both of whom have gone to great lengths to support me in living my dreams. The simplest way I can put it is, Annika was the what (it was her services that lead me to discover my love of writing, and encouraged me to actually start doing it), and Boby was the how (it was his support, through his homeopathic treatment and winner program that gave me the strength, health and means to persevere and continue being who I am).

I highly encourage you to look them up:

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Well that's it for me for today - and for the next 10 or so (I might need a day or two to get my tongue going again!). Until then, happy holidays, and lots of love to you all!!

In India

Well here I am. After a long journey (both literally and figuratively), I finally find myself in India - somewhere I've felt drawn to go for the last 5 years. I have to admit, it's quite a surreal experience - both exhilarating and scary at the same time! I'm feeling more out of my element than I expected - reflecting on it, I see how it's truly the first time I've ever really been on my own; where I know no one, and am in completely unfamiliar surroundings. Yet, when I look beyond all that, I see how there's also a lot of beauty here (there never really is one with out the other, is there? :o)

The Mooji group have been especially helpful - despite that they themselves have much to do. I got to my room to find a personal welcome letter, followed by the delivery of a fresh cut flower and a hand drawn map of the area. They've outlined everything for me so beautifully, that I have everything I could ever need within a few kilometers. And even though I don't know the language, the locals are equally as helpful - it seems there's always someone around to help me find my way. I'm reminded again and again, that when you listen to and follow your heart, you can't go wrong - you're ALWAYS well taken care of.

As for my juice feasting venture, it continues, and continues to go well - despite the travels! I'm on day 11, and am finding it so wonderfully simple - with a suitcase full of raw food powders, all I have to do is find and add good water. I'm still in awe at how little I think about food, and above that, how little my body actually needs! I suppose, when you give it the right thing, and get nourishment through other aspects of life, there's not much need to eat tons and tons of food. I think the other thing that helps is this fantastic water I discovered - definitely the perfect traveling companion! Many of us are chronically dehydrated, and I found I used to eat when my body was actually craving water - they feel very much the same. For more info check out:




As for the water I discovered - it comes in the form of a portable water bottle with built in filters that not only turn tap or bottle water to an alkaline and anti-oxidant rich version, but also forms smaller water molecules, meaning more gets absorbed, and goes to the cells where it's needed, and less gets flushed down the toilet! A definite bonus if you ask me - you can stay hydrated on less, and at the same time avoid having to run to the bathroom every 30 minutes! Check it out:

Now for the Soul

For those of you who know me, or have read my profile, you'll know that my journey began with food, and somehow led me to quitting my job, my relationship and selling my home to follow my heart and live a life of Truth, passion, happiness and peace.

It started when a dear friend gave me the autobiography of Lester Levenson - which touched something so core in me, my whole body lit up just from reading his words. It was as if a part of me knew that everything he was saying was true. Here was a man who lived his life PURELY by his thought. We've all heard of the Law of Attraction, but he was able to still his thoughts to such a degree that no matter what he thought of, it would happen, and it would happen very quickly. Not only that, he spent the rest of his life showing others how they could do it too. I have since spent the last year and half learning from my own experience on how I might achieve the same, and have never been so happy or full. I guess that's why I find myself on day 5 of a juice feast, with not an inkling of a craving or deprivation.

Since Lester, I have learned from many teachers, and am now set to embark on a journey to meet and learn from one more. His name is Mooji, and he has graciously invited us to join him in India for a 10-day silent retreat. I leave on Sunday.

40 Days of Nothing but Juice

I thought I might begin my first post with food, as it's where everything started. A few years ago, I decided to heal myself through food, and along the way, have grown into a completely different person. In an attempt to achieve the perfect diet, I came across juice feasting: a 92-day program to healing the body purely through food.

I've tried to juice feast multiple times, and for some reason have never seemed to make it past day 10. The results are amazing - better than anything else I've tried, I always look and feel great, and rather quickly I might add, but there was always something that made me stop. It's like juice feasting was a bridge between the person I was and the person I was supposed to become. I would get on, and even take a few steps, but just wasn't quite ready to cross it yet.

Well, here it is - almost two years later, and I'm finally ready to cross. My intention is set to feast for at least 40 days; I'm on day 4, and it's easy. It's easy because my reason for doing it is bigger than me. It doesn't just involve losing weight (which, I'll admit, is definitely a nice side effect) but my "why" involves so much more. It involves getting in touch with the core of me, and letting it out for everyone to see. It involves accomplishing something my heart has always wanted, but was too afraid to try. It involves stepping into my own business, my own heart, my own life - and paving a way for others to do the same. And above all, it comes from a place of love, and not a reaction to fear. It's about trusting and listening to my Self.

I'll tell ya - there isn't a chocolate that tastes better than that! :o)

P.S. For those of you who are not already familiar with Juice Feasting, it's a 92-day program, where you take in nothing but juices. Super cleansing for the body, and very enriching for the Soul. For more info check them out online: