Current Highlights:
- I'm running a Manifestation Workshop in London on the 21st October - click here for details. -
A story I've written has been selected for the Ultimate Decadence erotic story anthology, to raise money for cancer research! See below for details... - My most recent podcast interview was with Todd Leckie, International Triathlete... Listen here. |
 Welcome to my September Newsletter.
The essence
of this newsletter is to explore how we expand and heal through authentic
dialogue and through stretching ourselves out of our comfort zone.
All of the
writers this month explore the different ways we stretch ourselves to expand
and grow and become more than we were before: Mark stretches our bodies through
yoga - I know this through experiencing for myself his dynamic yoga class! Vena
stretches us to the very core of our being, by encouraging us to face and go
deeply into our heartbreak and pain and trust this leads us to our healing
and a clearer understanding of
ourselves; Simon stretches our mind to grasp new concepts; Darcie by
encouraging us to take responsibility for our health and Jim leads us to run
towards our peak experiences that transcend day to day 'normality'.
We are
encouraged to look at life as extraordinary through the stories here in this newsletter. Our lives unfold
in the stories we all tell about ourselves, about others and about what is
occurring in our world, the dialogues we engage in shape our lives and colour
the experiences we have each day. Through the written and spoken word we can learn
and grow. As we read and hear the ideas and wisdom from others, we might pick up
something that resonates and will connect to our own journey.
Whenever we
write something down or we speak out and let it go into the world, it is then
in the hands of those who read and hear it and they will interpret it and do
with it whatever they will. This is the power and excitement of freedom of
speech. I notice again and again the healing power of being truly listened to
and validated for what we are saying as opposed to the wounding and damage that
occurs when we are shut down or shut up and told we are wrong for what we say
or think.
It helps our
process if we engage in authentic dialogue with one another, and we can all
contribute to this by daring to say who we really are, what we really feel and
think, and then in return validating the words and experiences of others. Being
heard and recognised is very healing and it is a gift we can all give to each
other.
I love running with Fiona, I feel safe
to be completely open and explore in the dialogue as I run - and she listens
without judgement or her own agenda. It is a gift for me to have found her to
do my two favourite things with - running and explorative, authentic one on one
dialogue - and in this month's newsletter she tells of our running journey over
the last six months.
The power
of being heard and validated, and within running, is also reflected by the work
that Chris is doing in Kenya. He is giving a platform for the voices of those
in trouble to be heard, and now he is combining his passion for running with
his passion for writing to continue to raise awareness of the difficulties that
the street children of Kenya are encountering - read his article to find out
about the journey he is embarking on. I am tempted to join him - of course!
Rob
completed his ironman and also tells us his incredible story - I am not so
tempted to try and compete in an ironman!
But in thinking of spending all day being challenged physically and
mentally and emotionally, it is no wonder that sport is so often used as a
metaphor for life. The intensity of the physical challenge means that you are
taken to depths that you often don't encounter and so you find within you
strengths and skills that mean that the experience doesn't just make you a
master of the event or the sport, but can be transferred so that you better master life. The
video link that Rob has attached is worth a look at too, it is a witness to
love in action and the joy of real passionate connected relationship and its
healing power, not just for the two people we view but for all the many
thousands who have watched this clip.
I hope you
enjoy this month's newsletter!
Julia
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As part of her Burlesque against Breast Cancer campaign, raised funds for Macmillan, Emily Dubberly has edited an anthology of of decadently erotic stories by the very best names in erotic writing.
I've written a story that's been selected - under a pseudonym, of course! Get yourself a copy of the book, support the campaign, and see if you can guess which story is mine!
Click the banner for more details.
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 Following on from his podcast interview and newsletter article, anyone
who wanted to help Martin Bulger raise funds for the Meningitis Trust when he does his 150th
marathon (at Beachy Head) the simplest way would be to log onto www.justgiving.com/Martin-Bulger.
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 Reader offer!
Jacky Chapman from Brightest Blessings in Eastbourne is offering 10% off all fairies and dragons to
anyone who comes in and says they read this newsletter... Click the image for more details on the shop.
Julia's podcast with Jackie can be found here.
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