Story Mindset Group

05/09/2024

this group will be closing down or re-branding. cheers Monique

09/04/2024

I saw this on a friends page - too good not to share :)

23/02/2024

Africa for me was occasions distinct from time. A living space that was as vast and unknowable as the universe.
It was an existence with no alarms, no mirrors, no schedules. Time wasn't a resource, but something to be experienced.
Simply hours, days & months wandering amidst nature in all it's magnificent, it's wildness and it's ever present dangers.
Africa crept into my cells, forever a part of my mind, my emotions & my soul.

"This was the stillness of the eternal beginning, the world as it had always been, in the state of non-being..." CJ

This quote above is part of Carl Jung's Africa journey. See more below.
He captures the essence of my 7 months in Africa.

"From a low hill in this broad savanna a magnificent prospect opened out to us. To the very brink of the horizon we saw gigantic herds of animals: gazelle, antelope, gnu, zebra, warthog, and so on. Grazing, heads nodding, the herds moved forward like slow rivers.
There was scarcely any sound save the melancholy cry of a bird of prey.
This was the stillness of the eternal beginning, the world as it had always been, in the state of non-being..."

19/02/2024

Rainy days ....

22/01/2024

Come with! A women's only event on the Gold Coast, Australia.
A joyous, immersive and connecting event.
Onwards and Upwards - It would be absolutely wonderful to see you there.
Everyone

Story Circle, where we are all about shared joy and experiences. A safe space to reminisce and reconnect with the little girl inside you.

08/01/2024

My musings on ‘Productivity’
Here’s an example of a conversation I used to have on a daily basis with an old flame. Both of us are entrepreneurs and creatives.

Me: How was your day?
Him: Great, I was so productive, how was yours?

I didn’t notice the emphasis on the word productivity until it became his standard reply.

After a while the word 'productivity' began to irk. Why?
Did we actually have different concepts of a day’s success?
Perhaps simply it's the zeitgeist, or habit.

‘Productivity’ and ‘Busy’ are what we hear so often in response to such a question.

It got me thinking as to why? Do we use it to convey our value and our worth. I find this particularly common with entrepreneurs of business owners.

Below is some wisdom from my old pal Seth Godin that sort of aligns with my thoughts above.
…..
Most of us were indoctrinated to believe that completing chores is the appropriate measure of productivity.
“I did all my homework.”
Doing all your homework is a measure for industrial bosses.
But what, precisely, did your homework ever do for you?
The actual measures of productivity that might be useful range quite a bit:
• I did enough to not get fired.
• I did enough to get promoted.
• I did enough to get hired by a better firm.
• I solved a problem for a customer who was frustrated.
• I changed the system and now my peers are far more productive.
• I invented something that creates new possibilities and new problems.
• I created new assets that I can use (and others can as well).
• I didn’t waste today.
Pick your measurement and the impact of your chores will change.
…….
Onwards and Upwards 🙂
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Onwards and Upwards

07/01/2024

This ..... ❤️

17/12/2023

What are you looking forward to?
🤐 If you've 'parked' your desires because you're always putting other's first, are timid to fulfill your dreams or feel stuck - it's time to move forward, regardless of your fears or perceived & self-imposed limitations.

😶‍🌫️ Often we wait until we 'feel' confident. The mind & body are one, not individual entities, they proundly impact each other.

🥸 Sometimes 'overworking' mentally keeps us back.
🥳 It may be time to move, to action, regardless of the mental drama.

❓️ What is it you want & desire for 2024?

💬 Are you avoiding by putting others first or waiting until you feel confident?

😵‍💫 Do you feel that fulfilling your desires is somehow wrong or selfish?

🧡 Everytime I try something new, every travel adventure, I bump up against feeling unconfident. It is absolutely normal.
❤️‍🔥 Confidence & a sense of agency comes when we move our bodies & get out of living in our heads.

16/12/2023

How to make the most out of your travels, your creativity, your relationships, your life?
"Be curious, not judgmental." Walt Whitman....Maybe this could be the, solution... what do you think?

Photo collage - A glimpse of my 2022 European adventure.

15/12/2023

Depression comes from something. It was once thought as simply a chemical imbalance.
There is much new science now.
(Gabor Mate )
I personally know depression. It can suck the life out of you.
I am not depressed now, but like trauma, it is about - well many things, but being aware is a start. Mindfulness.
We can go into fear, so we can choose to suppress (disregulation) or acknowledge it with self-compassion & no judgement (self-regulation).
My journey with childhood trauma I realise is that, a journey, ongoing. From what I'm learning, we can heal but it is part of our mindbody, so magic thinking doesn't help.
Joy is possible, even when your trauma has been severe.
There are many tools, practices & therapies available.
If you suffer depression or have experienced trauma or severe stress, I encourage you to not 'go it alone'.
Overworking, avoidance & trying to 'think through' your issues is problematic. We need to 'feel' what is in the body. That is tough & takes courage, but it is worth it.
Onwards and Upwards 🥰

13/12/2023

One last blast b4 Christmas...
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💪 This isn't your average stroll in the park. It's a journey designed for self-empowerment and joy. Our small group mindfulness Camino pilgrim walk is your ticket to unlocking inner strength and discovering the abundant possibilities that lie within.

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