One dull rainy Saturday morning in June Hubby found a baby possum on our driveway.

He’d gone outside to collect the newspaper and by the time he came inside and told me about it, possum had moved to the garden, safely sheltered by trees.

Hubby said let’s just leave it; I said no, we have to help.

So we got a cardboard box, a towel, and gardening gloves (trust me, you DO NOT want possum teeth or claws in you! Been there, done that!) and went back out to pick him / her up. We weren’t sure if he / she was injured but I figured a possum who didn’t move when we approached wasn’t at full health.

After calling the RSPCA for advice, I dropped our little guest to a local vet for a once over // for them to manage things from then on.

Over dinner Hubby, Mr 15 and I talked about it and even though Hubby hadn’t been keen to help initially he said he was glad we did the right thing in the end – and that I insisted!

Why share this?

A few weeks ago I shared my Passion Board with you. On it were words like connection, a picture of Mother Earth, and these powerful words:

“May all beings be happy and free, and may all my thoughts, words and deeds contribute to the happiness and freedom of all living creatures”.

I know helping a baby possum may not seem like that big a deal to many people, but it was a big deal to me and I’m glad we did what we did.

This is what bringing my Passion Board to life looks and feels like.

And it’s how we show other people that there really is good in the world. We need more of that than ever right now.

So you may not have a possum on your driveway but I guarantee there’s other ways you can help “contribute to the happiness and freedom of all living creatures”.

How to start?

Sink into your heart, place yourself in the same situation, and ask ‘What would I want / need right now, if that was me?’. Then you’ll instantly know what to do.

The next step? To act on the wisdom you receive. And that may be the hardest thing of all.

With much love,

Helen xx

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A little over a month ago we had a beautiful Full Moon in Capricorn.

Over on AstroSparkles it said (in part) that this particular Full Moon was about “What makes you tick?”.

But before I even read that …

I’d spent part of my morning making this.

No this isn’t a vision board.

It’s a “What am I passionate about?” board.

Do you know how much easier it is to create a “passion” board over a “vision” board?

Neither did I until I did it!

Man this is revolutionary!!

So why did I create this Passion Board in the first place?

On the morning of the Full Moon? (totally synchronistic, definitely not coincidental!)

Because the day before I was talking to Dorena from Space Doula and Sherry Trentini, Life & Grief Coach about what’s in the middle of our home.

{FYI it’s a staircase with a cupboard underneath. Think: Harry Potter sans orphan and you’ve got the gist!}

I said to Dorena and Sherry that our stairs don’t store “normal” understair things like suitcases and Christmas trees. No Siree! Nothing so boring for us!

Underneath our stairs is Hubby’s wine collection, all beautifully Virgo organised (there’s even an app involved!), except for what’s stored in the two wine fridges floating around.

Yep, there’s A LOT of wine in our home!

But guess what?

My connection to the wine is, well, lack lustre at best.

I’ll have a glass (maybe) once a week but that’s it.

No this doesn’t make me boring. It just makes me a highly aware person who knows that alcohol really doesn’t do her any favours.

It also means my care factor is pprrreeeettttttyyyyy low when it comes to the hundreds (thousands???) of wine bottles floating around.

To Hubby wine’s a passion; a massive interest (he’s on committees and all); a friendship connection; a way of owning his worth through spending money on things he loves (aka a symbol of abundance).

Do you see the discord?

Hubby = loves wine and all it represents.

Me = ho hum, whatever, move on.

And given the wine lives under the stairs and Hubby loves it, the message I’ve been inadvertently sending the Universe is that HIS DREAMS / PASSIONS MATTER AND MINE DON’T MEAN SQUAT.

#whatthehell

This is why I made a Passion Board.

To share with our home and the Universe the things that I’m passionate about; that are important to me; that I feel strongly about, so that I can claim some space underneath the stairs – which happens to be the mind, body, spirit part of the Feng Shui bagua map.

And when I go to hang my Passion Board I’m also going to place a mirror to expand them and get liberal with my crystal collection, ‘cause why not?? I’m sure the wine will like them too!

I can see this is going to be an ongoing project, like all things on my Sanctuary journey, but I’m super passionate about co-creating my life and this is just one way way of doing that.

So – my invitation to you today, if you accept it, is to create your own Passion Board. It will have you thinking in a very different way than a vision board ever will.

Just keeping asking yourself over and over “What am I passionate about?” as you flick through your magazines and watch the images and words jump right out at you!

And the images on that Passion Board above? That’s the stuff that ”makes me tick” // that I’m passionate about at the moment. I’m excited to see what transforms now it’s out in the open (energetically, ‘cause we all know wine likes dark places so that door has to stay firmly shut!).

With much love,

Helen xx

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I was reminded recently that people can only meet your vibration where they’re at.

Meaning: we all have unique energetic signatures and vibrations – no two are the same.

And because of this people relate to us:

At their level

OR

At a level they ‘remember’ us being at

OR

From a level they *want* us to be at

In every moment / experience / connection we get to choose our vibration.

And in every moment / experience / connection we get to choose the outcome.

Yes, even when the sh*t’s merrily hitting the fan we STILL get to choose!

How do we do that?

By taking a pause, a breath, a moment, to bring awareness to what’s happening right in front of us.

And within that pause / breath / moment deciding how to move forward.

So in that moment – where my vibration was totally different to the person I was connecting with – and in the pause, where awareness landed – I intentionally chose love, kindness, compassion, respect, empathy. My hope is that was how my words ‘landed’ but I’m not entirely convinced …

It’s in this moment I gift myself permission and acknowledge that there’s nothing I can do about how people ‘receive’ my vibration.

What’s most important is that I’m consistent in my kindness, compassion, love, respect, empathy and more for other people and myself … because I know.

And that means everything.

With much love,

Helen xx

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WHAT’S BEEN FEATURED ON THE MUSINGS ON SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUALITY PODCAST THIS PAST MONTH?

These five episodes landed during June 2021 – I hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed bringing them to you.

If you’ve missed any episodes just head over HERE to listen + subscribe to your favourite podcast platform.

Sanctuary Round Table – Sanctuary In Your Life

What’s the real reason you’re not bringing Sanctuary into your life?

There’s SO much richness to this episode and to share it all with you here is too much, but to give you a taste we talk about – how “what will other people think?” impacts our ability to step into the life we want; the hardest decision we’ve all had to make in our own lives; how peoples’ responses to us in the past affect the decisions we make in the present; being vulnerable, and the fallout from that, and SO much more!

Listen in here

Sanctuary Chat with Eyenie Technicolor Priestess

Eyenie Technicolor Priestess helps avant-garde visionaries use their uncopyable ICONIC style + presence to become irresistible to more money, magic, and manifesting! 

She is the creator of the ICONIC.Essence process which has helped people all over the world learn how to effortlessly conjure Activated & Coded Outfits that spark their Inner ICONs into BEing!   

Listen in here

Sanctuary Round Table – Being at Peace with your Sanctuary Journey

Today we dive even more deeply with the concept of being at peace with your Sanctuary journey in our final Sanctuary Round Table for this season, as we sit in Circle with two of my favourite people – Dorena Kohrs and Sherry Trentini.

In this episode we talk about three main concepts – the pain / tipping point; taking the leap; and I’m there, now what? – and ask specific questions to understand each of these more.

Listen in here

Sanctuary Chat with Maria Davis

Maria Davis is a Medical Intuitive and Spiritual Mentor to Entrepreneurs, who wants you to go big, to tap into natural law and create a business that supports your world and the world at large.  

In this episode we talk about what ‘natural law’ actually means; how to tap into the body to support peace, balance, relationships and have a thriving business, and why this is important; simple strategies to create more alignment in our body, life and decisions; the concepts of secret versus sacred, and initiation, and what both of these actually mean, and much more!

Listen in here

The Fifth (and final?) Sanctuary Tenet

Many years ago four Sanctuary tenets landed. These tenets ‘sit’ at the top of The Sanctuary Pyramid and are there to guide us on our journey.

Earlier this year however a fifth – and perhaps final! – tenet landed, and as soon as it did I felt such a deep truth and connection to it I felt that the puzzle was complete (for now!).

In this episode I share the four original Sanctuary tenets; the fifth (and final?) Sanctuary tenet; the concept of a Passion Board, a practical and fun way to connect with this fifth tenet so that it makes sense for you; and Sanctuary Siesta / an extended pause from all things in my business, and what that looks like for you.

Listen in here

Did you have a favourite episode? I’d love to know!

Take care and I look forward to connecting with you again once I’m back from Siesta / Pause.

With much love,

Helen xx

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Hands up if you’ve ever organised and / or decluttered a space?

And once you’ve done the work, stepped back, taken a huge sigh and said “I did it!”?

And after a period of time – let’s say a week, a month, a year – you’ve stood in the same space and felt

• Blah
• Flat
• Uninspired
• Like your efforts have failed

Me too!

Like to know why that is?

You’re not the same person today as who dove in with that space a week / month / year ago. You’re a new You – and in turn, your space needs to evolve and transform to catch up with you.

Your space sparked joy / excitement / relief when you first sorted it – and like the Christmas presents you opened as a kid with such excitement and anticipation, after a few days the gloss wore off – just like those discarded Christmas presents – and it’s become just another space.

You followed someone else’s system instead of connecting with you / who you are / your soul essence (aka the external doesn’t match the internal). This approach will only get you so far. Beyond that – if you want TRUE connection with yourself AND the space/s you spend time in – you’re going to have to dive deeper.

Pretty things.

Tidy spaces.

A home for everything.

Sure these things are nice – but they’re just things.

They’re not You. They’re not Who You Are. They’re not Your Soul Essence.

Find these and you’ll have a much better chance of being inspired by the spaces you spend your time in.

With much love,

Helen xx

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WHAT’S BEEN FEATURED ON THE MUSINGS ON SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUALITY PODCAST THIS PAST MONTH?

These four episodes landed during May 2021 – I hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed bringing them to you.

If you’ve missed any episodes just head over HERE to listen + subscribe to your favourite podcast platform.

Sanctuary Round Table – Sanctuary In Your Home

There’s SO much richness to this episode and to share it all with you here is too much, but to give you a taste we talk about – the energy, emotions, and feelings attached to other peoples’ stuff and the things we buy; the stories we attach to things, whether they’re true or not, and how they support (or not) the future we see for ourselves; why we sacrifice ourselves and hold onto everybody’s stuff; and SO much more!

Listen in here

Sanctuary Chat with Katie Sweetman

Katie Sweetman is a consulting astrologer and psychic medium in New York City. 

She is the creator of Empowering Astrology, a popular online source for daily astrology writings and video horoscopes. 

Katie’s work stresses a holistic view of the client and the chart, utilising not only astrology but energy work and psychic mediumship to create transformation. 

She’s really into Saturn!

Listen in here

Sanctuary Round Table – Sanctuary In Your Body

What’s the real reason you’re not bringing Sanctuary into your body?

There’s SO much richness to this episode and to share it all with you here is too much, but to give you a taste we talk about – how “it’s not that bad” decisions relate to all areas of our body (clothes, food, aches, pains, etc); why we put off traumatic / challenging decisions and changes in our life that would help support our bodies; how the body stores emotions, and how working with it brings up trauma; and SO much more!

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Sanctuary Chat with Kendall Williams

Kendall Williams is a dynamic Shamanic Practitioner and Trainer dedicated to creating education of the benefits of connection back to our shamanic roots and heart power. 

In her work Kendall invites us to wake up from modern day stress, illness and disempowerment, with the goal to empower us to tap in to the unique medicine healing within us.

Kendall gives you permission to unfold the shadow emotions you may be denying letting free, to find clarity in your life right now, with the intention to help you find your way back to happiness and realign to a power path of purpose.

Listen in here

Did you have a favourite episode? I’d love to know!

See you next month with the June wrap up!

With much love,

Helen xx

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The past few weeks I’ve been thinking about my office space a lot.

I had a beautiful feng shui session with Dorena from Space Doula many months ago (or longer … who knows … time’s a little wonky don’t you think??) and after following her recommendations my office felt incredible!

But something’s happened and now it’s starting to feel less ….

• Fun
• Joyful
• Clear
• Lacking vitality

I’m not sure if I shared publicly that my office was feeling this way – in fact I’m pretty sure I hadn’t! – but last week I received a message from a beautiful lady saying this.

{And yes I’m taking this as a sign to listen to what I’m feeling about my own office space … }

“Hi Helen, just popping in to say Thank You! for your ‘Three things Sanctuary isn’t + Discovering your personal essence’ live. I loved the part when you did the IG ask and 100% of the people said yes. I would, too. Except lately my office doesn’t resonate with me. Your show was a great reminder it can evolve and that’s it’s time for me to tune into that energy and ask my office what transformations it needs and what will soothe and uplift my soul when I’m in there. Thanks for being such a bright, smart, shining light! xo”

The reality is that this lady and I – and perhaps you if you’re feeling the same way about a room / space in your own life – can keep going in these spaces as they are.

I mean, they’re not *totally* offensive right?

BUT WHY WOULD WE?

If we’ve already noticed something is off why put up with it?

We don’t *actually* need to know what’s going on energetically / vibrationally (though sometimes it’s fun to find out!). All we need to do is honour what we’re feeling and actually do something about it.

AKA CREATE TRANSFORMATION STAT!

Sure I could put this on the back burner and turn to more ‘pressing’ things in my life – BUT is there anything more pressing than an office that supports me, my business, my clients, my message, my life?

I think not!

So this weekend I’ll be in my office, clearing out clutter, creating order (especially in the cupboard!) and energetically clearing the space.

Because it deserves it and so do I!

See you on the other side!

With much love,

Helen xx

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WHAT’S BEEN FEATURED ON THE MUSINGS ON SANCTUARY AND SPIRITUALITY PODCAST THIS PAST MONTH?

These two episodes landed during April 2021 – I hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed bringing them to you.

Why only two episodes? I took a little Sanctuary Siesta in between podcast seasons!

If you’ve missed any episodes just head over HERE to listen + subscribe to your favourite podcast platform.

Three things Sanctuary isn’t + Discovering your personal essence and that of your home

With all the transformation and renovation programs on TV, in magazines and books you may feel that the end result equals Sanctuary. 

But what if I told you there’s was so much more to it than that? 

And that it’s your job to discover your personal essence and that of your home so that you can create a Sanctuary to support, nourish, nurture and transform your life and that of the people you live with?

Don’t worry, it’s not as hard as you think – and it can be super fun!

Listen in here

Sanctuary Chat with Anne Aleckson

Anne Aleckson is the SuperSelf Mentor activating your inner superhero and your spiritual superpowers and aligning you with your personal power, prosperity, purpose and inner peace, so that you can be, do and have it all, on your own terms whilst being and leading the change you want to see in the World.

Anne’s SuperSelf mission is ‘World peace through inner peace, one person at a time (and it starts with me)’ and she is committed to helping other change-makers to become their own superhero so they can save themselves and the World.

Listen in here

Did you have a favourite episode? I’d love to know!

See you next month with the June wrap up!

With much love,

Helen xx

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What could you do today to lift / change / shift the vibration in and of your home?

Any one (or more!) of these will do it!

Move things out

Aka declutter!

Start in any or all of these places …

• At your front door
• In the centre of your home
• Somewhere small
• In the place that’s causing you the most grief
• Anywhere! Aka just start!

Move things in

Aka bring in joy!

• Open the windows wide and let the breeze in
• Open the blinds and let the sun in
• Cut flowers from your garden or add some to your trolley when grocery shopping and place them where you’ll see them all week
• Open your heart and let love in

Move things around

Aka get creative!

• Shift furniture
• Rearrange your bookshelf / knickknacks / pantry / bedside table
• Use sage / a bell / drum / clapping to shift the vibration
• Dance, sing, laugh, play – have fun!

There’s a thousand other things you could do but this should get you started / the old grey matter moving!

Which one’s calling you today??

With much love,

Helen xx

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Last week I posted this image on social media. 

And since then, guess what? 

I’ve had people message, email and have conversations with me about empaths, wondering

• Are they an empath?
• What are strategies to cope when you identify as an empath?
• Why are we on this planet, at this time, when the world seems to not ‘get’ us at all?

Oh man, don’t I get that! 

But guess what?

In the words of Bob Dylan, times they are a changin’!

#hooray

I know as an empath that the world hasn’t looked favourably on you. I know it. I feel it. I walk it every day. 

BUT one thing I know that excites me no end is that being an empath gifts me permission to feel all the feels – and to be honest I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Do I cry when I hear happy and sad news? Definitely!

Do I feel deep love, compassion and grief for the wounds inflicted on our gorgeous planet and all the people, animals, plants and organisms that live here? Absolutely x 1000!

Do I hold space for transformation even when I’m in a place of personal vulnerability? Totally!

Because being an empath gifts me the awareness and ability to feel great empathy – whether that’s individually or collectively, for myself, my family, my community, my world.

It’s no surprise that empaths claiming their true innate gifts are on the rise. 

Yes you’ll need to dive deep and heal your wounds.
Yes you’ll have to show up and back yourself when no one else does.
And yes you’ll be stronger for it.

With a soft, gentle, compassionate, loving strength flowing through you.

Because that’s how you’re wired and that’s how the world needs you to be RIGHT NOW.

Are you up for the challenge?

{That post on social media that accompanied the image I shared at the top? You can read it on Facebook and Instagram.}

With much love,

Helen xx

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