Recently I climbed a Holy Mountain, Croagh Patrick in the West of Ireland. It's a tough climb especially the last half mile where it's steep and the path is covered in loose rock (at least for me it was tough!). It was well worth the effort with amazing views out over the Atlantic sea, and the next stop America!

There were a few things I noticed about myself as I hiked. Sometimes, I would look ahead and feel overwhelmed by the remaining climb. When I let go and simply focussed on the steps I was currently taking, I softened into it and enjoyed the process. Being in the moment and feeling the winter sun on my skin was a delightful experience, it's all about where we place our attention. For me it was more beneficial to focus on where I was now, rather than projecting onto the future climb.

When I was present and in the moment, the distance remaining didn't matter. When I lost focus, that was when I was likely to stumble and trip. Climbing the mountain felt like a beautiful metaphor for life and projects I embark upon. It can be beneficial to keep an overall view on what the outcome might be, in this case reaching the mountain top. There is simultaneously great value in holding the vision lightly, perhaps I wouldn't feel to go all the way to the top or to follow a different path upwards. There is so much to discover and notice about the journey and it's not necessarily about reaching the destination point. I have noticed that when I remain open, other magical things often unfold that I would never have predicted.

Best wishes for your methaphorical mountain climbing, whatever it might be :)

Love Fiona

Do you feel the support of the Universe and guidance in your daily life? Are you aware of the energy field that is moving and continually creating around you? There is a natural flow of energy that moves through all things. It creates and shapes the current moment. You are a significant part of this flow and an intricate part of life's web that is perpetually being woven.

The Universe continually invites and supports us in aligning with this Divine Dance. We are a necessary part of this interplay. When we pay attention and attune to this rightness, then remarkable miracles occur in our lives! It is not always easy or straightforward. Sometimes the flow may take us into challenges, so that we can unravel distortions and let go of that which no longer serves us and at times we don't align with what is right for various reasons such as fear, past experiences or conditioning. Our world at this time can be a dense and complex place and we are likely to resist and get lost on occasions. The wonderful thing about the flow, is that it is always there waiting for us, we simply need to tune back to it again.

Divine support comes in many forms. We may receive intuitive knowings, vision or insight, that just land within us. We may feel intuitive knowing around our solar plexus, this is where the term "gut instinct" comes from. Our gut knows what is right. When I ask a question internally, if it is not aligned I frequently notice a tightness in my solar plexus, then if I consider an alternate possibility that is aligned I feel my body relax and expand. Sometimes I just inexplicably know what is right action, even if it would not be the logical or preferable choice according to my mind/ego. Each one of us is unique, so practise listening to your body and inner knowing, how does it speak to you? We have remarkable intelligence continually available to us way beyond the mind.

Benevolent flow is evident in signs and synchronicities that appear in our life and it is beneficial to pay attention to our landscape and what is happening around us. When we are open and aware all kinds of magic appears in our lives. The phrase "Show me" can be beneficial in welcoming in Divine guidance. Sometimes the support can be discreet and at other times clear and obvious. It could be the way the wind blows through the trees or a smile from a stranger, or a "chance" encounter with someone you have been thinking of. Be open to welcoming the magic into your life, pay attention and miracles happen. The key is to notice how you feel inside in relation to the mirror in your outer world. It is showing you something about yourself.

There are also other energies which are not so benevolent operating in the Universe. If however, we ensure that we are coming from an honest and authentic place and are not lost in our dramas or distortions, then these energies can have little or no impact on our vibration and the way we engage with the world. This is not to deny any "negative" emotions, the invitation is to feel deeply into them and work through them, rather than suppress them or cover them up with positive affirmations and thoughts. When we come from a place of authenticity, the whole Universe is available to support us. We are part of the whole Universe and are invited to be of divine service. As an interconnected part of the Universe, who are we not to play our role in the this Divine flow? I am reminded of the words of Marianne Williamson:

In modern society the attributes of mindful thinking are seen as the pathway to success, measured in outwardly signs of progress and goal attainment. We are taught from an early age to think, plan and strategize. True success however in my view, comes from connecting more with our hearts and intuition, in being who we truly are and expressing our divine beingness. Here is an inspiring quote from Open of Openhand in relation to creating more space for attuning to the flow in your life and creating with the divine:

So take some time out, find time and space to connect with the Flow. Spend even a few moments throughout your day breathing consciously. Let go of agendas or any need for things to happen in a particular way. We can get fixed on a particular outcome, however the Universe has a much broader view of the world and what could unfold, than our limited minds could ever imagine. There are a multitude of possibilities available to us that we may have not have yet considered. I am reminded of these words from Gareth Brooks "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers", some of our greatest gifts are also things we would never have imagined, so remain open to the boundless possibilities.

Below is an exploration of three aspects of Universal support that appear in our daily lives as external mirrors, the more we become aware and notice, the more prevalent such support becomes. These aspects are only examples, there are many other ways in which the Unverse speaks to us. The three aspects are signs and synchronicities, angelic support and animal medicine.

As we pay attention we notice signs and synchronicities presenting themselves in our landscape. It may be the way the wind moves through the trees, the words someone says or a car registration number that speaks to us. Such synchronicities may not always be pointing us in the direction that would seem obvious, rather they may be an invitation to explore something more deeply inside. They can be quite abstract, such as cloud formations, it's what we notice about them and how we feel inside that is important. Initially we may need to be creative in interpreting what they could possbily mean. As we practise the answers become more obvious. It pays to be curious and playful in our engagement with these experiences. Trusting in what we feel and what we interpret is also invaluable.

The Angelic Realms offer a beautiful, magnificent and loving arena of support. I've always had a close connection with the angels. I frequently see and walk alongside floating feathers, which is a personal affirmation that angels are close by. A few days ago I was in a second hand shop and the song "In the arms of an angel" was being played. Then I knew it was time to write this article :)

When I feel the angels around me, it feels like a warm, comforting embrace. It feels very supportive and nurturing. Why not close your eyes right now, take some deep breaths and invite the angelic realms to come close to you, notice what you feel and how your energy changes. In addition there are specific Archangels which exhibit different qualities, for example Archangel Michael imbues strength, courage and compassion. I am occasionally inspired to use angel cards, which can be surprisingly accurate and revelatory.

Animal medicine can also be a powerful guiding tool in our lives. If your attention is drawn to a particular animal or you have an encounter with one, it may be an indication to pay attention to the charactoristics or medicine associated with that particular animal. There are some wonderful animal cards available or you can search online for the medicine associated with a particular animal. However most importantly use your intuition, before seeking any external reference what do you notice about the animal, what are it's characteristics. Latterly I have had a squirrel pee on me and a badger cross the road a few metres in front of me in the middle of the afternoon (badgers are usually nocturnal creatures). Both these occurrences had huge significance and relevance to what I was exploring in my life at that time.

There are numerous ways to play, align with the flow and bring more support into your life. Be curious, open and watch for where/what you feel drawn to. Here are some ideas to encourage you on the way;

• Sit in a quiet place, relax, breathe deeply and invite in loving support from the Universe. Notice how you feel inside. Such a simple form of meditation can make a dramatic difference.
  
• If you have a question or issue in your life ask "show me", the answer may not be immediately obvious or come in a form that you would expect, so be patient and stay open.
• Observe your feelings and your body intelligence, they are significant indicators of rightness.
• Pay attention to what is happening in your environment, there are no ordinary moments. What do you notice, what spikes your attention and how do you feel about it?
• Angel or animal cards can be helpful in inviting in some guidance.
• Create space in your life - meditate, spend time in nature, connect with the flow of the universe
• Find your joy and express it - this is a wonderful way of tuning into your soul
• Go on a freewheeling adventure - go on an outing with no agenda, follow the flow and see where you are taken :)
• Come out of your mind and into your heart, make choices more from your heart than your mind.
  
• Trust your experiences

The magnificent Universe is part of you and you are part of it - we are One. We have this exceptional support available to us all the time, we just need to become aware, connect and flow with it. I love this short and very sweet animation. It speaks (without words) of how we can be in an aligned creative flow (or not) no matter what we are doing... it's how we are being that matters.

With love and blessings,

Fiona

"I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments" Oriah Mountain Dreamer. Recently I found myself with lots of solitary time and the above quote seems to summarise my exploration. ​

I am aware of a neediness that is sometimes evident in me, an expectation that the world and the people around me should be different and fulfill my apparent needs. Ultimately, I am also aware that even in this dense place, I always have exactly what I need and when I am open, support comes in unexpected ways, whether it be a ladybug, a sunset, an angelic floating feather or a synchronistic meeting with another.  When I am open to receive without expectation or need, I dance with the universal energy and magic happens, I have everything that I need and more. My heart is full of gratitude.

When I become identified, resist and get absorbed in the pain or loneliness, I cause myself suffering. I recognise the importance of being with such painful feelings, whatever they might be, exploring them and finding the root cause. Through such honest exploration I can move through and beyond the source pain and find joy with the realisation that we are All One. I become whole within myself!

The evening after I wrote this article, I was synchronistically drawn to watch the movie The Little Prince based on the novel by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. Discovering the movie felt like a beautiful affirmation, illustrating that the Universe provides answers and what I might need.  There were many themes around being alone within the movie.  The little girl gets upset when those she loves are about to leave.  The pilot in the movie tells her "Look with your heart and I will always be with you" and the fox can see the Prince when he looks with the heart and will never be lonely again, for as it states in the story... 
"It is only with the heart that you can see rightly.
What is essential is invisible to the eye"

And of course no matter how alone or lonely we might feel, when we look with our hearts there is an angelic presence that surrounds us and gives me comfort!  I feel immense gratitude for the beauty of angels in my life!

With love, Fiona

I love "The Invitation" by Oriah Mountain Dreamer.  It speaks to me of courage and a commitment to a life of truth and intimacy with oneself.  It reminds me of what is really important in life!

There's not much more to be said... Namaste, Fiona

What is the most important thing for you in life?  We so easily get distracted by everyday activities and things that we feel need to get done or that we should be doing.  So often we get caught up in our careers, fears, our relationships, paying the bills... etc  With such distractions it is easy to lose sight of what is real and truly meaningful in our lives.  

For me, what is truly important is coming back to who I truly am and expressing from my soul.  Part of this journey, is letting go and unravelling the blockages that prevent my authenticity and true self from emanating and another part is finding what brings me joy and inspiration and being or doing that.  This is my true purpose in life and nothing else really matters.  

Life provides challenges and is not always easy.  Our souls want to take us into the very places that challenge us and cause us to become tight.  It is through being in these places and working through the distortions, conditioning and karma that we can move through them and discover liberation.  ​I find watching the tightness that arises, not judging it and then softening into it helps me be more free.  Each time we catch ourselves in tension, fear or off balance is an opportunity to release and grow, rather than getting lost in it all. 

Another aspect of being authentic is to express oneself fully.  How can I express more of my soul now?  What inspires me?  Where do I feel drawn? This is the real juice of life.  Sometimes I contemplate the fragility of this life and consider the possibility of dying in a day, week or month from now.  I then ask myself if I knew I would soon be departing this place, is there anything I would change? Does my life as it is serve my highest good and so in turn the highest good of all.  

I found this inspiring video with a similar theme, though I might add that it is about how we are being as much as what we purposefully do.  

Why are you here?

Namaste, Fiona