Hello Beautiful Soul
It’s Sunday morning as I write to you. There is a stillness in the air after last night’s storm. A dramatic affair with lightning criss crossing and cracking against the sky.
Today marks a special occasion for me. A moment of consideration. Reflection. And recognition. Five years ago today, I sent out the first edition of this newsletter. Originally entitled ‘Manifesting Miracles’ it has evolved as I have. A perfect reflection of my own journey for all the world to see.
This is reason to celebrate. To celebrate myself.
To recognise what an achievement this is.
Even when it’s been difficult – technical issues, no Internet, being in hospital, on retreat, or simply exhausted, I have always found a way. A way has always been shown.
This is your re-minder of the power in recognising your achievements. What you class as your successes. The things that are important to you. To break the cycle where judgement is usually the first thing to rise. And in those moments of judgement to invite something else in. A moment of stillness. A gentle breath or two. And then a more considerate, considered reflection. Of who you truly are and where this is reflected. In your being first and foremost, and then in your doing.
I used to believe a story about myself that I wasn’t committed. And maybe I’m not. For this newsletter is an example of something else beyond commitment. It’s an act of devotion. Continually showing up out of Love. Without the need for anything in exchange.
I do Love it when some of you choose to engage. That’s my natural human desire for connection being satiated. And a writer likes to know, at least from time to time, that their words are not merely empty whispers into the wind.
This week’s photos speak of this. Of human connection. Of relationship. Of some of the beautiful Souls I got to hang out with and spend precious time with, as I travelled and studied this summer. It seems a perfect reflection point. As we really start to enter into the energy of autumn, post the Equinox and yesterday’s Full Moon.
Relationships are often described as our greatest mirrors.
Our greatest teachers.
Some of you are blessed with beautiful partners and positive family dynamics. For many on the path to awakening, this isn’t always so. And the extraordinary Souls we meet through following our inner wisdom often become a new type of family – a chosen one.
Whether you are blessed with one or other or both, let us re-member that everyone we encounter is a gift. Here to teach us something. Here to re-mind us of who we are. Often by pushing those unseen buttons. Providing us with a choice point – to react as we have always done, or to respond in a new way. Neither right. Neither wrong. Simply a choice.
This beautifully circles back to our propensity to judge ourselves, instead of holding ourselves lightly. To embrace ourselves with compassion. Re-membering that we are always doing the best we can, and next time we have the opportunity to choose again.
This is recognising our value in a whole new way.
A way in which we recognise that we get to practise this being human,
every moment of every day.
As we effortlessly enter into the sixth year of this journey together, I’d like to extend my thanks to you. Whether you’ve been here from the start or are relatively new. Without you, I would definitely be whispering to the wind.
To celebrate, I am running a fun competition for you, my newsletter readers. The prize?! A fabulous 1to1 session with me, that you can use for any aspect of this being human that you are curious to explore. All you need to do, is answer the following question and the closest answer wins.
How many different beds have I slept in, since selling my home
on the 24th of May 2024?
Reply to this e-mail with your answer. You have until next Sunday the 4th October to reply. I’ll announce the winner next week.
And if you’d like to retreat with me, I invite you to come and spend a few days on the beach here in Greece. Fancy a few days immersing in your personal development? Or come and work on your own creative project. Reach out if this speaks to you. Opportunities are limited to a few spontaneous Souls who are ready for a mini adventure this fall.
Sending SO Much LOVE to You from my Heart to Yours
Melody Jane Xxx
Here's your link to the audio:
Walking_the_path_of_devotion.mp3
