If the inner garden is filled with weeds
then the intentions, of your sacred seeds
will not find footing in the soils
thus even the purest dreams are spoiled
And so our work, is to tend to those
overgrown lands, where seeds are sown
within, waiting for the moment to bloom
emerge to the light, from the cocoon
Those seeds have been there, all along
now we unlock, with our song
that the rhythm of life, rings loud and clear
the choice of expansive love, over contractive fear
* * *
Our work is to clear the garden, to make space for the seeds of our deep truth; our authentic expression and purpose of incarnation here on this Earth; that they may grow and bloom into fruitful trees.
We spend, often a lot of time, focussing on finding an "intention". Even if that intention comes from the Heart and not the Mind, the risk is that we narrow ourselves. We start focusing on the dream, the goal; without simply creating the environment in our day to day for the way to unfold, organically and naturally.
There is a time and space for setting intentions, of course. But so too is there a moment for stepping back to see the broader landscape, of where we are planting those intentions, and to work the soils that will lead to the perfect flowering of our deepest desires - which may be hidden from our conscious mind.
Let us also remember, that there is a state of Being that is beyond time, and the linear flow of how our human selves perceive reality. In this state, all dreams have already been realised, because past, present, and future, are converged in a singularity. And so, there is no need to seek, because that which is sought has already been found.
All that is required, in truth, is thus the clearing of all fears and obstacles that limit our connection to the infinite eternity within the heart, that reveals all, exactly as is meant to be expressed, in any mortal moment.
* * *
This writing came to me as I was preparing for an upcoming New Moon gathering. The New Moon is typically a time of setting intentions and planting the seeds for new beginnings. As we approach this coming new moon on Monday, 30 May, my invitation is to let go a little, take a step back, and take a look at your inner environment... the environment which affects the seeds we plant, or rather, the seeds that are already within us, deep within our subconscious.
I wish you a beautiful weekend. If you're interested in joining one of my ceremonies, get in touch!
With Love
~ Cara
Monetary Ebb and Flow
Energy is here to flow in and out of us, like water, as air; in constant rhythmic motion, to avoid stagnation, and the disease that brings parasitic blocks, in the fabric of our beings, in the life force of Creation... For so long as the mentality is “what can I take?” … we perpetuate the same diseased pattern that has led to the destruction of the Earth and exploitation of Her resources — logical attempts to pin down the worth and value of a service risk involving the ego getting in the way of what ought to be the Heart’s loving trust and surrender into the Universe’s tender ebb and flow necessary for the rebalancing of inner and outer ecosystems 💛
… nothing in the universe, at the quantum level, is static – so any attempt to “fix” a price actually goes against the very nature of the universe itself…
The topic of money and pricing comes up a lot on my conscience these days; as I continue to make my transition away from a corporate job, and into offering my services in the health and wellbeing “industry”. I put industry in quotation marks because I don’t believe in the commercialisation of health and wellbeing (which I view as a fundamental human right) and indeed don’t even see my work in this field as a “business”.
Rather, it is my way of life; a practice, and an offering, in service to others and to the world. The further I journey in shedding the layers of my own ego, the more my sense of a separate “Self” dissolves. Instead, I appreciate the interconnectedness and ultimately oneness of this ecosystem here on earth. When we support the nourishment and healing of another being, another part of this web, we are in fact nourishing ourselves.
I also believe that to truly be doing their job, the goal of a healer must run contrary to business: contrary to the mentality of “getting” and “retaining” clients, and “expanding”. This is because the goal is to heal. And so if the job is done, the client will no longer need us. Equally, the more we heal as a global community, the less demand there ought to be on healing services.
Of course that’s not to say I (or any other healer for that matter) can be a “magic pill” — there is no magic pill when it comes to health. It is a daily practice that we must take responsibility for: while we are incarnated in these physical bodies, we must work constantly to balance our mind, body, and spirit. We must take care of ourselves on a daily basis, to cope with the challenges of life and the material/physical world, including existence in an ageing physical body that is regularly assaulted with all manner of pollutants in the water, air, and soil.
Depending on where an individual is in their own journey of reclaiming sovereignty over their being and taking care of their health, some form of regular support/therapy may be necessary. However, my goal remains: to not be needed. My goal is empowerment of each individual client to take charge over their own health — to equip them with the tools they need for their own self-care, and to be in tune with their own bodies, to prevent disease before it strikes.
And the goal of not being needed, goes against the nature of business.
Getting out of a business mentality requires the offerer of a service to dive deep into trust and surrender — into the ebb and flow of clients they may receive, and the ebb and flow of their income.
The deeper I’ve journeyed in my own medicine work with Cacao, and shamanism, the more I also find myself rejecting working with a model of fixed pricing for my services. I see how fixed systems are misaligned with the inherent functioning of the universe itself; a universe where nothing is static, and all is in constant motion. Not to mention that I believe in the power of unconditional gift and unconditional love — I see, with my own eyes, how my energy is different when I am connected to a pure state of love and devotional giving, without thinking about what I am going to “get” in return, and the impact this has on my clients.
Coming back to more of a logical discussion about fixed pricing — think of its limits. It does not take account of the differing backgrounds and circumstances of the parties to the exchange, and of their differing present needs. It does not take account of different perspectives on what a service is worth, or the energy involved in delivering that service.
Indeed there are many constantly changing variables from day to day. If my vehicle has broken down one week, my expenses for that week are going to be higher than usual because I have to make an additional repair. Perhaps in another week I am working through some challenges of my own, so my energy levels are lower and I am less able to give my time and my energy to others, because I’m more occupied simply with rebalancing myself. On the other hand, perhaps I receive a generous donation from a client in one week which enables me to share more abundance with others in my community, or devote more time to working with less materially-wealthy clients who nevertheless can benefit from my support. Perhaps I have a week feeling so full and abundant, materially and energetically, that I can be more outward and giving of my time and resources.
I believe that truly surrendering into monetary ebb and flow is the only way to realign with how the universe operates at a quantum level, and that is how we can start to live harmoniously as a wider ecosystem on this planet. If we are fighting against the inherent nature of things, how can we expect to find peace?
An interesting analogy also came to me recently — I was reflecting on how in traditional systems of medicine, disease is considered to arise when there are blocks or imbalances in the energetic flow within the body; whether it be the “Qi” or “Chi” referred to in traditional Chinese medicine, or “prana” in yogic/Indian tradition. Chi is meant to flow; not be stagnant.
Since money is just a form of energy — surely it is meant to flow also? The moment we cling on, to fixed pricing systems, fixed valuations of our time and services in the name of “knowing our worth” (ask: is that the ego talking?), to savings in the name of building our future — we risk stepping out of heart and into mind; where limited human logic gets in the way of us living in alignment with the world that we are a part of.
Furthermore, too often we think that money brings security and stability — and yet by thinking in this way, by sourcing our security and stability in something that is external to us, we make ourselves incredibly vulnerable. For we don’t develop the necessary inner stability which will allow us to be flexible and adaptable to change and disruption in our physical field.
Indeed, the only true stability we have comes from working on our inner strength and core; and from this growing out, to build true, deep, loving connections with those around us, forming harmonious community relationships at the micro scale, and rippling this out, rebuilding a more harmonious world as a reflection of our internal balance.
I believe the more we work on our internal world and balance within; the more we can surrender and let go of our desperate grasping on to things in the material world (that has led to us exploiting the earth’s resources), and live more fluidly. Always questioning ourselves as to what is it that we truly need? And what are we here to give?
For those interested, I am happy to share more about how I work. If you’re interested to work with me, just reach out: letting me know your health needs in this moment, what you would like support with, and what you would like to offer me for my time. We take things from there: opening a discussion based upon what you feel to offer, and then discussing both of our present needs and availabilities.
For me, deciding to work with an individual involves many aspects. It is about whether we are compatible, whether I can offer the service desired or whether I feel that someone else is better suited to their needs. It depends on my schedule and whether I have capacity to properly devote to the service. It depends on my own needs and how I’m feeling in any given week; for I also have to take care of myself in a material world, with physical limitations such as time and resources.
This life is a constant journey of rebalancing, and we all do our part. That together, we return to the loving purity within our hearts, trusting in the ebb and flow of existence, and the natural recalibration of the wider ecosystem.
You can read more about my “Economy of Love” dream here — and I will be posting more practical writings about how this can be achieved, soon.
I wish you a beautiful day, and closing to the weekend. If you’d like to support my work, you can share my messages and posts, or make a donation by tapping the link to by me a coffee on the right hand corner of my page.
~ Cara
Ritual for Rebirth
remember that each day, is a new day; may the light of your inner Sun, forever guide your way…
May the light of the Sun shine his radiance down filling our hearts, 'till the fears have flown And tears, dried by the heat of a steady, loving, fierce heart-beat The truth evades, for we cannot know the mysteries deep; of where and why the winds blow Here on earth struggling to comprehend: What comes next, beyond the End? While time slips by, slowly, gently beneath the ever-present radiant Sky We learn, we grow we begin to transcend mortal wounds, that block the path to ascend And step by step the road reveals the power of Love, and all it heals Suffering, we leave behind tapestry of trauma begins to unwind Rising, to the tune of a Magician's spell and casting our dreams into the wishing well The time is coming, it's nearly here we must hold on to all that's dear That clarity will, emerge from the storm and we'll come together Whole, Reborn
Wishing you a beautiful weekend;
of Light
of Love
of Magic
… and sending my support for the journey, through the wild winds of Life.
Take care of yourself. Light a candle for the Dawn. Sing to the Sky what you are grateful for. Tell your loved ones how you love them. This moment is precious, each day a sacred gift.
~ Cara
Blood Stains on Paradise Shores
Oh how it pains me to see these marks; like the ocean, is bleeding… Signs of the red tide, the toxic algal bloom that’s being worsened in frequency and intensity, by human pollution. How it pains my heart; that I want to run from the ocean that has always cleansed my soul, and indeed this spot which has been sacred to me since I arrived here — the turtle sanctuary in Montezuma, a special place for my spirit. When I smell the rancid reek of the waters, like rotting fish; I want to turn away. To stay far from the shores. Perhaps because I’m ashamed? Of myself and humanity… that we are failing… Perhaps when I’m far, I can avoid facing the truth. Yet the truth we must face. And with open arms, and a loving spirit, embrace all: shedding our fears, shedding our judgments. Those negative feelings simply worsen the situation by perpetuating a sense of hopelessness and despair, that will paralyse us, and prevent or delay the healing process… Intention is everything. With love we can heal. But to love, means that we must stop. To see, to witness her. We must actually face the problems, not hide away. To love is to see all. Not to selectively witness beauty, then turn our backs on the wounds. The pain and the suffering. And we must take action before it’s too late. Every little act makes a difference…
“Oh I believe we can find a way; and I trust I will see the day
when the waters flow clean again; story of our planet, we write the end…”
What food products are we buying? Are we supporting industries that use products toxic to our planet (and ultimately, toxic to us?)
If all of us make a change, we can shift the market…
What products are we flushing down our drains? Beauty products, body products, cleaning products.
How do such products make us or our homes “clean”, when this comes at the expense of the pure blue of Mother Earth’s waters, I ask?
Here is also a petition you can sign to support bringing matters of the Red Tide recently affecting Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, to the attention of the government. No matter where we are in the world… the pollution (and purification) of the planet’s waters affects us all.
And every prayer for Her counts, sending our Love, that the purity in our Hearts may support the purification of her waters.
I believe we can make a difference. We can heal our planet. The change starts today…
Thank you for your support.
~ Cara
Stormy Purification
“mystic touch… nestled in the womb of a Shaman’s dream opening portals in the Night…”
This is an improvised jam from a stormy evening; wet-season jungle rains tumbling down. As I played, I could feel a deep sense of connection with the elements, with the Earth, and the power of alchemising emotions.
Also, a feeling of transcending temporary turbulence along the human journey of life; and delving into deeper appreciation of all that is eternal, and beyond the physical and material reality. And so my prayer is that, as individuals, as a community, and as a race here on Earth, we unite beyond our differences, to create harmony and a heavenly reality.
I also believe that to do this, we must turn deeply within: practice radical honesty with ourselves, gain awareness of our own shadows, wounds and triggers.
With discipline, forgiveness, and love, may we rebalance ourselves, that we may bring balance to the world.
🌍🙏✨
I wish you a beautiful weekend, a weekend of balance and harmony. I invite you to use the weekend to nourish yourself and set intentions for the week ahead. If you’d like some inspiration, here are a few little examples from my routine…
- Wake up and make a fresh herbal tea (recently I’ve been enjoying hibiscus, ginger, sometimes also infused with cacao nibs!)
- Creative Journalling – don’t think, just be, writing down anything that comes up. Normally I write abstract poetry, inspired from my just-waking-up, half-dream state.
- Meditate on my balcony, followed by some gentle stretching and Qi Gong before breakfast.
- Make a trip to my weekly Saturday farmers’ market to stock up with healthy food for the week (look at these greens…!) and cook up a nourishing lunch.
- Take alone time for my own self-care in Nature (also, away from my phone!)
- Take time to reflect on the previous week, as well as look toward the coming week, writing down my schedule and set intentions and goals. In writing out this schedule, devote time to self-care, social, and work.
With Love,
~ Cara
And remember, I’m here to support if you need.
Reflections… Two Years On
Sometimes it feels like I blink – and another year passes by. It’s hard to believe my two-year anniversary of being unexpectedly locked down in Costa Rica has just come and gone. So, I decided to share a little of what I’ve been up to lately. For those who are only just getting to know me, I had been practising as a barrister for 18 months in London before I took a holiday to Costa Rica, and had my flight back cancelled when borders closed in response to the pandemic. You can read a little more about me and my journey (in particular as regards recovery from chronic illness) on my Bio page.
My first year of sabbatical leave was very much focussed on my own personal healing and development – working on the health of my mind, body and soul. My physical health was a particular priority for me, given the health issues I’d suffered in the past, and which catalysed me to take an extended break from the law in the first instance. As to that, I’m particularly grateful to my clerks and members of Chambers, who really supported me in finding a solution that worked for me once I opened up honestly about my struggles. It’s when you don’t have your health that you realise how much it means, and that without it we have nothing. So to anyone feeling run down, and struggling with health, my message to you is this. Please don’t hide: speak up, ask for the support you need, before it’s too late. Slow down a little, get to know your body, and listen to the warning signs…
I learned a lot about myself in that first year of leave. It was a very inward-focussed year, and I realised how we can get so caught up in external distractions, and spend so much time rushing around, that we can go through life actually hardly knowing who we are. Once I took the time to really tune in with myself, I found that I was reconnecting to passions I had as a child, and I started to see the world with fresh eyes and think in new ways – feeling a general sense of expansion.
This second year, now with a greater sense of who I am, and feeling of wholeness within my own heart and soul, my attention has turned outwards: what is it that I am here to offer to the world?
I am here to burst bubbles, as well as build bridges, between different ways of thinking and living… My work transcends particular spiritual beliefs, and ultimately comes back to a focus on love and empowerment, helping others to express fully and authentically, and discover their own teacher within.
It was just less than a year ago that I set off to study craniosacral therapy on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. It also marked a pivotal moment for me personally, as I embarked upon a journey to heal my (then-terrible) vision, holistically. When I left my home on 1 May 2021, I left my prescription lenses behind. Forcing myself to set my gaze forward and commit to this healing path. It all began with a book I read by Jacob Liberman “Take Off Your Glasses and See”, which I would highly recommend. Whether you have eyesight problems or not, I can pretty much guarantee it will shift your perception and enhance your “vision”, in the broader sense of the term. I have made a few sporadic blog posts about my vision-healing journey, which I intend to talk a lot more about in future.
Studying craniosacral therapy was a crucial moment for me in terms of laying sturdy foundations from which to build upwards, and bring together my various skills. I have acquired a lot of knowledge from my own personal healing journey – and want to be in service to others when it comes to health and wellbeing. So, I’ve been adding skills to my toolbox; learning about different healthcare options and systems of medicine. My long-term vision is to establish a healing sanctuary and community centre, a place to host events, workshops, and retreats, and provide community space for gatherings. My mission is to inspire healthy and harmonious living – with each other, and with nature. And I believe it all starts with our own health: if we are not taking care of ourselves, if our own physical body is not in harmony with itself, what example are we setting to others and to the world? And what can we truly give to others and to the world, if we are giving from depleted or leaking cups?
Leaving my health & wellbeing training and projects to the side for one moment, this year I also finished the edits of my novel Siege, for which I am currently seeking representation/publication. It is a fantasy novel about a war between two empires and the destruction of the planet Meridisia, laced with psychological, metaphysical and spiritual themes. The protagonist, Arian is a storyteller and psychic, who has been hiding under false names since birth for reasons even she does not know. When her city comes under siege, she unexpectedly finds herself leading the people into battle.
But all too soon, the troubles within her own heart cause Arian to manifest destructive realities. She is plagued by visions, and is sensitive to the suffering of other souls. When her brother is wounded and she is captured, Arian is finally forced to look her inner shadows in the eye. Will she succumb to the darkness, or learn to love even the enemy? Siege explores how, to end cycles of war and suffering, we must first confront the darkness within our own hearts – the true enemy that external barricades, such as fortress walls, cannot protect us from.
While my quest for a publisher is in process, I am working on a new book, “Calypso, The Pilgrimage: a Novel on Love, Sex, and Spirit”. It is a book about personal and spiritual growth, and the journey to find wholeness, harmonising the different facets of our soul and becoming our own greatest lover, healing the wounded inner child, and balancing the masculine and feminine energies within all of us. It draws from many of my own personal adventures through life, my healing journey, and spiritual experiences. It also comments on and exposes various “illusions” in both the physical/material, and the spiritual, world.
As someone who has dived deep into various “wellness scenes” around the world, I can tell you, there is a lot of woo woo around. There’s good woo woo, that will expand your horizons and catalyse some pretty epic personal growth; and there’s woo woo that’s frankly dangerous. I’ve encountered fake shamans and tantric teachers who are clearly preying on the weak and the vulnerable to fuel their own egos, material greed, and even lusty sex drive. It’s sad. And these people who are abusing their power-positions can give a bad reputation to ancient healing practices, that have the potential to be profoundly transformative. When I lived in London, I supported a venture (actually called Woo Woo) where we trialled and reviewed different wellbeing events, and I wrote a number of articles on their blog about my experiences.
There’s traps, pitfalls, illusions, in all walks of life. The “Western” and the “alternative”. So, having walked both paths, I see myself as here to burst bubbles, as well as build bridges, between different ways of thinking and living. To encourage you to question everything, and believe nothing, as you connect deeper with yourself and unlock your inner wisdom that will guide you through life – to make the best decisions for yourself, to take care of your own body and health, and to find your own sense of purpose and meaning. I believe that everyone is their own teacher, and while others can be a source of inspiration and support, ultimately it is our journey of reconnection to self that will empower and liberate us – offering us the feeling of true bliss and freedom in our lives. My work transcends particular spiritual beliefs, and ultimately comes back to love and empowerment, helping others to express fully and authentically, and discover their own teacher within. This is the focus of my set mentoring programme, as well as at the core of all the work that I do with others – from sharing my creative arts, to one-on-one healing sessions.
In this regard, I see myself as a bridge between different “realities”. I’ve lived diverse lives, from the city professional, to spending time in the Costa Rican jungle with one of the indigenous communities here, and learning from a teacher who works with shamanism and sacred cacao medicine.
Now a little about my daily life out here in Costa Rica. Well, it comes with all of its ups and downs; as life does anywhere. At the beginning of this year, after lots of time, money, and energy invested, I had a property deal fall through the day before closing. It took nearly a month for me to get my deposit back, during which time I heard many rumours that sent my insides turning. My trust and patience was tested to its absolute limit. Despite having a detailed Sales and Purchase Agreement in place (worked on extensively by myself), as those of us who work in the law know, the time and energy that can be spent on enforcement of a contract (not to mention the limited available remedies) is sometimes just really not worth pursuing a dispute. I preferred to release my attachment to that beautiful property, to surrender and let go, and turn my sights to new opportunities.
Day to day life out here is so varied and never gets boring. In some ways it is “simpler” than my life in London, in other ways more complex. Mostly, my days end up being pretty full simply with the practice of living. Taking time to be in ritual with the basics of life: cleaning the house, preparing food, watering the plants. Expanding deeper and deeper, into the present moment. Too often we get caught up in what’s next on our agenda. Yet the destination of life is death, and if we are always just racing through, we’ll have missed the beauty in the tiny details of each second.
I create a lot: and am increasingly sharing my music, poetry, and stories in public venues. Although I have memorised some “popular songs” that I’ve written, most of my gigs are improvised, allowing me to ebb and flow with the mood of a particular place, and adapt my messages depending on current topics and issues that are alive to me, my community, or even the world. Recently, the waters by my home have been suffering from a particularly bad “Red Tide – I speak a little about this issue in last week’s blog post and you can sign a petition if you want to support bringing these matters to the attention of the Costa Rican government. I’ll share some songs about this soon.
I have hosted personalised “retreat” experiences from my little home, pending the creation of the sanctuary and healing centre that I envisage. I believe in always taking action in the present, in order to manifest and create the future that we dream of: and for me that means doing what I can with the resources and space presently available to me. It was a pleasure hosting a friend from London, who works in sustainable architecture, at the beginning of this year – kicking off a new chapter for me, as I step out into the world and start to share with others the tools, therapies, and knowledge that I have gained along my own healing path.
This year I have also been delving deeper into work with sacred cacao medicine, led by my shamanic teacher. The deeper I go into this work, the more I am realising how for me, deeper connection with spirit means finding deeper connection and grounding with the real world here on earth. The higher we fly, the further we need to dig our roots deep: expansion is in both directions.
Exciting seeds are also being planted – with regard to collaborations with the indigenous communities out here in Costa Rica. A regular music venue for me is Indigena Café – a small batch chocolate making shop and eco-social business. The owner, my friend Gianni, buys his cacao directly from the indigenous people (from the Ngobe Community) and is working with them to support the establishment of a school that will keep the indigenous traditions alive. I will write more on this as things unfold, and how you may get involved and support if it is of interest. I made a visit down to the community last month – it was a beautiful and eye-opening experience.
Well, that’s a little summary for now! Stay tuned for more to come, keep loving and living in gratitude for each day, and take action to make your dreams come true…
I believe you can have it all. It’s a question of mindset, discipline, and having the courage to pursue your passions…
With love,
~ Cara
p.s. I have just created a channel on YouTube where I will share more of my music/poetry/storytelling videos… if you want to follow my creative work you can subscribe to that too!
If you want to support me, you can also donate through the link below or by buying me a coffee. I mostly work on donation basis, or exploring alternative ways of exchange for my services, as I do not believe in systems of fixed pricing. Economic models based on fixed pricing totally fail to take account of differing individual needs and circumstances, and are built upon arbitrary labels of what is valuable, that are inherently limited in what they can describe in monetary terms. Furthermore, by subscribing into such a model we simply perpetuate and support a system that has given rise to the class divides and separation our society suffers from. I will be writing much more on this topic soon, but for now you can read my poem “Economy of Love” which gives a sense of my beliefs.
I also believe that health & wellness is a universal human right and want to always ensure accessibility of my services to all. Even by suggesting a price for exchange can bring expectations and connotations along with it that can make those who cannot afford the suggested price feel inferior, or put them off from opening up and discussing what they might be able to offer, from a non-material perspective. Wealth is so much more than money, and I believe it’s time to shift our perceptions around material abundance, reflect deeper on what it is that we really need, and the different ways that we can give to one another.
Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Waters of Life
And may those cleansing waters of life, wash us free from our fears - and as those pouring rains fall upon the earth purge its pains banish sickness from the heart as we learn to let go release, surrender our egos, and the beliefs that have trapped us for too long and kept us apart - the time is here, to remember our wholeness and unity beyond the labels separation, no more may we stand together in integration of All united at last as One
The “Water Song” in this video came to me one day at the river. For those who don’t speak Spanish, I sing three verses; one for the river, one for the ocean, and one for the rains. The theme is cleansing and purification, as we connect to the water in its different forms.
I then go on to talk about “integration”. For me, this is the purpose of my spiritual path. To connect deeper with everyone and everything around me – no matter our superficial differences at the surface. That’s one of the reasons why I’m enjoying, increasingly, to play my music in different venues. To mingle with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. To feel different energies. To appreciate and to witness all that is part of this melting pot – of existence.
I’ve also just been reflecting on the nature of water – how it can change form, from flowing streams to the ocean, evaporating into the sky, falling as rain in another land, freezing and becoming ice that will later melt and flow back to the sea. Appearing differently, but in the end, the same.
Is this not the case with all elements? And we, ourselves, in our own bodies… are mostly water.
On the topic of water, I’d also just like to mention an environmental issue that’s been on my mind and heart lately. Here on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, where I call home, we have been experiencing what’s known as a “ride tide” for months this year. It’s an algal bloom, but its occurrence is becoming more frequent, and is being grossly exacerbated by human impact from pollution. It can be quite dangerous for marine life and humans alike – causing respiratory diseases, infection, skin irritation, nausea… the smell emitted is also a neurotoxin, causing headaches and dizziness.
You can read more about the issue, and sign a petition on Change.org to bring matters regarding human influence on red tides, to the attention of the Costa Rican government (scroll down on the page for the English version).
Let us protect the waters of this planet… the waters that are an integral part of our own selves. For we are one.
Thank you so much for your support, and I wish you a beautiful day.
~ Cara
Held From Above (and Within)
The more we learn how to find wholeness within ourselves, and the more we learn how to hold ourselves, the more we will feel held, loved, and supported… for there is a Universe within our hearts, and through our hearts we may connect to the eternal and the immortal, undying energy of the force that created existence itself…
I hope you have a beautiful weekend, and I leave you with a clip of a performance of my love song “Held From Above” – about connection to deep, eternal love, that transcends the physical, and is beyond the transient ebb and flow of all that is temporary in this human existence.
One of my mantras these days is that: we don’t fall in love, or out of love. Rather, love is a state of being, a state of living, and seeing the world. When we embody love, we will feel love, the love that is all around, in its pure and eternal form.
The more integrated and whole we become within ourselves, the more we may embody that state of “BEing” love. And so, below I share a poetic prayer for the Integration of the Soul: for the rebirthing of Inner and Outer Worlds.
For those interested, I also channel personalised guided meditations & prayers to support you on your individual healing journey.
Embrace the energies of the Child, pure and sweet loving innocence of play to welcome the dawning of the day with that fierce remembrance of who we are — not just who we are here to become — but all we are and shall ever become encompassed by the immortal present. Embrace the energies of the Mother gentle but firm She who knows, a special kind of Love — the love of self-sacrifice her own body a vessel for birth with all the pains of such a process. For beloveds, we are preparing to birth a new world. And we must give ourselves, in devotional opening that the divine may channel through. Embrace the energies of the Father, protective and wise for as we welcome in this new creation we must guard against those old-world illusions; we must nourish those sacred seeds free from influence; we must build the sanctuary, fortress walls not just outer but inner — the vulnerable internal world that must adhere to discipline and focus, to prevent the manifestation of egotistical sickness that would just re-introduce humanity’s plagues, in more evolved and resilient forms. Plunge deeper into the Work. Question everything. Believe nothing. The chains shackling our minds are falling away, and as they do, it is our job to connect ever deeper with the unconditional love of the Heart, that our minds may be reconstituted, Whole, and ready to accept and to comprehend the radiant waves of bliss. That are coming. If we make the choice; to give, that we may receive. With Love ~ Cara
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Through Chaotic Storms
Adrenaline shot calms me down paradoxical mess gives a rest to this racing heart flowing winds the time has come to Be, through it all sweet calm centre of the storm realities converge in the upside down of fallen kingdoms ancient race unwinding, unwinding through time and space. See the connections revealing fruits, of the sacred labour on birthing trees. Channels, opened doors through the night from darkness we are ready to emerge, the Light. * * *
Yesterday, I was down at the Montezuma farmer’s market; a racing, bustling melting pot of energies; locals and tourists alike all pouncing on the baskets, overflowing with the abundant fresh produce of these tropical soils.
I spot a dear friend of mine, gracefully loading a cardboard box with apples. The small, sweet ones, that I grate into my spiced ginger and fennel-seed oatmeal, as a treat, when I’m calling for the flavours of European orchards to be muddled into my jungle home.
I say a dear friend, but we’ve only really met three times; when she’s come to watch me play music at Indigena Café. The last time she was there, she gifted me a beautiful skirt and blouse (I don’t often buy clothes, so a new outfit, particularly given I’m out performing a lot these days, was much appreciated).
And she told me to ask spirit for the way forward with publishing my book. She is a writer, and she has no telephone. We’ve exchanged emails, but somehow there’s been no need for the written or the verbal; mere telepathic glimpses into each other’s lives and the soothing sensations that spark every time we hug, are sufficient. They tell stories, of other places, and other worlds, and the language beyond words.
We hug, a long deep embrace, in the centre of that bustling market space, and for seconds that seem like hours I’m oblivious to the wild currents of that sea of people, of the need to race for my greens before they’re taken, of the weight of the bags slung over my shoulders, food for the family.
Peace and stillness manifests within, and you know, it’s always there. Sometimes, it’s just nice to be reminded of that, by pure loving souls, who you feel are truly whole; there’s nothing in their touch that claws at your energy, there’s just the energy of unconditional giving. We communicate so much through unspoken contact. Flesh on flesh. Cells colliding. So let’s be mindful of how we touch.
And remember, peace and stillness is always within. It manifests when we connect with our wholeness, total presence in the moment, the eternal moment which encompasses all and contains all we need.
And that presence and wholeness is something to cultivate in our everyday lives. Each moment. In seemingly mundane tasks of arranging the home, doing the laundry, watering the plants; in the chaos of busy places, when we think we’re in a rush, but actually, that’s just our mind’s perception of time. The soul moves at the perfect pace.
The more we live in ritual appreciation of each second, the more our lives become a living, breathing, dynamic meditation, that brings us closer to a sense of oneness, and connection with the infinite whole.
Stillness through the chaos.
Connecting with spirit is not about doing countless medicine ceremonies; and our level of spiritual development is not measured by how still we can sit in meditation in a perfectly calm space with the blissful scent of incense cleansing our minds.
It’s about how we live our everyday lives.
Each moment is the ceremony.
Wishing you a peaceful Sunday.
~ Cara
Commitment… in Loving Flow
Sweet gentle waters of the river, calling for perfect flow and sweet surrender yet always a commitment, steady and true to find Her way to the Sea
Is a person or a situation causing you difficulty because it is misaligned?
Or is it because you are in fact being faced with your own shadows, screaming for attention, craving to be resolved? Shadows that, in truth, you are afraid to look at.
Sometimes we need to look at those shadows, in order to become more luminous: to use the words of my teacher.
The plethora of people to connect with, relationship options, career opportunities, and endless possibilities of things to do and to pursue here in this physical reality present the temptation to just jump onto the next thing when challenges come up: all in the name of “going with the flow”, “following the heart”, and the “path of greatest alignment”.
But let me tell you, that what’s most in alignment will not always come easy. Success doesn’t just happen overnight. Dreams aren’t manifested out of thin air. I had developed (and taken a sabbatical from!) my own legal practice at age 26 because I worked tirelessly throughout school and university – sitting my first scholarship exams at age 10, taking advanced subjects well ahead of my years, and putting in countless disciplined hours of work and dedication. My career skyrocketed when I started, because I learnt how to be in devotional service to my clients, constantly strive for excellence, expanding my knowledge, and also developing ever greater focus and discipline – not just in my work, but in my personal life, which included developing a regimented meditation and yoga routine even in my busiest moments, to take care of myself so that I could offer my best self to my work.
All that got me to where I am today – with a solid foundation upon which to grow and develop new projects, pursuing my deepest passions.
So my message for the day is this: to truly build a stable foundation in this life – both in terms of creating your stable inner world, as well as the external physical reality around – requires time, commitment, and dedication.
Challenges will come up to test you, and your true commitment to your path. To give you the opportunity to go deeper into yourself, building your inner strength, and fortifying your core; that you may become more whole within yourself – thereby giving yourself more fully, more devotionally, to your mission here on this world..
Those who run away from challenge, always choosing the path of least resistance but never learning how to ride the wild rapids, will not develop the deep sturdy roots enabling for true growth up to the sky. For we need strong foundations, in order to soar to the Heavens above.
It’s one thing to be able to “go with the flow” in the sense of being flexible and adaptable when difficult situations come up, to find creative solutions, let go of attachment to what we think we may want, and have our hearts open to guidance for how to better achieve our overall objective. The detail may differ, the physical may shift and change, though the dream remains the same…
That’s quite different to running away. Running away from commitment.
Because deep down, that’s what many of us fear: in all aspects of our lives, from true commitment to ourselves and our personal growth, commitment in relationship, or commitment to our life’s work.
But commitment is so important. It is commitment that will bring us Home.
And so I send love and strength for the journey. If I can offer my support, please reach out.
Cara