The moon and the stars ....

I will love the light for it shows me the way,
yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.

– Og Mandino, 1923-1996, American Motivational Author and Speaker

Yesterday I went on a little trip to London which will - I know in my heart and my toes *smile* - lead to a bigger journey.

I arrived at the tube station "Angel" by no accident.

It appears my "Greatest Challenge" has not only become my greatest healing but a huge part in my mission here.

I went for a "taster" evening (arranged by no accident either) to see what a degree as a child psychotherapist entails and whether the idea of it all felt as exhilarating inside as taking the action - unknown to me the evening resulted in interviews to start in October.

The degree is all about using the arts as a way of helping children and adults to express the un - express able with sand, stories, paint, dance, music etc.

To provide an example of the Institutes work, We were taking through a little meditation so that we could see a "view" that represents our place in life in the present moment.

I saw a full moon in a midnight sky, it's pathway of light was reflecting on the calm sea below. We were asked to step into the scene to feel it and know it.

Then we were given a box of art materials and ten minutes (aahhh) to create a picture of the view.

It was complete freedom dipping my hands in the paint - ignoring all the paint brushes!! - and creating my reflection of the world where "I am."

As a dolphin in that scene - I knew that I had travelled far and obtained much wisdom and truth - my journey ahead is clear to see in the light, the pathway already visible - I know where I am going but content in where I am at - the past no longer plays a part in my present - I am at peace and whole - as whole as the full moon. I felt at one with the sky and the ocean and in flow with life - no more struggle - no need.

I feel that I wanted to share this with you today as it highlights many things that are worthy of sharing.

Seven years ago I received a vision of my "mission" - and yet seven years later the journey still continues - it is an adventure.

I know in the darkness of pain there is much light all I need to do is surrender to what is - see through it with "detached" eyes and the message and healing is clear.

I also have learnt it is not for me to dictate "how" I get there - that if I just surrender to the flow of life and trust - all kinds of adventures appear, ones that I would probably never have imagined. For example not once did I ever see myself feeling this excited about taking a degree or wanting to do one in the first place - but clearly it is meant to be and will provide the "tools" I require to fulfill that vision from seven years ago.

I am also content in the time it is taking to "get there" - why hurry - look what I would have missed along the way and why watch the clock - besides looking back now - seven years ago I was not ready and I can honestly say I have more to learn and look forward to those lessons assisting me to reach and be my full potential -

But for today I am who I am and today I feel whole and content inside - it is a feeling that can live on in me if I stay present in the NOW and not let my mind wander and worry over the "ifs, buts, shoulds, and shouldn'ts" of my yesterdays and tomorrows.

We have only ourselves to blame for placing ourselves and our life in boxes with lids and limitations - the Universe will reflect that back to you through your career, relationships, homes, finances etc - How can we have trust and fear?

Freedom is living out of the box -

Out of the box there are signs flashing like "neon lights" more help, more guidance, more to life than you could possibly ever imagine - the box may feel safe now but it will suffocate you eventually -

I am most happy and delighted to say "I am out of my box" - and all there is - is vast amounts of ocean and skies - and FREEDOM .....