Health is Wealth

It might sound obvious but at my age now in my 50’s I have come to realise that what is priceless is good health, a combination of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It matters far more than the money we have, what possessions we own or any other external material manifestation. I know this myself first hand.

Walking the Talk

Having worked in the health industry for most of my life, I was not always practicing what I preach as I was too busy being a people pleaser and desperate to help others but in truth it was me who needed the health advice and healing.

I wasn’t conscious about the decisions I was making, I wasn’t blessed with a very grounded and embodied persona and this is still something I am cultivating today and enjoy helping others to do the same.

I was a fitness instructor for many years and studied numerous courses in fitness and holistic therapies, upon reflection constantly looking for something, just one more thing until I felt good enough, addicted to courses I suppose. I had got my priorities wrong.

For 16 years, I set up and ran a spa business and employed up to 20 therapists at one time and had two outlets both top rated number 1 & 2 on Trip Advisor in the day, which I am very proud about. Over the past twenty years and still to this day I create bespoke treatments and deliver the training and business development for an international company called WELLNESSFIX. I travelled to Sri Lanka, Dubai and Philippines, which I enjoyed very much. However living with my own long term personal issues and the stresses from my business, I ended up experiencing severe burnout.

My recovery has been slow, but I believe in divine timing and that everything happens for a reason.
I now get to choose more consciously what I am doing and why. Are my intentions clear? Am I connecting to source, the divine for guidance? What is motivating me?

I was very much living as Martha but there was no Mary as many of us do these days.

Let me explain briefly…… In the bible there were two sisters Martha and Mary and their brother Lazarus who were closely acquainted with Jesus. Jesus visited their house with a group of his followers and Martha quickly set about busying herself as hostess, running here and there to make sure that the house was clean, refreshments were served and a myriad of other chores that she felt needed attending to were completed. Meanwhile, her sister Mary took her place on the floor in front of Jesus to listen to him and receive his teachings. Martha approaches Jesus and complains that her sister is not helping but Jesus simply says: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

Which I am sure Martha was non too happy about as she continued to see to the guests.

I liken Martha to the action orientated personality and Mary to the more feminine and receptive personality. All of creation is made of two energies divine masculine and divine feminine, masculine for action and feminine for receiving.

In this fast paced world of ever evolving technology and increased surveillance, we are conditioned to be on the go, achieve status and wealth and many like myself have lost sight of our own truth. That part of us that wants to be more receptive, to slow down and simply be. For many like myself this does not come easy due to developmental trauma and living in a heightened state of fight or flight for most of my life. I am self diagnosed as neuro diverse and I know that many can relate to the symptoms of what is called ADHD and Autism.

I am Becoming Mary

Martha will always be who I am, perhaps more visible in the world but my essence and light is now also that of Mary as I continue to grow in conscious awareness and keep my goals set on staying healthy and enjoying it.

Practice Not Perfect

Now I practice and share the ancient Kriya Yoga exercieses and create functional fitness classes as my life evolves, I now follow the signs, I’m able to slow down enough and listen to my deep inner guidance.

The path of self development and personal transformation is full of many others shining their lights, sharing their gifts and telling their stories and I hope that by sharing some of mine it inspires you to write your new story and join me in BECOMING…….

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