Listen. Because listening’s important:

Hi and welcome to the Re-Enchant Your Life reminder.

Your sacred pause in the day where you’re encouraged to take a moment to stop and tune into your inner wisdom and become present, so that you can reconnect to your personal power and confidently embrace who you’re becoming, as you Re-Enchant Your life and create the change you truly desire.

Today is a reminder that you’re not on this journey through life alone.

Sometimes you may feel as if you are, you may feel as if you don’t fit in, or no-one understands you, but it’s a shared journey that we all take.

On the outside your experiences may look very different from another’s, but the underlying patterns are always the same.

I call this the SHEro’s Journey.

Every time you make a decision or experience change in your life, you will go on this tried and tested path.

Knowing that others have shared experiences can be comforting. Knowing there is a map to guide and support you is reassuring.

But how easy is it for you to receive and allow yourself to be supported?

Do you resist asking for help, or do you find yourself thinking that you have to do it alone?

Support comes in many different ways.

Some days it might look like something practical and tangible, other times it could be that someone believes in you and sends you good wishes.

Maybe it looks like someone sharing their own story, lessons and wisdom with you.

It could be the voice of someone encouraging you keep going or the one that tells you to try again.

The big and the small acts of support will send ripples of magic through your life, helping you to open up your potential and allowing your true self to show up and shine in the world

But you must be open to both receiving and allowing it.

In this very moment, just pause and take a breath, as you allow yourself to feel supported.

I’ll see you tomorrow for your daily reminder to Re-Enchant Your Life with me, Rebecca-Anuwen,

In the meantime, enjoy feeling more supported!

PostScript

Many people have grown up with the understanding that it’s more noble to give than to receive. And of course, there’s truth in the importance of giving to others.

And you must also be able to receive too.

If you find yourself squirming or feeling uncomfortable when someone offers you a compliment or gives you a gift, or if you constantly find yourself refusing the help of others, even if in fact it would be great to have some help, there may be something else going on.

And by going on, I mean a story, a pattern, a limiting belief, that you’re playing out to protect yourself.

I know the idea of not receiving support to protect yourself sounds counter intuitive, but often many people refuse support because they don’t want to let go of control, or feel that they will in some way have to give back to the other person at a later date, that they’ll owe them and be in their debt.

Sometimes people don’t trust the intentions of others, that believe that the support with come with strings attached.

And at other times, it’s because receiving creates connection between people, and if someone fears intimacy, by refusing support keeps people at a distance.

We humans are a complicated bunch…

But as humans we also live with rhythms, so it’s as important to receive as it is to give.

Next time someone pays you a compliment, gives you a gift, or offers you some support receive it gratefully and joyously, let the giver know that their offer is appreciated, as not only are you receiving, but in that moment you also become the giver, as you give the person giving to you, a moment of connection, gratitude and a moment of sacred presence.

Listen. Because listening’s important:

Hi and welcome to the Re-Enchant Your Life reminder.

Your sacred pause in the day where you’re encouraged to take a moment to stop and tune into your inner wisdom and become present, so that you can reconnect to your personal power and confidently embrace who you’re becoming, as you Re-Enchant Your life and create the change you truly desire.

Today is reminding you of the importance of refreshing and renewing the way you look things.

In particular, how you see yourself, your life and the space that you spend most of your time in.

It’s all too easy to fall into habits.

You respond to situations, because that’s the way you’ve always done it before.

You do things on autopilot, forgetting to ask if you still actually want, or even need to do it.

You stop seeing the spaces in which you spend most of your time, and barely notice what maybe bothered you before.

Most of the time this is convenient and makes it easy to get the day to day things done.

But it’s also important to occasionally just stop, and asses if these habits and routines are you being efficient, or are they masking any issues and allowing you not to address them.

Take a moment to step back from the routine of life and look around you with fresh eyes.

Is there room to bring more joy into your day?

Can you reignite more curiosity for life?

Could you create spaces and routines, that leave you feeling more nourished, nurtured and fulfilled?

In this very moment, just pause and take a breath, as you witness your life and routines with fresh eyes.

I’ll see you tomorrow for your daily reminder to Re-Enchant Your Life with me, Rebecca-Anuwen,

In the meantime, enjoy looking at the world with fresh eyes!

PostScript

One of my favourite things to do, and yes I’m aware this will make me sound stranger, ever more so than usual…

But I love to look at things from different angles.

What I mean by that is… as I walk down a street, any street, I love to look up to the roof line.

If it’s a street I’ve walked many times before, I love to look for things that I’ve not noticed before.

As we walk, we often just keep our gaze fixed in front of us, but look up, and see what you can notice.

Obviously I don’t mean look up and pay no attention to the road so you fall in a hole….

But just look at things differently.

In high streets, I’m always amazed that when you look up from the same old, same old, shop brand giants that rule the streets, when you look up, there’s incredible architecture, or the personality of people that live above the shops dangling from their windows.

When I went to New York City, I was constantly looking at the roof lines, amazed at how much sky and space there was above the shops. Reminding me that things are not usually as we expect them to be, but we have to remain curious so that we can see what it actually is.

Once when I was visiting a friend, her brother was coming down the stairs on his belly, when I asked what he was doing, he just replied: looking at the world form a different angle.

Brilliant! I’ve not done that myself yet… but maybe I should.

Listen. Because listening’s important:

Hi and welcome to the Re-Enchant Your Life reminder.

Your sacred pause in the day where you’re encouraged to take a moment to stop and tune into your inner wisdom and become present, so that you can reconnect to your personal power and confidently embrace who you’re becoming, as you Re-Enchant Your life and create the change you truly desire.

Today is reminding you to stay true.

To stay true to yourself,

true to your heart,

true to your values,

true to your creative expressions,

and true to your own word and vows.

Don’t let the judgements, expectations, or opinions of others, real or perceived, hold you back.

Often growing up we take on, learn or have drilled into us, the fears, limiting beliefs or repeating patterns of those we love, trust, or rely on for care and support.

We’re taught that to fit in we must adhere to a particular belief system or moral code. And at such a young age we can feel that if we don’t fit in, we won’t be loved, accepted, or worse some people even fear being abandoned or rejected if they don’t do what’s expected of them.

Often these beliefs are the foundations on which we make our decisions as an adult.

They are so much a part of us that we never actually stop to question them, they just steer the show quietly in the background.

You can be sure that these patterns are there when you compromise to the point of losing the joy of your ideas, desires or creativity.

Of course, it may not be possible to always do exactly what we want all of the time, and compromise is often needed, but make sure that if you compromise or change your plans, that you do so from a place of awareness and not purely because you don’t have faith in yourself and your abilities, or you change your mind so that you will fit in.

In this very moment, just pause and take a breath, connect with the creative potential and joy you have burning, or maybe smouldering, within you.

I’ll see you tomorrow for your daily reminder to Re-Enchant Your Life with me, Rebecca-Anuwen,

In the meantime, enjoy being creative!

PostScript

I am a prolific creator. I love to create.

I’m not much of an artist in a traditional sense, but I’m happiest when I’m creating.

When I was about 10 years old, I was incredibly lucky to have the love and support of a family friend who loved to paint. Many weekends she’d patiently show me how to sketch, use different paints and pastels. I loved it.

When I was doing my exams the only exam I actually wanted to do well in was Art. It was the only result I cared about.

I wanted to go to Art college, but I didn’t think I’d be good enough, so I never applied.

Even when I got my results back, I got the highest award possible for my Art, I received a grade A, and still I didn’t think I’d be good enough to get into Art college, and still never applied.

In fact, I’m not even sure that I actually told anyone that I wanted to go to Art College.

I went on and studied what I considered ‘useful’ topics, and left my love of learning about art because ‘how can you get a job with art’ behind.

Clearly those were not my words, I don’t even think my parents had said those words to me, but I had picked them up and internalised them from somewhere.

It’s funny really, because I used to get paid to draw for my parents company, I used to re-draw images when people had sent them art work that wasn’t good enough, so in reality I knew I could earn money for art, but somewhere along the way I didn’t believe in myself, or value the art enough to pursue it.

To be honest I’m not actually sure going to Art College would’ve been the right fit for me, but I’ve never stopped creating in my own way.

Even today in my business I’m always creating. Whether it’s new courses, planners, journals, oracle cards, divination sets. I can’t help myself and it’s a standing joke in my groups.

Creation is how I express myself, it’s how we all express ourselves.

I love to make the magical and sacred, practical and tangible, I do this by creating practical tools to connect you to your true self.

Some people love to create welcoming homes, cook delicious food, draw or sculpt beautiful works of art, write words that move you.

There is no limit to our creativity, we just have to ignore what we think we should do, and do what we feel called to do.

Basically…. follow your joy.

Listen. Because listening’s important:

Hi and welcome to the Re-Enchant Your Life reminder.

Your sacred pause in the day where you’re encouraged to take a moment to stop and tune into your inner wisdom and become present, so that you can reconnect to your personal power and confidently embrace who you’re becoming, as you Re-Enchant Your life and create the change you truly desire.

Today is the day to stop waiting.

To stop waiting for permission.

To stop waiting for someone to save you.

To stop waiting for others to see your worth, just so you can feel worthy.

Too many people, women in particular, fail to see their own worth, perhaps this is you too, or maybe you see it in your friends and family around you.

Consider this a reminder for yourself, or a gift you can share with others, as you remember or remind others, just how special you, and they, really are.

Your worth isn’t measured in what you can do, or give, to others.

Your worth isn’t dependant on who you think you are.

It’s not even measured by what you have.

Your worth doesn’t fluctuate as you experience the ups and downs that are inevitable as we journey through life.

Success, failure and material possessions are not the currency of worth.

No one, not even you, get to define your worth.

It just is.

You just have it.

You do not have to earn it, barter for it, or prove it.

Your worth is inherent.

Sometimes you may forget or lose touch with it, but it’s always within you, shining and radiant, waiting for you to remember, to connect with her and claim her.

In this very moment, right now,  pause and take a breath, as you connect with the radiance inherent within you.

I’ll see you tomorrow for your daily reminder to Re-Enchant Your Life with me, Rebecca-Anuwen,

In the meantime, enjoy remembering your inherent worth! 

PostScript

Every person alive has a narrative, a story that they believe about themselves. This story shapes how they see themselves and dictates how worthy they feel.

More often than not, the stories aren’t even true, or even based in truth, and many aren’t supportive.

They range from judgements about how you look to your ability to succeed.

To change the story and connect deeply to your own sense of worth, you need to listen to the stories that you tell yourself.

If the voice in your head is in anyway mean or dismissive of you, you need to know that it’s not your voice. Someone, a parent, a teacher, a care-giver, a friend, or even society at large has instilled that fake narrative in you.

Next time you think or feel something negative towards yourself, or something that’s even mildly critical, ask yourself: Who’s voice is that?

Because it’s most definitely not yours.

You might have said those words to yourself so many times that it’s started to sound like your voice, But it’s not.

Listen carefully.

And because these thoughts have been learned, guess what? You can unlearn them.

Chose to change the stories.

Chose to hold yourself with compassion.

Chose kind words for yourself.

Each time you notice the sound of the old stories, you interrupt the pattern, you loosen their grip and their power over you.

Each time you notice them, you replace them with your truth as you remember your authentic story a little more.

Listen. Because listening’s important:

Hi and welcome to the Re-Enchant Your Life reminder.

Your sacred pause in the day where you’re encouraged to take a moment to stop and tune into your inner wisdom and become present, so that you can reconnect to your personal power and confidently embrace who you’re becoming, as you Re-Enchant Your life and create the change you truly desire.

Today you’re being asked to remember how you are intimately connected to the world around you.

Nature is awe inspiring.

Her majesty, beauty, power and rage. She’s both amazing and humbling in equal measure.

Yet, how often do you remember that you are part of nature.

We can often, mistakenly, believe that we’re separate from it, but everything that makes up nature is within you too.

Her rhythms, her cycles, her elements.

Her power, her beauty, her abundance, her perfection.

Take a deep breath in, and feel the air fill your lungs, this is the same air that creates the world around you.

Squeeze your thighs with your hands, feel their strength and solidity, this is the same strength of the earth.

Lick your lips and feel the water of your own body and know that this is the same element of water that makes up the rivers, lakes and oceans of the world.

Rub your hands together and feel the heat you can generate with your own body. This is the same element of fire that you see in nature, tapping into the energy of destruction, but also creation.

The power of nature is within your own body.

You are made of the same elements and held together with the same magic that weaves around the world turning the acorn into the mighty oak, the rain drop into the ocean, and the grain of sand into the vast desert.

Right now, just take a moment to stop, pause and take a breath, as you connect to the natural power that resides within you.

I’ll see you tomorrow for your daily reminder to Re-Enchant Your Life with me, Rebecca-Anuwen,

In the meantime, enjoy feeling connected!

PostScript

Growing up in a small fishing town I was constantly aware of nature.

The tides rising and falling each day.

Knowing the tides let me know if there would be enough water in the river to catch the short ferry trip to see friends, or if I would need to take the longer walk up and through town so I could cross at the bridge and walk back down.

At least twice a year my hometown is at the mercy of nature, high tides, full moons, and high winds creating the perfection conditions to flood the town, submerging the high street and flooding the shops and many houses.

Being on the coast meant often you took the brunt of the storms with the waves of the seas crashing against the cliffs, often leading to large portions of cliff face collapsing into the sea.

More than one house has been lost to the sea.

The weather changing quickly.

Mists rolling in with the drone of the foghorn keeping the fishermen safe and away from the rocks.

With this uncontrollable power comes breath taking beauty.

In the calm of summer, comes the bustle of tourists coming to enjoy the beaches and the beautiful scenery.

Tourists often being burnt by the power of the sun, as the cool sea breeze deceives them into thinking it’s not as hot as it actually is.

With all this power, change and unpredictability, it’s no wonder this is the home of myths and legends, of King Arthur and pirates, of magical creatures such as mermaids and piskies.

This power of nature, the power to destroy and create, the power to take your breath away with it’s wildly unapologetic magnificence, is the very power you have within you too, it’s time you honoured it.

Listen. Because listening’s important:

Hi and welcome to the Re-Enchant Your Life reminder.

Your sacred pause in the day where you’re encouraged to take a moment to stop and tune into your inner wisdom and become present, so that you can reconnect to your personal power and confidently embrace who you’re becoming, as you Re-Enchant Your life and create the change you truly desire.

Today you’re being reminded to relax, unwind, and connect with your inner self.

Make the time to simply be with yourself as you go within and connect with your inner essence, your radiance, and your passions.

You don’t need to do anything in this moment.

Nothing is expected of you, you can just enjoy being fully present and grounded.

You are loved.

You are divinely supported.

Feel your inner strength, your resilience and your confidence grow, as you let go of those things that no longer serve you.

Release any feelings of not being good enough as you connect to all that’s perfectly imperfect about you.

What can you give yourself today that would nourish your body, mind and soul?

How much love can you lavish on yourself?

Allow yourself to receive love and to be supported.

You don’t need to look outside for this, you have everything you need within you.

You just need to reconnect and remember how exquisitely perfect, loveable, and whole that you are.

Reflect on your brilliance, your radiance and your uniqueness.

Restore your belief in yourself as someone really special.

Replenish your body, mind, and soul the way you would care for one of the most incredible people that ever existed, because that is exactly who you are.

Allow yourself to receive all of this and more.

Pause in this moment and allow yourself to bare-witness to your magnificence. Feel it rising inside you. Growing bigger and stronger each day.

What you pay attention to grows, so why not pay more attention to your uniqueness and that what makes your special, rather than the few so-called-mistakes you may make as you grow.

In this very moment, just stop, pause and take a breath, as you begin to relax into your own magnificence.

I’ll see you tomorrow for your daily reminder to Re-Enchant Your Life with me, Rebecca-Anuwen,

In the meantime, enjoy relaxing and nourishing yourself!

PostScript

I started doing yoga when I was 16 years old, I had a Teach Yourself Yoga book and practiced in my bedroom.

To be honest I was curious about the spiritual nature of yoga, but mainly practiced because of how good I felt physically.

I practiced Hatha Yoga for many years and even studied at an Ashram.

I loved how Ashtanga Yoga made my whole body feel alive.

But it wasn’t until I experienced Kundalini Yoga that I really understood the power of the pause.

Until that point, my Yoga practice had always been about getting stronger and more flexible, it was the challenge of holding complex poses and feeling myself improve.

And then I attended a Kundalini class and that all changed.

At first, I felt annoyed in the class. We’d hold a pose, and then lie and relax for longer than we held the pose.

I remember thinking, how is this helping me?

After a while, when I released the whole class was going to be this way, I decided to relax into the class, instead of judging it against what I’d done before.

And then I felt it.

As I lie there after having held the pose, as I allowed myself to stop and relax, I could feel the energy surging around my body.

I could feel shifts occurring in my body.

I suddenly realised that resting and relaxing wasn’t simply us ‘doing nothing’, but that’s was where the magic happened. That’s where we integrated and aligned.

That day I really understood that to relax and unwind is just as important as the doing, striving and achieving.

It’s important for us to take action, but then we need time to rest and assimilate, so that we can move forward forever changed by our experiences.

Without the pause we miss the magic, the change and the transformation.