Beware the person who uses spirituality to drain you of your natural spark… Rosalind Moody explains how to starve a spiritual narcissist. Imagine this hypothetical scene: you find yourself in a new spiritual group, having unknowingly committed to the shared ideology that only the leader’s feelings matter. Your nervous system feels off for some reason – maybe because your intuition has been silenced – and walking on eggshells is the only way to avoid conflict. The leader makes you feel truly seen for the first time; you’ve never shared a sacred connection like it. You confide any conf ..read more

  The sacral chakra, located in the lower abdomen, is the centre of your emotions, creativity and pleasure. If your sacral chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it can manifest as various physical and emotional symptoms. Here’s a guide on unblocking and balancing your sacral chakra to promote overall well-being and vitality. Understanding the Sacral Chakra The sacral chakra, known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, governs our ability to feel and experience pleasure, creativity and sensuality. It’s located just below your navel and is associated with the water element, symbolising fluidity and adap ..read more

“One has to be wounded in order to become a healer. Nobody becomes one without first having been wounded, either cut open by the initiator and having certain magical stones inserted into <her> body, or a spear thrown at <her> neck, or some such thing. Generally, the experiences are ecstatic – stars or ghost-like demons – hit them or cut them open, but always they have to be pierced or cut apart before they become healers, for that is how they acquire the capacity for healing others.” – Marie-Louise von Franz   So many women sense they were destined to be healers, having a know ..read more

Dreams have always been a powerful conduit for memorable storytelling. The ancients viewed dreams as significant vehicles for prophecy and portents. When we dream, we go outside the parameters of our limited logical mind into the inspiration of our creative unconscious – where magical possibilities await. Consider authors such as Charlotte Bronte and Mary Shelley, whose iconic characters in Jane Eyre and Frankenstein were birthed in the dreamscape. Would they have found their way onto the page without the influence of the dream world? There are many well-known modern authors, such as Stephen ..read more

Everyone’s spiritual journey is different, though one common ground is dealing with many thoughts. Ruminations and emotions are a great benchmark of how your soul looks, but it may be overwhelming to bottle it all up. Most people recommend journalling to document those reflections. Unfortunately, it isn’t calming for everybody. Some people stress over finding how to word their thoughts and having to stick to a schedule every day. If you can relate, know that looking for alternatives is more than OK. Here are creative yet practical ways to clear the clutter in your mind and achieve clarity. 1 ..read more

‘What does a Celestial Coach do?’ is probably something that you, yourself would have asked upon seeing the title The Celestial Coach, so I recently sat down with Wendy Erlick, the in- house coach and healer at Watkins Books to find out more …     Sitting down with Wendy, I am struck with a strong sense of calm and serenity. We start by discussing Wendy’s path to becoming the Celestial Coach. Before this change in career path, Wendy worked as a professional fundraiser — a very different field. It wasn’t until later on that the path of healer became clear to her. Whilst Wendy was tra ..read more

KumariDevi explains how spiritual retreat can nourish the mind, body and soul. In an era dominated by rapid pace and technological advancements, an increasing number of us yearn for a profound connection to something greater than ourselves. The realm of spiritual travel emerges as a transformative avenue, offering a respite from the hustle of daily life and inviting individuals on a journey of self-discovery. Whether the goal is inner peace, enhanced meditation practices or a deeper understanding of oneself, spiritual travel has the power to broaden the mind and nourish the soul. From ancient ..read more

An extract from Healthy Relationships: Being Willing to Look Deeply   The way we relate to ourselves is the way we relate to others. If we are cut off from or rejecting certain parts of ourselves, we tend to do this to others also. Often we don’t even realise we are doing this to ourselves, let alone our loved ones. We only experience the result – the lack of intimacy and the conflict that goes with it. Once we realise this truth, we can start to heal our relationship with ourselves. We humans have a tendency to reject or disown certain parts of our personality. When we reject parts ..read more

Our early life experiences profoundly impact us, shaping not just who we are as individuals but also how we function in our professional lives, including our approach to business and leadership. It is common to notice parallels between personal relationship interactions and work behaviour. This realisation often surfaces in therapy sessions, where clients might say, ‘I find myself reacting to my boss in the same way I used to respond to my mother’. This statement opens up a discussion about how childhood patterns, developed through years of familial interactions, don’t just stay confined to o ..read more

“I wonder what would happen if we were to switch our attention from what is comfortable to what is meaningful?” I asked Sarah who was sitting, somewhat slumped, on the couch opposite me. Her eyebrows rose. “What do you mean?” Confusion washed over her face. Sarah had arrived at her psychology session that day appearing weary. She is a primary school teacher and was overwhelmed by the beginning of the new school year. Many of her students were exhibiting challenging behaviours, no doubt underpinned by anxiety and the other big feelings that like to accompany change. Sarah was therefore experien ..read more