Did you know that you could use tarot cards to get an idea of what your life purpose might be? Neither did I. In my experience with tarot cards a lot depends on the card reader and how good at reading the energy they are.
Frankie Fihn on purposeHamilton Souther on purpose
Hamilton talks to a “fellow walker through Infinity” and successful digital marketer about his business and plant medicine journey, how he found himself, what he thinks life purpose is and how he defines success. You can see the complete talk here but it was their discussion on life purpose that I wanted to particularly bring out.
Life purpose as not something we have to await, receive or seek but something we have to act out on a daily basis, reflected in every tiniest decision and our values that we live by. When you know your values, you proactively shape the direction of your life and yes, you are living your purpose.
I’ve been completely obsessed with the Netflix tv show Young Royals for several months now, and its very talented actors Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg. It is a boy love drama about two teenagers one of whom happens to be a Crown Prince of Sweden. The story and plot twists are worthy of Jane Austen’s stories!
Omar Rudberg is also a terrific singer. I love his new song, which I’ve played on repeat for a while now. Overall, YR soundtrack is 🔥 I dare you not to get addicted to Impatient by Duvchi or My Awe Sustains by Ary. Young Royals, babyyyyy! 🐸👑
A very interesting event next week from the first clinic in Europe legally using ketamine in therapy. Ben Sessa will be doing a talk and they will cover patient case studies to show how ketamine can improve therapeutic outcomes. I will be there.
I took all the best quotes – and spiritual memes – from this blog that really speak to me and pulled them into one video. Inspiration in less than a minute!
This quote from Our Mindful Life via Action for Happiness, especially the line about value of our inner piece, really made me think. I am usually very aware of how I spend money, yet completely negligent with the energy that I pour into relationships with other people.
Winter is tough. If you are looking to escape in a healthy way but can’t afford going far, I recommend Thursday sound healing sessions with Tay in South East London (donation based).
Tay is a super talented crystal bowl player and a healer. I’ve now been twice to her sessions. Your body will float and vibrate to the incredible sound waves. It is a fantastic way to cleanse energetically and raise your vibration.
As we are setting “goals” for the new year, the whole process being quite artificial (e.g., why do we do it in January) and one could say futile 😊 the subject of manifestation comes up inevitably. Manifestation for me is not an active process as in no action is required on my part other than taking a step back, asking the Universe to help me align with my soul and life purpose, removing any expectations around an outcome and accepting gratefully whatever manifests.
I’ve just come back from Spain. It is sunny, warm and beautiful there, as always. There is this painting that I really like, I like how the artist draws light in it, but I never knew its name or the name of the artist. Interestingly, I ran into it in Spain by accident. The painting is called Stroll Along The Seashore and it is by Joaquin Sorolla.
An interesting alternative perspective from Buddhism on birthdays… It is my birthday! I baked 2 cakes, prepared post Soviet “tapas” like sproty, red caviar rye bread canapes, pickled tomatoes, a mandatory post Soviet New Year salad, there is sangria in the fridge and I started a rewatch of both seasons of Young Royals 🐸 👑
Another approach to birthdays in Buddhism is that one gives rather than receives presents. In that spirit, please see below or here a template that you can use to reflect on a passing year and to plan for the year ahead. I’m planning to fill it in also.
And if you want to do a reflection exercise looking back at 2022, here is a perfect one from Loner Wolf – contemplative journaling prompts. I had a go at it below. Share/ comment your thoughts on how this exercise went for you.
What keyword defined this past year?
What was your main area of inner growth?
What was the biggest challenge you faced, and how did you move through it?
In what ways are you being invited to evolve in 2023?
If you could choose one word to use as your mantra for next year, what would it be?
What does your deeper and wiser Self (Soul) want you to know right now?