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NEWS FROM ASHWHIN

ASHWHIN'S YEAR OF CHANGE

WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU:-

We expect the last bookings here in Argyll to be around 31st October. Until then everything is running as normal

If you are staying with us when a prospective buyer wishes to visit, we will only allow a viewing of the flat IF YOU DON'T MIND

We plan to take bookings at the new Ashwhin Retreat from Christmas 2010, we will keep you up to date with developments on this page. Do sign up for the newsletter reminder if you are not already on our list

We would really appreciate it if you could pass on the details of Dunstaffnage Mains Farm (pdf download link below) to anyone you think might be interested

Ashwhin Retreat will retain all the things you love about it, and the place where we move will be just as beautiful, peaceful and inspirational - it will just be a little bigger and more flexible, allowing us to offer you more

Know anyone who wants to change their life style and move to the country? Read a little more

Dunstaffnage Mains Farm - details of the property (pdf)

Living in Transformation

The absolutely first, and most critical thing to know and to remind yourself is that you are always living in transformation.

Change is the nature of life. It seems so weird to me that our western society has a big bad issue with change - especially when the pace of movement seems to get faster and more frenetic every day.

For most of us in the West the concept of change seems to imply loss of something we value rather than gain of something new and precious. While I am not clear how his attitude came about, I am very sure that it is one we need to release in order to move forward comfortably.

Comfort is a useful measurement, as our comfort level defines our openness and willingness to embrace something... and this recognition of comfort level is why I called this article 'Living in transformation' rather than 'living with change' ... it just sounds nicer (and to many less threatening). Transformation implies a naturalness, a sense of pace that is in keeping with the seasons. So immediately by changing words we have altered our viewpoint (ain't NLP clever?) And its simple, to redefine what we are doing in a way that is healing and supportive an uplifting or warm and fuzzy...

So language, how we describe the pace and nature of our achievement is important to how we do what we do - and its totally in our control. What we say inside our own heads and what we tell others defines and re-defines our perspective - making is positive, negative, enthusiastic, resigned, and etc. Thus a second crucial thing to help our daily transformation be comfortable is to listen to ourselves, and make sure that what we say is both honest and as up beat as possible.

Just describing your life in a positive way actually makes you feel more positive about it, and other people catch your enthusiasm and echo it back to you. But I'm not talking about being so "Pollyanna" positive that you lose your truth... A very hectic day will mean that you need to give yourself some rest and good food, and a little more "me time" than a day that is not so busy, but it is also likely to give you lots more energy that a slow and predictable day.

Living in transformation is not just about listening to how you speak to yourself and others, but also listening to your body, your moods, your energy, your dreams. And being in touch with yourself is just as simple as altering the words you use - for instance if your back hurts ask it why. Could be that you have forgotten how to lift things up to prevent injury, could be that issues around home, finance or relationship are uncomfortable - your back will tell you if you simply give a fraction of attention to the pain and bother to ask what it's telling you.

The interesting thing for me in putting these two simple things into practice is that I have more time to do what I want, because in creating a supportive and true picture of the process of life, and giving my attention to the link between my physical and true self are the natural way - try it - you too will find yourself unfolding like a flower.

Love and hugs,
Derby

Feng Shui for the soul - tip for internal spring cleaning

This is a very simple and effective way of reducing mental discomfort, emotional upheaval and a sense of confusion. You can do this, one issue at a time, on any number of feelings or problems - large or small. Essentially what you will be doing is like a metaphysical clearing of an untidy closet, and it is that simple

1 The Intention. You identify the issue or feeling that gets in your way, and acknowledge how strongly you wish to let go of it - then write it down clearly.

2 Careful cleansing. Think of every example where the sense of discomfort was triggered. Write down every one, however insignificant you think it is now, don't judge yourself just collect a mound of examples... take as much time over this as you need. You may need to put it down and return to it later. Take you time, trusting that you will do it just perfectly.

3 The next step is a little like sorting buttons, I used to love sorting and re-sorting grandma's button collection. By colour, by size, but number, by how much I liked them (well it kept me quiet when I was about 6!). Anyway, it is your turn to sort your stack of examples, and YOU also select what connects them. Could be how intensely you felt, the situations they occurred, whether it was triggered by a person, a place, an event - or your own inner memories, emotions, comfort or discomfort level. Sort them until the resulting stacks feel right.

4 Take time off. Proper "me time" - just as much as you need to return feeling refreshed.

5 Look at your statement of intention, change or alter it if you want to. Then really sit with it for a few moments. Own the fact that you are doing this for you, to make your inner self more clear and help your energy flow well. Time for the final sort out.

6 Final step and you're on your own here, because no one can tell you what to do with your thoughts and feelings, your memories and baggage. What I can say is that you will probably want to simply let go of some stuff - as it is of no use to you any longer, or even is destructive for you to hang onto. The rest will have a place - in your heart, to make you smile, to give you hope, comfort, a sense of belonging... keep all the good stuff.

Happy Springtime

All the articles written by Derby Stewart-Amsden are FREE ACCESS on and off line - I would simply ask that you include the Bio and link information, Derby