Ancestral Healing with Mother Whale

Ancestral Healing with Mother Whale

I have a special memory that I have held deep in my heart. I am sharing this magical experience now because I received a gentle reminder from a beautiful angelic 5 year old girl.....who looked up at me with her wide mesmerising blue eyes.... and I became lost in the pools of joy contained within them, as she dared to share her secret with me “Miss…I know what your favourite thing is. You love to chase whales….I saw you running with them along the beach.”

So here is my story…..
I don’t walk along South Beach as often as I use to, but on this particular day I was drawn there. I was initially going for a short walk so I would be back in time to pick my daughter up from the gym. For some reason I walked far along the coastline around the point, lost deep in my walking meditation. Sorry Lotus. She had to find another way home.

Something drew my attention to the water….A whale!!! I rejoiced. I love to live in a magical world.  But my logical mind kicked in….it really only looks like a bit of exposed reef…. mmm…I had never noticed this before. My faithful furry friend, Mishy, began to get all excited….(we are literally joined at the hip so our energy connection is special). My instinct was right! Suddenly this reef moved and rolled to expose a fin! Yes! It was a whale!

Pure bliss washed through me,I was over whelmed with emotion, mesmerised by the how close this whale was to the shore. She began to move down along the calm still waters of this magnificent stretch of beach. Retracing the steps I had just walked... to this turning point. I began to follow.

Around the point I was met by my beautiful friend Non (I had messaged her). We share the bond of Earth Mothers, our children growing up close together. I felt this whale energy was speaking to me of the ancestral mother energy. How perfect that we were to share the next three hours travelling alongside this whales journey together. We shared old stories and became wrapped up in the pure bliss we felt, connecting with the whale. My heart expanded as I witnessed the graceful movements of this huge Mother whale.

It was at this time we noticed more fins. She was definitely a mother whale!  I later discovered that she actually had two calves with her! I felt honoured to follow her peaceful journey along South Beach. It really was a perfect Spring day…. With clear blue skies…. a soft gentle breeze….. and calm tranquil seas. I also felt the presence of my beautiful Grandmother with me.

As I ran along the beach, I got to share my excitement with others as they came to witness this amazing journey of the whale.It felt like our threads of connection were growing. Something special was happening between us all.

For me, the whale is the record keeper of the earth….the holder of ancient wisdoms. The timing of her visit conveyed confirmation for the healing that was occurring within the feminine lineage of my family. I felt a deep sense of nurturing mother energy….of unconditional love… of compassion....of total acceptance without judgement….and pure forgiveness.

I later noticed the date... 9/9/2017.This day is special to me because it is the anniversary of  my Grandmothers journey from this earth and to the Heavenly realm. Thank you Umpy, as we all lovingly called her, for guiding me to share Mother whales journey.

Thank you Mother Whale for your presence...for your awakening of an understanding and a knowing deep within me. Thank you Non for being you and all the fun we shared. And thank you to the beautiful little blue eyed girl who was witness and loves to remind me of this memory. Yes, chasing whales is definitely my most favourite thing to do.

In Love and Light

Leanne xxx

Snake Magic

Snake Magic

As most of you know I have an affinity with nature. I am happiest and at peace when out connecting with the elements, at one with all that is around me. I love all the seasons… witnessing their changing cycles. I especially love to acknowledge the signs nature gifts me along my journey. The messages guiding and encouraging me to flow with the energy I feel.

I love exploring the local bush, river waterways and of course our magnificent coastline… always sharing this with my faithful doggy companion Mishy. To me, nature contains all the magic of healing and wisdom.

Recently, the snake energy has entered my awareness. Like most people, I have always held a respectful yet ‘alerted to danger’ kind of response to these beautiful creatures. Keep away from me….and I’ll keep away from you!

On a recent visit to the Greenough Wildlife Park with thirty plus Kindy kids in toe, we were all offered to have a hold of the owner, Michelle’s, treasured pet carpet python. I was the lucky last. I decided to face my fear and assumed I would have a little hold like the others. NO! She gently placed her pet around my shoulder…turned her back to me, and began to share her passionate teachings about Australian reptiles! When you’re passionate about something, you tend to talk for a long time…..this is exactly what happened!!!

 I knew that this experience was meant to be, so I surrendered and just allowed this snake energy to connect. I was surprised as a wave of deep calmness flowed through me. This most beautiful creature dissolved all remnants of fear I held….and I was enveloped in an energy of peace, of trust, of love. I began to feel myself swaying with the snakes’ rhythm…and felt that pull to be drawn into a meditative state. That is until I was brought back to the reality of standing in front of a fair sized group of children, teachers and parents!

Now snakes are a regular sighting at this time of the year, with the weather warming up and I am told it is also breeding season. The birthing of new life. My son, Izaac stumbled upon a snake in our yard….and I also found a sign up at the church where our meditation classes are held warning “BEWARE SNAKE”. I stood holding the sign looking around. Now I am not sure if I was failing to get the message, but my latest encounter sure pushed the point!

Walking home from a morning walk along the beach, I was lost in thought about a beautiful white fluffy feather that had floated on my path. I sensed a feeling of protection. Like an angel was walking beside me.  Mishy suddenly alerted me to a presence! A large dugite had sprang out from a hole underneath the pathway I was walking. I remembered Michelle’s words of wisdom….to turn and calmly walk away….but NO! This snake was protecting its home and proceeded to chase Mishy and I along the path. A passing driver was witness to this and drove his car up the curb ….the snake retreated back to its hole. I must say that this would have been a hilarious sight. A funniest home video winner for sure. The snake did not bite us…and believe me we were very close…..but I got her message.

Ok snake…I think it’s time I listen. I felt her message in the symbolism of her shed skin near the entrance to her hole. The shedding of the old, a time of renewal…of rebirth as she emerges from the underworld of her hole….having faced the shadows of self, integrating the changes to begin again the next cycle of life. Emerging out to receive the energy of the sun … filling her renewed form with Light.

In meditation I decided to connect with this exotic primordial energy of the Divine snake. I visioned a stairway leading up. Each step forward I felt my energy rising…a new level of understanding emerging. Within the temple, at the peak, I felt a powerful yet gentle transformation as I saw the melding of the masculine and feminine energies blend into a potent Divine energy. A marriage and I was the child. The snake energy flowed in an erotic dance of continual evolution, rising higher and higher into finer and lighter frequencies….. expanding….balancing and harmonising…leaving me with a deep sense of inner peace.

I too am emerging from the stillness of my inner retreat and I am feeling the call to step forward along my path, to share more of my journey. I wasn’t listening to this call before, so this is the nudge I needed. A beginning of something new, to trust as I am being guided forward …and to where this will be is yet to unfold.

I give my eternal gratitude and thanks to the message of the snake energy. This was the push I needed to finally share my world and write a blog. So next time a snake crosses your path…listen to the messages it shares. It may be just the sign you need.

In Love and Light

Leanne xxx

Self-Love

Self-Love… is it on your little “To do list”?

That little to do list….I bet you all have one….maybe it’s under that pile on the table or maybe you use it diligently ticking off each thing as you go. Are you on it?…….Have you ever thought that you rate a mention on that little list of yours?  Grab a cuppa and lets have a little chat……

Love is what we all seek….love is what we are…and love is all that is…
However we find ourselves so very busy….doing….pleasing…fulfilling obligations ….the should…the have tos….
So many of us give and give….we may think we are doing the right thing….but somewhere inside little seeds of resentment are present….perhaps unacknowledged. We have all heard of our dark shadows…the things so many of us work so hard to face…but what about the ones we don’t perceive as dark but giving….like the giving to others before nurturing ourselves. Do we call them the white shadows?….the giving that puts ourselves on the back-burner until we are forgotten…left behind…..feeling without….who will give to us? It doesn’t matter if everyone thinks you are so kind and giving and loving if you are so burnt out that you can’t give any more does it? All those times you put everyone else first and there was nothing left for you…..Sounds like the self-sacrificing martyr in action!

 It is time to STOP!!!! Time to refuel and nurture.Time to honour yours truly….to give yourself some self-love healing.Give yourself permission to sit in stillness and truly listen to what your heart is telling you. Five minutes I hear your heart say! Five minutes of peace dedicated truly to yourself.

Love can mean many things….there is the human love…which I am sure we all know so well. But I want to talk about spiritual love.... total and absolute unconditional love in its purest form. Connection. To access this we require an open heart…..and the way to an open heart is through self-love….listening to your within…..feeling …. acknowledging ….. healing….releasing...trusting...connecting. Simply BEING.

To love yourself first opens the way to love others more fully… completely. When you honour yourself you are bestowing the greatest gift upon humanity and all the world….so give yourself permission for the time to be still…to go within and listen…listen to your heart….and love what you find…..and accept without judgement. Surrender and allow the love to flow.....

Are you up for the challenge? To stop for five minutes……sit in stillness…and listen to your Heart…..I bet it is in need of some love…..go on give it some… and watch your world light up when  you stop putting yourself last on your to do list. Make your heart the heading of that little list….so you always put it first. While we’re at it….let’s change the title from the ‘To Do List” to the ‘To BE List'.

Fly Like an Eagle

I want to fly like an eagle...to the sea...fly like an eagle...Let my spirit carry me...

Yes...another beach walk inspired blog!!!After a short walk with my beautiful friend Estella, Mishy (my beloved pooch) and I continued on...embracing the wind and the cold...loving every moment of the solitude and deep sense of peace which pervades every cell of my body when we walk along the beach. We were soon joined by a most magnificent guardian.....an Eagle.What made this moment so special was the pure size of this Eagle and how close it chose to be with us. Mishy could have jumped up and touched it. He followed us along an entire stretch of deserted beach. A bay we call bungalows. Mishy and I were so excited with our spectacular and powerful companion. He did impress us with his skill and bravery too....on one of his swift dips into the sand dunes he came up with a mouse. Amazing!

 I took his presence as a sign of confirmation from my guides to what was on my mind before his protective presence appeared...thank you. Our Eagle made his gallant departure inland...
Mishy and I continued on....me in deep thought...walking along...when I felt a presence behind. Yes!!! Our eagle had returned. He was so close that if I held out my hand...and stood on tip toes...I would have touched him. He was huge! I became overwhelmed with emotion...laughing... crying...joyous....doing the silly dance that I am so sure you all do at some stage of your life. How blessed I feel. What an amazing experience. I just had to share.

In Love and Light

Lea xxx

"Fly Like An Eagle"

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future

I want to fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly like an eagle
Till I'm free
Oh, Lord, through the revolution

Feed the babies
Who don't have enough to eat
Shoe the children
With no shoes on their feet
House the people
Livin' in the street
Oh, oh, there's a solution

I want to fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly like an eagle
Till I'm free
Fly through the revolution

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future

I want to fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly like an eagle
Till I'm free
Fly through the revolution

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future

A Gift from the Heavens

A Gift from the Heavens

Today I felt the yearning…..as I so often do…..to take my beloved dog Mishy and walk along our special beach. This is our sacred time. I drift off in my walking meditation and Mishy runs freely along the deserted coastline….all traces of the Easter holiday tourists are a distant memory. I embrace the sun’s heavenly rays penetrating every cell of my body. The gentle breeze….(quite unusual for Dongara’s renowned gale force winds)…lovingly caressing my face and skin. I breathe deeply and fill my lungs with the oceans purity. I feel my body relax as I become mesmerised by the ocean singing its song of peace and serenity. 

I look down upon the sand….my feet grounded to my beloved earth…..amongst the seaweed I spy a glimpse of colour…..shining out….calling my name. A peacock feather……a sign from the heavens???
I chose to believe this is so…..and yes…I do believe in Fairies!!!

In Greek mythology,the tail feathers of a peacock symbolize the vault of heaven, and the 'eyes of the stars'...The all-seeing knowledge...spiritual awakening. In Persia and Babylonia,the peacock is seen as the guardian to royalty....Divine protection.In Hindu mythology, they are connected with the Goddess Lakshmi...expressing kindness, compassion,benevolence,patience and fortune.In Asian spirituality, the peacock is associated with Kwan Yin, who also expresses the qualities of compassion, love,nurturing and goodwill.. In Buddhism, peacocks are symbolic of openness, immortality and purity. In Christianity, they symbolise resurrection,immortality and renewal...an all seeing church, holiness and sanctity.

Yes...I feel a connection with my peacock feather.......it could have been a seagull feather; there are plenty of those down the beach...but no!!!! I would not have seen the signs !!!! These signposts are reminders that we are all a part of the greater whole...we are all connected in our unique brilliance. So let us all spread our wings and show our true colours, with pride and integrity...walking tall along our path of life.....living the truth which radiates from our heart.

In love and light

Leanne xxx

A Place To Call Home

A Place To Call Home

A new chapter of our camping holiday unveils with the discovery of our new home. Now this is a place we have camped before but we thought it was destroyed in the recent fires that devastated Esperance. We simply drove out here to send love and healing to our favourite place on Earth. Well…I do believe in miracles!!! All around we see scorched land but through some miracle, our little camp site is untouched. I am not sure if I can sufficiently express our pure elation and excitement. This truly feels like a home coming. We set up camp in our new home site. We are ever so grateful to be gifted with this beautiful, gentle peace of Earth to call home.

Once again we are reminded of the power of nature. The fire we witnessed the other day seems to have reignited with the winds. This time we helplessly watch from another location as the fierce intensity of the fire fuels up and spreads clouds of darkness up into the sky. We are far enough away to be safe but my heart bleeds for those brave souls facing the reality of what this fire means. All I can do is pray and send love and healing.

Since the previous fire that destroyed so much of the beautiful nature around the Cape Le Grand region, we have wondered the fate of the wild brumbies who would visit us here. Well, we didn’t have to wait for long for our answer….two beautiful brumbies stroll up and walk through our camp site!!! They are amazing…so unfazed by our appearance. We have since seen that there are a whole of them…Mum, Dad, siblings and baby. Oh how my heart fills with joy!

We do our yearly pilgrimage up Frenchman’s Peak. This is a very special place for me. I will share the Walich Dreaming story told by the Nyoongar Aboriginal people. The Ngadju people to the north and east share this story; however there are slight variations in the telling between these two groups. So here goes….One day two walich (eagles) from the inland flew down to Kippa Kuri (Esperance) and landed at Mandooboomup ( Cape Le Grand). The Mother walich made a nest and laid her eggs, while the Father walich flew off to look for food at Stokes Inlet.

A group of Aboriginal people camped near the Mother walich. The parents told the children to stay in the camp with the Elders while they went out hunting for food. Two children did not do as their parents asked and went off walkabout. They came across the nest of the Mother walich and stole her eggs, taking them back to camp.

When the Mother walich saw her eggs were missing, she flew after the two children. Catching them, she picked them up and carried them to sea and dropped them in. Every time the children tried to swim back to shore, the Mother walich would pick them up and drop them in the sea again. There are two rocks (Islands) offshore…they are the two children. The granite peak of Frenchman’s Peak …is the Mother walich watching the sea in case those children try to come back. And the water seeping from the peak…are the tears of the parents crying for their children.

The cave up at Frenchman’s peak is a sacred place. We are all touched by the energy. The view is absolutely spectacular…encompassing the magnificent Cape Le Grand and out to the picturesque ocean scattered with islands. This is my favourite place to meditate.

In love and light
Leanne xxx

Connecting with Nature

Connecting with Nature

After a 16 hour journey,( the last few hours made up of investigating various 4 wheel drive tracks), we settle into our new home for the next five days. We are about 50 kms from Esperance…chasing big waves, peace and solitude. We have finally emerged from a perilous track with an extremely steep rocky descent… (I must admit I had my eyes closed as my son navigated the car down this track!)…and are met with a sight that feels like heaven. The rugged natural beauty is breath taking! I feel the layers of stress and tension peel away… revealing inner peace and calm. As I look around and absorb this isolated and rugged beauty, my heart is filled with love for our Mother Earth.

The cliffs drop down to pearly white sand with magnificent granite outcrops, boldly standing out into the ocean. The water here starts off a crystalline blue then suddenly changes to darkness almost black.  This coastline is rugged, mysterious and at times fierce. The waves are formidable…I feel a deep respect for the ocean here. I am a mere observer…not daring to venture out into its depths.

We set up camp on the coastal side of a limestone ridge with its magnificent granite outcrop reaching out to the ocean. We have walked into stormy weather…but nothing can dampen our spirits. We are free. We look around; there is only spectacular nature and us!!! How blessed I feel. Even the 35 knot wind with threatening rain is an adventure. We all laugh and tease and  join in together to create our new home. This camp site later becomes known as “Snake Valley”. Yes we share our home with many tiger snakes!!! We become very respectful of them, watching these beautiful creatures pass through our camp…admiring their strength, speed, elegance and agility…from a comfortable distance. I pray to the Snake God for a peaceful co-habitance…which we do.

Yes, we have been blessed with many experiences with nature. One such experience was initially scary. The boys headed out for a surf. A bank had built up over night so their thirst for a wave was about to be fulfilled. Izaac emerged from a peeling barrel…hooting sheer joy. Suddenly, Lotus spots a fin…and again!!! Panic sets in at the thought of my boys being in the water with a Great White Shark…we are not sure, but this region is renowned for Great Whites. This is their home! Out the boys come. Their faces are flooded with disappointment but the threat of coming face to face with a shark is also evident. I quietly pray for a miracle. We all stand facing out to the ocean; scanning the scene with our eyes. As the next wave rears up we witness a miracle...a pod of dolphins emerge surfing the wave … they are so magnificent and graceful…they are the master surfers…and they look like they are having so much fun. We jump around hooting our excitement…the dolphins are our sign that the water is safe. The boys race back into the ocean, eager to join the dolphins and ride these beautiful waves. We are all swept with relief and make sure we enjoy every moment of this incredible place while it lasts. I feel we are growing and learning. Accepting what is and flowing with the changes. We are actually at the mercy of the elements… nature, weather.

While we are at this isolated and magical part of Australia, we bear witness to another of Mother Earth’s extremes. In the distance we notice smoke rising and building up. There appears to be a fire. No!!! Esperance has suffered enough already. We assume this was caused by the recent lightning storm. We are safe but our heart breaks with the knowledge of the devastation a fire means. I go into meditation and send love and healing to the earth and its people. The rain comes…the fire eases…our prayers have been answered….Yet there is more to be revealed as we decide to move on from our temporary home….