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December 23, 2022

Merry Merry - Happy Happy for 2022.

Its been 12 months since exiting Sydney and boy we’ve had an adventure!

The journey to date, has been as challenging as the lockdowns of 2020 & 2021.

In summary: 2022 has been a little ‘Trial by Fire’ along with the development of lovely Wisdom. With ‘time’ on my hands I dove into Astrology, enjoyed some inward contemplation, leading to a necessary (self- initiated) ass kicking, followed by profound Soul work. It’s been a BIG year to say the least.

I had what i’m calling a “melting moment” in August, which lead to the self initiated “ass-kicking” and ultimately got me through to this point… which I can happily say, is excited about the calendar turning to 2023!

For those not on Instagram this is how the Exit of Sydney unfolded…

This WAS Plan A….

We initially aimed for Lennox Head and spent the Summer Holidays of 21/22 trying to secure a place. With the holidays gone and no luck in Lennox. Plan B was… Ballina! We (finally) and thankfully quickly found a place to get the ‘City Change’ started.

Plan B lasted only two weeks (to the day) as we were flooded out! (see image below) We had it knee deep throughout the house, losing a few big pieces, but fortunately, we had time to prepare and got most things up out of harms way.

The height of the river - came slowly compared to Lismore.

On to Plan C - A dear friend took us in and we became Queenslanders (definitely not part of THE plan) but we went with it. Phoenix got a delightful and caring teacher, so we stayed in the bayside area of Redcliffe for the remainder of 2022. Not a bad place, but not ‘us’ - not the beach.

Plan C/2 - We moved into our own place, but unfortunately the water issues followed us and the house was only partially useable from the first night. A few weeks sorting trades etc, then the owners wanted to return from their around Australia trip early*, so we packed up and started the Gypsy lifestyle of Housesitting.

my melting moment - facing “life” AGAIN… facing Plan D.

*this was the “melting moment” just as I thought we’d be settled for the remainder of the year (6months+) we had to pack up and start a new plan! I was not in the mood (or mindset) to be back to the drawing board.

So on to Plan D - Housesitting!

And to be honest, its been THE BEST thing we’ve done.

Phoenix has developed GREAT confidence with animals, understands what it means to own/look after a pet etc… and he still wants a dog. This is after house-sit one, dog one where he was “out”. Saying he wanted a turtle instead of picking up dog poop! Thankfully we ended up doing a total of nine (9) “sits” and he’s learned a lot, including the responsibilities of owning a dog.

This cutie (Frankie) was a favourite - he just wanted to hold my hand all the time! xo

Throw in C0v!D in April, a family reunion in Adelaide (teacher training for Posture Plus during that ADL trip) and five (5) return trips to Sydney. THAT has been our journey since leaving to the 12 month mark.

Plan E - or simply… starting 2023 (i’m thinking “plans” only lead to trouble) we are settling in Caloundra.

We did some day-trips up, enjoyed a few local housesits and found the ideal (small) school for Phoenix. In the week we’ve been here for the final House-sit i’ve connected with local Massage businesses and a few colleagues. In the very short time of being in the area (nearly) all is set and ready to go for 2023.

Journey’s don’t often go to plan, but having a plan gives you a direction and being flexible gives you options.

Sunset over Happy Valley - a view you may see ALOT of on Instagram!

I’ve taken much from not only this 12months out of SYD, but the past three years.

I’m proud of myself for the resilience, wisdom and grit that has been gained.

I’m celebrating a new female cycle of 49 (today 24th Dec) - at the same time as having a Super New Moon and Jupiter finally changing placements (did I mention I dove into Astrology quite deeply during the year?). There is A LOT of ‘Ending and Beginning’ with both 12 year and 14 year cycles closing, respectively.

The NEW cycles starting at this time: for me personally the Lifecycle of 49-56 along with the next 12 year Jupiter cycle (taking me to 60!) i’m in a “game on” cycle! The “game” starts with settling in Caloundra.

Flowing with the changes - physically and energetically. xo

There have been a number of posts on social media and a few Blogs talking about projects and products “launching”. All my good intentions and well planned actions have often been way laid by parenting, moving, lockdowns, floods, mandates and the like. With the Astrological reading i’ve been doing, there is set to be some upsets (universally speaking) until March, to where things will really start to set sail. (yay!)

After ALL that we’ve been through in 2022… I’m up for the ride. There is MUCH yet to do, share and enjoy.

The work i’m launching (finally sharing) in addition to this Blog shows that even when there is nothing but ‘Lemon-Essence’ at every turn (i.e; life throwing lemons at you constantly) MUCH can still be done and achieved.

My first Amazon book! Publishing in 2023

I shared in the body of the email* the offering of one of my dear teachers. I’m moving more into the Meditation/Spiritual aspects of what I can share and teach. But as i’m still cultivating, distilling, tinkering, developing my journey through these realms (as I do and have done with ALL my education and life learning) i’m sharing and directing you to my teachers work for now.

*if you are not currently on my email list here are the links to Tom’s work: The movie: The Portal. A Meditation Guide Faster Deeper Bliss. Or perhaps joining the coaching! Zen Academy. EN-joy! xo

My welcome from Tom into his Zen Academy Coaching - one of the better events of 2022.

When i’m ready to deepen the offerings beyond the Physical (Posture Plus) and Functional (Self-Assess + Anatomology), you’ll be the first to be offered the new options. For now, enjoy Tom’s work via the links in the email.

Of course, i’d love to see you on the mat and play with me in a weekly class (book a call for how we can play together online ) or have a scroll through Vimeo and play with one of the on-demand videos whenever you can… DAILY even!

The first offering in 2023 is a full “Self-Assess”. I’ve got a couple of people Beta Testing it this week. First Blog/email for the new year, links will be shared offering the Self-Assess. Taking the Self-Assess you will get to start 2023 with a clear map of what your functionality is like and a path to follow for improving it! The next communication will be all about this Self-Assess.

Online classes are running Tuesday & Thursdays for 2023.

Leaving Sydney I had no clue as to how return trips or “Clinic Trips” were going to run.

Another GREAT aspect of 2022 - I had 5 trips back and each flowed wonderfully. (special thanks to Blaise, Leash & Stella). Clinic trips are a certainty for 2023 having had this years return trips fully booked! Especially with my Directorship at ATMS continuing for the year.

My Board duties calendar is set for 2023, so i’ll share my Sydney trip dates in the first email for 2023. The Clinic Trips for 2023 will be with longer notice and a set venue. Along with a prepaid membership option.

Nearly all the Directors of ATMS in one shot.

These parts of 2022 have made the exiting of Sydney quite seamless.

Along with a little thank you to a handful of patients flying up to see me this year! Smith, Monique, Scott, Corrina and Tom - Grateful you made the effort! xo

Merry Merry - Happy Happy.

Cheers to the new cycles and the new year!

I’m here - there - somewhere and hope to see you during 2023.

xo De