Joining the blogging scene is rather fun. I have not come across this form of communicating much, but my web guy thought it would be a good idea as I am enjoying writing and sharing ideas.

So my life in Ambleside, the Lake District, UK is so very different from Byron Bay Australia, yes colder, and the culture is very different, and yet I find a wonderful softness in the people and the misty weather. The English are famous for there reserve and I have found at times this reserve rather puzzling and as a friendly Kiwi I have experienced some tricky moments. Happily once behind the polite filter there seems to be a world of curiosity and interest. Laughter comes easy with the sharp humour of the English and I find myself relaxing into a gentle embrace.

This year is a time for me to embark on a new framework for retreats and I am jumping in the deep end. If Retreats are for women who desire a deep and fulfilling experience in intimate relationships. The desire to open and be vulnerable is strong in many women and we often need support to make this journey a little easier. The support I would like to offer is in looking at the obstacles that stop our deepest desires coming to fruition.

Our sexual life is one of the most challenging places to begin this exploration and I for one are game. I have spent a great deal of my time in relationships learning about myself and what makes me tick. This has been at times very painful and always rewarding. I have been blessed to have had partners that have been brave souls and willing to explore these mysterious realms with me.

As a “spiritual” woman, I feel a little odd using this title as it doesn’t quiet cover what I mean and has all sorts of new age connotations attached to it, I desire an embodied spiritual experience of the wonders of life and myself as a spiritual being. I am not interested in transcending my body or getting out of it. My body is not a punishment or evil distraction from God, it is a wonderful vehicle to express the unique qualities that I hold and it also has the most wonderful sensual potential that brings deep insight. I believe women have been indoctrinated into a masculine world view and many are struggling to find a way to view their feminine intuition and experience as valid.

So what better way to break this deadening curse but to get together and share the wisdom that we embody as women. Through conscious choice I have entered a deep and fulfilling intimate relationship with my husband John. We have made our relating a priority and focus quality time to open to each other in all areas. Our lovemaking practice is a wonderful foundation supporting all we do and makes available the most profound intelligence. It is not a technique, it is a letting go of ideas about what and how it should be and letting the body’s own intelligence teach us. Honest and compassionate communication is another foundation and this takes the courage and willingness to say our most difficult feelings and thoughts. We practice this every day and again and again are amazed at the insights and healing that take place.

If you are interested in what you have read then let me know. I am currently writing an article about this and will put it up when it is finished.

happy relating to you
warm smiles
Colleen