This month I was very lucky to go back to Brazil (more precisely Rio de Janeiro and Lumiar in the Atlantic rainforest) and spend time with dear friends of mine. I met them a few years ago when I first went to Brazil for a yoga and Grand Mother plant ceremonies retreat. Having had some of the most intense experiences of my life, I created strong bonds with these people, especially my shaman. So strong in fact that I have been returning to see them every year since! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have spent my life travelling the world and always promised myself to never go back to the same place twice as there are so many places I want to see in on this planet. But I am making an exception for Lumiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three years had passed since I last went to Brazil due to the pandemic, so this trip was high on my agenda. Apart from seeing my friends, my goals were also to bring back items to sell on my upcoming online store, get healing, film yoga videos and I accomplished them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst there I received healing during a ceremony and realised how lucky I had been to meet these people and discover their paradise a few years ago. So much gratitude filled my heart that I ended in tears. My heart was fully open and I became grateful for all the good things in my life: my partner, my cat, my family, my body, my friends etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opening our heart totally changes our perspective of life and when we do, we reach a place of contentment and happiness. I realise that it can be difficult to open our heart in the world we live in. Hence, I find plant medicine ceremonies a great help with that process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, I realise I am also extremely fortunate to be able to travel to Brazil and have such wonderful friends but we can be grateful for small everyday things. You can start by noticing and identify the things you are grateful for. Tune in to the small everyday details of your life and notice the good things you might sometimes take for granted: a delicious cup of tea, a working car, a friendly neighbour, a caring yoga instructor\u2026 It's amazing what you notice when you focus on feeling grateful. Notice and absorb that feeling of true, genuine gratitude. Let it sink in. Soak it up. Savour your blessings in the moment they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gratitude gives me a warm sensation in my heart, puts a smile on my face, makes me feel good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is pure happiness and I enjoy this sensation so much, I want to repeat it for as much as I can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want to feel this too? Why don\u2019t you try to pick just one thing in your life you are content with and focus on it. Make it a daily practice even! Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you're aware of the blessings of everyday life, the next step is to savour them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The work I do in Brazil is vital for my soul and spiritual growth and therefore yearly visits there will continue. The healing I receive every time is immense. My shaman are amazing and if you would like to receive healing there too, I can put you in touch with them. I am also planning on running yoga retreats there combined with plant ceremonies in the future so watch this space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let me know what you are grateful for. I would love to hear it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you for reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Namaste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Christel<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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