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2nd March 2022 #2
The astronaut Edgar Mitchell, who was forever changed by his mission to space, had a profound perspective shift that transformed his life forever. Talking of his return trip home to earth, he stated that he saw our planet in a different light:
“I suddenly experienced the universe as intelligent, loving, harmonious.”
With the continuing unfolding of abhorrent events in Ukraine - and in other places around the world - it’s more of a challenge to embrace Mitchell’s optimistic sentiment, particularly as we witness the vastly unintelligent, unloving, and disharmonious actions of a despotic few...
And yet…
…the perspective of the ‘big picture effect’ remains. And it’s a perspective we desperately need to hold onto right now as we witness, or even experience first-hand, the pain and suffering that war - and the shadow of control and desire for power – brings.
Human led chaos and discord can be deafening and debilitating. It can lead to overwhelm, powerlessness and fear. So, we must actively seek ways to bring ourselves into balance. Desiring to come to a more peaceful place within isn’t to deny that we might be feeling anger and pain. Or pretending that we are not feeling the impulse to blame and condemn. These are sometimes appropriate and genuine human responses to what we see happening in the world. But we must also take responsibility for our personal wellbeing, and perhaps even what we ourselves are unwittingly contributing to the collective human field.
How can we do this? Maybe we can start by focusing on the loving, intelligent and harmonious spirit within ourselves. Or within our loved ones, or by spending time in the places that bring us peace. And when we are in resonance with that, it will become easier to sense it in the people we encounter, or the way we interact with the wider world. Where and how we choose to place our focus is everything.
We can’t all blast off into space for an actual life-changing ‘big picture’ view of earth, as Mitchell did. However, we can imagine ourselves there - floating above our beautiful planet, observing that from this higher perspective, from this tranquil space, there is room for us to breathe, to take a break from the dramas and conflicts that clamour for our attention.
“There’s a saying that (…) I’ve always liked: “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” We all have to be a part of this. We have to be the initiator. We can’t wait.” Edgar Mitchell.
https://www.instagram.com/vikimargerum55/
The astronaut Edgar Mitchell, who was forever changed by his mission to space, had a profound perspective shift that transformed his life forever. Talking of his return trip home to earth, he stated that he saw our planet in a different light:
“I suddenly experienced the universe as intelligent, loving, harmonious.”
With the continuing unfolding of abhorrent events in Ukraine - and in other places around the world - it’s more of a challenge to embrace Mitchell’s optimistic sentiment, particularly as we witness the vastly unintelligent, unloving, and disharmonious actions of a despotic few...
And yet…
…the perspective of the ‘big picture effect’ remains. And it’s a perspective we desperately need to hold onto right now as we witness, or even experience first-hand, the pain and suffering that war - and the shadow of control and desire for power – brings.
Human led chaos and discord can be deafening and debilitating. It can lead to overwhelm, powerlessness and fear. So, we must actively seek ways to bring ourselves into balance. Desiring to come to a more peaceful place within isn’t to deny that we might be feeling anger and pain. Or pretending that we are not feeling the impulse to blame and condemn. These are sometimes appropriate and genuine human responses to what we see happening in the world. But we must also take responsibility for our personal wellbeing, and perhaps even what we ourselves are unwittingly contributing to the collective human field.
How can we do this? Maybe we can start by focusing on the loving, intelligent and harmonious spirit within ourselves. Or within our loved ones, or by spending time in the places that bring us peace. And when we are in resonance with that, it will become easier to sense it in the people we encounter, or the way we interact with the wider world. Where and how we choose to place our focus is everything.
We can’t all blast off into space for an actual life-changing ‘big picture’ view of earth, as Mitchell did. However, we can imagine ourselves there - floating above our beautiful planet, observing that from this higher perspective, from this tranquil space, there is room for us to breathe, to take a break from the dramas and conflicts that clamour for our attention.
“There’s a saying that (…) I’ve always liked: “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” We all have to be a part of this. We have to be the initiator. We can’t wait.” Edgar Mitchell.
https://www.instagram.com/vikimargerum55/
24th February 2022 #1
From the heart and hand of a child…this drawing was created by my youngest many months ago. Feeling deeply touched by its simple message, we placed it in our kitchen. Passing it every day, we have been reminded to rest in the energy of peaceful expectation and trust that all will be well - that all IS well. When the outside world seems to be spiralling into greater chaos and polarised states - with judgement, conflict, war and corruption running rampant - it becomes ever more important to seek and radiate inner peace, compassion and hopefulness. This can support our emotional and mental wellbeing but also contribute to planetary harmony too. Let’s try to see the world through the eyes and heart of a child and remember that the simplest, heart centred view can often be the most potent force for good.
#hope #compassion #alliswell #peace #heartcentered #harmony #throughachildseyes #forceforgood
https://www.instagram.com/vikimargerum55/
From the heart and hand of a child…this drawing was created by my youngest many months ago. Feeling deeply touched by its simple message, we placed it in our kitchen. Passing it every day, we have been reminded to rest in the energy of peaceful expectation and trust that all will be well - that all IS well. When the outside world seems to be spiralling into greater chaos and polarised states - with judgement, conflict, war and corruption running rampant - it becomes ever more important to seek and radiate inner peace, compassion and hopefulness. This can support our emotional and mental wellbeing but also contribute to planetary harmony too. Let’s try to see the world through the eyes and heart of a child and remember that the simplest, heart centred view can often be the most potent force for good.
#hope #compassion #alliswell #peace #heartcentered #harmony #throughachildseyes #forceforgood
https://www.instagram.com/vikimargerum55/
Resources
You may find the following resources and links useful.
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For more information about Past Life Memories:
A belief in past lives would assume a belief in reincarnation. It has been suggested that almost half of the world’s population holds the belief that we have had many lives and/or forms on Earth. If this is of interest to you, the work of Dr Ian Stevenson (1918-2007) – a noted Psychiatrist working for the University of Virginia School of Medicine - is often cited as providing the most rigorous and comprehensive evidence suggesting that memories and physical injuries are transferred from one lifetime to another lifetime. Over a period of 40 years he investigated 3,000 children around the world who recalled having previous lives. Some of the most interesting aspects of this work were the recording of birthmarks and birth defects on some of the children’s bodies which accurately corresponded to wounds on the deceased persons they stated that they had lived as before. This was verified in some cases when the medical report for the deceased person – usually a post-mortem report - was obtained. It confirmed the exact correspondence between wounds and birthmarks. |
For more information about Spiritual Regression Therapy, Near Death Experiences and Past Life Therapy:
Within the therapeutic field of working with Past Lives memory, much of the published, well known work has come via medically trained or scientifically minded professional Psychiatrists and Psychologists. Many were self-confessed atheists or agnostics, which makes their research about the transformational quality of past life therapy all the more compelling. Through publishing their case work they revealed that many of their patients had spent years in clinical therapy, with little or no impact or change through more conventional channels. And yet, through the use of hypnosis – and by effectively stumbling across their patient’s spontaneous recollection of what they experienced as past lives – incredible and significant improvements and changes were established within a rapid time frame. For more detailed information on the subjects of past life regression therapy and regression therapy see: Andy Tomlinson, Brian Weiss, Roger Woolger, Dr Raymond Moody, Hazel Denning, Winafred B Lucas, Dr Pim Van Lommel, Ian Lawton. For NDE's: Anita Moorjani, Dr Eban Alexander, Raymond Moody
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I am required to gain your explicit consent regarding how I hold and process your data. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
This policy sets out how I collect, process and hold your personal data if you visit my website, contact me for therapy, if we work together therapeutically or you otherwise provide personal data to me.
What Data may be held about you?
I hold certain data about you so that I can work safely, professionally and in line with the guidelines of my Insurer and the BACP’s Code of Conduct & Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Your name and address: This is kept for identifying purposes, if I should need to contact you or send information and in the event of a complaint. This information will also be on the Client Agreement form and is kept in a locked filing space, separate from your session notes. If I am working with you therapeutically I will be required to hold this information by my professional liability Insurer (Balens). They require me to keep this data for seven years after which all information can be destroyed.
Your phone number and email address: This information will be on the Client Agreement form and is kept in a locked filing space, separate from your session notes. I keep this data in case I have to contact you, such as responding to contact form requests via my website, scheduling changes or appointment cancellations due to illness etc. Your mobile number (not identified by name) and any text communications may also be kept on my phone, which is passcode protected. Your email address is held in my work email account which is password protected and not shared with anyone else. I may keep emails if I consider it clinically necessary to do so (and in line with my professional liability Insurer). I may keep this data for up to seven years as required by my Insurer.
Your GP name and contact details and any relevant medical information: This information will be on the Client Agreement form for new clients and is kept in a locked filing space, separate from your session notes. It is very unlikely that I will need to contact your GP and would only do so in an exceptional circumstance such as if I became concerned about your health, welfare or safety and believed you to be at risk. I would endeavour to discuss this with you beforehand and gain prior agreement where possible before making contact with your GP.
Session notes: Notes may be made in writing on paper during or after sessions and may also be typed up in Word after sessions. Session notes will include your first name, session number, the date and brief information about the session, and are used to aid memory and track progress. Handwritten notes are kept in a locked filing space. Only your first name is used and address and contact details are filed separately. Any notes stored electronically are on my laptop which is password protected. My laptop is only used by me. I will retain session notes for seven years, in line with the guidelines of my professional liability Insurer Balens. Nobody else will have access to the session notes but some session content may be shared verbally with my Supervisor. Supervision allows me to gain support and guidance in my work and also to check that I am working ethically and competently. If I discuss the work that I am doing with you, I will only refer to you by your first name; any other distinguishing details will be altered in order to ensure anonymity.
Payment information: I make a note of all payments in paper form; these client payments are identified by first name or initials, the amount received, the type of therapy and the date. By law, I am required to retain certain financial information, primarily for tax purposes. I keep financial information for seven years as advised by HMRC. Banking transactions can be viewed by employees of HSBC and other financial transactions can be viewed by HMRC Tax officials. When payments are made via BACS, your account name may be visible on my online or paper bank statements.
In summary, I will process your data in a manner that ensures appropriate security and confidentiality as detailed above. However, no system can be completely secure. Therefore, although I take strict steps to secure your information, I do not promise that the personal data that you provide to me will always remain secure. I will not keep your data for any longer than is lawfully required or that I must retain due to the requirements of my Insurer. I will not share your data with any third parties unless this has been agreed with you.
I am required to gain your explicit consent regarding how I hold and process your data. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
This policy sets out how I collect, process and hold your personal data if you visit my website, contact me for therapy, if we work together therapeutically or you otherwise provide personal data to me.
What Data may be held about you?
I hold certain data about you so that I can work safely, professionally and in line with the guidelines of my Insurer and the BACP’s Code of Conduct & Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Your name and address: This is kept for identifying purposes, if I should need to contact you or send information and in the event of a complaint. This information will also be on the Client Agreement form and is kept in a locked filing space, separate from your session notes. If I am working with you therapeutically I will be required to hold this information by my professional liability Insurer (Balens). They require me to keep this data for seven years after which all information can be destroyed.
Your phone number and email address: This information will be on the Client Agreement form and is kept in a locked filing space, separate from your session notes. I keep this data in case I have to contact you, such as responding to contact form requests via my website, scheduling changes or appointment cancellations due to illness etc. Your mobile number (not identified by name) and any text communications may also be kept on my phone, which is passcode protected. Your email address is held in my work email account which is password protected and not shared with anyone else. I may keep emails if I consider it clinically necessary to do so (and in line with my professional liability Insurer). I may keep this data for up to seven years as required by my Insurer.
Your GP name and contact details and any relevant medical information: This information will be on the Client Agreement form for new clients and is kept in a locked filing space, separate from your session notes. It is very unlikely that I will need to contact your GP and would only do so in an exceptional circumstance such as if I became concerned about your health, welfare or safety and believed you to be at risk. I would endeavour to discuss this with you beforehand and gain prior agreement where possible before making contact with your GP.
Session notes: Notes may be made in writing on paper during or after sessions and may also be typed up in Word after sessions. Session notes will include your first name, session number, the date and brief information about the session, and are used to aid memory and track progress. Handwritten notes are kept in a locked filing space. Only your first name is used and address and contact details are filed separately. Any notes stored electronically are on my laptop which is password protected. My laptop is only used by me. I will retain session notes for seven years, in line with the guidelines of my professional liability Insurer Balens. Nobody else will have access to the session notes but some session content may be shared verbally with my Supervisor. Supervision allows me to gain support and guidance in my work and also to check that I am working ethically and competently. If I discuss the work that I am doing with you, I will only refer to you by your first name; any other distinguishing details will be altered in order to ensure anonymity.
Payment information: I make a note of all payments in paper form; these client payments are identified by first name or initials, the amount received, the type of therapy and the date. By law, I am required to retain certain financial information, primarily for tax purposes. I keep financial information for seven years as advised by HMRC. Banking transactions can be viewed by employees of HSBC and other financial transactions can be viewed by HMRC Tax officials. When payments are made via BACS, your account name may be visible on my online or paper bank statements.
In summary, I will process your data in a manner that ensures appropriate security and confidentiality as detailed above. However, no system can be completely secure. Therefore, although I take strict steps to secure your information, I do not promise that the personal data that you provide to me will always remain secure. I will not keep your data for any longer than is lawfully required or that I must retain due to the requirements of my Insurer. I will not share your data with any third parties unless this has been agreed with you.