Feeling Absolutely Fabulous

05/30/2026

Gradually and slowly, I took back my place in the world.

I was lost in a toxic relationship and the negative voice in my head was nurtured. This voice we call ‘the script.’

Learned ways of thinking that were installed as running patterns. By parents, teachers, people in authority. Media influence. The pattern set.

Activated by coercive control. Little by little, like insect stings and bites, my self-worth deteriorated. I’d given my power away.

To the script. And to his script. The relentless bully in my life was both internal and external. Then a Naturopath handed me a printed meme:

A child holding another child. The words: You matter. You are worthy. You are loved. 🥰

A simple act of kindness. Emotional support. I see you.

My head lifted. Tears streamed. I stepped into the world again. The healing spiral activated.

I took back my place in the world. The script fought back, but I kept going. And of course, the domestic terrorism accelerated too.

But, Dearheart, once we set our course to self-worth there’s the whole weight of the YOUniverse with you.

You matter. You are worthy. And you are loved 🥰

Consciously create compassion. Begin with you.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/29/2026

Summer reading is in full swing. My tastes are eclectic. I always have more than one book on the go.

And I’ve added audio books to the mix! Although they can be a challenge, as I tend to doze off.

I’m also swimming a couple of times each week.

Simple pleasures. Truly.

The highlight last week…a walk along the beach and a paddle in the ocean. Nature’s pedicure! And the first reflexology 🥰

Choosing ease instead of drama. There’s enough drama out there. I’m taking the easy route. What about you?

Summer plans?

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

PS antipodean peeps, please don’t be upset…just share your winter plans…I’ll take notes

05/28/2026

Cut yourself some slack, Dearheart. You’re doing your best.

Let go of the ‘would-a, could-a, should-as’ and release ‘if only.’

We learn as we go through life. New experiences come and go. Both good and bad. And everything in between.

Bless you for sharing up.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/27/2026

How often have I heard ‘I’d like to meditate, but my mind doesn’t switch off.’ Or words to that effect.

I always answer ‘so, you’re like everyone else’, or words to that effect.

Meditation isn’t about thinking of nothing. The mind doesn’t go blank. Ever. It’s being mindful. Present. In the moment. Not allowing intrusive thoughts to take you away.

We bring ourselves back to now, over and over.

I teach meditation. Sometimes complex, with Kundalini Yoga. Includes movement, breathing techniques, eye focus, mudras and chants!

There’s no room to think about anything else. 😁And I love 💕 it all.

But singing, dancing and sitting quietly work beautifully too. In fact, that’s my daily meditation practice.

Being mindful, in the moment and present is meditation. Washing and peeling veggies, scrubbing the dishes, hanging out the laundry. All opportunities to meditate.

So, what type of meditation will you embrace today?

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/26/2026

By shining our own light we inspire, uplift and encourage others to do the same.

Let go of the past and look forward. Even on our darkest days, allow a glimmer of hope. Like a tiny flame, a glowing ember, just know it’s there.

Love is what we are. Fear is something we’ve learned. Remember that.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/25/2026

We do not build altars to what hurt us.

I’ve met people on my travels who hold onto their pain. Retelling the stories of betrayal, rejection and abandonment.

Don’t get me wrong. We need to share our stories. It’s healthy when we are heard. When we are seen. And it unites us with others. As we’ve all felt pain. It becomes sharing.

Our stories move from me to we.

But a wise woman told me once that we tell the story until we no longer need to. That’s healing. ❤️‍🩹

Building an altar to pain stops the healing process. Creates an environment to remain a victim. Blaming our current angst on the previous. Blaming others for our situation.

We can choose to feel the pain. And we can choose to move through it.

Take all the time you need…

Just as the body heals from wounds, so do our mind, emotions and spirit. We may carry scars, but we carry on.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/25/2026

From the archives, and worth noting…the healing 🌀

It’s said we marry our parents. We attract the same vibes.

But it’s more than that. As children we learn to unsee unloving behaviours. Our sense of safety is based on not seeing and feeling the abuse.

That’s why people repeat patterns…and marry their parents.

And how beautiful loving souls continue to question whether they’re the problem. Whether they’re loveable.

And as they recognise we are loveable, just as we are. We see the abuse. It’s a healing spiral.

🌀

You matter. You are worthy. You are loved…and loveable.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/24/2026

NO is a complete sentence.

No answer is an answer.

We don’t have to live at the back and call of anyone else. Sure, look after your peeps. But remember to look after you too.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/24/2026

Ebbing and flowing. Sometimes I find myself holding on far too tightly. And the YOUniverse reminds me to let go lightly.

Gently easing into the magic of life, I re-set.

And Dearheart we can choose to reset at any moment. To be honest, some days over and over again.

What magic do we create when we choose happy. Choose easy. Choose joy and compassion?

Try some of that today and let me know how it goes.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

05/23/2026

Simple really…lighten up, Buttercup.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline