Dawn Chorus...

There are certain magical moments that stir the soul forever and the Jersey Dawn Chorus is one such moment...

On Sunday, the alarm went off at 4.00am and after quickly dressing in the dark and making a flask of hot peppermint tea, I climbed into the car and made the magical journey down to St Catherine's breakwater...

As I grew closer to the bay, I came across other early morning souls heading in the same direction and as we parked and jumped out of our cars, there was an instant sense of magical camaraderie - a gathering of souls armed with blankets, flasks and rugs, all ready to walk the pier's length and witness the year's most inspiring sunrise!

By 4.30am over 400 souls had gathered at the end of the pier where a grand piano stood.
As the clouds began to break and the sun streaked across the sky, the 4 members of Diva Opera performed an hour long performance of such beauty and strength against the most dramatic backdrop.


With a standing ovation and over 400 hearts filled with dawn inspiration, we all headed up to the cafe and sat sipping mugs of hot tea whilst discussing just how wonderful it is to be alive!




It is in moments like these that you feel the immense power of nature and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for life and all its beauty...
My life is so blessed!

Tony Dickinson visits Jersey

Last month I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Tony Dickinson - a wonderful soul and incredible trainer/facilitator with the most colourful background...

Our initial meeting led to a fascinating weekend of events, held in Jersey at the end of May - talk, workshop and a series of 1:1 appointments - and people have been lining up for appointments ever since!

International teacher Tony Dickinson was Principal Assistant Secretary for Health in Hong Kong and now runs a successful practice in London. A leading pioneer in the field of energy psychology, Tony studied with the founder of Guided Self Healing, clinical psychologist Andrew Hahn Psy.D, to become the first certified practitioner and trainer of GSH outside North America and is also certified in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), TFT (Thought Field Therapy) and TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique) having studied with the founders of all of the above.

Tony's unique combination of therapies creates a powerful healing experience and a fascinating journey.

Tony will be returning to Jersey on 26th - 27th June for a further series of 1:1 appointments and there are spaces available for those wishing to book. For further information or to book a unique Guided Self Healing experience, please do contact The Spiral Tree on 07797 796720 or e-mail sarah@thespiraltree.com

India...Journey to the Sacred Feminine

Certain journeys are impossible to express in words...and this is how I have felt about my trip to India, leaving most of my friends a little puzzled and bemused about the whole trip.
I had always felt that India would call to me when the time had come for me to visit and I can honestly say that I am glad I waited, for this was one of the most deeply transformational experiences of my life - a journey that led me to reconnect with all I consider sacred within me and the sacred feminine that dwells within all.

As my journey began to unfold, I found myself being led across southern India to meet with such divine female beings as Amma, Shiva Shakti, Mother Meera and also connect with the ashram and township created by 'The Mother' and with each new day I felt my heart and soul blossoming, opening, smiling, laughing, loving, living, rejoicing...I felt so awake, aware and alive as if every pore of my body had begun to sing!


Some journeys are outward journeys...ones that explore and admire historical and cultural sights, landscapes and views. Mine was an inward journey...one that awakened every cell within my being and sent a 'zing' of life throughout my entire body, mind and soul. I began to smile more and more each day until I found myself smiling constantly, beaming at everyone that passed me (I'm sure I was even smiling in my sleep!) and with each new day I felt the most powerful sense of joy and excitement at being alive.

I lost all track of time and had no idea what day of the week it was...each day was 'a new day', not a Monday or a Thursday; I met the children and women supported by the Rubybleu foundation; I hired a moped and felt the freedom of an early dawn mist flying through my hair; I blessed every meal and took time to honour the Earth for each morsel of food I ate; I received a Shambalah reiki initiation on a candlelit rooftop; I journalled and created collages in my travelling sketchbook; I watched life and absorbed India through every breath; I witnessed 1000s of people circumnavigating Arunchala mountain barefoot on full moon night; I saw shrines and temples ablaze with colour, oil lamps, flowers and incense; I walked the Holy Mountain of Shiva at sunrise; I admired the beauty and grace of the Indian women; I marvelled at the sacred and intricate 'kolam' drawings created each morning on the red earth; I felt the silence of prayer and the stillness of meditation; I felt the magic and sacredness of a 'puja' at sunrise; I watched wild elephants grazing at sunset; I ate off banana leaves and spooned food with my fingers; I felt the dance of life move through me and shake me; I laughed out loud and celebrated life; I sent prayers of gratitude for my life...all this and more...in India!

Every moment was a photo waiting to be taken, however I reached a point where I decided to watch, learn, observe and absorb and therefore took only a fraction of the photos I could have snapped...here are a few for all those wishing for further glimpses of this magical journey:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14644863@N07/sets/72157605423795350/

Enjoy...
Spiral x

New Year New Beginnings...

This year The Spiral Tree spreads its roots and begins to explore new pathways and directions...

I decided very early on in life that India would call to me when the time was right and it seems that this time has arrived.
A country that has mystified and intrigued me for most of my adult life, I now have only days to go before I fly into Kerala to visit Katalin Koda at the Rubybleu Foundation ( see http://www.rubybleu.org ) and start my journey around Southern India. I am nervous, excited and filled with a sensation that I can only describe as that of 'standing at the very edge of a very deep canyon, waiting to leap off'...wow, does it feel good!

I will be posting updates and photos here on the blog as often as I can so that I can share as many Spiral experiences as possible with you all and look forward to hearing all your news along the way...

For all of you who have enquired about courses for 2008, I will be posting dates and information on the website as soon as schedules are organised, so please do visit the site for news and updates.

Wishing you all an inspiring start to what promises to be a very auspicious year ahead...
Smile and jump for joy!
Spiral

A Month of Celebrations...

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

A New Year begins bringing the fresh and vibrant energy of change sweeping through our doors...
January is a magical month and one of great power as the energy of new beginnings fills the air promising adventures and pathways as of yet undiscovered...

December was a whirlwind month for The Spiral Tree as the farmhouse overflowed with gorgeous gifts and inspiring new faces at the Celebration Part II, followed swiftly by the first Spiral Celebration Supper, which was the most fantastic night of fun and laughter!!

To be able to gather so many gorgeously inspiring souls together in one place was just magical and I have to send out a huge thank you to everyone for making it a real night to remember! I think the photo above says it all...and congratulations to Marianne for winning the Spiral hamper bursting with goodies!
(Numbers were unfortunately limited and I do apologise to all those on the waiting list - I promise to find a bigger location for this year!)

As I said on the evening, The Spiral Tree would not exist without all the wonderful people who attend courses and events bringing their own personal stories, dreams and inspirations to the groups, and for this I thank all who have become part of The Spiral Tree over the past 4 years. It has been an incredible journey so far and I feel truly privileged to have met such incredible souls along the way...

May 2008 bring an abundance of joy and laughter, success and inspiration, love and friendship and the opening of new and exciting doorways...

With love and peace
Spiral

Spiral Celebration Supper - Weds 19th December

Dear All

Following e-mails from members of various Spiral Tree groups, both past and present, all asking when we can meet up for supper, The Spiral Tree has come up with a fabulous solution to kick start your festive celebrations...

An evening not to be missed...

The Spiral Tree Celebration Supper!!!

Location: Thai Park House, Colomberie

Date: Weds 19th December

Time: 7.30pm

Spaces limited to 25

A chance to bring together friends and like-minded souls from various Spiral Tree groups, I have booked Thai Park House on Colomberie for Wednesday 19th December.

Gorgeous food for gorgeous people, Aranya and her team can cater to all dietary needs (non-spicy dishes also available) and the evening promises fun and games, fascinating chatter and so much more...
but hurry as there are only 25 places available so first come first reserved : )

There will be no set menu for the evening and the team will create whichever dishes take your fancy on the night...less hassle, more fun!

An evening not to be missed!!!

To reserve a place and receive a booking deposit form, please e-mail me at sarah@thespiraltree.com

A Christmas Celebration

The Spiral Tree Celebration 2007

This year The Spiral Tree joined hands with 4 local businesses to create the most inspirational event ever!!! (See photos)

Friday 16th Nov - Saturday 17th Nov
Location: The Spiral Tree, Stonewall Farmhouse, Oaklands Lane, St Helier

- Jolies Choses - Alex Red - Ebony Bean - Baby Grows Green -

*Irresistible home accessories*
*Unique pieces of handcrafted silver*
*Natural indulgence for body, mind & soul*
*Succulent collections of clothing*
*Awe-Inspiring jewellery, accessories & more*

With unique and thoughtful gifts, delicious spiced cheer and irresistible nibbles, Spiral HQ overflowed with excitement and laughter as people immersed themselves in stocking-filler heaven and bathed in festive cheer...do take a look at photos from the weekend and feast your eyes on an abundance of colour!

Congratulations to our Raffle Winner Kristina who won a Luxurious Hamper overflowing
with goodies from all the above suppliers plus a year's membership to the Jersey National Trust (proceeds from the raffle went to J.N.Trust) - hooray!!

With so many comments and requests for another event, plans are afoot for The Spiral Tree Celebration Part II coming early December...with 2 more local businesses coming onboard... watch this space!!