As Above, So Below
Transforming dreams into ideas, words and actions.
“Alchemy is a journey into the Mysteries, a search for the meaning of Life. It is a journey of the Soul to find the Gold that is within us, to experience Oneness with all of Life.”
(Glennie Kindred, The Alchemist’s Journey)
Hello my friends,
Today I wish to share my dreams for creating something magical, and I hope that by sharing it, I can transform my ideas into reality, and bring something wonderful to life.
Substack is a great place to share ideas, offer inspiration and transform thoughts into words.
In Soulful Seeds I wish to share words of encouragement, love, kindness, compassion and peace. I wish to write from the heart, write from the wonders, to express what is deep within, so that I may help others find their own inner guide, listen to their heart and connect with the wonders in their world.
I would like to write more about nature, how we can live in harmony with nature, how we can not only grow the seeds of beauty within ourselves, but to connect with the natural world and offer it our love, compassion and kindness. To do what we can to nurture it, help it grow, improve biodiversity and build spaces where nature thrives.
This in turn aids our own wellbeing. By taking time to walk in nature, to ponder, breathe deeper, relax and be. We can work together to make our world a wonderful place to be.
This is my passion, wellness in our natural world and our inner world - ‘as above, so below’ - internal care mirrored in our external world.
If I can encourage others to pause, to notice, to consider for themselves how they may transform the unhelpful into the helpful, to make positive changes for themselves and the world around them, then that would be my dream. To create a ripple effect of wonder, where magic radiates out into the world. To change the hearts and minds of those who haven’t yet considered how to live well, how to change their stress into rest, how to take care of themselves and the natural world.
All is intertwined in a weave of energy and life, in the food we eat, the air we breathe, the earth we live on, all in harmony with each other.
Changing hearts and minds is my aim, but if I can also create a little community and help those willing to take further steps, we can come together to grow as a group, transform, change and develop into the open petals of a beautiful flower, each one of us blossoming, growing and transforming into the fullness of ourselves, into the wonder that we hold within.
“As Above, So Below
As Within, So Without
Whatever we do in the physical world simultaneously resonates and influences the inner world and whatever we do on the inside, in our hearts and minds is reflected into the outer world.”
(Glennie Kindred, The Alchemist’s Journey)
Soulful Seedlings Community
My aim is to build a community that is all about connection, support and encouragement. It’s about sharing uplifting messages in a welcoming space, with kind conversation, inspiration and ideas.
This is a place where I hope to continue sharing essays, guided meditations, short inspirational readings that can inspire and uplift quickly, that point people in the right direction or encourage them to take action without too much planning, thinking or organising - just doing, being, breathing or walking.
A warm welcoming space - where we can sit with a cuppa, finding ways to improve our feelings of wellbeing and connect with the natural world. A place that offers moments of connection and community, through our Tea and Comfort sessions, our Letters of Kindness, journalling prompts, story telling and collaboration with those who can inspire and uplift.
A quiet space for contemplation and meditation, to read and reflect, take time to let the words wash over you and ideas to pour in. Then taking loving action to help yourselves, others, or the natural world. Always thinking about what is kind, what is helpful, what could change your day into something positive, loving, peaceful or kind. A place where your heart will feel warm and you feel safe, comfortable and relaxed.
“I am convinced that whatever we put our attention towards increases. In this way Love creates more Love and harmony creates more harmony.”
(Glennie Kindred, The Alchemist’s Journey)
It would be wonderful if readers enjoyed my words and found that they have helped in some way and made a small difference to their day. To know that people are reading, sharing, being inspired and have begun to make positive changes for themselves and the world around them.
It would be amazing to have a connected community that shares, chats, helps and supports each other. Where everyone feels welcome and wants to be there. Where they feel they would love to join in, to chat, read, listen and be part of this welcoming space. To know they want to transform, to feel kindness wash over them, to know they fit in and have a home in our community.
To build a space where we come together to benefit each other, learn from each other and be inspired by each other. Where I cannot wait to write and share the next thing, because the community space is so welcoming. To feel a wave of warmth washing over me each time I connect. To feel excited about my work, my community and to grow a whole new inner world, with members who love to be here too, who also feel excited, happy, welcomed, full of love for being here.
Happy people make a difference to the world, if I can create a place of wonder, opportunity and joy, then the ripple effect can radiate out into the world. Where we could all make positive changes to ourselves and the world around us.
If a thriving community could provide an additional income, that would be wonderful and allow me to do some good in the world.
Maybe this will help me plant trees, grow wildflower seeds, create bug hotels or find ways of supporting nature, where the income from Substack can go towards doing wonderful things for nature, for our wellbeing and each other, where sharing this may just inspire others to make positive changes too.
“Connection is why we’re here. It is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
(Brene Brown)
What do you wish to create?
What dreams could you bring to life?
What steps will you take to make it happen?
“Radiate boundless love towards the entire world — above, below, and across — unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.”
The Buddha
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I look forward to meeting you in our little communities and creating something special together.
I could feel a momentum building within me as I read your words Anne, along with a desire to change, help others to change and spread the love and joy.
It occurred to me when thinking about the beauty and wonders of nature, that many of us (like me!) have minimal knowledge about what attracts us and what we try to grow. Rather lazily I leave all gardening to Bob then enjoy the fruits of his labours!
I also realised that it’s within my power to praise and encourage others ; so when I receive a pot plant, or a plant for the garden or even cut flowers, I send a photo of the gift in its new home, to the giver, so they can see how their gift is already growing, blooming, multiplying - maybe when they had little hope of my horticultural skills!
And you did this for me too when I left my meditation flower in class this week; you tended it, gave it a new home and let me see via a photo how well it looked in its new home.
I’ll never be a successful gardener, but I can show my gratitude for those who are more green-fingered than I by perpetuating the gift, continuing to share its beauty and feeling grateful all over again.
I’ve just sent a photo to a friend who gave me a stunning specimen a year ago😁