Chi Spirit

Djeran 🍂 Autumn🍂
My favourite season in Perth. Fresh bookends of the day. Cooler temps. Mostly sunny. Sometimes raining. Beautiful colours. And no swooping Coolbardies (magpies).

I’m so excited to get these in the post today. Thank you Caitlin . Love love love them! And your branding and packaging 👌

Happy Christmas to me ☺️

I’m also soooo proud of my sister who has just launched her new business Shop Small Collective] (which is where I bought these beauties from!)

I know how long and hard she has worked on this (all whilst mumming to my two gorgeous nephews!) and I’m thrilled to be her first customer 🥰

If you love quality, eco-friendly products that are made right here in Australia and you’re passionate about supporting small business, please check out Shop Small Collective]

My sister has created a unique and exciting online shopping experience, bringing so many incredible, eco-conscious, Australian brands onto one platform.

Congratulations Elese!! Love you xx👏🍾😘

Take me back!!

Thank you to my ladies and for treating me to such a decadent pamper, lunch and drinks last Saturday 🥂 💆‍♀️

It was perfection 🥰 👌🙏 Now, can we please do it all again?!

I unrolled my yoga mat in class this morning and was invited to set an intention by my teacher.

This is what came to mind:

“This is my practice.
What unfolds is my practice”.

The meaning behind my intention was Aparigraha ~ detachment.

Aparigraha is the fifth Yama which is the first limb of the 8 Limbed Path of Yoga.

The Yamas are often referred to as moral disciplines or the restraints we can apply to our life. I also like to consider both the Yamas and the Niyamas (the second limb) as values.

Yoga is so much more than a physical discipline and each of the 8 limbs offers wisdom and insight to life.

The Yamas can be practiced both on and off the mat and can relate to every aspect of life: work, play, your emotions, thoughts.

Aparigraha is the last of the five Yamas.
Quite simply, it refers to detachment.

When my intention naturally came to mind whilst on my mat this morning, it was a simple reminder to myself that I would not put any pretence or expectation on my practice. I affirmed that however I and whatever did show up for me this morning was how it was meant to be. That I would let it go and practice detachment.

I let go of the comparisons my mind often makes: “you used to be able to do this pose” or “why can’t I do this anymore” or “ouch, why can’t I reach there at the moment”. Rather than criticising my physical abilities which my mind often wants to do, I set the intention, gently, and found that I was able to practice free from my internal stories narrated by my inner critic.

There were times in this morning’s yoga where my critic would begin, but I was able to very gently and nonchalantly notice and let go, rather than pay attention to and attach.

Do you have a strong inner critic at times?

How or when does it show up in your yoga? And/or your life?

And do you find setting an intention (Sankalpa) helpful when you practice?

Namaste
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Happy 8th birthday to this cheeky Mexican 🐶

I’ll never forget that rainy May day, six years ago, where we travelled all over Perth just to find you, our friends too

You’ll always be our first baby and we just love your (very hairy) cuddles, your tough guy attitude, your circle of trust, how gentle you are with kids and watching you and Harrison together 🥰

Despite the amount of hair your tiny frame sheds, you terrorising the neighbourhood, taking on dogs quadruple your size, chewing on ALL the toys and occasionally soiling in unexpected places 🤦‍♀️ we couldn’t imagine life without you Scoobz!

📸 🙏😘