Archive for the ‘Domestic Goddess’ Category
October 12, 2009
In a single moment I felt the deep inner wisdom of what it really means to be a woman. The moment was a simple interaction between myself and an incredibly charming man - and this simply is how it went.
I was part of a group who’d been listening to the aforementioned gentleman speak on a subject he seemed incredibly passionate about. At the end of his presentation I decided to go over and personally thank him for sharing his knowledge in such an inspiring way. He saw me approach him and smiled as he put his hand out to shake mine – I could feel the energy build between us as I approached and decided I’d just smile and continue to breath calmly and fully. I chose to be present – and I now actually know what that really means.
As our hands touched and our fingers folded to clasp firmly, I met his gaze at closer than usual quarters, then thanked and praised him for his presentation. He beamed a warm smile and thanked me for coming along. At which point it would have been quite natural for him to release my hand and acknowledge the person behind me waiting to thank him also. Instead we stood for a moment, held each others gaze and seemingly enjoyed the exchange of energy.
Now I don’t know what you’d call that in the Tantric world but to me it was something quite beautiful. A passionate, present man, standing together with a calm, present woman – now that’s an experience I will cherish and re-create at any opportunity.
I felt like a woman – that’s the only way I can describe it.
“Thanks Martina…it was something special to be part of your Day for Women…and without a doubt – a life altering experience.”
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September 28, 2009
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September 4, 2009
With summer approaching and ‘brown outs’ being tipped as a regular occurance in the more densely populated areas of our glorious sunburnt country – it’s encouraging to see so many people wanting to know how to make their homes more energy efficient. We’ve made giant leaps with conserving water and switching to compact flourescent light bulbs. Now, it’s time to go that one step further and really think about resource (water & energy) conservation when building and renovating our homes.
http://www.sustainablehouseday.com/
160 amazing homes are being opened to the public to inspire and motivate us all to think sustainability and energy efficiency. Just go along for a mooch around – I’m going to.
Thanks to our gorgeous friends at Eco Voice for the reminder of this great event – we love their newsletter. Check it out for great tips and eco friendly events, products and services.
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August 30, 2009
When all else fails…Meditate
by Megan Faulkner
I’m sure we have all had those nights before an important event, lying awake sleepless, thinking of things to do, to then check off in the morning. During one such evening recently, where reading provided no respite, I came back to the basic principles of meditation I had learnt.
I focused on the simple act of breathing slowly…in, and…out, and after a few rounds found myself feeling sleepy, my consciousness shifted and because I was lying down I fell asleep.
This led me to ponder the question – ‘Can meditating be better than sleep?’ I have heard that some Buddhist Monks can go without sleep for days by practicing extended periods of meditation, with the result being a clearer and more efficient and effective mind.
The difference is that sleep is a state where the conscious mind is no longer active, the body rests and the senses no longer respond to external stimuli. The brain remains active but in a subconscious state. Read the rest of this entry »
July 26, 2009
There was that cute line in Legally Blonde where Luke Wilson says something to Reece Witherspoon about the Day Spa being her character’s ‘Mothership’. I loved that film and had a good giggle at that particular exchange between the seemingly frivolous Elle Woods and her endearingly besotted supervisor.
Anyway, we all know there was nothing frivolous about Elle Woods in Legally Blonde – and there’s nothing frivolous about wanting to take care of your skin and presenting yourself in the way that’s increases your confidence.
We know it’s tough times ladies, money is tight and something’s gotta give. So I thought I’d share with you how I’ve cut back trips to the salon by doing some treatments at home. There’s 3 recipies your can DIY for salon quality results and save yourself a packet in the process.
What I’ve had to do is divide the procedures and treatments that I enjoy into 3 categories.
- Essential Professional
- Essential DIY
- Treats
Essential Professional Treatments & Procedures
We all have different levels of skill when it comes to DIY beauty treatments and I’ve decided that these are my ‘don’t kid yourself’ procedures. Read the rest of this entry »
July 11, 2009
I really do feel for our gorgeous men – they have to listen to those undignified ‘impotence’ and ‘nasal delivery’ radio ads; and of course none of us are safe from the demoralising billboards that bellow at us in big bold letters as we drive our cars along any major thoroughfare – that the answer to any of our self-esteem problems, is to make sex last longer with the help of a nasal spray.
It’s not unexpected that companies are now targeting womens’ libido too. An ad in The Sunday Telegraph’s Body & Soul section announced to me that I could increase my libido, thus enjoying more sex, more often – by taking a little pill. Great! Perhaps the pill works, but like every other miracle pill on the market – what happens when you stop taking it? Personally, I’d rather get some insight into perhaps why my libido may have faded, or why sex with my partner isn’t meeting my expectations and go from there. I can though, understand why the pill or the ‘nasal spray’ seems like a much easier solution to many people.
After seeing an inspiring TV program about Tantra that featured Martina Hughes from Tantric Blossoming; much to my delight, about a week later she happened to stop by the Gorgeous Things stand at the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival. I’m not one to waste an opportunity so I was thrilled when she agreed to share her insights here on the Gorgeous Things blog.
Martina Hughes – Tantric Blossoming
Most people are engaging sexually via the mind, using fantasy and role-play with very little sensation or feeling in the bodies. Over time, the capacity of the mind to create arousal becomes limited, as sexual energy belongs in the body. In tantra we use breathing, feeling, movement, communication and the natural polarity of masculine and feminine to bring sex into the body. Tantric Blossoming creates experiences for men and women to engage more deeply with sexual energy and feeling in the body.
Tantra and feeling sex in the body arises from the connection between masculine and feminine polarities. A woman’s positive polarity is her heart Read the rest of this entry »
June 28, 2009
Can you believe the rate at which 2009 is flying by?
At the outset of this year our youngest two started school – I naively believed that I would have all the time in the world to myself. As it happens the exact opposite has occurred – just until the last week or so it has felt like I have been constantly coming and going – I was considering installing a revolving door.
However, today circumstances have finally conspired in my favour and I find myself quietly pottering around the house in my pj’s at 9:30am! Yay!!! As I am enjoying the peace and quiet I remember the concept of a ‘mental health day’ – in the past when my world has been far too busy and intense I had taken a day out here and there to be pampered or go out for lunch or shop or anything that I wanted to do. Read the rest of this entry »
June 27, 2009
When I want information about skincare ingredients - one of the first places I go to get informed is the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website.
Their latest offering is a guide to reading the label of skincare products, which I’ll admit can be a pretty confusing exercise at times. So, if like me you don’t have a chemistry degree – here’s the facts you need to know.
Read the EWG article about Choosing better body care products here >>
June 14, 2009
“See that girl, watch that scene” – now that I’ve implanted Abba in your head, tell me, when was the last time you went dancing?
Even it was the Nutbush at your cousin’s wedding last Spring, or your regular Step class at the gym - of course that still counts, but what I’m really getting at is dancing where the steps aren’t already completely choreographed. Your authentic inner-dancing-queen appears purely from enjoying the music around you and just making it all up as you go along.
Any dancing is good dancing in my book. But what happened to when we would get our groove on (apologies, I’m a child of the 70s) without being so self-conscious?
Even before my first Jazz Ballet class at age 6 with Miss Maria – way, way back in 1981, I was a dancer. If there was music playing, I was shaking my hips and spinning like a top. My mother’s always been a huge Motown fan, so it wasn’t uncommon for me as a three year old to be cutting the rug to ‘Can’t Hurry Love’ by The Supremes or ‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha Reeves & the Vandellas. Read the rest of this entry »
June 11, 2009
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