Hi Folks,
It’s Easter this month, which can signify the death of the old and the rebirth of the new. In this we are reminded of the impermanence of all ‘things’ as well as the birth of something transcendent and new. ‘Things’ can be of a physical nature, as in physical objects, physical bodies etc and they can be energetic, such as beliefs, self-identity, roles, ideas, thoughts, relationships, emotion patterns etc.
TIME TO RELEASE
This is a time of letting go, of releasing the old, so that we become a clear and open space, for the new to arise. Releasing all that no longer serves us at the highest level, is our work at this time. This opens the way for the newness that is ready and waiting to be born into our consciousness to have a space to arrive in.
EVENTS ARE NEVER RANDOM
We so often see ourselves, as well as our lives, as random isolated individuals, merely bumping our way around the universe. We perceive ourselves separate, without connection to any larger whole or to any higher purpose.
WHAT IS AWAKENING
Awakening is the re-emergence of the awareness of the oneness of all life. Albert Einstein suggested that together we all make up an intimately connected fabric of creation, with no one person or event being without meaning or significance to the whole of creation. Rather like cells in our body – each one an individual living entity, and yet serving a necessary purpose in a greater collective organism.
Awakening is the realization that cosmic rivers of intelligent energy orchestrate the atoms of the universe, as well as the very events of our lives. Awakened consciousness sees the universe and everything in it as a living and evolving system of intelligence with divine purpose.
Awakened perception sees reality, whilst acknowledging and honouring the individual threads, as all perfectly woven into one beautifully complex and multidimensional fabric called existence, under the watchful eye of an intelligence way outside anything any mortal brain could comprehend. All for consciousness to experience itself through the individual.
COSMIC ENERGY FLOWS
Astrologically speaking this time is influenced by some pretty challenging cosmic energies. You may like to watch Michelle’s astro update if you haven’t already seen it.
WE GET TO CHOOSE HOW
Don’t take this time and its challenges personally. Remember, we don’t always get to choose what happens to us, but we can choose how we experience it.
We are 100% responsible for our own unique internal experience, perspective and attitude through these turbulent times. We have the ability, as we awaken, to release the unconscious patterns that have held us captive to the past and choose love and acceptance rather than fear and resistance.
WE HAVE THE POWER OF FOCUS
As we learn to make the present moment more important to us than either past or future, we can choose moment to moment, an attitude that is aligned with peace rather than one that emanates from fear.
Just know that there is a better way. It is now time to shift and awaken.
Know this: YOUR POINT OF POWER IS ALWAYS IN THE PRESENT
SHIFT YOUR LIFE
There is still time to join one of our upcoming transformational retreats:
APRIL
The Buddhist Retreat Centre (BRC), just outside Ixopo, situated in KZN, South Africa, is one of those rare oases for the Soul. It was rated by CNN as one of the 10 Best Retreats in the world!
MENS RETREAT
MASTER YOUR MIND MENS RETREAT – 6 – 8 April 2025 with John Homewood
COMBINED RETREAT
THE SHIFT EXPERIENCE – PART ONE AND TWO
with John Homewood & Michelle McClunan
THE ART OF BEING – 11 -13 April 2025
LIVING IN JOY – 13 -15 April 2025
Set in the green rolling foothills of the Drakensberg mountains and renowned for its peace and serenity, plus amazing vegetarian food and breath-taking views, the BRC is truly a peaceful oasis to nurture and revitalize your spirit. Retreat details
MAY
Hogsback, set in the Amatole Mountains of the Eastern Cape, is a truly magical place. Join us there for our Autumn Retreat 9 – 13 May
For details click here.
I’m also available for one-on-one consultations. Email me.
Much love
John Homewood
A Men’s Retreat
Master Your Mind, Revitalise Your Soul :
The Power Of Shifting Perception
This retreat is for men wanting to deepen their connection to life, uncovering new meaning and purpose as a man at this time.
Many men are experiencing a crisis of identity and meaning in their lives right now.
Relationships and careers are in transition. The mind and body may feel tired or be physically afflicted. The heart is yearning for a more meaningful and soul-centred vision and purpose in life.
What is required is a fundamental shift in how we perceive the world, ourselves, our roles as well as the journey ahead.
This Men’s Retreat will facilitate huge shifts in the quality and experience of one’s life journey, liberating the soul to experience a new paradigm of spiritual awakening.
DURING THIS POWERFUL TWO DAY INTERVENTION JOHN HOMEWOOD WILL ASSIST PARTICIPANTS TO:
- Investigate the real issues facing being a ‘man’ today
- Discover insights into the nature of sex and relationships
- Shift limiting perceptions & attitudes towards self and others
- Gain valuable self-knowledge, self-worth & emotional balance
- Learn practical techniques for letting go of stress from your life altogether
- Inculcate mental and emotional resilience to cope with the rapidly changing world
- Uncover your soul’s authentic power and inner peace