Elena March 9, 2016“Only connect!” E. M. Forster’s famous exclamation in Howards End. But what does it mean? To connect? Brené Brown defines “connection” as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” In The [...]
Elena March 4, 2016Updated: 18th August 2017 Sometimes, it’s silent. Sometimes, nagging. Either way, it’s a killer of relationships and you’ve probably harboured it yourself. Perhaps you’re feeling it right now. I’m talking about resentment. It doesn’t come alone in a relationship. Favourite bedmates are hurt, anger, blame, fear, sadness, guilt, shame, disappointment, disconnection, bitterness, powerlessness, hostility, loss [...]
Elena February 12, 2016The Women’s Circle “Being Woman: Yin, Yoni and Beyond” meets again for another Women’s Only Cacao Ceremony in London. It’s springtime and the energy of renewal is strong. Today, we evoke the spirit of the Butterfly Woman. The extraordinary transformation from caterpillar to butterfly inspires us on our own journey of freedom; freedom from the [...]