Tuesday, January 29, 2008

You Never Know!


"So, why don't you come with me?" It was an innocent enough question but the Universe knew otherwise! "Well, ok then!" came the reply and before we knew it we were navigating our way through airline website booking systems, phoning dog kennels and madly throwing clothes into suitcases ... and it has to be said that we knocked back a little brandy and ginger ale too!
There is nothing quite like the exhiliaration of a last minute decision and I love the fact that my mother has such a great sense of adventure! Yes, we are off to Nassau and even though I am working on this trip, she is going to escape from the grey, wet UK and revel in a well earned break ... and we are going to have such... fun!!

Watch out Nassau and watch this space!


Monday, January 28, 2008

Animal Magic!


Yvette Eastman sent me some wonderful pictures of 'animal magic' and I just had to share this one with you. In Yvette's words, it really is an "Aaaaaw" moment!
Looking at how comfortable and peaceful the dog and kitten are together it made me realize that we can learn a lot from animals. Cats and dogs are traditionally supposed to be 'enemies' but this photograph shows that it doesn't have to be so. Where there is no ego involved there is no need for conflict or hatred ... love and peace are free to flourish. It really is that simple.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Life in the Laugh Lane


Universally Rio's Healing with Laughter columnist, Terry Anne Scholes, will be speaking at the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners Annual Conference at the Palm Court Hotel in Scarborough on Friday 18th January. She is delighted to be the opening speaker and she will be presenting 'Life in the Laugh Lane' to delegates from all around the UK.


We wish her an abundance of success and I am sure she will have everyone revelling in the joy of laughter. What a great way to open a conference!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

From out of nowhere ...

Tuesday evening, in Rio de Janeiro ..
All of a sudden the wind picked up and huge forceful gusts blew up the streets from the beach and blasted us with millions of tiny grains of sand. Traffic lights, sign posts, and trees were shuddering under the strain and anything that wasn't securely fixed into the ground, was twirled high into the sky. The sky darkened to an eerie grey and then the rain came. Huge drops that felt as if they were being thrown down from the heavens. Then just as quickly as it started, it stopped. And the eerie clouds lifted to reveal a magnificent golden sky.
There is nothing quite as beautiful as Mother Nature!

Friday, January 11, 2008

On the beach!


Yesterday morning I went down to the beach for my morning walk and it was already buzzing with activity! It is the summer holidays here in Rio and the lifeguards were holding a morning of 'Lifeguard Classes' for the kids. There were separate groups for different ages, from toddlers to teens and each group had about 30 kids, with all of them dressed in flourescent orange. They were having the time of their lives! They ran relay races with seaweed for a baton, they rolled in the sand, they did press ups, raced in and out of the water, and jogged along the beach, singing and clapping along in time. Each group had at least 2 of Rio's finest lifeguards to show them the ropes and they were enjoying themselves just as much as the kids were!


What a wonderful way for the kids to spend their morning and it was a delight for me to watch and feel part of. Oh I love Rio de Janeiro!

Friday, January 4, 2008

London Venue Needed!

Hello!
Do any of you lovely people know of a suitable venue in London for running holistic workshops?
Yvonne Jevons of Rainbow Holistics is looking for a venue to run a training seminar in the Aromatherapy Raindrop technique. If you know of the perfect place or would even like to offer her your own space then please do get in touch with her. She is offering the training for free to the person who helps her bring this seminar into reality.

Many thanks from Yvonne!


Phone: 0131-339-6896
E-Mail: rainbowfeet@btinternet.com
http://www.rainbowholistics.com/

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

Welcome to 2008 and the limitless possibilites ahead of us! I saw in the New Year on Copacabana beach with my husband, his family and about another 2 million revellers. It was the most fantastic night, with a combination of Brazilian Umbanda traditions and the wonders of modern day technology and awesome fireworks. The atmosphere was one of pure joy, exhilaration, fun and with people dressed in white as a message for peace.

I look forward to sharing an absolutely wonderful year with you all!
In love and light, Sally xx
PS. The full story will be in this month's edition of Universally Rio!