FEBRUARY 2017 NEWSLETTER

Happy  Lunar New Year

2017, the year of the Fire Rooster. The Chinese believe it is a year dominated by the orientation towards progress, honour and maximum integrity – people learning to temper their ardour. I’ve seen a few people in the news this year who certainly need to learn these lessons!  If you were born in the Year of the Rooster you are said to be very observant, hardworking, resourceful, courageous, and talented. Roosters are very confident in themselves. Dawn French, Bob Marley and Martin Luther KIng were born in the Year of the Fire Rooster.

Which animal are you in Chinese Astrology?  I’m a Rabbit – Kind-hearted, conservative, lively, enthusiastic, quick and a good breeder.  I guess that sums me up lol.

This year is also a Year 1 in Numerology – a year of new beginnings, new experiences and new adventures.  Some may think that we are having a pretty rough start with so much political and moral discontent around the world, but I believe all change, whether we agree with it or not, happens for a reason, and it’s up to each and every one of us to create positive change in the world.  Aim to be your best, try to live a more sustainable life and see opportunity in even the most disappointing situations.

Together we can make this world a better place through compassion, tolerance and love.

Peace, Love and Light
MAREE KENDALL

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day stems from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast dayin 496, declaring 14 February to be St. Valentine’s Day – a day of romance where people exchange cards, flowers and gifts as a sign of love. Like all holidays it has become very commercialised, putting pressure on many to spend up big so not to lose face.

Not everyone gets excited about Valentine’s Day!

If you are single or recovering from a broken heart, this day can be painful and very stressful. I recently read a blog on my Facebook feed called “5 Fun Things You Can Do If You’re Single on Valentine’s Day”. There are some good tips there, but I feel the most important thing to remember is to:

• Learn to be happy with yourself, whether single or in a relationship.
• Make peace with the past no matter how painful.
• Choose forgiveness over resentment –  are magical way to ensure you enjoy the present and move forward into a bright future.

If you are stuck in the pain of a past relationship,  seeking some help from a qualified therapist may be useful or taking a well-deserved holiday could do the trick.  GRIEF RELIEF Aromatic Mist is helpful in healing a broken heart. There are some other tips in one of my past blogs as well.

Whatever you do on 14 February, have a beautiful day spoiling yourself, surround yourself with loving people or do something you really enjoy.