This unexpectedly short video relates to my previous post on Instagram @donnalancs and my Substack chat, which I have pasted below for those of you who missed it, including the photo I mention in the clip. Here’s what I speak about in the video -
The importance of not taking ourselves and our ego stories too seriously.
The danger of our stories turning into its own form of narcissism.
How we can learn to hold both a heavy heart and a lightness of being at the same time. Both/and.
How dark humour often comes from those with a trauma past or challenging background. Our humour may well have saved our lives.
The importance of showing up as we are and pushing back against the patriarchal trick of needing to be perfect. Authenticity is truth and truth = freedom.
Check the end of the video as it relates to the above point! (Hayfever in full swing)
Part 2 will follow soon I promise. Let me know if there’s any of the other lessons below that you would like me to elaborate on in video form? I hope you enjoy and do remember to press the heart to let me know.
Love Love Love xxx
🌻 LIFE LESSONS 🌻
A few things I’ve learned along the way….
* The human body is a miracle.
* Ugliness has nothing to do with what someone looks like on the outside. Same as beauty.
* Every single one of us will suffer. We are meant to.
* Depression and anxiety are the medicine not the illness.
* There’s a huge difference between knowledge and wisdom.
* Thoughts are not the truth.
* Anger is not meant to be suppressed. It makes us sick if we do.
* If you’re only wearing ‘shit goggles’, you will always see sh*t 💩 🥽
* If we are really lucky, we will die several times over during our lifetime. And each time we will also be reborn.
* Everyone carries grief but not everybody grieves. Grieving is what brings us back to life.
* When life brings you to your knees, take a good look around while you’re down there.
* Daily walks in nature are essential.
* Speaking the truth will begin to change your life. Living your truth will transform it.
* Stillness really does speak.
* Connection is a healing balm.
* Farts are almost always funny.
* Joy is your birthright. It’s different from happiness. Joy comes from your Soul.
* Wounds are portals and the doorway back to your own Soul.
* You’re perfect, just like me.
* Rather than trying to find the answers, try changing the question.
* When all is said and done, Love, kindness and compassion are all that really matters.
* Stop taking yourself so seriously, you’re hilarious. (See above pic)
Photo of wise Elder at work. #zerof**ksfilter
Silent Sisterhood (SS) - a half day walking pilgrimage in silence
Our next SS event will take place at Leonardslee Lake and Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex on Tuesday 6th May from 9.30am-12.30pm.
I have negotiated a discounted group booking with Leonardslee to keep the costs down, so it’s £12.50 pp (plus parking charges) or we have a couple of free places for those who need them and lifts available from the station.
This is a truly stunning place to walk together so if you're up for it, please let me know in the comments below or email hello@donnalancaster.com
Each walking pilgrimage has a theme and this one's will be 'Magic and Miracles.' Once we have basked in the beauty and wisdom of silence and the natural world, connecting through our hearts, we will complete together with a chat and a giggle. Soul food.
I really hope you will join us. You will be so welcome.
All Love, Donna xx
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