Two things
that are really important to me are colour and nature. I love bright colours
that uplift the spirit and energise space and people. Likewise the ability to
experience, see, touch and smell nature is essential to my wellbeing. Growing
up in Tropical North Queensland probably gave me that connection with the sun,
hot humid weather, and being outside all the time.
More
recently I spent 9 weeks living in Ubud, Bali as a volunteer English teacher at
a youth centre. The Balinese use flowers to decorate everything, particularly
their sacred statues and places and as part of the offerings to the Gods.
Hibiscus and frangipani are collected everyday and placed reverently on statues
of Ganesha: remover of obstacles.
Flowers were
also placed behind the ear of both males and females after making an offering
at the temple. I loved this aspect of living with local families and sharing
their daily rituals. Even the most mundane item was made more beautiful by the
flowers.
So in creating
Happy Healthy Groovy I wanted a symbol of what I want reflected in my practice.
I want you to embrace your divine beauty, to let your inner goddess glow, and to tap into your intuitive knowledge of how to look after your body and mind.
The hibiscus
also represents, to me, summertime - the time of heat and energy and growth.
And that is
what's with the hibiscus.
Stay happy, healthy and groovy
The groovy goddess
