tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15061919247992450492024-03-06T10:49:54.847+11:00the road to infinite blissMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-2643958972301573972008-07-29T21:52:00.003+10:002008-07-30T11:23:47.353+10:00Turning a cornerHello my friendsAs you've probably guessed by now, a lot of things have been happening in my life.I have grown in so many ways, and have turned a new corner in my search for infinite bliss.So I have decided to create a new blog to witness and honour this part of my journey.If you'd like to keep me company along the way visit http://michellechant.wordpress.com/ and leave me a message.With much Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-26819540975028045532008-07-29T11:29:00.003+10:002008-07-29T11:41:55.981+10:00Life, the universe and everything else that fits into the kitchen sinkWow, its been such a long, long time since I visited here.Its been such a busy year ... getting Chakradance off the ground and starting a new job ... my life has been one big whirlwind. Suffice to say I'm a little on the exhausted side.I'm off sick at the moment ... I thought I just had bronchitis, but in fact I have tracheitis, which is no fun, and apparently very contagious - joy!But let me Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-4441360367696936112008-05-08T18:27:00.004+10:002008-05-08T18:53:39.232+10:00Hi honey ... I'm home!!Phew ... what a year it has been so far. Thanks to all of you who have left or sent me messages ... I've missed you too.Words can't describe how I've missed hanging out here with you all -- travelling all over the world every night to visit each and everyone of you. How I've missed you!There's been so much going on for me in my little part of the world -- where do I begin?A couple of months ago, Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-35715193842086484922008-04-27T23:29:00.001+10:002008-04-27T23:29:40.967+10:00Are you on facebook?If so, look me up!Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-9065936305571411262008-04-14T21:10:00.001+10:002008-04-14T21:13:26.238+10:00Modern Goddess Affirmations ~ Video 3Here's the Modern Goddess' third video in her series of Affirmation Videos. Don't forget to check out the series of journaling articles at Rainbow Dreams!Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-63750679721261474542008-04-01T22:29:00.003+11:002008-04-01T22:34:23.251+11:00Awakening the Chakras | 9 week cycleENROLLING NOW! . A journey into Self, using creative visualisation, music and dance, this 9-week cycle is designed to help participants to explore, experience and balance their own chakras, and is more indepth than the 8 week cycle..It starts with an introductory overview, and goes on to focus on the seven major chakras in turn (one per week) before culminating in an integration session..AlthoughMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-81268585572586804202008-03-25T23:08:00.002+11:002008-03-25T23:11:48.689+11:00Modern Goddess Affirmations ~ Video 2Here's the Modern Goddess' second video in her series of Affirmation Videos. Don't forget to check out the series of journaling articles at Rainbow Dreams!Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-27328791710245616372008-03-23T21:34:00.003+11:002008-03-23T21:47:18.961+11:00Modern Goddess Affirmations ~ Video 1As you all know, our very own Modern Goddess, Nicole, has created a beauty-full journal and meditation CD. If you're interested in learning more about journalling, Nicole has written a series of articles, which you can find at Rainbow Dreams.But Nicole hasn't stopped there, she has created a series of Affirmation Videos. Here's the first one!Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-59933700847148254822008-03-14T22:08:00.006+11:002008-03-14T22:38:05.750+11:00Interview with Nicole Graham | Business Goddess of Journals for EmpowermentA successful coach, facilitator and empowerment advocate, Nicole Graham originally hails from Australia but is now living in Hong Kong. Nicole is a qualified Adult Educator, Certified Soul Coach, Certified Past Life Coach, Goddess Facilitator and Reiki Master.Her businesses, The Modern Goddess has evolved over time and evolved out of a passion to help women become empowered and inspired.Nicole Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-71227064359164772452008-03-01T20:01:00.003+11:002008-03-02T22:56:36.509+11:00Wishes come trueAt the beginning of the year I created a wish list - 100 wishes for 2008.These wishes have been granted so far:I am healthy - I eat nutritous and tasty foods I am fit - I practice pilates and work out every day To laugh more To dance more To let go of anger To forgive To be forgiven Find a 'home' for Chakradance My Chakradance practice takes off in Canberra I find an exciting new job which is Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-78926460776872406602008-02-21T17:14:00.008+11:002008-02-21T17:40:17.546+11:00Resting in my heartI started doing a lot of work in my heart chakra today.My last session with Gayla opened a gaping wound in my heart.I felt such loss, and grief. Its Owen's anniversary today, and I realised that for the past 14 years I have been angry.Angry with him for leaving me.Angry with myself for being angry with him.This anger and grief has held me back from moving on.I had constructed a brick wall around Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-53578010188111297372008-02-16T20:25:00.005+11:002008-02-16T21:59:00.586+11:00So how did you celebrate Valentine's Day?Photo of Mich by Leonie AllanBeing a single gal, missing that ever elusive relationship with the guy of my dreams, I decided that this year I would not take Valentine's Day laying down!But what the hell, I made it a week for self-love, so here's what I did ...I bought myself a ring of commitment (now you know my secret), yes it looks like an engagement ring and I wear it on that finger. But I Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-89491151625119865462008-02-10T01:18:00.001+11:002008-02-10T01:36:58.865+11:00OMG!I came home from a party tonight to find I couldn't actually get home.The police had my street blocked off, the excuse ... they were conducting a police operation. A line of neighbours cars down the other street because none of us could get home ...No explanation, we were just told to wait.I thought that it was a gas leak or something like that, so I hung out with my neighbours, wondering what Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-35225543551646350712008-02-07T00:17:00.001+11:002008-02-07T00:22:15.172+11:00An attitude of gratitudeInspired by Boho Mom's post the other day, I thought it a wonderful idea to post a list I am grateful for this week:Teaching my first Chakradance class ~ it was bliss-full!The gorgeous women in my classTalented and soulful friends scattered throughout the corners of the earthOpportunitiesA free movie ticketHaving a secretWhat are you grateful for right now?Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-58930560600292423722008-02-04T21:20:00.000+11:002008-02-04T21:39:34.082+11:00Southern Hemisphere Pagan CalendarI've found a site for Aussie Wiccans which has some good information for those in the Southern Hemisphere. I'm not sure how old the information is, so I can't vouch for the exact dates, so please take them as approximate, and I will endeavour to get the right dates soon. Lammas / Lughnassadh 2nd February: Lughnassadh is the Celtic festival in honour of the sun God and is actually celebrated on Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-54924215984825415112008-02-02T12:02:00.000+11:002008-02-02T12:52:07.030+11:00Southern Hemisphere MagickBy Frances (South Australia) www.ace.net.au/darkmoonDespite what appears to be a wealth of information available on neo-Pagan traditions, one section of the community seems to be grossly under-represented and that is those of us who reside in the Southern Hemisphere - Australia, New Zealand and even South Africa, to name but three countries.The majority of authors residing in the Northern Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-2448304998682686872008-02-02T00:10:00.000+11:002008-02-02T00:49:39.700+11:00Late night ramblings of a new-world goddessWhat a night!I've had one of those evenings with my best friend, where we sat down and poured our souls out to each other. You know those times, often fuelled by a bit too much alcohol, where you lay it all down ... your hopes, your fears, everything.We talked about our journeys since we had first met nine years ago. She told me that she sees me as a contradiction, a fragile soul that is strong. Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-77459897325930473052008-02-01T01:27:00.001+11:002008-02-01T14:29:43.777+11:00Trait or notI have been tagged by Nicole over at The Modern Goddess… here’s the meme.The RulesMention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.Pick your month of birth.Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).Highlight the traits that apply to you and if you would like write some wit or not.Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-46980224950764517812008-01-29T18:48:00.000+11:002008-01-31T11:42:41.560+11:00How to create your own Goddess PartyIf you feel you're only functioning from the eyebrows up, get thee to a Goddess Playshop," says goddess.com.au creatrix, Anita Ryan-Revel.Whether it's a goddess workshop, sacred retreat or women's circle, any event that connects women in a safe space is invaluable for a healthy state of being," she says. "This is by far the most beautiful way to awaken the heart, body and soul."In fact, such Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-41691201816125827652008-01-25T10:22:00.000+11:002008-01-25T10:30:31.180+11:00Delightfully differentHave you discovered Kate Nowark's Heartfelt Blessings yet? I've been a big Kate fan for a few years now, and like the daily Notes from the Universe, I love receiving her Heartfelt Blessings in my inbox.Here's todays:"If only I'd known that one day my differences would be an asset, my life would have been much easier." Bette MidlerYou are a one-of-a-kind creation, Mich, who came here to love, Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-65648861510042389862008-01-23T13:57:00.000+11:002008-01-31T11:57:31.390+11:00Shaking those chakrasA new year, a new term ... I'm leading Chakradance at OmShanti College this year, and I can't wait. Classes start in less than two weeks!OmShanti is a natural therapies college, so there's a lot of synergy between us.For those of you who don't know, Chakradance is a dance, meditation and therapy. Best of all, its a dynamic and delightful way to chane your life.Chakradance directly works with eachMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-73168451649830489032008-01-21T09:58:00.000+11:002008-01-21T10:05:06.186+11:00SabotageWhy do I fight it so hard?Decluttering my home, my life ...Its almost as though I want to continue to punish myselffor some misdeed that I can't remember committing.I've become the queen of procrastinationLiving in chaos for the past few weeks,as I can't finish what I started.I wonder why I fight happinessYes, I do want it to come in to my lifeBut a part of me resists, why?I know if I declutter Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-69070518250396744902008-01-19T00:07:00.000+11:002008-01-19T23:30:11.338+11:00Right now ...I'm curled up in bed so I thought I'd share my now with you~Its 12.12 am*Trinity, my fur baby, is asleepHer head resting on my leg*The door to the court yard is openSilver and aqua organza curtainsdance in the gentle breeze*Rain drops beating out a magical, hypnotic, rhythm*Life, right now, is so perfect.Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-38521044857641888582008-01-18T23:20:00.000+11:002008-01-18T23:21:01.108+11:00I'm a nymph!What type of Fae are you?Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1506191924799245049.post-54125092328651623252008-01-18T13:15:00.001+11:002008-01-21T21:28:52.945+11:00I saw an Angel The other day I was walking around the lake with Trinity.It was dusk, and the sun was starting to set behind the Brindabellas.A cool breeze quelled the heat of the day, and the ducks and water hens were getting their babies ready for bed.Everyone we passed had a smile and a hello for us. It was so peaceful, it was truly magical.I noticed the sun sky suddenly darken, and I looked up to see the Michhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01954137751083675957noreply@blogger.com3