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Comment on How’s Your “I am” ? – Strengthen your Root Chakra by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:43:11 +0000

How are you getting on Frances? There are more chakra-based posts now over on Postcards from the Edge. I’d love to hear what you think… http://postcardsfromtheedge.me/

Comment on Robert McKellar What Makes a Masterpiece? by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:41:27 +0000

Hi Wendy,
thanks so much for your comments and for sharing your memories of Robert here – I’m so sorry that this post was the source of sad news for you. Robert was painting lots right up to when he had to leave for London for special treatment for his illness. I’m happy to say he was painting his beloved abstracts – his own pure expression – as well as his beautiful nudes and meticulous still lifes. I have some photos of some of them if you’d like to see them.
I miss him loads too – we were neighbours for several years in Spain and a group of us used to do life drawing in his studio, plus he was great with our two young boys – they loved his sense of humour (and he & Phaedra bought them a psp one Christmas, which they’ve never forgotten!).
And I think of him lots when I’m in my studio – I have a few bits and pieces Phaedra was kind enough to give me, including some of the outrageous music he used to play – so that keeps me smiling every time I play it.
My own fondest memories of Robert are all laughing, especially the time when he turned up to our favourite local restaurant on the beach dressed in a white suit and bow tie to play his newly-finished hand built guitar and kept us all entertained and in fits of laughter all evening… he really is a special soul…

Comment on Robert McKellar What Makes a Masterpiece? by Wendy Briggs

Wendy Briggs — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:04:19 +0000

I am sitting in my studio suddenly feeling really sad having just read that Robert died. A minute ago I was really happy about what I was painting which caused me to google Robert. I have just blended the parts of the vessel, which I am painting, which should be blended with the background & picked out two particularly successful parts of the vessel to accentuate with light. Robert was the best teacher I ever had for technical painterly advice, all the tutors at Art college & on post grad added together did not teach me as much as Robert did about life drawing & still life painting. I just wanted to try & get in touch with him again & see what he was painting.
Robert was such a wonderful person & I really enjoyed seeing the way you have captured him so well in your little movie. I loved the many Sunday group life drawing sessions in his studio in Kent in the 90s, the leisurely lunches & chats in the local pub…. Often think of Robert……

Comment on Robert McKellar What Makes a Masterpiece? by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:11:53 +0000

Hi Jill, Robert created fond memories with people wherever he went, didn’t he! I’m so glad you found the vignette – the outakes are full of giggles and jokes and we are hoping to edit these soon into another little film. I’ll mail you when it’s done… warmly, Michelle

Comment on Robert McKellar What Makes a Masterpiece? by Jill Hickey nee Cox

Jill Hickey nee Cox — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:39:26 +0000

I was a friend of Robert’s back in the early 60′s. I came across the vignette of him by accident and was so sorry to read that he had died. I remember you as a very small child. Happy Days!!!

Comment on Michael Eldridge: Artist, Photographer & Creativity Coach by Painting Big in Italy this summer | room on the edge

Painting Big in Italy this summer | room on the edge — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:25:33 +0000

[...] retreats at the fabulous Starstone Retreats in I Cigni, near Montefiore in Italy (gorgeous) with Michael Eldridge and Michelle Rumney where you paint BIG and become Big again by doing so (these things go together [...]

Comment on How’s Your “I am” ? – Strengthen your Root Chakra by Frances

Frances — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:32:31 +0000

What a fabulous post…exactly what I needed to ‘hear’.
I will focus on the root chakra as from now and on the groundwork.

Thank you!

Comment on Ramdesh Kaur: Kundalini Yogini, Writer and Radio Presenter by God’s Dice | whatsayouth

God’s Dice | whatsayouth — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:12:14 +0000

[...] Thoughts about the words I have uttered to others. Which reminds me of an article I read by Ramdesh Kaur. Quote, ‘’ Words have tremendous power. They are real and tangible things. With a word, I [...]

Comment on Hop on over to The Right-Brain Business Plan… by kristenjames

kristenjames — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:21:27 +0000

Business plan is very important before starting any business.. succession planning is very important that helps in business growth & to face any kind of challenges

Comment on How’s Your “I am” ? – Strengthen your Root Chakra by Angei

Angei — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:08:26 +0000

Oh! no Just can’t believe hoe this story fit me so perfect. I though I was reading a story of myself written by someone else.
I will experiment with Kriya. OH yes i will promise myself that my root chakra will be strengthened. I am grateful!!

Comment on Aina Egeberg, Master NLP Trainer, Transformative Coach & Dragon Tamer by How to Nourish the Heart of your Business | room on the edge

How to Nourish the Heart of your Business | room on the edge — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:24:06 +0000

[...] for this particular Ace is a variation of one of my favourites, one that I first encountered with Aina Egeberg (one of my NLP/transformational coaching trainers when I was training to be a coach) in her fab [...]

Comment on Robert McKellar What Makes a Masterpiece? by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:48:52 +0000

Hi Katherine!

So glad you like it – it was great fun filming him and it was lovely re-watching it today after reading your comment.

We filmed another little experiment with him too, which always makes me laugh remembering it – in fact, it was the first time I met him properly, filming this. I thought I’d ask the same 10 questions to 10 different artists and imagined I’d end up with 10 very different interesting short films.

When we filmed a test with Robert, I asked him the first question, which was simply ‘What’s your favourite colour?” and we had a hilarious conversation about the colour red, full of double-entendres and funny anecdotes with that mischievous sparkle in his eyes the whole time… 20 minutes later, we got onto question 2 in fits of laughter. And that was it, we were instant friends!

Still miss him loads and think of him often, especially when I’m in my own studio painting…

Thanks for commenting – it’s lovely to know people are watching it.

Comment on Robert McKellar What Makes a Masterpiece? by Katherine Mahoney

Katherine Mahoney — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:58:06 +0000

Just LOVED this vignette of Robert! It captures him so well – and I should know as I am his sister!

Comment on Martin Grahame-Dunn: Photographer, Mentor & Trainer by Lee Sanger

Lee Sanger — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:58:49 +0000

Was great seeing you again, Martin, at Image Explorations. Thanks for sharing your knowledege and artistry with the students. This pod cast was wonderful.

Comment on Divine Birth by David Hunt

David Hunt — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:42:12 +0000

Yogi Bhajan often talked about the power of a mother’s prayer as the strongest force on earth, and although we are not all mothers or even women, the power of standing in and praying on behalf of mothers, and even on behalf of the Divine Mother, holds power. – Ramdesh Kaur

The current Global Sadhana ‘Elevating Ourselves, Blessing Our Children’ calls on the Pootaa Mataa Kee Asees Recitation previewed above. For more details visit: http://www.spiritvoyage.com/GlobalSadhana/ElevatingOurselvesBlessingOurChildren

Comment on Lost in words? Try these. by On Being Still | Mystic Passage

On Being Still | Mystic Passage — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:08:08 +0000

[...] Lost in Words? Try these [...]

Comment on The first step to mapping out a successful 2012… by Jen Gash

Jen Gash — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:26:04 +0000

Great – so excited for you. Its looks like a great day and a first for the UK —- go you. This approach is so very transformative – I recommend it to everyone! J

Comment on Ramdesh Kaur: Kundalini Yogini, Writer and Radio Presenter by Ramdesh Kaur

Ramdesh Kaur — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:00:58 +0000

That sounds divine Bianca…please send me an email at ramdesh@spiritvoyage.com to discuss the possibilities!

Blessings, Ramdesh

Comment on #4-52: Ace of Spades by katie

katie — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:13:01 +0000

My check-in!!!
Well, this was a toughie!!!! My achilles heel—I have decided–since 2012 is 20 days away—that organized is my theme for 2012.
I procrastinat and I beat myself up over it. I made my list with 7 activities for 7 days and I did the first day and promptly ignored the next 6 and I sit here typing and checking with myself and I still am not motivated to catch up and do the other 6—and they are all activities that benefit me! I am very glad to be looking myself squarely in the eyes and happy to be on board with getting organized. My fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants able to get by lifestyle have made organization a low priority—now that I am looking at succeeding conscientiously—I am going a bit easier on myself and invoking the learning curve and by this time next year
Yippie!!!
Cheers,
Katie

Comment on Viv Oyolu: Radio Presenter, Entrepreneur & Business Consultant by Dream Corner - My journey 6 months on......

Dream Corner - My journey 6 months on...... — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:18:34 +0000

[...] Have I learnt anything about myself? I seem to have grown as a person in confidence and have a better understanding of how to manage relationships….it’s not always about me – sadly! Lol! I am learning to be more accommodating and less of a perfectionist in how I want things to be – basically being less of a diva ! It is all good! I also find that I have become less inhibited about myself, as I seem to reveal a lot more about myself and my journey in life – not just about Dream Corner – on and off the show. Last month, one of my guests asked to interview me for her podcast series; and I was thrilled to do it; and thought the questions were okay. As the interview progressed, I finally got what my guests say when they come on Dream Corner – they can talk about themselves for a change and chart their journey ‘out loud’…don’t know if that make sense to you, but it did for me. I shared a whole lot more than I thought I would (don’t regret it!), and there’s something liberating about that. You can listen to my very revealing interview with Michelle Rumney here: Interview with Michelle [...]

Comment on #2-52: Ace of Clubs by michelle

michelle — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:24:48 +0000

I love hearing your updates Katie – keep on keeping on – it’s great!
Michelle xx

Comment on #2-52: Ace of Clubs by katie

katie — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:32:55 +0000

Well, week 1 I got my Tiggles story! Week 2 I bought my beautiful Christmas cards to send –which I have never done before Week 3 I got my watercolor get it all out masterpiece!!!! I am looking forward to week 4!
Sincerely,
Katie

Comment on #2-52: Ace of Clubs by michelle

michelle — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:08:15 +0000

thanks Katie!
It’s so great to hear that the cards are out there doing their work already!

Michelle

Comment on #2-52: Ace of Clubs by katie

katie — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:56:15 +0000

I am very excited to have this once a week focus take me to a deeper place of understanding and relaxing into my being-ness!!!

Sincerely,

Katie Adler

Comment on How to Nourish the Heart of your Business by michelle

michelle — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:46:30 +0000

lovely Katie Alder in Tokyo shares her story about doing this exercise:

Dear Michelle,
Thank you for your post card series no 1!!!!
My favorite book was Mrs. Piggle Wiggle—actually it is a series!
love Mrs. Piggle Wiggle!!!

The Piggle Wiggle Books are about children with bad habits—the distraught parents go to Mrs. Piggle Wiggle as a last resort. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle has magic potions and animals that provide the remedies.
–child has a bad habit
–parents on the edge
–Mrs P.W. called in
–Mrs. P.W. works her magic
–Child cured
–Parents happy!!!
I love the very funny way that the children are reformed!!!
AND—I am a bad habit child—I want a Mrs. Piggle Wiggle in my life

I am like Mrs Piggle Wiggle in that I support and encourage people to live
their dreams and to be positive. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle only sees the best—everyone
is a diamond!!!! I am working on this skill!!!

My story:

Katie Adler leaves big messes wherever she goes. Order and organization and tidiness are not found in her vocabulary. She cares not, because she is always off to this activity or that activity. Her friends and family hate to visit and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle is called in to help! Katie is “accidentally locked in her house with Tiggles– a big mouse that Mrs. Piggle Wiggle brought with her when she came for tea. Tiggles loves Katie’s messes. He chooses a pile and burrows in and chomps and chews and makes himself quite at home. Katie finds this quite intolerable and tries unsuccessfully to open the locked door to ask him to leave. She resorts to waiting for Tiggles to come out to eat and, when he is not looking, cleans the mess lickety split. This doesn’t bother Tiggles because he just moves to the next mess. Well, Katie finally gets busy and cleans and organizes her house so that Tiggles has nowhere left to park. This is just fine with Tiggles, he heads for the door and it opens right up; he smiles and he says, “Don’t worry about me! I have plenty of places where I will be comfortable and I can always return back here if you should have a place for me! I will know immediately for once I have visited a place it is on my radar!!!” From that day on, Katie had the orderliest, tidiest, most organizedest, house on the block!!!

My answer to the do three things differently challenge:
Breakfast of raw food!!!
Eye makeup!!!
Exercise to Spanish music!!

I have to tell you—I did this on Sunday and it is Friday and revisiting Mrs Piggle Wiggle and my bad habit has been delightful—ouch!!! And, the the three things differently challenge–just those three changes in my life— are making a huge difference—more fun and committing to a shake-up of my routine has made me conscious of how I do other things!!!

Thank you so much!!

Sincerely,
Katie Adler