Gordy's back and so is *** Jack***

Seasonal Snowy Greetings to you all! Firstly, my sincere apologies for the very long delay since my last post way back in October. I have been doing a lot of 'self-work' since then, a large part of which, I now realise, was shedding past programming. This, as you can imagine, went back a very long way, as it does with all of us!

Last Hogmanay I went completely teetotal. Alchohol and healing/psychic work do not tend to marry well but experience had also taught me that, for an exorcist, this is a definite no-no.

Having been brought up in a hotel, alchohol had always been part of my life and now, 35 fun-filled years {and a few casks!} later I had decided to totally detox.

Now firstly, let me say that I've always despised reformed letchers, so this is post is not a sermon. I've always loved good wine and various liquors-I'd just decided 7 months before turning 50 that that was it for me.

You may ask yourself:

Will I miss it? Honestly?... strangely, and surprisingly for me, not at all.

Has it enhanced my psychic/healing work?....Beyond my wildest dreams.

Will I feel any better?....Be prepared for a lifetime of 'stuff' you've suppressed coming out, mentally, physically and spiritually over some months and wade through it-you'll come out the other end, and you'll be 'as a child again' a clean, clear , pure beam of lightness!

The Tao of Spider- Patience, Perseverance, Peace.

If you feel your life consists of worrying over a never-ending mountain of 'things that must be done' then it is worth remembering the following:

Don't add yesterday's regrets to tomorrow's worries and carry them today-you can only live in the 'now'.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, TODAY is the gift!

Do not look to the distant horizon before you complete the task that lies clearly at hand.

Do your best, then let it rest {Let go and let God..}

You are like an hourglass-only one grain of sand, one task at a time, can pass through the middle of that hourglass.

"Our life is what our thoughts make it'......Marcus Aurelius

Luisa's studio open for visitors

Saturday is the start of year 3 of Perthshire Open Studios! Founded in 2008 by my partner, Luisa Ramazzotti, this event has grown almost exponentially to include artists and makers from all over Perthshire opening their doors to the public from 11th-19th September. People will have the opportunity to see everything from woodturning, jewellery, soapmaking, printing, glass, ceramics and textiles to various painting techniques and disciplines. {perthshireopenstudios.com}

On the spiritual front, I have been busy [thus the too-long delay in posting an up-to-date blog!]. The Scottish Healing Centre is running Level 2 in Advanced Healing Techniques at Ethereal Light at The Wellgate Centre in Dundee 0n Sun 19th September 1130 till 1700.

I intend to re-explore the more earth-centered {Gaia} theme of nature soon-just require to get busy with the camera again.

Lunga on cherry blossom

This is Lunga, our wee dachshund, captured at a daft angle. She's quite photogenic as you can see and full of love. She is very sociable and especially enjoys talking to bees and butterflies whom she doesn't understand, but tries to strike up a rapport with them by barking at them. Large beetles also enjoy Lunga's affections, at least up to the point when she can't contain her enthusiasm any longer and absorbs them into her energy field by lovingly eating them. Occasionally, we rescue toads and baby rabbits from the same passionate fate as her appetite seems to know no bounds, extending even to slugs, deer poo [a favourite], horse and cow manure, rabbit droppings and...we also keep chickens! It's hard to believe, I know, that lurking beneath that playful, cute, fluffy countenance is the heart of a ruthless toilet ferret who will stop at nothing to access the most disgusting fare imaginable and consume it with such manic speed and relish as to make you wince. But she is rather cute...don't you think?

Perthshire woodland sunset

Ok, I know it's been a while since I last posted anything sensible {2nd August}. I turned 50 on August the 5th and Luisa organised a big party for me, complete with an ex-Black Watch Piper, so everybody had a few large drams to the tune of 'Heilan Laddie' The Black Bear' 'Farewell to the Rock' etc. All in all a very Scottish celebration. Since then it's been very busy--The McNeill-Wilkie Clinic is now 'The Scottish Healing Centre' and we've just run two capacity workshops in Cleansing, Clearing and Psychic Protection and Advanced Healing Techniques level 1 at Cat McGillvery's wonderful holistic shop and therapy room at ETHEREAL LIGHT in The Wellgate, Dundee. The next workshop is Advanced Healing Techniques level 2 on Sun 19th Sept 1130 till 1700 [full details and costs on Cat's website]. A huge thankyou goes to Phil Brammer of IVY COTTAGE INDUSTRIES for all his help in keeping me to time and procuring good, healthy scotch pies and doughnuts to help me put on some unnecessary weight!

Speccy Nerds comparing dentistry

This is Luisa and I inspecting each other's new 'one-size-fits-all' plastic dentures which we ordered online from Tibet. They come quite soft and malleable in a curious sticky gum which needs to be soaked overnight in petrol to remove any traces of negative energies imbued by frustrated exploited workers. It is very important to insert the dentures correctly the right way up at the first attempt otherwise you have to chew on your tongue to make it soft again. I will attempt to post a proper sensible blog soon.

Meaningless Mental Meanderings In The Meadow.

I've been so busy that my blogging discipline has been blown away in the draught created by my frenetic rush to get nowhere in particular. This is a sorry state of affairs and urgently needs addressing as it's really all about personal discipline, an area I am normally strong in-actually that's rubbish; in fact I am so seduced by my own self-created transient delusions of efficiency that I fail to notice the subtle but obvious signs that Gordy is losing the plot-namely, posting another dull photo of a plant I can't remember the name of, and then wittering on about my rapidly deteriorating state of mind. I really must take some proper interesting photos that people whom have actually got a life take and then say something of interest, hopefully....soon.

Pinewood Path

Hello everyone! It's been a while since my last post-very busy time lately. This is one of Lunga's favourite walks. As a wee dachshund she loves woodlands and this part of the path is lovely when the sunlight casts a dappled kaleidescope of various greens on the bracken and grass.

She is currently up in Wick at the very north end of Scotland with my partner, Luisa, who is on a tour of places she has never visited before. It's very different scenery up there and should give her lots of inspiration for her painting and drawing. I've been teaching Aqua-aerobics in Dunkeld since February at Dunkeld House and have around 30 in my Tuesday and Thursday classes. I give them a Reiki colour meditation as they lie on their floats at the end of the session in the warm water-wish I had a pool at home 'cos it certainly seems to chill them out!

I'll maybe post you a photo of them bobbing about totally zonked, as it makes me feel sleepy just watching them!

Wizard's Point at gloomy dusk

I love this place so much that I just had to share it with you in all it's dark drama. The wonderfully descriptive old Scots word 'dreich' nicely encapsulates a image such as this.

It's stark, dismal, and to me, utterly enchanting. Join me now as the night wind swipes at your hair; listen... as the last crow calls it's handover to the owls and foxes. Then watch...and wait.

Sunlight on Ferns

Ferns are some of the oldest plants on our planet. Dating back millions of years, fossilised examples have been discovered almost identical to the species we find now. It's amazing to think that they pre-date the age of dinosaurs! We humans are a relatively recent arrival in relation to these ancient residents and that thought is always worth keeping in mind. Reverence for nature in all her forms is a quality all of us would do well to cultivate-it's good for us in so many ways, as nature sustains and heals all of us in return for our care for her.

A seat in silence by the old Scots Pine

There is a woodland not far from us where we walk Lunga, our wee dachshund. About halfway round the route there is a turn in the path where there is a memorial seat beside an old Scots Pine. As you can see, it sits beside a big, open green field and in the early evening it is very quiet and peaceful. Often, when I am running healing courses and workshops, I am asked about meditation-when to do it, how to do it, how often to do it and how long to do it!? Me not know.

To me, meditation is different things to many people but I'm a simple soul; I love trees-they heal us with love just by being near them, they give us the oxygen we breathe, these beautiful telegraph poles to God-They demonstrate eternal grace and even die standing up. Try this 'meditation' sometime-go sit in nature and JUST BE for a while and then you will truly discover for yourself that nowhere is closer to the heart of God than in her wild garden.

Purple Rhododendron

The Rhododendron is not actually a native species of the British Isles. It was introduced by the Victorians to these islands and spread rapidly everywhere. The Victorians were great travellers and explorers and introduced many varieties of exotic species to Britain. Unfortunately, some of these incomers of the plant world were very competitive, often being used to different conditions and therefore encountered little 'resistance' from native species-they literally took over unless they were controlled! One such plant was the rhododendron, often used initially to decorate and screen the driveways to opulent country residences. However, I rather like them and think you will agree that this particular purple flower is really attractive!

The stair of stares or stare of stairs?

Lunga {"Loong-ga"-Italian for 'long'} has her favourite place to fluff-out. For reasons known only to her, she likes to stop halfway up the stairs. It reminds me of the words in that lovely wee song from The Muppet Show..."Halfway up the stairs is a stair where I sit.. There isn't any other stair quite like it.. It's not at the bottom, and it's not at the top, so this is the stair where I always stop". Anyway, her stare says it's her stair if you'll pardon the pun.{cringe}

Tuscan beach sunset

Sit awhile with me and we'll watch the sun go down together. You're looking out across the sandy beach with a light, still, warm breeze, gently whisking the downy hairs on your face. The sand is stuck to your furry feet like dried sparkly powder glistening in the evening light. Your skin feels slightly tight from the salt water and you can't wipe the grin off your muzzle as your soul drinks in this scene, committing every moment between blinks to your memory forever. We've had a great day Puppy Dog!

Just because I liked the picture.

I've really got nothing to say about this photo except that, when I was walking past the tree,

It wasn't primarily the flowers which attracted me-it was the browny red wee stalks contrasting with the greyish branches and green grass. I just liked that; hope that you do too.

Chevron Amethyst Wand

Chevron Amethyst is a powerful tool which intensely concentrates energy to dissolve and deflect negative forces. It will cleanse the aura and act as a stimulus to the immune system.

This is a useful stone if you are seeking the positive solution to any situation or problem.

It's strong energy brings balance to the organs of the body, releasing tension and aiding restful sleep.

Calm your Crown Chakra with Cloudy White Clematis

Your crown chakra is just above the top of your head. This chakra resonates to the colour White, regulates the pineal gland and connects you to the higher spiritual aspects, promoting self-realisation and keeping all the chakras in harmony and balance. White light is really a combination of all the colours. Good crystals include moonstone, clear quartz, Iceland spa and herkimer diamond. It should be noted that Violet is also the colour of the crown chakra in some healing disciplines and therefore crystals such as flourite and amethyst are equally suited to healing with the crown chakra-Let your intuition be your guide!

Grow fresh green shoots in your heart chakra!

The heart chakra resonates to the colour green. This chakra regulates the immune system, lungs and the thymus gland. Your own growth, interpersonal relationships, compassionate side and acceptance of yourself are all governed by your heart chakra. Useful crystals for the heart include moss agate, bloodstone, emerald, malachite and peridot. Amazonite and green aventurine are also nourishing. I took the photo above as it symbolised to me fresh growth and development, contrasting the bright new green needles against the darker, more mature ones.

Pink and purple lupins

I loaded this photo with a view to moving to the next chakra in sequence, which happens to be yellow! Sooo, wee mistake there as we have pink in the foreground. Ok, let's skip past it to the purple behind and go straight to the 3rd eye chakra now, which resonates to ...youv'e guessed it-the colour purple! The 3rd eye chakra is situated just above and between the eyes. This chakra regulates the central nervous system and relates to spiritual knowledge, psychic intuition, abilities and understanding. Just focus on purple for balance in developing and growing your powers of intuition.

Orange heals the Sacral Chakra

The Sacral Chakra, just below the tummy button, resonates to the colour orange. The proper functioning of the circulatory system and the bladder are regulated by this chakra, as are sensations of pleasure, creativity and imagination.