Author: Kate.Purcell

What does the word peace mean to you?

To me, it means freedom… Freedom from disturbance and freedom from fear.  It means to live in a state of tranquility and calm.

For so many years, during my teens and early twenties, peace was out of reach for me. For so many years, I just could not find it, no matter how hard I looked… this was incredibly frustrating and made life exceedingly difficult. My soul was drenched with fear and my mind was a constant barrage of anxious thoughts and static noise. I think it is because of the fact that I lived without a sense of peace for so many tiresome years, that for me, today, it is the one thing that holds the most importance in my everyday experiences. It is the one thing I strive to find, on a daily, even moment to moment basis. It is my number one priority.

After I got put on medication when I was 26, this is when things changed for the better, I got some relief, and found some peace. But then I started to live my life “normally”, and all of a sudden, peace seemed difficult to grasp again. Amidst our hectic lives, we are in a constant state of striving towards the next goal. We are in a constant state of dis-satisfaction because we do not have this or do not have that. Even when we have found things that make us happy or fulfilled, we are anxious or worried that these things may not be permanent.  There is always something to stress about. So, I started to think about peace again and internally I have been on a search to find it… and I have definitely made some headway.

So… how do we find peace, amidst the chaos of our lives?

Through trans-formative spiritual practice.

I cannot stress to you enough how much things have changed for me since deepening my spiritual practice and spiritual growth. What I realise now is that peace is readily available to each and every one of us, every moment of every day. The way to tap into this is through the practice of surrender.

Remember there is nothing wrong with goals and dreams and having plans for the future. The key here is that you can have them, but you must then surrender them and release them to the universe. You must allow your life to be entirely in the hands of the universe. You take your hands off the steering wheel and allow the universe’ plan for you to unfold. This makes the experience of life effortless, and things unfold with ease and grace. When you get caught up in the timing of things… you must simply remember to enjoy the present moment and remind yourself that the universe will guide you and support you to move forwards towards your highest good, in divine timing. The by-product of this level of trust, and this level of faith… is peace.

This doesn’t come easily though, I must say. I can tap into these feelings during a meditation, or whilst I’m reading one of my spiritual books, but then I go out into the world and I can all of a sudden forget peace. Fear hooks me back in, and I lock into a mindset of control and wanting things to be a certain way, and within certain timing… I end up focusing on what is lacking, rather than focusing on gratitude and all the good things in my life.

But I am getting better at moving back to that peaceful state, when I remember that I can choose love over fear, and this releases me from time, and restores my hope and faith.

Then I can allow the universe to step in again, and I allow my intuition and the energy of love to be my guide. We must embrace the miracle within every moment, and trust that each step will be perfectly laid out before us.

So when the fears of the world take you out, simply return to the present moment and surrender. And once you have surrendered, surrender more… this is the road back to peace. Be the light x

To attract good things into your life, it is imperative that we focus primarily on feeling good.

There are many things that get in the way of us feeling good. We are worried about how things are going to unfold. We are concerned that the outcome we desire (any outcome) will not eventuate. We are too focused on getting things done, that we forget to enjoy the ride.

The universe responds to positive energy. So, if we are constantly stuck in a mindset of lack, worry, and negativity, the universe is going to dish out more of that.
That is why recently my meditations have been changed slightly. Rather than being too focused on  my vision for the future, and so focused on manifesting certain things into my life, I have instead started to focus on the process of surrendering and letting go.

I focus on how I can break down anything that is getting in the way of enjoying the moment. Now, my priority is to feel a sense of peace, joy, gratitude, and abundance in every moment of the day.

The best way of doing this is surrendering all of my worries and concerns, as well as surrendering my vision and goals for the future. I let go and allow things to unfold, because I know that the universe is already working behind the scenes for my highest good. This truth is liberating.

I step back and let the universe do its thing. And I know things will unfold perfectly and in the right timing. Because as I said, the universe responds to positive feelings and high vibrations.
In my new meditation, I simply say to myself that I am willing to let go of attachments to any outcome, and I allow myself to feel free… I live in the moment and I allow myself to be peaceful, joyful, grateful and abundant in each moment. It is amazing how powerful this practice is and it has transformed my experience of each and every day. I am aligned with love and I see things through a lens of love.

The book that I have been reading calls this kind of mindset… the ‘miracle mindset’. Because when you are aligned with high vibration feelings, you attract miracles. I say to myself; I am open to infinite possibilities, spiritual solutions, and creative opportunities… and I allow myself to be spiritually guided and supported, every step of the way. Not only do I recite these words in my morning meditation, but I also remind myself throughout the day. This really will lead the way to bigger and better things… and I truly believe that. Remember your priority should always be to feel good.

I ask of you to give this meditation a go and allow yourself to feel free… let these powerful words transform your day to day experience.

Love Kate xx

Most of us believe that we are all separate. And it is this belief that creates fear and a whole other realm of negativity. Our Ego convinces us that we are separate… and it is within this illusion, that we see through a lens of judgment, comparison, shame and fear. We have learnt to be this way over the course of our lifetime. When we are born into the world, we are aligned with love, and then we learn to be fearful.

There is a way to move back towards seeing through a lens of love. We simply must be willing to let go of our fears. This willingness will guide you in the right direction, and you will soon become more aware of where your ego and your attached fear, are running the show, behind the scenes.

I slip in and out of oneness and disconnection. When I surrender my fears, concerns and worries to the universe, I become aligned with love. I feel peaceful and connected to everyone around me. This process has truly shown me, that we are indeed all connected. Love fuels this connection, and fear cuts the connection. I have moments where fear sets in, and where I fall into a lack mindset, but I can quickly return to love when I become aware of what is happening, from moment to moment. This is a choice.

Having the intention to return to oneness and to return to alignment with love, is all it takes. You will be shown the way. This must become a priority, as the way you feel, will dictate what your life becomes. When we are aligned with love, we are an energetic magnet, for good things. When we are aligned with fear, we are an energetic magnet for more fear and separation.

Simply surrender your fear moment to moment, and you will come to know what it is like, to be joyful and at peace. Watch out for your ego, as it will try to trick you into believing that it is the only thing that will keep you safe in this world. That is what the ego does. Real safety and security occur when you learn to rise above your fears and see through the lens of love.

I have a lot of fear around finances, and I must watch my thinking around this. I can easily fall into the trap of worrying about my next paycheck or worrying about not having enough. But when I catch myself doing this, I quickly surrender my financial situation over to the universe, and I know that it is being taken care of. This leaves me feeling lighter, and my energy changes. Then I know that money will flow freely, and I will always be provided for.

Last week I had my appointment with my accountant, and I was told that I owe a fair bit of money to the ATO. Straight away though, I changed my perspective on what this meant. I simply affirmed that the universe will take care of this for me and I remained calm, joyful and at peace. It was only a day later that I got an email from Centrelink informing me that I will be receiving a hefty refund in about 2 weeks’ time. This confirmed to me, that the universe truly does have my back… all I must do is stay aligned with love and feel the energy of peace and abundance, and I will attract whatever is in my highest good. This was miraculous and a confirmation of my faith.

The best thing you can do right now to move towards love and away from fear, is to begin witnessing your fear. See what is happening and then make the choice to change it. We choose to move away from our ego’s false perceptions and towards seeing things as they truly are…Towards seeing that we are all connected through love, and that joy and peace truly are our birthright.

Change the lens that you see the world through, and you will always be safe and supported.

Love Kate xx

Almost a couple of months ago now I wrote a blog about happiness. I wrote about true inner happiness that did not necessarily depend on outside circumstances. On reflection, I think that the happiness I was feeling then WAS actually based on what was going on in my life at the time… although I couldn’t see this. I was in a new relationship and I thought that all my Christmas’ had come at once. I was feeling incredibly happy. On the way to work, during work, pretty much all day I was happy. But there was also fear involved. Fear of…. When will he text me again? Will this be taken away from me? This my dear friend is not true happiness. It is dependent on certain factors and conditional.

When this relationship did end… I felt lost. I felt let down and sad. For a little while anyway. Until I deepened my spiritual practice my spiritual beliefs and now, I truly know what it feels like… to be unconditionally happy… and free. What a miracle and incredible lesson to learn.

This sort of happiness is the kind of happiness that comes from realising that everything is already in perfect form. I surrender my problems and concerns to the universe and allow spiritual guidance to direct my path and show me the way forward. We can not depend on someone else to be our source of happiness. We must find that within ourselves. And only then can we be guided and supported to get to where we want and need to be. These books by Gabrielle Bernstein have really opened my eyes and my heart and soul, to living in a different way. My own happiness has now become my full-time job, it is after all our birthright to experience happiness, plus ever-present feelings of peace and joy.

I have prioritized this spiritual growth because it inherently affects every other part of my life, and my day to day experience of life. Since I have started to deeply surrender to the wisdom and power of the universe, I have naturally found a new equilibrium. I am happy, peaceful and joyful. And I bring that energy to each and every interaction with the people in my life and my clients. I trust that I am moving in the right direction, and that the universe will guide me and show me the way forward, towards my highest good and my deepest desires.

I think we can all learn from this experience. I think most of us would say that they are happy, because they have a, b, or c in their lives. This is fine, and it is true that we all have things in our lives that are blessings… and things that help us to be happy. And it is important to feel gratitude for these things. But fear is always looming in the sense that…. What if one of these things was to be taken away? True happiness comes from relinquishing our control over our circumstances. The more we try to control things, the more rooted in fear we become.

If we let go and simply allow things to be and surrender our will and our concerns… We can truly and sustainably tap into the love and peace and joy that is our birthright, and that is available to us in every moment. What blocks us from experiencing that love, peace, and joy, is our need to control, and essentially our fear and our fear based beliefs.

Allow your fear to fade away, and instead find unwavering faith in the higher power that is the universe. It has your back, every step of the way. All we have to do is get out of the way and let it do its thing.

Love Kate xxx

This weekend I have been going through my manuscript… Hope Calling – making the necessary changes after receiving it back from the editor. It has been a mind-blowing project to work on. Going through my journey from when I was a young girl, up until this very day, has made me reflect on just how far I have come. Through not only one mental health challenge, but many… lasting upwards of thirteen years of my life. It really has been an incredible path that I have been on… not only during those years, but also in the aftermath of my mental illness, where I have created many miracles and really turned my life around 360 degrees.

I have been reflecting on how incredibly difficult it was back then, to just get through any given day… I certainly was not thriving, I was only just surviving, by the skin of my teeth. Now I do not just ‘get through’ my days. Instead I am constantly filled with gratitude and joy, and I am also full of excitement for what is around the corner, in the next chapters of my life. I believe now that not only mental health recovery is possible, but that a truly magical, life worth living, is possible for me… and I am filled with hope for what is possible for other people out there who might be struggling, including the people that I work with. All that is required is a glimmer of hope and a willingness to never, ever give up. Then moving forward, it is about developing a sense of resilience, courage and self-love and acceptance. I hope that my story, and my book, will give these people not only that glimmer of hope, but tools to guide them in the right direction.

I think that my story demonstrates the strength of the human spirit. I did give up my fight, twice during the thirteen years of struggle, but I am so very glad that I made it through that…had I not gotten through those times, I never would have been able to witness how miraculous, amazing and joyous life can be. We are incredibly resilient beings, and I’m so blessed that I have, over the years, refined my own sense of resilience, to the point where I can now, get through any obstacle or challenge, with relative ease and grace.

I am reminded of the wonderful people – family and friends – that I have had the privilege of knowing, throughout my life journey so far. Without whom, I would probably not be here today. Some of these people were only in my life for a chapter or maybe two… but others have been with me through absolutely everything… and I am so blessed for this. Thank you so very much to those people, I am sure you know who you are.

I am reminded of how torturous and painful mental illness can be. We should have nothing but empathy and compassion for those people who are still in the throws of it. But I am also reminded how miraculous life can be, in that many people do turn their lives around, despite their challenges – that are rife with roadblocks and detours. We must focus on the hopeful stories of others who have conquered their demons, like me, and we must hold onto this hope to help others who are suffering.

If I could say one thing to the thirteen-year-old version of myself, the version who had so much struggle ahead… I would say… believe in miracles, but ultimately, believe in yourself. You are going to be tried and tested again and again in the coming years, but everything will work out in the end. Hold on to your courage and your strength and resilience, and you will be ok. You will survive… and once you have learned how to survive, you will learn to thrive, beyond your wildest imagination.

I do not think for one second that the path I went down was the wrong path for me. It was the right path, and I remind myself of this, again and again. My struggles and my trauma led me to where I am today. I do not see that there was any other way. I am blessed to have experienced what I have experienced, because it taught me so many incredible and important lessons in life, without which I would not be who I am today. I am in awe of myself for getting through all that, and I am in awe of life. And most importantly I have come to be at a place in my life where I not only love myself unconditionally, but where I am at peace. That dear reader, is truly a miracle.

Love Kate xx

I still battle with body image. Some days I am perfectly ok, and other days I struggle. I tell myself, I need to lose another 2 kilos, or 5 kilos, or 10 kilos, in order to be happy and be at peace with myself. This is regardless of how many spiritual books that I read, or how much meditation I engage in.

When I realised today… that I can surrender my issues with body weight and appearance to the universe, just like I do with other areas of my life. My priority is to feel joyful and free from moment to moment, and this negative cycle gets in the way of that and wastes precious energy.

In order to heal, we mustn’t struggle. We must let go and trust in a higher power. I have made a goal this year to lose twenty kilos, and I am over halfway there. But it doesn’t make sense to berate myself until I get to my goal… or say to myself, everything will be right and well, only when I reach this goal. I must make loving myself a priority, every moment of every day, and not struggle by needing certain conditions to be happy. I can still make good choices, and work towards losing the weight that I want to lose. But resisting the present moment is just going to make things so much harder for me.

I trust now, that after surrendering this issue to the universe, that I will be guided in the right direction, and I will move forward towards happiness and my highest good. There is an element of patience involved in this.

I made a decision today…that I will not allow this issue to get in the way of my peace, joy and self-love. I will not sacrifice my happiness just for a sense of control and obsession in regard to my weight and appearance. Control and obsession doesn’t prove or help anything. The way forward is to step back and let the universe heal the situation…. And whilst trusting in that, I can get on with my day to day life with a sense of joy and peace, and of course, self-love.

And as I live day to day, moment to moment, enjoying the journey, I will as a direct result, heal other parts of my life, by attracting what I most desire and reveling in the magic of the powers of the universe.

Love Kate xx

This morning the most incredible thing happened to me…and I will touch on this shortly.

I have been reading spiritual books by Gabrielle Bernstein and she goes on and on about how we need to surrender to the power of the universe. How when we truly surrender, we can tap into the loving frequency of the universe and really experience true joy, and freedom. And when we tap into this frequency, we become what she calls, a super attractor. We attract what we desire with ease and grace.

I love this whole concept, but I didn’t really feel its truth, until this morning. Before I headed off to work, I completed my usual 15 minutes of meditation. When I meditated this morning, I really tried to surrender all my worries and concerns (about multiple areas of my life), to the power and wisdom of the universe. I visualised me taking these worries and placing them in a box in front of me… then I visualised angels coming to take that box of worries and concerns, away from me, into the great unknown…and into the vastness of the universe. This practice is something else I have learnt from Gabrielle’s books. During my meditation, after visualising this, I felt noticeably lighter. And I have felt this before. Then when I was driving to work, I really began to embody the truth of what Gabrielle talks about. The truth that when you have complete faith in the universe, you let go of negativity and worry, and become effortlessly joyous and free.

This morning on the drive to work, I began to embody feelings of joy and immense gratitude for everything in my life. But aside from this I felt the feeling of utter release and relief… and freedom. Because I have handed over my worries and concerns to the infinite wisdom and power of the universe, I can now relax, and have fun! This is truly miraculous.

I enjoyed the session with my client immensely, and I’m sure my client could notice a difference and shift in my overall energy.

Gabrielle talks about how the universe responds very powerfully and positively, to the energy of joy and fun. The more we can surrender, and enjoy a sense of peace and true happiness, the more we will be guided in the right direction and the more we will attract the things that we desire, and the things that are aligned with our highest good. The more we can trust and have faith that the universe is working behind the scenes to help us on our path, the freer we will feel.

I think it is quite common to think that path to success and happiness is paved only when we work really hard and put in a lot of effort. What I am beginning to realise through reading these books, and experiencing the concepts in my own life, is that this is just not true. The more we can step back and enjoy our lives moment to moment, and feel really good, the more the universe is going to respond to bring us more things to enjoy and be thankful for. The idea here is that we need to get out of the way. We need to stop planning and controlling and just relax into faith. Sure, we need to take positive action always, but do this in a relaxed, joyful way. Enjoy the journey, and don’t become obsessed with the outcome. Do your bit only, and let the universe do the rest of the work for you.

If you want to attract everything that is aligned with your highest good, your priority should always be to experience peace, joy, and love from moment to moment. Let that pave the way towards your abundant and joy-filled future.

So, let go of your worries and concerns… and when you surrender them to the infinite power and wisdom of the universe, surrender even more. This is key.

Its ok to have goals, but don’t be too goal focused. Still take action steps, every day, but allow yourself to tap into feelings of joy and peace from moment to moment, and trust that what is unfolding is aligned with your highest good. Don’t let the desire for a specific outcome get in the way of feeling those positive feelings and vibes. Like I said, the priority should be to get out of the way and allow yourself to feel a sense of peace and joy.

The universe wants to help you and guide you… so let it do that, by getting out of your own way.

What I am starting to realise, more and more, is that the most important thing in my life is to cultivate a positive relationship not only with myself, but also with the universe. Once we have a clear and powerful connection to the universe, we simply cannot go wrong. I have complete faith and trust in this truth. And I am so much happier for it. Life really is an incredible adventure.

Stay tuned xx

I have had many obstacles in my life. Particularly in my younger years. But now I can see without a shadow of a doubt that all of the obstacles I have endured, were serving a greater purpose and leading me down a better path. I never look back on my life and wish things were any different. I needed to go through those hard times so that I could be strengthened, and so that I could learn many important lessons. Lessons in gratitude and lessons in resilience and determination, to name a few.

Now, when I am up against an obstacle in my life, I look for the hidden deeper meaning that lies within that obstacle. This is a choice. Whilst obstacles may still be uncomfortable, I can see the obstacle as an opportunity for learning and personal/spiritual growth. And also, as a re-direction. It is important to realise that when faced with an obstacle, the universe is simply redirecting you to something that is more aligned with your highest good. You may not be able to see this clearly at the time, as usually an obstacle or roadblock means you are not getting what you desire. Remind yourself that there is a greater purpose and plan that you are just not necessarily privy to yet.

This is when you must surrender and trust that the universe is gearing you up for something even better. Had I not gone through my experiences with mental illness, I wouldn’t be able to do the work that I enjoy so much today. Had I not gone through my experiences with mental illness, I wouldn’t be able to help others. I wouldn’t be able to have the positive, eternally optimistic outlook that I have today. I wouldn’t be as incredibly resilient as I am today… which enables me to get through absolutely anything with ease. In essence, I wouldn’t be half the person I am today. Those experiences were leading me down a path of self-love, self-worth, self-compassion and self-actualization. These are all lessons that I have learnt through moving through some really difficult “roadblocks”.

At the time I wasn’t privy to the universes plan. But now I remind myself when up against something undesirable, that I need to simply trust in the universes plan and get out of the way. When we get caught up in how something “should” turn out, we disconnect with the flow of universal guidance and help. So, we must let go of all outcomes, and simply surrender and trust.

Every obstacle is an opportunity. The more we can see them in this way, the easier it will be to move beyond them. The more you try to control the situation and the outcome, the more you are moving out of alignment with universal guidance and the infinite power of the universe.

The next time you get caught up in a victim mentality, when things seemingly aren’t going your way, simply say a prayer and re-align with love…

“Thank-you Universe for helping me see this obstacle as an opportunity. I will step back and let you lead the way”.

Where in your life are things not going as you had planned? Think for a second about how this is simply the universe redirecting and re-calibrating. Think about what else the universe might be leading you to…in line with your highest good. Trust the universes plan and get out of your own way.

Love Kate xx

I have been reading a lot of spiritual books lately. And I can’t tell you how fulfilled and happy this has made me. If there is one thing I am beginning to realise, it’s that living a life that is aligned with spirituality can actually be really exciting. When you surrender to the fact that the universe is on your side, and you never have to solve problems on your own again, it is comforting, and it makes you look at your life, and the world, much differently.

The universe is always supporting what is of the highest good for you, and it will never give you anything that you cannot handle. Again, this is comforting, and can give you a sense of confidence moving forward… through healing, and beyond.

When I say that living a spiritual life can be exciting, I think the main reason for this is that it helps you to see that the possibilities for your future are limitless. When you live a spiritual life, everything that you have ever desired to feel, becomes possible. Healing your past becomes possible, and embracing an incredible future becomes possible, too.

I truly do believe that we can co-create our dream life. The only things that are stopping us from doing this, are our old, outdated stories and of course, fear. But when you do the work to heal those old stories, and when you do the work to transform fear into faith and love, anything is possible.

How do I heal these old stories and past wounds? How do I move away from fear, and towards faith and love? The trick is to step back, and surrender, and let the universe do its thing. You will be presented with universal assignments, in the form of a person or situation…. And all you need to do is be willing to show up for these assignments. Show the universe that you are ready for healing and ready for freedom from fear.

Recognise that if you are presented with a universal assignment (pain or an uncomfortable situation), and you don’t accept it now… it will show up again and again in your life until you do accept it, heal and then move onward and upwards. When you do find within yourself, the strength to acknowledge and face your assignment… be proud of yourself for this. Remember, the universe will not give you something that you cannot handle. So, face it, and know that healing will occur…. Just surrender it to the power of the universe.

The act of surrender will give you the power, to face anything.

Aside from the realisation that the spiritual path can be exciting, I have also realised, it can be fun! And filled with joy. Especially as now I am really leaning into my manifestation practice, I am seeing that life can be filled with hope, love and joy. As the wise man says, its not the about the destination, but the journey. I don’t have to have everything I desire in life, but what matters is that the process of getting there, can be fun and exciting.

And one last thing, I have started talking more to the people in my life, about my manifestation practice and my spiritual beliefs. And this enriches the conversations I have and the experiences that I have with others. It’s totally win-win. And hey, if I can help someone to connect more to their own sense of spirituality then I am happy to give this amazing gift.

Because the spiritual path will give you a sense of power that you have never known. Learn to trust in the universe and you will never un-learn it… and you will never regret it.

Love Kate xx

Gratitude can change everything. It can create miracles in your life because gratitude has a very high vibration. If we put that vibration out into the world, you will see blessings come back to you in the most amazing ways.

Its very easy to forget to be grateful. We are always focusing on what we don’t have, what we need to make our lives better. It is absolutely ok to want to make your life better… but focusing on what we don’t have isn’t going to make things any better. Sure, take whatever steps you can to better yourself and your situation… focus on this one day at a time. But don’t forget to thank the universe for all the blessings you currently have. This can be a hard one for some people who think they don’t have much to be grateful for…

But I have been at a point in my life where I only had a roof over my head, my immediate family, and not much more than that. I could have become desperate and helpless… but instead I focused on what I did have. And at that time, I was very grateful that I had my mental health intact. That was what kept me going. It wasn’t easy at times… I did feel despair and a longing for more. But I took the opportunity every day, to feel grateful, and I turned my life around.

I know it sounds simplistic, but if you have a roof over your head, a bed to sleep in, food to eat and water to drink, you are doing a lot better than some people in this world. Let gratitude be your anchor, to stop you from floating away in a sea of negativity and despair. What you are grateful for doesn’t really matter… it just matters that you practice gratitude.

I have recently forgotten this. But today I woke up with an amazing sense of gratitude for all the good things in my life. I know I am lucky, and a long way from where I started 10 years ago.

I would highly recommend getting yourself a journal and writing down three things every day that make you happy, or make you feel blessed. It can be a very powerful practice. I would also recommend, if you do a daily meditation, to tap into that feeling while you meditate. It can change the way your day unfolds.

Remember like attracts like, so if you vibrate at the frequency of gratitude, you will soon have more in your life to be grateful for.

Today I am grateful for meaningful work, friendships and a lovely home. What are you grateful for today? I promise you will find many blessings if you look closely.

Love Kate xx