When someone's in trouble do you feel drawn to the nearest phone box - not to call for more qualified help but to execute a quick twizzle and off you fly to the rescue yourself clad in stomach-clenchingly tight latex?!

Has your burning desire burnt out?
Most of us in the caring professions have a strong desire to help others but it's important to notice when this goes out of balance. It's not just the fuel tanks of our cars that are expensive to fill! You know yours are flashing 'empty' when:

Many of us become conditioned as children to get our self worth from being helpful, competent or useful but unless we investigate those behaviours we can end up helping as a knee-jerk reaction rather than in a mature, considered way.

Six Questions to Healthy Giving
So before you step in to help, ask yourself:

The Rescuer is Rescued
The consequences of chronic over-giving are very weakening and become a cry for help in themselves. When we don't look after ourselves we can become a drain on those around us who may feel obliged to bale us out financially, emotionally or even physically. So the cycle of the 'rescuer needing to be rescued' starts.

Helpful Essences for Over-Givers
The essence which inspired me this month is Peach Palm. This is for women or men who are strongly nurturing of others, but fail to take care of themselves properly. It helps us realise that in receiving as well as giving, the circle is completed. Excellent for those whose caretaking of others has left them drained and exhausted. A Useful Affirmation when taking this is: I honour my own needs, I always take good care of myself

If you think that your over-giving comes from feeling too responsible for everyone you may want to consider the karmic essence Wild Iris

I love to work with these issues. Just give me a call on: 01273 77 33 24 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9.30 - 6pm or click below to find out more about how I work.

I'm offering individual healing sessions on the Isle of Bute between 21st-22nd August. Alison Clark will also be hosting an informal get-together where I'll be talking about flower and crystal essences and common karmic patterns. There will be a modest donation. Insights, warmth and laughter guaranteed!

Karmic Healing Sessions last 2 hours and cost £75. You'll be sent preparatory work when booking. Please call me with any questions. If you're interested in either a healing session or the get-together, please email: Nikki or call 01273 77 33 24.

Venue
The sessions will take place at the idyllic venue of An Tearman. If you're making this part of a relaxing retreat, An Tearman offers B & B at very reasonable rates.

A Scottish Viewpoint
To get a Scottish perspective on my healing work or for B&B availability, call Alison on: 01700 500 489 or email: info@wordsinaction.net She's also a very experienced and effective coach. Visit her at: www.wordsinaction.net

"I came to find the magic and found the magic was in me. Afterwards, women I met were hungry for the look I had in my eyes." Nnenna

Next weekend - From 6.30 pm on Fri 6th to 8.30 pm Sun 8th June (you're welcome to stay till Monday for no extra cost)

Each workshop is a unique opportunity to open to the power of the Divine Feminine. She evokes joy, laughter, tears and reverence for life. She gently eases our secret pains. giving us access to such compassion for ourselves and others that we leave with our hearts held high. Each woman receives the gift of an ancient Goddess archetype, and by enacting Her myth, reclaims a connection that allows magic and mystery to emerge.

The workshop is at 'Cryndir', pictured above, a stunning 16th century cottage nestling in wooded hills near Llandindrod Wells in Wales.

Reader Offer
Normally £275 Our Reader Offer ONLY £245
Cost includes accommodation, delicious food, workshop and materials. To book call Anna on 0207 515 8752 / 07946 635783 or Email: workshops@opentothegoddess.com

1:1 Sessions - on the phone and in person
Anna Ziman is a BACP registered counsellor, based in London. She is also a professional actress/director with over 30 years experience leading self development workshops. Anna creatively heals using archetypes and ritual. She offers counselling sessions in person or over the phone. Overseas clients welcome.

"You work that you may keep pace with the earth and the soul of the earth. When you work you are a flute through whose heart the whispering of the hours turns to music. Work is love made visible." Kahil Kibran

For the first time from Pam Carruthers, comes a personal astrological report focussing on your work, vocation, money and purpose with a spiritual emphasis. This report is only £20.

I just want to say thanks for connecting me with Pam Caruthers through your newsletter. I have been amazed at how much her skills have helped me. I have in turn recommended her to others. Margot, Glasgow

In the June Issue of Soul and Spirit I explain:

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How to get Soul and Spirit
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Today we have the power to destroy the world many times over but the Moses Code unleashes a new kind of power - one that creates worlds and helps us to fulfil our individual and collective destiny James Twyman, presenting The Moses Code

Drew Heriot, the director of The Secret has now released a DVD featuring such speakers as Sonia Choquette, Debbie Ford, Diana Cooper, Neale Donald Walsch and Michael Beckwith. Whereas The Secret talks of attracting material wealth, this film talks much more about spiritual wealth; the wealth which fills the treasure chest of our hearts.

On the Law of Attraction
You're not trying to make something happen on the surface, you're trying to make something welcome on the invisible side of life
Michael Beckwith

On Spiritual Pride
To surrender yourself enough to be able to receive, first from God, The Holy Spirit and then from those around you, I think is one of the most sacred acts that we perform
Dr Iyana Van Zant

Click on the DVD cover above to order.

Pictured here is a beautiful peony; a flower I see in many gardens just now and a powerful helper at this time of planetary change. Peony assists us in the reprogramming needed to bring us into alignment with our changed soul purpose as we move away from the karma balancing of the old energy, and fully into the oneness and wholeness of this new millennium.

My guidance is to work in the most effective way possible which means creating blends of essences rather than single ones. These work together to create an effect far more powerful than a single essence.

If Peony resonates for you then why not consider a personal essence attunement? Just mention in your email that you'd like Peony as part of your blend.

If you missed last month's Clearance Sale you can still find some reader bargains including:

The High Price of Numbing Out

Read the article below to find out:

N.B. If coffee is your addiction then contact me about Wild Coffee Essence it's a secret weapon in making the bean a has-been!

We are either raising our energy and expanding our aliveness or we are in the process of decomposition.
James Redfield author of The Celestine Prophecy

If you need some inspiration to give up addictive food or drink, look at your diet from a spiritual perspective. The cleaner and more unclogged your cells, the clearer you are in your mind and body. This means you're better able to receive and transmit energy.

Make sure your speakers are on, get to your feet and click this link. The Gratitude Dance just has to make you smile!

Whether you join in or just watch it's a great reminder that being silly and happy is a really important part of being human.

"I've lived with several Zen masters - all of them cats"
Eckhart Tolle, The Power of NOW.

With thanks to a special Zen master pictured here, whose pawprints are etched in my heart.

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Nikki is a graduate of the College of Vibrational Medicine which is affiliated to the Institute of Complementary Medicine. She's also a qualified Gaia Healer and is passionate about empowering people. If you'd like to invite her to give a talk, interview or submit a quote or article, please contact her on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays.

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