Maureen Simon: Awakening Contemplations

Summer has arrived. How are you? Has your year so far, allowed your spark or passion for life to fully shine? I just had a private conversation with myself and would like to share my experience with you in this podcast. In this conversation, I surprised myself and I wondered if you asked yourself the same questions- if you too would be surprised? We have passed the mid-point of the year, and it ha...

It’s time to look towards the light. If transformation and change breed uncertainty, how do we create a good life amongst all this chaos? My week has been wobbly, filled with deep questioning, lots of quiet and a deep sense of uncertainty. What am I doing? What am I really doing? Usually, I get on with things. I keep listening for guidance and create what’s next. This time was different. I totally...

How are you feeling these days? Creating a deep connection to life involves understanding how we feel- in life, about life and about our vision of what is possible going forward . When we take time to understand ourselves- through what our feelings have to teach us, we can more easily take in all the richness that surrounds us. Our feelings are barometers . They carry information. Sometimes it’s e...

When I stop and think about it- I'm being tested now. I have some very specific habits that need to change in order for me, to fully walk my talk, live well and make a difference- in a world gone mad. If things feel uncertain and you are noticing lots of chaos around you- you are not going mad, but consider that it might be time to ask yourself, “what role do I have in all of this”? And “what do I...

What must be alive in your life to live well in these uncertain times? Once I answered this question for myself- everything freed up and started to flow for me in my own life. As humans, we empathize deeply because we are connected-so what hurts you hurts me and vice versa. This often immobilizes people from creating and innovating when times become challenging, but these are the days your creativ...

We are at a breaking point. Tension is building. Something is different. Havoc is everywhere, yet there is a sense of possibility forming. The truth is coming to the surface. More truth and light are shining on dark corners than any other time in our lifetime. Power and authority are being questioned Can you feel it?  It’s time to be very self-aware to and live with what’s most important to you –...

Drama and crisis surround us. The world is in break down. Re-creation is near and eminent. But we seem to be still in breakdown as we question what’s next? Do you feel it? You may also need a roadmap? I did. We are being asked to “look here” - then over there. Many are finding that their heads are spinning. Many feel distracted - some feel downright depressed. We are at a choice point. Where do we...

I believe that we cannot even begin to understand the powerful resiliency of the human spirit. I also believe that we don’t place enough attention on how swiftly things can change for the better, even overnight if we change our focus. Join me for this podcast where, together, we will explore how powerful we are and what needs to happen for major changes to take place in our lives and in the world...

As the world spins into chaos - is it possible to live well and should we even be thinking about living well in challenging times? I say yes- and now more than ever. In the past few months there has been more disruptive, unharmonious things being revealed from the past or playing out in real time than we normally would see play out over a couple of year period.  Why? Why is there so much chaos and...

How do we hold on to our dreams when we don't feel inspired? How do we hold our dreams close to us- in the midst of chaos?  And can we?  Well, if you know me, you know, I tend to have a positive outlook on life. I truly do believe that there are opportunities in the most difficult of times. And recently, I have been faced with challenges that have blurred my ability to dream. I needed to regroup....

How to live well in a whole new world- amongst uncertainty, is a question that many are asking these days. With good reason. So, what does life look and feel like when we are living well? The question has many different answers based on who is asking the question. And I have come to realize that there are some common themes that run through all of our lives and need to be present for each and ever...

How do you know when it’s time to stop? Over the past 18 months, I have not been working in or on my business . After 27 years of engaging deeply in the lives of some of the most amazing women in the world, watching them create lives that they are here to create, working side by side to discover what is next for them - I stopped – I totally stopped. Why? Eighteen months ago, I realized that I, mys...

I feel we are now at a “Y” on the road. Some of us will choose to see the world in great demise, and others will choose to see the world as a place where opportunities exist because there is so much to do now to create a world that we actually want to live in – to be a part of.  Many feel that there are tests around every corner.  Many will fall apart, due to lack of resilience and fall into fear....

Recently I have been speaking with many people, and I have noticed that even the sparkiest, bright- eyed folks feel deflated, concerned or at least curious about this fast-changing world that we all find ourselves living in. I understand… and there are many a day, where I scratch my head and wonder what to make of things I hear online, in the news or in conversations. Yet, I truly believe that we...

I am once again reminded of one of my mother’s pearls of wisdom. This time, it’s a question that she would often ask me, “Are you happy in your heart, little one”? I learned to stop, feel, and reply, and I always learned so much about myself from my answers to her. I continue to ask myself this question often and have also asked it to almost every child I have closely come to know and also to many...

I believe one of our greatest tools and resources is our intuition. When we allow ourselves time and space to listen from within, we gain the truest and purest information and guidance available to us. This guidance has been labeled following your gut, your intuition, your inner wisdom.  We are an energetic force - made up of cells and atoms. We are dynamic and capable of ascertaining knowledge fr...

I have noticed these days that many people are floating, numbing themselves, and avoiding facing true feelings. Looking closely at ourselves and the world we live in can be challenging at this time. But coming actually, home to ourselves, and knowing ourselves are key to feeling good and living well in this whole new world. When we know ourselves- our needs and values, we create a baseline on whic...

As the sea ebbs and flows, so do we, and so does all of nature. We are all energetic forces, and I believe what we place out into the world through our deeds, actions, and thoughts will be met with a like energy or like reaction, as in the end, all actions will balance out. When we give gifts, words, or even when we provide daily through our actions and interactions, we are setting an energetic fi...

I was sitting to record my most recent podcast this week, I took in the gently sunlit glow of the field across from me. The light was gently gracing the field, and it somehow reminded me of the importance of our inner landscape and the power and essential nature of renewal. The fields here have now been harvested and prepared for Spring, and most things are turning inward. The countryside has a wa...

As we move into higher levels of self-awareness and awakening, we often move towards living a life where we are more authentic- more our natural self. This heightened state of living can move us towards a life where we feel fully expressed. Full expression allows us to connect to a beautiful sense of wildness that we all hold within -but often hold back from living. In this podcast, I will explore...

Recently, I have noticed that many people in the world speak of feeling lonely or not fitting in. As the world profoundly changes- and old systems dissolve, it can be challenging to know where we truly fit. In this podcast on belonging, I would like to share my thoughts on how important I believe it is for us humans to have a sense of belonging. The areas I explore in the podcast are the land, the...

Where does your heart reside, and where do you call home? These are two questions I have personally explored closely this year, and I am so glad I did. Understanding what we need to feel whole, complete, and happy is the first step to Living Well. For many, it symbolizes a place of grounding, security, and safety. Feeling grounded and feeling a sense of belonging today are two anchors that allow u...

We humans are sensitive, creative, and capable of embracing many major changes in the course of our lives. As we are now experiencing massive change collectively, at an extreme rate, how do we choose to handle the changes that we are being presented with daily in our lives? Can we agree that where we place our attention, our energy and life force follow? So what are we choosing each day? Where can...

Can you envision a far greater world? Many are beginning to … Join me as I explore why I believe that the time has come to actively create a new world. Explore with me what part you could play or make a contribution to. In this podcast, I share my thoughts on where I believe we are going in this fast-changing world, and how we got where we are now. I believe that many of us are done following fear...

Living well in a whole new world is a very personal journey. However, there are common themes that we will all face as we uplevel the way we are currently living - to a life guided by personal choice. Join me as I share what I have learned about living well today, as you have a chance to answer some guiding questions about your own life and what living well means to you today.