Oracle Reading May 1st, 2022

 

Dear friends,

A happy Sunday and happy 1^st Day of May, and for those who celebrate the festival of fire and fertility - Beltane blessings! 

“Great Earth Mother!
We give you praise today
and ask for your blessing upon us.
As seeds spring forth
and grass grows green
and winds blow gently
and the rivers flow
and the sun shines down
upon our land,
we offer thanks to you for your blessings
and your gifts of life each Spring.” 

Once again, the present energies gently remind us that there is a gift, a blessing in every seemingly adverse situation. And, once again, we are assured that we are not alone. Whether we need encouragement, support or advice, we can always ask for help from those around us. Friends, family or even an experienced therapist will be happy to help and support us in our times of need, when things look bleak and hopeless. Some of us will find solace and support in their belief in a higher power, in their prayers and religion. The card at the top symbolises beautifully in its images that, although things may appear dark, there is a glow and light emanating from everything. This card comes as a reassurance that hope, light and help is coming from everywhere around us. All we are asked to do is to be open and to receive. We can’t change what happens in the World, where there are far bigger forces are at work, but we can change the world around us by adjusting ourselves to the frequency of love and compassion. A small drop can change the ocean!

Often, the cause of our anguish and pain is caused by our ego, the constant chatter in our brain. The present energies lovingly encourage us to stop torturing ourselves with problems and negative thoughts, to simply accept what is and what we cannot change and to focus on the positive, to surround ourselves with people who can help us to find our joy for life.

Sometimes, at a certain point in our lives, it will be necessary to change our direction. Whether it is leaving a job that no longer satisfies us, a relationship that has run its course, patterns of behaviour that are not healthy and for our highest good – we are supported and assured that everything will be okay, and that we can weather any storm. Of course, it also helps to ask for a little help from Spirit. For example, next time you’re out and about in nature, sit quietly in a peaceful place, become still and relax your mind and ask for guidance and advice. You can ask your angels, guides or loved ones in Spirit and notice what messages come to you. Be patient. The messages can come through a bird, a butterfly or bumblebee, a feather suddenly appearing from apparently nowhere, song lyrics that touch your heart, or the proverbial penny from Heaven … the possibilities are endless.

Although it might not seem that way, but we find ourselves in a time of profound healing processes. Wounds from broken relationships, people or traumatic situations, old shame or guilt are now dissolving. A powerful healing is happening for us right now. Trust and have faith!

 

The charms also reflect the message of this week’s reading. The angel and the stag symbolise spiritual enlightenment, protection and guidance. The feather stands for messages from Spirit. The star gives us faith and hope and reassurance that we are never alone. The dolphin wants to connect us with our inner child and encourage us to be playful and joyful in our connection with the spirit world, our guides and divine helpers. The pawprint encourages us to trust our intuition and our senses and to follow our instinct. The ship’s steering wheel reminds us that we all are trying our best to find our way through the rough seas of life. No-one is exempt; we all must choose a path through unseen dangers and mighty forces out of our control. Therefore, we are asked to meet others with compassion and understanding. The snowflake stands for transformation and new beginnings, the resilience and power of renewal of all living things. 

“I know what it feels like to be completely destroyed, and to build everything once again. It takes courage and resilience. But this is it. You may never get over what happened to you, but you can move on from it. The decision is yours.”

-          Mahida Batool

 

Sending you all so much love,

Mon and Max 💖💝

 

 

Dear friends,

Hello and good morning.

It's been a while since my last blog entry. I hope you all and your loved ones are well. 

Autumn has truly arrived and Christmas is almost upon us. The last one and a half years have been challenging for most of us. During the first lockdown last year, I was unable to work in my clinic, but I did manage to look after many of my clients by phone, Skype and FaceTime. 

There were many issues with fear and anxiety, and just talking things through and helping with EFT (tapping) and Mindfulness gave the clients the much needed and much appreciated support.

A lady had started fertility treatment with me two months before the first lockdown and just before I had to close my clinic, she had fallen pregnant. We kept in touch all through her pregnancy, and thank goodness all went well and without any problems. So we indeed had a lockdown baby, a boy, last year. 

This Spring, things were a bit easier for me workwise and two more ladies started fertility treatment. They both are well into their pregnancies now - 6 and 7 months. We know for sure that one is a boy. The other one will be a surprise as far as its gender is concerned. So exciting.

If you are looking for help with fertility, if you have any physical or emotional issues or need any help with pain, or simply looking for some wellness treatment, please get in touch. I'm always happy to listen and to help.

I also offer tarot readings, past life therapy and intuitive life coaching.

And, if you are looking for a meaningful Christmas present for a loved one - gift vouchers are available for both Grove Wellness Clinic and the Lotus Retreat in Faringdon.

With love,

Monika x

Clinic Closure Due To COVID 19

A note to my lovely, wonderful clients - Grove Wellness Clinic will now be closed until further notice. However, if you would like to get in touch, please feel free to contact me. Sending you all love and positive energy

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Hello lovely people, hopefully you are all safe and warm in these times of uncertainty and fear. I did a little spread for all of us, to see what the message of our guardians and guides is. Archangel Michael's card almost jumped out at me. The message is clear: Trusting Heaven. He wants to reassure us that we are safe and we are not alone. Whenever we feel overwhelmed or vulnerable, he encourages us to take a step back. Only then, he and his legion of helpers can help and clear all that is no longer serving us, thus allowing us to welcome the miracles of change that we deserve.

Asking for some more detailed information, I drew three more cards which are Rest, New Beginnings and Invention. How powerful are their messages! Although we might feel disempowered and no in control, this time "out" gives us the opportunity to re-charge our batteries, to work out where our priorities are and simply to reset. Perhaps your job is no longer the right one for you, you look for ways to earn money with a long-loved but long-neglected hobby, or you simply need to find yourself again … have a little think what the cards' message means for you. Lots of love

Corona Virus Update

Hello everyone!

Hopefully you are feeling well and managing to find a little stillness and grounding in these uncertain times.




I wanted to let you know that I have made the decision to continue offering treatments in my clinics in Grove and Faringdon.
I feel it’s more important than ever to be offering healing and relaxation, to help reduce people's stress levels and boost their immune systems and create a sense of wellbeing.

I have also decided to offer discounts for those being financially affected by the virus. If that applies to you please just ask.
And be reassured that we are keeping the space and equipment really hygienic and putting lots of measures in place before and after sessions, sterilising all equipment etc.

Reiki, acupuncture and reflexology are amazing for the immune system and involve much less contact if that feels more comfortable to you.




Obviously, if you are having to self-isolate just let me know and I will look forward to seeing you in a few months. Keep safe and well and take this opportunity to rest and connect and look after yourself and your loved ones. Use this time to do those things you don't usually have time for - be creative, read books, nurture your garden, write poems, sort your photos out, declutter your attic etc.
Let's look towards the summer and when soon the sun will be shining and we will be hopefully through this this challenging time.

By the way, the Lotus Retreat shop in Faringdon is open, if you fancy some Indian colour.

Lots of Love,
Monika


(thank you, Carrie x)

Biker back on the road again ...

Hello everyone! It's been a while. Hopefully, spring is near, after all this rainy, windy, cold weather 🤞.

I just wanted to share one of my latest "cases" with you. A few weeks ago, I was talking to a gentleman in his late 60s whom I've met a few times in the café where my partner and I sometimes have lunch. I'd noticed that he moved as if he was in pain and asked him about it. He told me that he was indeed suffering from back and hip pain and that he had seen several doctors and therapists, but without much success. Watching him moving about, I had a notion as to what was wrong and offered to "have a look" if he agreed to see me at the clinic some time.

He booked in and when I examined him, my first impression proved to be right: it appeared that one leg was longer than the other. That doesn't mean that the leg itself is longer, it just appears like this as the thigh bone had jumped out of the hip socket and created a "pelvic misalignment".

Using the DORN method (a gentle form of chiropractic), I corrected the misalignment on his left side and also showed him some simple exercises to do at home. When he left, I asked him to update me in two weeks. When he phoned, he told me that he was almost pain-free and even managed to ride his motorbike, which he wasn't able to do, because of the pain, in a long time! He only felt a little niggle in his left hamstring when he got off his bike and booked in for another appointment.

During his second session, I checked if he had been doing his exercises - which he had - and inserted one acupuncture needle in the left gluteus maximus.

After a week, he phoned me again to tell me that he is now pain-free and would like to come and see me once a month, to keep "on top of things".

If you would like to know more about the DORN method, please get in touch. 

Speak soon!

www.grovewellnessclinic.net

Treatment of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - Case Study

A few weeks ago, a lady booked an appointment with me as she was having pains in her shoulder. She had been diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome by her GP who prescribed painkillers and showed her some exercises to do.
With impingement syndrome, pain is persistent and affects everyday activities. Reaching up behind the back or up overhead to put on a coat or a top are likely to cause pain. If untreated, impingement syndrome can lead to inflammation of the tendons and to bursitis. The tendons could even start to thin and tear.

Anyway, her shoulder wasn't getting any better so she decided to try acupuncture.
During her first treatment session, I gently inserted two acupuncture needles in the shoulder area, one in her right hand and one on her right foot, and, while the needles were doing their job, I gave her reflexology treatment.
I asked her not to carry any heavy bags, especially straps over her shoulders and showed her some gentle stretching exercises for her shoulder.

At the second treatment session, about 2 weeks later, she reported that the shoulder initially got a bit worse after the first treatment, but then began to improve. As she was in the midst of moving house, she had to carry heavy stuff so she couldn't "rest" her shoulder as would have been advisable. We repeated the treatment routine and she assured me that now she would be able to look after her shoulder much better.

She booked a third session in another two weeks, and when I saw her she reported that the shoulder had been much better and still hurt only a little bit. Again, we repeated the routine (acupuncture and reflexology). During the treatment she was, for the first time, very relaxed and at the end of the session she said that her shoulder felt so much better right away.

She has booked a follow-up session in three weeks to see how her shoulder has improved. I will keep you posted.

For more information, please get in touch - groveclinicoxon@gmail.com or call my mobile on 07742 982757.
(picture courtesy bing)