I cannot recall the first time I heard about Findhorn, however the seed was planted deep within the subconscious part of my mind. Little did I know that this seed would sprout at precisely the right time, during my fervent search for healing, to guide me to the pathway to this spiritual community.
I was going through an extremely difficult time in my life, and I felt emotionally lost and spiritually alone. My priorities were to develop trust, resolve grief and find a firm foundation to rebuild my shattered life. I vividly remember sitting bolt upright at two o’clock one cold winter’s morning with a powerful thought bursting through my mind - “I’m going to go to Findhorn.” My body was buzzing and I had no idea where the thought had come from, however there was a deep sense of mounting excitement that I would experience a very special place. Reluctantly, I extracted myself from the warm sheets and comfortable bed to search the internet for directions to this place that was calling me, and also to find out what on earth this ‘Findhorn’ place was all about.
I discovered it was on the wild wind-swept coast in the far north-west of Scotland. Just over fifty years ago, Eileen and Peter Caddy, and Dorothy Maclean founded this remarkable community. Their story needs to be read completely to fully appreciate and understand the unusual circumstances that led to the creation of the foundation. I discovered that the quote ‘Expect a miracle’ is their motto – “Perfect! That’s just what I need.”
One week after arriving, Findhorn completely turned my life around. For me, that was a miracle in itself. Over the decades, this mystical place has beckoned many who were in need of healing, and attracted to the light that pulsates from its heart. Each person who visits this intriguing place has their own unique experience. Perfectly suited to their aspirations, whether that is a quest for healing, or finding deeper meaning in life.
The seven days of ‘Experience Week’ is the portal to enter this mystical place. It is a week designed specifically to introduce people gently into the philosophy of the eco-village and give a taste of the many aspects of community life it has to offer. Community could be interpreted as ‘common-unity,’ - a place where everyone joins together, without distinction of gender, colour or nationality. I was in a group of twenty four, consisting of people from Australia, Africa, Spain, Wales, Switzerland, Italy, France and the United Kingdom. By the end of the week, we were a tight knit family. A universal family, the way it should be. Even though we came from all walks of life, and different backgrounds, we were all searching for something deeper, and knew that there was far more to life than the shallow lure that consumerism and capitalism offers.
What I discovered during my time at Findhorn was that I had been searching for peace and healing in all of the wrong places. Seeking fulfilment through other people and attaining possessions to give myself a false sense of security was not the answer for me. Findhorn allowed me unfold my soul and re-connect to my inner self. Something I had yearned for a long time, but did not have the knowledge, skills or courage to accomplish. And here I made this discovery, in this remote place, half way around the world from my home in Australia.
I have often wondered what woke me up that cold winters night and prompted me to search out Findhorn. Was it intuition? Or was I awakened by my spiritual guides? Perhaps it was just good luck or pure coincidence? I believe that it was my intuition – the unseen force that is skilfully guiding me through life and to the experiences I need to grow and become more aware.
Do you listen and act on the prompts you get from your intuition? Have you ever had a ‘gut’ feeling that goes against all logic and then decide to follow logic, only to regret it afterwards when everything goes ‘pear shaped’? Imagine how different our world would be if we all learnt to trust our intuition and allow it to guide us to places and experiences we need to become the best version of ourselves. Personal growth is about taking risks and breaking down the barriers we have built around ourselves, falsely believing that we are safe, hiding behind them. Trust your intuition and give it a chance to guide you to a better place.
If you would like to know more details about my Findhorn Experience, the full story of my adventures are in chapters eight and nine of my memoir ‘My Answer to Cancer’.
I was going through an extremely difficult time in my life, and I felt emotionally lost and spiritually alone. My priorities were to develop trust, resolve grief and find a firm foundation to rebuild my shattered life. I vividly remember sitting bolt upright at two o’clock one cold winter’s morning with a powerful thought bursting through my mind - “I’m going to go to Findhorn.” My body was buzzing and I had no idea where the thought had come from, however there was a deep sense of mounting excitement that I would experience a very special place. Reluctantly, I extracted myself from the warm sheets and comfortable bed to search the internet for directions to this place that was calling me, and also to find out what on earth this ‘Findhorn’ place was all about.
I discovered it was on the wild wind-swept coast in the far north-west of Scotland. Just over fifty years ago, Eileen and Peter Caddy, and Dorothy Maclean founded this remarkable community. Their story needs to be read completely to fully appreciate and understand the unusual circumstances that led to the creation of the foundation. I discovered that the quote ‘Expect a miracle’ is their motto – “Perfect! That’s just what I need.”
One week after arriving, Findhorn completely turned my life around. For me, that was a miracle in itself. Over the decades, this mystical place has beckoned many who were in need of healing, and attracted to the light that pulsates from its heart. Each person who visits this intriguing place has their own unique experience. Perfectly suited to their aspirations, whether that is a quest for healing, or finding deeper meaning in life.
The seven days of ‘Experience Week’ is the portal to enter this mystical place. It is a week designed specifically to introduce people gently into the philosophy of the eco-village and give a taste of the many aspects of community life it has to offer. Community could be interpreted as ‘common-unity,’ - a place where everyone joins together, without distinction of gender, colour or nationality. I was in a group of twenty four, consisting of people from Australia, Africa, Spain, Wales, Switzerland, Italy, France and the United Kingdom. By the end of the week, we were a tight knit family. A universal family, the way it should be. Even though we came from all walks of life, and different backgrounds, we were all searching for something deeper, and knew that there was far more to life than the shallow lure that consumerism and capitalism offers.
What I discovered during my time at Findhorn was that I had been searching for peace and healing in all of the wrong places. Seeking fulfilment through other people and attaining possessions to give myself a false sense of security was not the answer for me. Findhorn allowed me unfold my soul and re-connect to my inner self. Something I had yearned for a long time, but did not have the knowledge, skills or courage to accomplish. And here I made this discovery, in this remote place, half way around the world from my home in Australia.
I have often wondered what woke me up that cold winters night and prompted me to search out Findhorn. Was it intuition? Or was I awakened by my spiritual guides? Perhaps it was just good luck or pure coincidence? I believe that it was my intuition – the unseen force that is skilfully guiding me through life and to the experiences I need to grow and become more aware.
Do you listen and act on the prompts you get from your intuition? Have you ever had a ‘gut’ feeling that goes against all logic and then decide to follow logic, only to regret it afterwards when everything goes ‘pear shaped’? Imagine how different our world would be if we all learnt to trust our intuition and allow it to guide us to places and experiences we need to become the best version of ourselves. Personal growth is about taking risks and breaking down the barriers we have built around ourselves, falsely believing that we are safe, hiding behind them. Trust your intuition and give it a chance to guide you to a better place.
If you would like to know more details about my Findhorn Experience, the full story of my adventures are in chapters eight and nine of my memoir ‘My Answer to Cancer’.