Navigating Uncertainty & Change

Hello Reader,

We're right in the thick of uncertainty and change here at Free From Limits/Free From Fairy HQ, and we all know what that can feel like!

Trust me, having this so called, 'understanding,' does not make me immune to those feelings, so in this newsletter I wanted to outline some things that I've found useful.

I'm pretty sure you will have something going on in your life right now that you are either not sure about, or where change is happening. In fact, it's one of the things about being human that I can be 100% certain about; you will experience uncertainty and change many times in your life.

The question is, how do you not get consumed by it? And how do you navigate it?

It looks to me to come down to one thing...

Sticking with the facts, rather that going into the made up stories of the mind.

Or to put it another way, staying present to the here and now (thoughts, feelings, sights, sounds, smells and tastes), without getting caught up in the minds automatic interpretation of those things.

Easier said than done, I grant you, because we are all so practiced at disappearing into meanings, interpretations, stories, ideas and beliefs.

It's why in the Intuition Experiment Community that I run, I regularly give opportunities and reminders to simply Be Here now, outside of thought. The more this is practiced, and the more one sees the benefits that lie there, the more it happens...

"I've been part of Vicki's Intuition Experiment for the last 6 months at a time of profound change in my life. Not a regular 'therapy' group, Vicki continuously points us to what comes before our thoughts and busy minds - the alive essence of being.

There are no formal practices, just an invitation to explore in which a settling of the mind inevitably arises. We can tune into our own knowing from that space where there is the potential for different thinking, and a change in perspective (not that there is anywhere to get to, just a noticing).

The group is inclusive and friendly with a fortnightly call where we chat about what we are seeing in our lives relevant to our exploration, and a very beneficial 'Creation Space' on a Friday morning for an hour - come as you are - often in a dressing gown for me, cameras on or off, and no obligation to show up at all. With a gentle lead in, Vicki provides an hour of connected, quiet time to take a pause and spend some time as we please and wherever our knowing may take us.

For a very modest monthly investment, being part of Vicki's group has been really life affirming for me and I would highly recommend."

-Geraldine

As soon as we leave this moment, here, and disappear into the interpretation of this moment, here, we get into potential difficulties.

Ask yourself this question: Without thought interpreting this moment, how would I know there is 'change' or 'uncertainty'?

When I ask myself that, I can clearly see that right here, now, there is nothing 'wrong'. There is just This. Along with the interpretation of This.

I'm forever creating new resources that point to this and I often forget to share them here.

One such resource that you might find helpful is this short meditation, An Invitation To Simply Be.

I've also been creating videos for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook that you may or may not have caught sight of. If you have seen them and you find them helpful do let me know and I'll keep creating them.

Silence

We are all familiar with the term "silence is golden" but how much do we actually experience that?

How often do we find ourselves talking when we have nothing much to say, just to fill a period of quiet and to avoid feeling uncomfortable?

How often do we stop and actually experience silence...no listening to a podcast, no watching the TV or a video on YouTube?

And most critically, how often do we think we're experiencing silence but in actual fact, we are listening to an inner narrative that never stops?

I can put my hand up to doing, or not doing, all those things, at times.

Maybe you're scared of what will happen in that silence so have never dared experience it?

Maybe you've experienced silence and been scared of the thoughts that arise in it?

Maybe you just love being on the go all the time and have no desire to be, and experience, silence?

In a world where being busy and constantly doing things is worn as a badge of honour, making space for quiet seems harder than ever.

It's why I'm drawn to it more than ever!

Because in that silence we discover something that is always there, 100% reliable and perfect in times of change and uncertainty.

Ourselves. Not the one created in thought - the endless ones that change all the time "I'm sad, I'm happy, I'm healthy, I'm unhealthy...and on and on.

But the one constant before, during and after those thoughts.

Peace, contentment, freedom.

If you'd like to explore that, I've teamed up with Amy Rogers to create a silent retreat here in the Devon countryside.

Time away from busy schedules, time away from the constant 'to do' list, time to re-connect with nature. Time to simply Be with whatever arises, no need to change any of it...

Time to remember what you've always known.

That you are OK any time you care to look outside of ever changing thoughts and feelings.

The retreat will take place from 2nd - 4th October for an introductory price of just £250 including all food, a daily guided meditation, relaxation corner, creative corner, group bonfire, and space - oddles of that!

Accommodation options vary from a pre-erected bell tent to a converted double decker bus! Quirky, comfortable and fun - prices vary according to which you chose from £80 to £190 for the two nights.

If you're interested simply hit 'reply' to this email and I'll send more information. There are only 6 spaces in total and 3 have already been taken.

Upcoming Events

Monthly In Person Meetup

We meet on the last Monday of every month to explore living from the 'heart' rather than the 'head', what's true and other such topics.

The next meeting is on 28th September, 12pm for a 12.30pm start until 2pm. Nancy Potter House, Topsham, Devon, Exe-ercise Meeting Room, upstairs. £10 per session.

Book and pay using this link.

Ways To Work With Me

Read my books

I've written two books, both of which invite you to experiment and explore living life differently. The first, The Truth Beyond Thought; Experiments To Rediscover Peace & Freedom, helps guide you to first seeing what you're not, to remembering what you are. The second, Intuition Experiment, is a combination of book and journal, and invites you into a month-long experiment to living life from intuition rather than conditioned habitual thinking. Both are available to download on my website as PDF's or on Amazon as e-books or physical books.

Latest review of Intuition Experiment:

"Such a beautiful book. It is written in a way that is so easy to read and understand. It really helped me see how I experience my thinking and the impact this has on life. Reading this book made me realise how my intuition had got lost under all those ‘ I should be doing this or that’ thoughts. This book has given me the gift of taking a pause when those thoughts pop up to see, is this really what I want….I have rediscovered my intuition and life feels simpler and more peaceful"

The Intuition Experiment Community

This is my supportive monthly membership that you can join and leave at any time, to explore living more from intuition (or 'true self') than from conditioned, habitual thoughts. It's where I'm most active in supporting individuals to live a free-er life outside of my 1:1 work. If you find yourself wanting to live life differently, then join this lovely small community to transition to a new paradigm. One where more ease and flow is available, more of the time. Full details here.

1:1 Coaching/Mentoring

I have space for a couple of people in my 1:1 work. If you'd like more personalised support to live a life of freedom then book a free exploratory call to see if we might be a good fit to work together. The call itself may be enough to move you forward...

Until next time, much love and happy experimenting,

Vicki

Vicki Montague

Founder Free From Fairy | Free From Limits