Hello Reader,

Yesterday I found myself at a rock and gemstone show.

I have a confession to make before I go on...from a kid until now, I've been a little obsessed with rocks and gemstones. If there is ever a shop that sells such things I've always found myself drawn into them. I even studied geology A-Level and despite it being my favourite subject, I went on to study biochemistry and genetics at university because I thought it would lead to better jobs (oh how I wish I'd known to follow my intuition back then. I never used biochemistry and genetics in any of my jobs - it was a 'head' decision after all).

Anyway, yesterday I was in heaven. A whole enormous room filled with sellers from around the world with every kind of rock and gemstone you could imagine.

I wandered around letting myself be drawn to particular gems and one literally shouted at me to have it.

I cannot logically explain it and it sounds a little nuts (but then if you're here, you're obviously used to a bit of that ;)) but when I first saw it I was in awe. However I walked away - it wasn't what I was looking for, or so I thought.

Then a loud inner voice declared that I needed a piece of quartz (which was what I'd looked at and loved). I've never had that thought before so I followed it and found myself wandering back to the lady who was displaying the piece I'd been drawn to.

I asked if she was selling it because it was the only piece that wasn't priced.

She explained that she hadn't planned to sell it but that morning had had an inner 'message' saying that it was time to release it to the 'right person'. She'd had it for 25 years and knew when I presented myself asking for the price, that I was that person.

I picked it up and literally cried.

I know. It's weird, I don't understand it. It's not 'like me' and it was a completely illogical purchase. But as you can see...it is utterly gorgeous. And it brings a sense of serenity with it.

While I'm on a roll with sharing my craziness, I'll also share that being amongst so many gemstones (and if you know anything about gemstones and energy then you'll understand) gave me an almighty headache. I know! Also weird but I'm getting more 'OK' with my oddities and sensitivities and rather than hiding them and being embarrassed about them, I'm embracing them.

Do you understand this? Do you have things you're drawn to with no logical explanation? Are you willing and able to follow those things or do you still find it a struggle.

When I know, I certainly know these days. And I KNEW I had to have this piece of quartz. It is sitting right beside me as I type. Perhaps you can feel it's effects on me via this email!?

Anyway, enough with my confessions...

New hopeful conversation

I've recorded a new podcast episode of Hopeful Conversations.

Some of you may have listened to the conversation I had on Becca Gardner's podcast, The Thought Trap, around a month ago. If you missed it, you can find it here. I think I made some confessions on there too!

Well, I decided that I wanted to find out more about Becca so I invited her back on my podcast.

You can find the episode by clicking the button below. In it Becca shares how she went from a diagnosis of Generalised Anxiety Disorder to not caring if she gets anxious (which happens a whole lot less). It's a great listen.

Or you can watch it on my YouTube channel or on any podcast platform.

Invitation to business owners...

Finally, I wanted to see if anyone would be interested in joining me on a TikTok challenge. As some of you will have read a while ago, I decided to overcome my 'fear' of TikTok and create some content there. The problem with me, is that when I'm on my own, I sometimes find it hard to be motivated to do things. I just love doing things with others.

So I thought I'd put it out there to see if anyone was like me...they wanted to share a message on TikTok but need some encouragement and support from others to do so.

If that's you, let me know by replying to this email and let's see if we can create something together; a bit of encouragement and mutual support to keep up the momentum when it all feels a little pointless ;).

Upcoming events

Intuitive Doodling Session

I'm now offering weekly Intuitive Doodling sessions for free on the Insight Timer App (also free). If you follow me there you will be notified on the App when I am doing these live events.

The next one will be at 12pm BST on 2nd June. If you'd like the opportunity to connect to yourself (that which knows or is aware) and to see what emerges from that place then schedule it into your diary. There is no need for you to be creative in any way. The session is about connecting to intuition or knowing and to allow the pen or pencil to move from there. What gets created is unimportant and can be thrown away. This is simply another way to come to know what you are beneath the busy mind.

​Find Out More & Sign Up Here​

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 29th June, 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.​​

Nature Wellbeing Walk - Listening For a Feeling: 25th July 10.30am - 12pm

I'm teaming up with Rebecca Abrahams, a qualified therapist who has experience of connecting and restoring both nature and human health and wellbeing, to deliver a 90 minute guided walk on Woodbury Common, Devon. We will be encouraging a connection to both intuition and nature through deep listening and creativity.

The session is free but places are limited to 16 so if you'd like a spot reply to this email and I'll put you on the list before it is widely advertised.

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.

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, happy experimenting,

Vicki

Vicki Montague

​Founder Free From Fairy | Free From Limits​

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