Soul Purpose Communications - Conversations with Myself.

Someone once asked me how much of myself is in the stories that I write about.  And the answer is that there is always something of me in what I share, this episode is an example of something intensely personal that happened about ten years ago.No one ever expects to say that they have run out of money – especially when they are a parent, house owner and supposedly a responsible adult.  But this is exactly what happened to me.In this episode I relive the time that I ran out of money, explore the reasons for it and recount the way that I recovered, rebuilt and carved out a new life and new business for myself.Why not listen on to find out more. If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales The e book that accompanies Series 1 of the podcasts is available on Amazon - and is called Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding.  All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

Someone once asked me how much of myself is in the stories that I write about.  And the answer is that there is always something of me in what I share.  Today I write about something that inspired me whilst I was reading a book by Dawn French.  Today the topic I deal with is perspective.  I talk about how I can gain more understanding of a situation merely by looking at it from a different viewpoint.  Just as we can change our view of the TV by moving to a different place in the room, so we can see life situations differently if we change our perspective, see them from someone else's viewpoint, for example, or drop our judgement.Here I offer a perspective that may help you find a way to take the heat out of arguments or tense relationships.  Why not listen to find out more?  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales The e book that accompanies Series 1 of the podcasts is available on Amazon - and is called Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

This episode is based on an experience Sally had with her daughter years ago.  You will hear her recount a story that is based on a packet of crisps.  As mundane as this may sound Sally uses the experience to show how important it is to listen and to ask questions, rather than assume you know the answers.Sally talks about deep listening, listening with empathy and dropping your own questions so you can really hear what someone else may be saying or asking for.  She talks about listening to her daughter, and how when she listened further than the initial situation she found out important things she had not known before and how in doing this she learnt to build bridges of trust and communication.  She continued to listen to her children, and today as they are about to fly the nest they still all know the importance of stopping, asking a question and listening to what the other says.Listen on if you want to find out more.  To find out more about Sally visit her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding" is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg  Non Violent Communication - training and information centrehttps://www.cnvc.org/ 

Sally has created a series of interviews with women called “What Women Know”.  Her aim was to create a space in which women shared their wisdom for the benefit of others.  She asked different women if they would like a chat over a cup of tea, set up a zoom call and the recordings here show what happens when women get together. The original idea for the What Women Know podcasts came about as I talked to my cousin about our nan.  In sharing stories and reminiscing we discovered that we had both been profoundly impacted by her presence in our lives.  We thought that there must be other women who also had stories to share, so the idea came to life.   I love that this series of podcasts was born from the wisdom of my Maudie, my nan, inspiration to many.  Today I talk to my cousin about our nan, a woman of strength and resilience who showed both of us  how to be women and to stand up for what we believe.  There is a lot of laughter in this episode as we re-live shared history and sad sadness as we honour a woman who followed her convictions, but who is no longer with us.  Listen on to find out more about what we discussed in our time together.  To find out more about Sally visit her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download at Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

Sally has created a series of interviews with women called “What Women Know”.  Her aim was to create a space in which women shared their wisdom for the benefit of others.  She asked different women if they would like a chat over a cup of tea, set up a zoom call and the recordings here show what happens when women get together.As part of the What Women Know series of podcasts Sally talks to Mayke Vullings about what she has learnt in her life. What is important to her, how she has changed over the years and what her approach to life is.  We hear Mayke talking about letting go of labels and being free enough to dance to your own rhythm, regardless of what others think.Listen on to find out more about what we discussed in our time together.  To find out more about Sally visit her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding" is available to download at Amazon.com. to find out more about Mayke Vullings check out her website:https://nl.womanswisdom.net/ All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl 

To find out more about Sally visit her website at:www.soulpurposecommunications.com to find out more about Marianne visit her website at: www.senseintoyoursoul.com There are many books out there and a lot of info about Human Design and the Gene Keys on internet. The books Marianne recommends are:The definitive book on Human Design: RaUruHu and Lynda BunnellUnderstanding Human Design: Chetan Parkyn.  All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

To find out more about Sally, to send her a message or to ask a question, check out her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com To contact Vanessa check out her website at:www.craftingconnection.com All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl  

For further episodes, blog posts or information about Sally check out her website, twitter or instagram pages:- www.soulpurposecommunications.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

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Have you ever wished for something, then got it and wished you had not?  Or have you ever wished for something and received it and been amazed that it happened?  Can wishes come true, or is it just about luck?In this episode Sally talks about the art of successfully making wishes and how she has manifested some things into her life. She gives an example of being successful at manifesting kettles!  Listen on to find out more.  Listen in to find out what her top tips are on successful manifesting. Maybe you can make up your own mind about whether wishes come true? For more information about Sally check out her website:www.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding" is available to download on Amazon.com All music in this episode is written, performed and recorded by Koert Wittemanhttps://www.youtube.com/user/KoertWitteman▪️ Website: http://www.koertwitteman.nl▪️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gPME... ©soulpurposecommunications 2020

In this episode Sally talks about time and how it can sometimes appear to pass incredibly quickly and on other occasions crawl by like lazy snail.  She talks about watching her children grown up and realising that years have gone by without them really seeming to make an imprint and she wonders what she did with the time.  Did she really use it and honour it?  Or did she squander it?As Sally celebrates another birthday she is also reminded that another year has passed, and she reminisces about her experiences over the last year.Ultimately she proposes that time could be infinitely bendy and flexible, and that if we could stay truly in the present we could live in a magical world where time stood still, and we would never have to worry about not having enough time.Why not spend some time with Sally now, listen in and see what you think of her idea?  Sally Edwards©Soul Purpose Communications 2020www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com All music in this episode was written, performed and recorded by Koert Witteman for Soul Purpose Communications.https://www.youtube.com/user/KoertWitteman 

In this episode Sally talks about getting older and how this has impacted on her relationship with herself, society, and the world at large.She discusses how as she gets older, greyer, more wrinkly and rounder she has also become wiser.  There seems to be a connection between age and wisdom and with an increase in years this impacts on how she is in the world and how she explores and sets and communicates her boundaries, wishes, ideas and much more.  Ultimately, Sally says that see sees the invisibility of the silver haired generation as a benefit. As she becomes invisible to others she becomes more visible to herself and experiences greater power and strength in the process, and this is something she never had when she was younger.Her experience is echoed by famous silver haired women in the public eye – all of whom seem to celebrate a freedom that comes with getting older and no longer having to conform to the social constructs set up to define women. © Soul Purpose Communications 2020www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com. All music for this episode was written, recorded and produced for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Wittemanhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg 

In this episode Sally talks about how she found a way to navigate out of troubled waters when threatened by stress or if she feels overwhelmed.  She takes you through a coaching session she received recently which helped her find her own safe space within her body and shows you how to do the same for yourself.If you are worried, stressed or so overwhelmed that you don't know where to turn, listen to this episode to hear how to help yourself guide yourself back to safe waters.This grounding and self-awareness technique has helped Sally enormously, and she finds that she is less triggered by outside events and can stay more true to herself now that she knows how to deal with things that upset her.If this sounds interesting, why not listen in and find out for yourself?  For more information about Sally, check out her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com.   You will find the blog post that accompanies this podcast there too. My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com Mayke Vullings coached Sally.https://www.womanswisdom.net/ All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg 

Sally recently got an email about one of her podcasts, the person said how lovely it was to hear Sally being really herself.  This prompted Sally to wonder how much of what she says is actually her?.  She does a lot of editing to make her podcasts professional sounding and she edits out all the hiccups, weird noises, and mistakes.  Does that make her voice less her?  Less real?Following on from the original question about the truth in her voice, this episode also explores issues about how much Sally's voice might be muted by societal expectations of what women should say, or not.  Ultimately, Sally decides that the most important thing is to use this space to speak and let her voice be heard. She decides that she is Woman, presented here in her fullness and that she is proud of what she sounds like.Do you dare to be fully yourself?  What does your authentic voice sound like?  Why  not let Sally know?  For more information about Sally and to read her blogs  check out her wesbiste at www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download at Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally talks about the self-care involved in knowing where she best thrives and the importance of asking herself the question, "is this place / person good for me?".She talks about the act of filling her emotional and physical well, so that she has something to draw from when she wants to help others or meet the needs of her family and friends.  She says that in taking care of her needs she is able to take care of others from a place of fullness and health.   "There is nothing wrong with this level of self-care", Sally says.Ultimately the core questions are: where do you thrive and what can you do to make sure you get to that sort of space and stay there?  There is nothing selfish in taking care of your needs. If you are not sure of the wisdom of this, why not listen in and find out more?  For more information about Sally, check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally makes a journey into space and back with the help of references that range from Star Trek to J K Rowling. She talks about the importance of space, whether it be physical, emotional, psychological, or mystical, and how connection with any sense of space, or void or uncertainty can help you be more creative.   She suggests that by exploring the unknown we can more easily tap into the wonder of the knowing of what we are really here to do.  She asks us to imagine what the world would be like if we all had the space to do this and to release our creations and voices into the world.Perhaps by taking some quiet time today, and listening to her podcast you, too, can find some space for yourself, and this will help you connect to your creative urge?Why not let her know?    For more information about Sally, and to read her blog posts;  check out:www.soulpurposecommunications.com Her book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg  

In this episode Sally takes you on a journey that focusses on the magic of precious metals.  With references to the Japanese art of 'golden joinery' and the melting pot of the crucible.  Here she touches on magic, mining and more. Today Sally talks about the process she goes through of finding the gold behind the pain and how by reframing situations she can see them more positively and put active energy into them. She talks about the process of mining her own depths of despair and pain, and in doing that getting the point where she can also be more true, more real, and more of herself.  This too is mining the depths to find the gold of her true nature. Enjoy today's episode, take some time for yourself to turn off the world and tune into yourself.    For more information about Sally, check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com.  All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally talks about how she connected with her intuition, having thought that she had no intuition at all she found out that she could connect to her inner voice - it just did not sound the way she had expected it to. We hear her talk about how her intuition shows up in different forms, sometimes it is a whisper, a question, and other times it is physical and in her belly.  Sally gives wonderful examples from her own experience to illustrate her stories. Finally, she asks you, the listener, to think about your intuition and what it feels like for you to be connected to it.   Why not get in touch with Sally via her website and let her know about your experiences?  She would be delighted to hear from you.   For more information about Sally, to read her blog posts or to leave her a message;  check out:www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", can be downloaded at Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg 

In this episode Sally talks about re-connecting with her Big Dream - to earn her living from writing. She remembers all the steps, diversions and apparent calamities that happened along the way.  Yet none of them have taken her off path, ultimately, here she is writing. What happened in the intervening years?  What did it feel like when she remembered her dream?  Find out by tuning in. Why not give yourself the gift of some quiet moments and listen to Sally's story, maybe it will inspire you to tap into your dreams too?    For more information about Sally, check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book, "Conversations With Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download at Amazon.com.All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally talks about her process of uncovering more and more of her real self. As she has continued to work at unearthing herself and peeling back more and more layers she has sometimes felt like an archaeologist on a hot and sweaty dig as she found new and unexpected treasures along the way.  She calls this her de-armouring process, getting rid of the layers she has built up over the years that seemed to protect her, but actually stopped her really being herself and connecting with others. Whatever happens, Sally keeps on digging, looking for the treasure that is really her, so that she can get more real and closer to the realness of who she is meant to be. Why not take some time for yourself?  Hang out here for a while and listen to what she has to say?    For more information about Sally, or to drop her a line,  check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download at Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally talks about what happened when she gave up reading.  In an unexpected turn for the better she found that when she gave up reading other people's words she could find her own expression more easily. Why not listen further to hear her talk about her experience when she chose to be a non reader and to discover what happened in her life and what she found out in the process. Enjoy the journey into your own self discovery, thanks for listening. For more information about Sally, or to drop her a line,  check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally asks the question, “how big am I?”.  She wonders about metaphorical and physical size and looks at her inside and outside size.  Ultimately she connects the size of her body with that of her heart and discusses the journey she made to connect the two and be at ease with the size of each of them. Listen on to find out more about her journey and what she discovered along the way.  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystalesMy book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", is available on Amazon.com to download. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this episode Sally explores the ideas we attach to physical and energetic space.  She discusses how we can connect to both spaces and in doing so practice the art of being in the moment.  She talks about how it is more important to learn to be in the moment and not search for any other way of being than resting with what presents itself in each second. Ultimately, she realises that all she has to do is hang out with life and have fun with whatever is there.  Whilst it sounds easy, she discovers it is sometimes more difficult than you imagine it should be!! If you would like a moment to rest, hang out with life and just be, why not take a moment for yourself and listen in?    For more information about Sally, or to drop her a line,  check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally talks about being in pain whilst suffering from a back problem.  She connects her physical, body pain to the emotional pain she has buried deep within her body and finds that the two are more connected than she ever realised. She learns that she cannot treat her mind, body, feelings, or emotions as being separate to each other.   Sally discovers that by healing one aspect of herself, she can heal more of the layers attached to her pain, and discovers the unity of her life, body, and experiences. Why not treat yourself to some down time, grab a cup of tea, switch off the world for a while and tune in for some slow time healing of your own?    For more information about Sally, or to drop her a line,  check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg

In this episode Sally talks about tapping into her own wisdom, the inner knowing she carries in her body  all the time, and which she is learning to listen to and act on more and more often these days.  She talks about her route to self-acceptance and self-love, which has ultimately helped her listen more intently to her heart and find the right words to connect and communicate with others. By connecting to her wisdom Sally is learning to bring the gift of herself to the world.  For more information about Sally, or to drop her a line,  check out her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations With Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com All the music in this episode was written, performed and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfg   Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

Someone once asked me how much of myself is in the stories that I write about.  And the answer is that there is always something of me in what I share.  Today I am talking about my work, and take a different stance, one that might be seen to be more political, which challenges the norm and is potentially more complicated. As I write this, I also acknowledge that I have colleagues who are dealing with intensely difficult situations in their schools and communities.  Where the basic human needs of housing, safety and food are not being met for the children.  I can imagine that for these teachers to hear me go on about the being teacher is nonsense, because there are too many fundamental issues they are dealing with in their classes that need to be in place before we can deal with the higher emotional and psychological needs in human development. However, I know I also have colleagues who are able to hear this message.  And as you hear me say very often in the podcast…… imagine…………… Maybe we can take this moment to imagine a different way of being as a teacher.  Of course, this message goes beyond a particular job, we could all potentially relate to the idea of bringing a state of being-ness to our work – and that is ultimately the invitation here. Curious?  Would you like to imagine a different way?  Listen on to find out more.  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book, "Conversations With Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

This short and simple meditation is ideal for beginners who would like to build up experience doing meditations. You will be guided to sit, feel your body and your breath.  With a slow build up you will eventually be invited to use your breath as a healing experience to bring new energy into your body, whilst letting go of the unwanted with the outward breath. If you are feeling stress, as if your brain is too busy this might help you slow down, find some space for yourself and relax.   For more information about Sally you can find her blogs and podcasts on her website at www.soulpurposecommunications.com My book, "Conversations With Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download at Amazon.com   

Someone once asked me how much of myself is in the stories that I write about.  And the answer is that there is always something of me in what I share.   Today I am talking about an actual realisation that occurred whilst I was folding laundry. In our house I have given up the battle of matching socks – they always seem to go missing between the laundry basket, the machine and reappearing again in the basket.  We have been wearing mismatched socks for years and it does not seem to matter. The battle of the socks has become a metaphor in this podcast for a shift in mindset for how I approach the mundane and ordinary tasks that fill my life.  Instead of seeing them as a battle I also have the chance to shift my mindset, and to see them as a way of showing love for my family.My realisation has been when I change my perception of what I am doing, I also change the energetic intention around it, and ultimately the effect of what I am doing changes too. Curious?  Why not listen in to find out more?  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book, "Conversations With Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl 

If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

This episode is part of the ‘What Women Know' series. In it I reminisce about what I learnt from my mother and also connect to the generations of women in my family who went before me.  This conversation with myself is essentially an ode to my mother ,Pauleen. It also touches on the the significance of mothering.  What might we teach our children when  we are not even aware of it?  How much might we be teaching our chidlren, with acts and words that may seem insignificant in the moment?  I discuss in this podcast the importance of some of the things I learnt from my mother.  Whilst I acknowledge that much of our relationship is far from rosy I am also able to express gratitude for the good things in our connection and how they sustain and help me in my current life.  This feels like a good place to be.  Why not listen on to find out more about what I discovered about my relationship with my mother and what I learnt from her?  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book, "Conversations With Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download from Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

Today Sally talks about storytelling and the importance it has to bring us closer together.  When we share our realities through our stories others can understand us better and maybe even see themselves in our story and understand themselves too.    The gift in stories is the shared humanity that is often echoed within the words, enabling us as readers and writers to connect to each other across the pages.  Why not join Sally for a moment as she tells her story?  To find out more about Sally visit her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download from Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this episode Sally talks about the realisation that she was not really showing up in life as her full self.  It took her a while to figure out why, and what was going on.  When she did her defence mechanisms crumbled, and she was able to finally be more of her true self.  Listen on to find out more about her journey, what her block was and what happened when she found it.  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding", is available to download from Amazon.com.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this latest episode, cataloguing her personal development, Sally asks herself the question, “what would I do if I knew I could not fail?".  This apparently simple question raises issues around her fear of failure and perfectionism.  Sally is confronted with how much more she could achieve if she were gentler with herself, and less critical and realises that her fear is holding her back more than she realises.  This podcast retells her journey through her awareness of her fear of failure, what she learns and how she slowly becomes more confident and willing to put herself out there, try new things and get over her procrastination.  It is a tale of self-discovery, exploration and eventual triumph.  Why not listen to find out more?  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystalesMy book, "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding" is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this episode Sally explores questions: why do we have questions, what do they mean and what happens if we try to get to the answer too quickly.  Using children as examples ofwhat happens when you can stay in the question, stay in a state of wonderment, what joy and playfulness this can bring us.  She wonders whether, as adults we could learn from children and reflect some of their state of curiosity into our state of being?Listen on to find out more. If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book, "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding"is available to download on Amazon.com. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

Sally has created a series of interviews with women called “What Women Know”. Her aim was to create a space in which women shared their wisdom for the benefit of others. She asked different women if they would like a chat over a cup of tea, set up a zoom call and the recordings here show what happens when women get together.  As part of the What Women Know series of podcasts Sally talks to Helena Roth about her latest book, Doing Gentle with an Edge.  They discuss what it means to move from being highly self-critical, to loving life and yourself and Helena shares some of the tools she has used along the way.    This is an uplifting conversation, showing how it is possible to consciously look at yourself and to make a choice to stop being negative and to channel your energy into creating a positive and self supporting life ethos. To find out more about Sally visit her website atwww.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding" is available on Amazon.com to download. About Helena“ Helena Roth would not be where she is today if she hadn't learned how to be and do gentle towards herself. Engaged in a variety of work assignments and creative endeavors that baffle onlookers who fail to see the common thread: she is an agent of change at heart who strives to make a positive imprint wherever she goes, whatever she does, however she shows up. A resident of Malmö, Sweden, Helena is the proud mother of two children who are rapidly approaching adulthood. Playfully seeking out adventures, in summer she's found with fingers deep in the soil of her garden, in winter braving the cold, skinny dipping in the ocean. Doing Gentle is her latest deep dive into her creative output”. Connect with her at tankespjarn.com.Helena's book Doing Gentle with an Edge is available via her website and as an ebook on Amazon. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl  

This show marks a shift in what Sally is experiencing and writing about.  She has walked the toughest part of her journey so far, and survived.  And having struggled to keep afloat over the last years she has now found safe harbour and a degree of safety in her world.  From this vantage point she is able to see the world in a different light, experience things from a new perspective and this is what she talks about in this show.This episode is one of hopeful celebration, as Sally recognises that as she gets stronger, so does her relationship to the world around her.  In forging a strong connection to what is around her, Sally realises there is less and less to be scared of, and that she  can handle whatever life throws at her.  Why not listen further to find out what Sally makes of this new take on her life? If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book "Conversations with Myself.  A Story of Rebuilding" is available on Amazon.com to download. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

Episode NotesThis trailer marks a shift in the journey Sally is making.  She is celebrating reaching a new phase in life.  There is more joy, more fun, more ease, more playfulness.  The next season of podcasts offered here  reflects this fullness and moreness. Listen out for more laughter, more exploration and more delight.If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comTwitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding" is available to download on Amazon.com.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this conversation Sally talks about the art of being the observer, and uses the metaphor of a river to demonstrate the futility of trying to hold on to and name every single life experience, thought and action that happens in life.Instead she offers the idea of remaining on the river bank, letting the river flow freely in front of you and just observing as it all goes by.  Wouldn't life be easier, less stressful and more relaxed if we could all remain the observer in life, rather than getting dragged in to the river of life?Why not listen to find out what she has to say? If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Follow me on:Twitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales My book "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding" is available  on Amazon.com as an Ebook. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nlShow Less

In this conversation Sally talks about finding her voice.  Her journey takes her back to her childhood and early memories of not being listened to, and her experience of learning not to speak, voice her opinions, wishes and desires.  The journey moves from childhood to more currently, and to a pivotal moment of self realisation and power.  With the use of five small words Sally transforms her life, and begins her journey to self realisation and awareness.What happens?  What does she say?  And what does she learn along the way?  Why not listen in to find out more.  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels: www.soulpurposecommunications.com Follow me on:Twitter: sallyedw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystalesMy book "Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding" is available  on Amazon.com as an Ebook. All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this episode Sally slightly changes the way she presents her conversation.  Firstly she reads a story - Alchemy Between the Sheets.  In the conversation that follows the story she explores what it feels like to write and live from a place of sexual aliveness, from a pulse that  connects to the ultimate act of creation - making life.She makes a connection between the creative energy that she uses when writing and links this to her daily life.The process feels both liberating and also a bit scary - after all Sally is revealing a softer part of herself that is usually reserved for more private settings.  On the other hand desire is something we all have, and it feels important to start this conversation.Why not listen on to hear more? If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' Is also available on Amazon.com as an ebook.Follow me on:Twitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In this conversation Sally is unscripted and tells a story about her ChiGong training.  This is a  tale of the simple exploration of energy, and a conversation about not making life too complicated. Ultimately Sally realises that she lets her head make life more difficult than it needs to be, and that whilst she sits on her little wooden chair in her ChiGong lesson the simplicity of it all is made very clear to her. Why not listen on to find out more? If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' Is also available on Amazon.com as an ebook.Follow me on:Twitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In the conversation this week Sally talks about what is real and what is not.  As she goes to the fun fair and is confronted with multiple reflections of herself in one of the attractions, she wonders whether she dare step through into a parallel world?   Sally ponders here about knowing how and when to choose the best route through choices and paradigms that present themselves to us.  How we can possible know what is best to do when confronted with different, and apparantly contradictory choices?. Listen on to find out more, and to see what Sally decides.  If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comIn the conversation this week Sally talks about what is real and what is not.  As she goes to the fun fair and is confronted with multiple reflections of herself in one of the attractions, she wonders whether she dare step through into a parallel world?   Sally ponders here about knowing how and when to choose the best route through choices and paradigms that present themselves to us.  How we can possible know what is best to do when confronted with different, and apparantly contradictory choices?. Listen on to find out more, and to see what Sally decides. My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' Is also available on Amazon.com as an ebook.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, some are new additions to the collection, some have been rewritten.  Just as I have my own conversations,  the reader is invited to start their own conversations with themselves as a tool to moving forwards to greater self awareness and exploration.Follow me on:Twitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

In her conversation today, Sally questions what happens when you get ideas, challenges and offers that potentially offer to transform your life and how you perceive yourself.  What do you do in those sorts of moments - the times when a powerful dilemma shows up and demands attention and some action? Sally wonders if it is a question of direction. Why not listen to find out more? If you like what you just heard you can find more through any of these channels:www.soulpurposecommunications.comMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' Is also available on Amazon.com as an ebook. The book supports the audio conversations you hear here, and is aimed at encouraging and supporting you to start your own conversations with yourself.Follow me on:Twitter: sallyedwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallystales All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.To find out more check out:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLKsKKHTotzUgI50_MNhfgwww.koertwitteman.nl

My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story.I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.www.koertwitteman.nl 

Books I found useful:When the Body Says No. Gabor Mate.The Body is Not an Apology. Sonya Renee TaylorPermission to Feel. Marc Brackett. My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story.I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.www.koertwitteman.nl 

Books I found interesting as I make my journey:The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: Sue Monk KiddRevolution from Within: A book of Self Esteem.  Gloria SteinemUntamed. Glennon DoyleMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story.I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.www.koertwitteman.nl 

Books that have helped me as I travel along this journey have been:Human Design: Chetan ParkynGift from the Sea: Anne Morrow LindeburghFierce, Free and Full of Fire: Jen Hatmaker. My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story.I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.www.koertwitteman.nl 

Books I have enjoyed reading.Untamed : Glennon DoyleA Mindfulnes Guide for the Frazzled: Ruby WaxMy book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story.I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.www.koertwitteman.nl 

My book 'Conversations with Myself. A Story of Rebuilding.' is available on Amazon.  The book reflects some of the stories told here, and also includes some are new additions to the collection. Sister books are also available, and invite you into your own conversations, deeper understanding and encourage your exploration of your personal story.I can also be found on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr.All the music in this episode was written, performed, and recorded for Soul Purpose Communications by Koert Witteman.www.koertwitteman.nl