Hopeful Essence co

10/09/2026

You’d surprised by how much of a conversation we spend preparing our response without even realising it.

Someone is telling us something and before we’re even aware, our attention has wandered off into our own story and started forming what we want to say next.

You can actually catch yourself doing it.

10/09/2026

Don’t let the discomfort that we feel about them leaving be the reason they stay

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

We can spend so much time in our heads trying to work out how we’re going to do something before we’ve even started, when sometimes we just need to trust that there’s this deep knowing that we’ll figure it out.

You might have absolutely no idea what you’re doing yet because you’ve never done it before, but something in you still knows you’ll get there.

Back yourself 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

07/09/2026

💚 TE RAU AROHA ALIGNMENT

Stunning kaupapa

Io led, Io guided, Io taketake te waiora

An absolute privilege to return to this space as a practitioner and facilitator ✨

07/09/2026

It’s interesting aye…

We can be so used to giving ourselves a hard time that even the thought of easing off can feel uncomfortable.

So, for today, rather than trying to convince yourself to be kinder to yourself, simply notice what happens when you hear:

Don’t be so hard on yourself.

Does body soften?
Does it resist and tense up?
Maybe there is some part of you that has already come up with a list of reasons why you should actually be harder on yourself? 🫣

06/09/2026

Te Rau Aroha Alignment

Day 2 of wananga complete for our Level 1 cohort.

🔥 that feeling when the connection to Kawakawa clicks 😮‍💨

05/09/2026

Consider it for a moment.

Before someone told you it was unrealistic or questioned your ability.
Before that someone or someone’s decided they knew better than you (spoiler alert 🚨: they don’t know better than you! 😉)

What did you know you were capable of?

It’s bloody easy to start second-guessing yourself when you’ve heard enough opinions from the outside.

If they’re not a someone whose opinion matters to your in your life - disregard.

05/09/2026

✨ Te Rau Aroha Alignment✨

Holding and sharing space with the 2026 Level 1 cohort this weekend in Kaitaia.
Beautiful to be back in wananga for Te Rau Aroha Alignment with Marama & Mama.

Strengthening the connection with Kawakawa, her Mauri and guidance as the roopu deepen with her. Her way is gentle yet powerful and I feel in awe every time she reveals korero.

Grateful that Nicky N Marino Leef & I are able to share and hold space with these beautiful wahine.

Looking forward to assessments tomorrow ✨