There is a deep relationship between how we connect with ourselves, each other, and the land around us. Neglecting even one can lead to the whole system being out of balance. The Healing Spirit Festival, founded by Garoid Teevan, is one such way to celebrate the Summer abundance and Lughnasa. It’s taking place 4-6 in Cavan and offers a family-friendly place to explore many holistic healing modalities like sweat lodges, drumming circles, cacao, meditation, breathwork etc. I hope to see you there, and if you are coming, message me @aquietvoicepodcast on Instagram. 

You can learn more about the Healing Spirit Festival 4 - 6 August in Cavan: https://drummanyspirit.com/healing-spirit-festival/ 

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Creative and spiritual growth often comes after a crisis because in rebirth they pursue alternative means to heal themselves and deep empathy to help others. Aisling McGreevy’s story is not any different. She suffered anxiety after her busy sales job became quiet during the recession. Her health improved tremendously once she started reflexology, reiki, and other holistic modalities. Now, with Ruby Rua Holistic Therapies, she combines her diverse background of healing therapies to match the right one for every client. 

In this episode, we explore the conflicts between the intuitive and rational mind and how we can become blocked from our innermost feelings as adults. We talk about flower essences, access consciousness, meditation, and how they can help people heal emotionally and physically.

You can find Aisiling at rubyrua.co.uk/ or by email [email protected]

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Often the most beautiful aspects of life lay right beside the harshest and if we can just find a way to wait it out, they can deliver romantic partners, new opportunities, landscapes, and other extraordinary experiences. There is deep meaning in suffering if we only look to see it. The trick is we often only get that meaning and wisdom afterward when we look back in hindsight. How far back in your life do you need to look to find an inherent wisdom or beautiful order?

This episode explores how synchronicities can be the most unlikely guides on spiritual and creative paths. We talk about the symbolism of the yew tree and some wisdom I received while visiting the oldest yew tree in ALL of Ireland. Also, I get swallowed into a crowd of stale beer and vape smoke at a Florence and the Machine concert. 

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Fire ceremonies dot Ireland on June 23rd, St. John’s Day. This episode is about the first Shamanic Fire Ceremony I was invited to attend. Wary from my experience in cultish ceremonies, I was apprehensive, but what I found ushered me into a deeper study of Ireland’s shamanic roots. 

Amidst the flickering flames of a mesmerizing fire ceremony in the woods, we witness the transformative power of ancient rituals. Drum beats and communal sharing create a profound connection, leaving us curious about the complexities of spirituality and the role of leaders.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of "A Quiet Voice," where we explore the power of mystery and the serenity of embracing it. Let the gentle whispers of this episode ignite a spark within you, inspiring your spiritual journey with an open heart and a willingness to listen.

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I’ve been edging closer to burnout than I would like to admit. I can become too entranced by the summer and work myself to the bone while the weather is good. We don’t always have to make hay while the sun is shining. Too much hay-making, and we get a little more than out of balance and out of touch. This week's rain has me reflecting on how nature provides opportunities for rest and reflection.

This podcast is perfect for you workhorses who, like me, keep going long after we’re told to stop. Listen if you’ve ever struggled to find the balance in work during the summer or have looked for a way to describe this feeling.

In this episode, we use the rain, Robert Moore’s manly archetypes and Trungpa’s Great Eastern Sun to reflect on how we can get out of balance by following our thinking mind through task lists. The thinking mind can bring us opportunities but too much, and we begin to overthink into fear and scarcity. 

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Picking up on the last episode, we explore another avenue around how goalsetting can lead us astray. Ireland is primarily fields and green pastures since their time as colonized land. Now they are planting trees to fulfill a climate goal but not doing so correctly. Ireland's Sitka spruce forests are a quick means to reaching a goal and illustrate how we can become lost by pursuing a goal over a lifestyle. Get ready to rethink your approach to goals and discover the beauty of interconnected living.

Find out how the dominance of Sitka spruce trees disrupts the balance of native biodiversity, showing us the consequences of solely focusing on individual goals. We'll also share insights from the brilliant Tony Robinson, adding a touch of wisdom to our quest for a more balanced and harmonious existence.

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In this episode of "A Quiet Voice," we look candidly at the dark side of goal-setting and its potential to lead us to burnout. Our culture is hooked on goals, and it's time to question their true impact. Join me as I share Hunter S. Thompson's Letter to Hume, where he challenges the status quo and emphasizes prioritizing lifestyle over rigid objectives.

We'll explore how our obsession with goals often distracts us from accepting our authentic selves while examining nature's transformative lessons. Let's break free from the toxic cycle and discover the wisdom of embracing a more holistic approach to spirituality, creativity, and personal growth.

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Meditation can be a challenge for some of us even though the idea of being at peace with our thoughts is appealing. What separates those who meditate once in a blue moon from those with a daily ritual? We may hear about people who go to an ashram or meditation house for 3 days or a week to meditate all day and be silent. If you are anything like me, though, before you could even consider doing something like that, you want to hear first-hand experience. 

In this episode, A Quiet Voice welcomes Irene Kennedy, a career and wellness coach with a long history in tech, who just finished a two-week Goenka-style meditation retreat in Ireland. I picked her memory for insight from experience and how it shapes her meditation practice. This episode is for novice or never-meditators to avid meditators who want to take their practice to the next level.  

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Diving deeper into the Boheh stone, like other neolithic sites, we discover a sacred essence that links modern people to an ancestral lineage older than history itself. It may be because it likely hosted rituals or intentional ceremonies, or it may be Ley, or energy lines, linking sacred sites worldwide. What can we learn from them beyond these sites' paranormal, more esoteric aspects?

In this episode, we humbly accept that life is far more mysterious than we can ever understand and that modern life is NOT at the forefront of the human experience. The responsibility falls to each of us to revisit the stories of our lives so they are expansive and not binding. We can still develop a deeper relationship with a craft, nature, or ourselves only known to us. It starts with bathing in mystery and letting curiosity be our guide. 

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Hundreds of people visit the Boheh Stone twice yearly to witness a Celestial Phenomenon. Or it could be seen as people gathering twice yearly to witness a "solar probability." Which one sounds more exciting? 

In this episode, we explore the unique history of the Boheh Stone in Westport and how it brings Irish people in touch with an ancient ancestral tradition. There’s a little more at the end, but you have to listen for that. Enjoy

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