In this episode, Vedic meditation teacher Laura Poole is in conversation with Nicole Azzopardi - a journalist, writer, cook, gardener and devoted parent. Nicole has spent the past 15 years travelling backwards and forwards to her teacher's ashram in the south of India (Sri Sakthi Amma at Sri Purum) where she spends time learning meditation and the value of selfless service. She currently lives with her husband and two daughters in a small country town in Victoria's Surf Coast hinterland. Grab a cup of tea, and wherever you are, sit back and relax as we drink in this healing medicine of shared storytelling.

Check out our journal post for the full interview

What we talk about

• Nicole’s journey of going to India and meeting her life-long spiritual teacher
• The sacredness of being invited into the Vedic culture and practices
• The true purpose of our human births
• Using our privilege for good
• The spiritual practice of Seva – self-less service
• The challenges of motherhood
• When your child becomes your Guru
• The depths of surrender that are required in parenthood. 

Connect with Nicole

• Connect with Nicole via Instagram or her website

Resources

• Read the July Green Shakti Newsletter here
• Read The Alchemy of Parenting feature article in this month’s Mindful Parenting Magazine 
• Read Nicole’s writing on sustainability ideas - like making eco-conscious dolls and upcycled planter ideas
• Visit Sri Purum in India and meet Sri Sakthi Amma
• Donate towards a cow and calf to a family in need from Sri Purum
• See all the Seva projects that have been initiated by Sri Sakthi Amma
• Listen to 'Om Namo Narayani' mantra by our friends Edo & Jo
• Listen to our Mahasoma 'Divine Devotion' mantra playlist on Spotify

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