Hundreds of years ago Alchemists tried to change lead into gold. Naturally, they failed.  But they missed the real purpose of Alchemy which is a realization or awakening and merging together of spirit and matter to cultivate harmony and alignment.

 The whispers of your soul are urging you to move inwards to "GROW YOURSELF".  To plant the seeds of change and cultivate compassion and kindness towards your inner being, to re-evaluate your beliefs and check in with your values to make sure you are living in tune with them.

Inner Alchemy is an invitation to you to explore your inner world, whilst giving yourself the gift of time and stillness ,to honestly and with compassion examine your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. 

It is important to understand that the mind always does everything you ask of it. It is very obedient and completely neutral. It doesn't know the difference between good and bad, light or dark. So be careful the seeds you plant as thoughts are energy and the kind of thoughts we have can hold tremendous power for good or bad.  Negative thoughts can be seen as "energy pollution" and not only affect our inner world but that of everyone we come into contact with.

Once a negative thought is released into the ether it is attracted to other negative thoughts and quickly gathers momentum and power.  And before we know it and without meaning to we have played a part in creating and sustaining a culture of fear, greed, anger , anxiety and depression.  All the emotions we are seeing and feeling in our fragile world of today.

So I ask you to be your own alchemist, be vigilant and stand guard at the gateway of your mind. Choose who you let in and who you reject.  Embrace the positive, kind, compassionate and joyful thoughts, turn away that which doesn't serve you.  You will recognise who they are.

Re-remember that you are a heart-centered being and the power of your thoughts alone can awaken and heal the world.

Let the healing begin.

Let it begin with you.

Let it begin now.

 

Find a quiet space. Sit or lie down comfortably. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in… and exhale slowly. Do this three times.
 

Now bring your attention to your heart space, the center of your chest.
 

Visualize a small golden flame glowing softly within. This is your inner alchemist. This is the eternal light of wisdom, compassion, and power.
 

Ask yourself gently:
- What thoughts have I been planting lately?
- Are they nurturing or depleting me?
- What is one belief I’m ready to let go of?
- What is one truth I’m ready to embody more fully?
 

Sit with whatever arises—there is no rush, no judgment.
 

Now, imagine placing a seed into the soil of your heart. This seed contains a single word—Love, Peace, Forgiveness, Courage, or any word your soul needs most.
 

Visualize that seed glowing with light. Watch it grow, slowly unfurling, becoming a beautiful flower or tree within you.
 

Know this: with every breath, every kind thought, and every compassionate action, you are practicing alchemy. You are healing yourself. And by healing yourself, you heal the world.
 

Stay here as long as you wish. When you are ready, gently bring your awareness back, and open your eyes.