Do you remember when you were a kid?… My life story on this earth started in the country, where as a little girl I spent most of my time in the bush collecting sticks, stones, feathers and bones. Not much has changed! Fishing, hunting rabbits with my dad and cooking with my Mum, Nan and Aunties.

We had a huge Veggie Garden, chooks, ducks, guinea fowls and ferrets to barter with the stone fruit orchard next door. A dog or two in the back yard and at least one ‘pet’ lamb or goat.

This very early connection to nature allowed me to connect to source without realising. Following the ‘signs’ from a young age, I surrounded myself with natural objects from which I obtained energetic information and direction. I often saw or spoke to ancestors/guides on the other side. Much to the disbelief of my mother who took me out of many a playgroup as a toddler. I would come home talking about ‘monsters’ as she called them. Being the stubborn Leo that I am, I never let any of the non-believers take a feather out of my wing or the roar out of my paw!

In the mid primary school years, I was fortunate enough to be home schooled on a two-year exploration with my family around the great land of OZ.

After this, the reintroduction to a confined environment school setting was an interesting experience. Questioning the content of curriculum was common and rebellion a consequence. I somehow managed to complete high school and get top marks especially in subjects in which I allowed my creativity to thrive.

I left home as soon as possible to embark upon my journey to destinations that ticked all the boxes in the natural world… let’s just say I didn’t last long in London! I spent five years travelling and connecting with faraway lands, until I came to the realisation that I was only really searching for myself. Always feeling at home wherever I went because I was at ‘home’ within myself. This occurred to me on a two-year journey through Africa where I understood not much was needed for happiness. I drew strength from the African people whose survival skills are second to none. I knew from then on, I would live very simply and endeavoured to do just that.

After my globetrotting adventure ended, a sea change saw me swapping my sheep skulls for shells. I settled in Port Douglas, working as a massage therapist. I also had the privilege of ‘working’ at ‘that hippy shop’ – ‘Imagine’, which some of you will know very well. My time there was a huge part of my spiritual growth. Surrounded by crystals, talking to other healers and enlightened beings on a daily basis helped carve my path of ‘nothing set in stone’ which I am eternally grateful for.

Concurrently, I ended a long-standing relationship and began a true relationship with myself. At this time I was unaware of how Universal forces were colliding to forge my chosen path.. I asked for my guides to step forward; they did thick and fast… be careful what you wish for. Sometimes I wanted to ‘jump off the thought train’; as the more engrained programmed lessons were hard to ‘unlearn.’

With perseverance, I continued with my Buddhist studies which I have incorporated into daily life as a resonating philosophy. Living in accordance with nature is the only way for me, my path through life is now lived with ease.

Along with furthering my Traditional Chinese Medicine practices for the past 15 years I have enjoyed living in the Daintree Rainforest in a hut with no walls, running water or power with my puppies. I live immersed in the natural vibrant rhythms and truth of nature. Waking to hear the water flowing in the creek below, the birds chirping their songs and the gentle rolling in if the waves on the shore at night.

I have let go of attachment and appreciate that the universe guides me; rather than being stuck in old belief systems (taught behaviours) and physical manifestations that make the body sick. The implementation of new ‘programmes’, removal of ’blockages’ and redirection of chi (life force energy flow) through daily practices of Qi Gong and meditation allow me to flow and ‘feel’ instead of think.

I endeavour to conduct activities and make the acquaintance of those who resonate with me. I stay positive and only listen to my heart, the words of those who offer encouragement and the ones that I trust.

My call to you is to follow the signs of synchronicity in your life and manifest your dreams. Work not to fall into the trap of false attainments, beliefs, or teachings. Be yourself and believe in your inner guides!

Words of wisdom I live by are:

If you don’t like something, change it!

If you can’t change it, accept it and move on!

Don’t take ANYTHING personally!

Do what makes you happy!

Justine Moriarty
Natural intuitive healing and TCM treatments