The Sheila Show

Stories

  1. Spiritual mentoring and peer support: a practical comparisonSupport for the inner life rarely fits one neat label. The benefits of a spiritual mentor vs. a peer support group point to two distinct kinds of…
  2. How to Create a Sacred Morning Routine That Supports Your Whole DayA sacred morning routine is less about following a perfect sequence and more about using the first part of the day with deliberate attention. Sacred can mean…
  3. Breathwork for emotional release: a beginner's overviewBreathwork has become a popular doorway into personal healing, especially for people who want to work with anxiety, grief, old tensions, or a sense of being…
  4. Fasting and spiritual cleansing in AustraliaThe role of fasting in spiritual cleansing is both ancient and highly personal. Across Australia, dawn-to-sunset observances during Ramadan sit alongside…
  5. Forgiveness without forgetting or excusing harmForgiveness can sound like a demand for generosity: put the past behind you, stop being angry and let the other person off. That framing creates two risks. It…
  6. Karma across traditions: meaning, consequence and responsibilityKarma is one of those words that sounds simple until you look closely at what different traditions mean by it. Australians often use it casually: a generous…
  7. Personal dharma: aligning work with soul purposeDiscovering your personal dharma is the process of recognising the contribution your deepest values, strengths and circumstances invite you to make. Soul…
  8. The Power of Blessing Your Food: A Simple Practice for Mindful EatingBlessing food is a simple act of attention before, and sometimes during, a meal. You might say grace, offer a quiet thank-you, or silently acknowledge the…
  9. How to pray when you’re angry at God or the UniversePraying while furious with God or the Universe can sound like a contradiction, as though faith requires a tidy heart before it permits a conversation. Yet…
  10. Why Silence and Solitude Open the Door to Self-DiscoveryModern life gives us constant access to information, conversation and entertainment, yet very little uninterrupted time with our own thoughts. Notifications,…