Mindful Scholars, Celbridge

29/08/2026

💫 I recently attended the "Three Roots of Trauma" CPD/ introductory course facilitated by the unbelievably beautiful & amazing Maria Lopez Maria Jesus at Obus ( Obus Academy ) & WOW... It was such a powerful, transformative day🤯! The day was structured perfectly, blending deep, heartfelt concepts with hands-on practice.

Here is a little description, which I feel called to share, in case others reading wish to learn more, or attend Maria's upcoming professional diploma.

💫The 3 Roots of Trauma: We explored how true trauma resolution lives in three layers - our physical bodies (self-experience), our family lineage (inherited/ancestral trauma), & our energy systems. Maria beautifully guided us through a somatic demonstration, showing us exactly what this gentle, embodied trauma-healing looks like in practice.

💫 Family Constellations: We went deep into systemic work, exploring unconscious family dynamics and our internal states of being (Child, Adult, and Critical Parent). It was such a powerful, moving experience, surreal really - honestly, this part of the day  

💫 Energetic Boundaries: The 'boundaries of empowerment' concept really resonated with me personally. Learning how to establish a practical boundary was hugely beneficial, and it is something I am putting into practice!

Having experienced this day, I honestly cannot recommend Maria’s training highly enough. For anyone wishing to learn more, or to experience/ learn at a much deeper level, Maria is running a 6 month professional training/ Diploma course at Obus starting this November - 'Practitioner of Ancestral Techniques to Heal Trauma'. This course is a deeper dive into these somatic, systemic, and ancestral approaches, & it is listed under the professional training courses on the Obus website - if this resonates with you!

Thank you SO MUCH, Maria (& Obus Academy !) for hosting such a deeply transformative day!🙏🙏🙏

And, a heartfelt thank you to my gorgeous, kind, beautiful friend Lisa .makes.things for encouraging me to do this introductory course at Obus! Lisa, you are the best - It was so beautiful experiencing this day alongside YOU, thank you 🙏.

❤️ Jackie xx

02/08/2026

💫🙏 I am indebted to the ladies who joined me last Thursday evening - thank you for trusting me to hold space for you all.

I was blown away by the words of praise which you shared with me afterwards🥹🥹. Thank you, thank you, thank you🙏🥹.

Remember ladies - you are enough, exactly as you are...🥰

Warmest regards & kindest wishes...

Until we meet again,

Jackie 💕.

01/08/2026

🥰 Reflecting on last Thursday’s “Connection & Calm for Busy Mums” evening, and my heart is completely full❣️!!

Thank you to the 12 beautiful ladies who joined me for an evening dedicated entirely to pausing, slowing down, breathing, meditating, connecting & getting creative! The stunning, peaceful surroundings of The ACRE Project, Celbridge provided the absolute perfect location for us to just be🥰. (Thank you Harry & Frances for your support 🥰)

Together, we:
Sipped herbal tea and chatted ☕🍵.

Laughed & shed a few tears too - ("every feeling belongs"🥹).

Practiced meditation, self-compassion & affirmative self-talk. 💬

The ladies also got their creative juices flowing!🎨🫟🖍️

It was pure joy to watch the ladies getting creative after our first guided meditation! They each created their own unique canvas using an array of textures - crystals, beads, ribbons, mini gems, stamps, stickers, wooden pieces and even coffee beans!🫘!

While preparing & planning for the evening, a central theme unintentionally took shape: “I am enough”. This message resonated deeply throughout our circle. Reading pieces from two absolutely beautiful books - Donna Ashworth's "To the Women" & Dearbhla Mescal's “Finding Joy” was just so powerful too ✨.

My two card decks - "Breathe & Believe" Affirmation Deck by Oneesa .support.and.inspire & the "Our Whispers" Oracle Deck by Elaine Elaine Shanahan - Keeping healing real and simple shone brightly on the night too - the ladies absolutely loved choosing cards from them (as did I!).

Thank you again ladies for joining me - remember - you are more than enough - just as you are☺️.

(All of my work is based on everything I have learned through my Creative Mindfulness Kids Training journey - indebted to Louise Shanagher 🥰 - my mentor & friend💕).

Love & kind wishes,
Jackie 💕.

01/08/2026

Thank you so much Cathy Mc Garvey for your absolutely beautiful words - to say I got emotional reading this, is an understatement 🥹🥹!! Thank you for joining me on Thursday evening. It was an absolute joy having you there 🙏. Your presence was truly valued. Sending so much love & gratitude your way.

Love & kind wishes,
Jackie 💕.



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30/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to my beautiful friend and Creative Mindfulness mentor, Louise Shanagher Creative Mindfulness Kids Training for inviting me into her home for such a special gathering. It was an absolute joy😉 to meet and spend time in the company of James Baraz Awakening Joy .

For anyone who may not be familiar with James Baraz, he has been teaching meditation since 1978 and is a co-founding teacher of the world-renowned Spirit Rock Meditation (Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Center in California. In 2003, he created the life-changing 'Awakening Joy' course, which has since transformed the lives of thousands of people worldwide by teaching us how to nurture the natural well-being already inside us. Having read both of his amazing, life-changing books, 'Awakening Joy' and 'Awakening Joy for Kids', I highly recommend his beautiful, accessible & heartwarming approach to cultivating mindfulness, happiness and joy... Finding joy in the precious, everyday moments 🥰.

Louise, thank you for bringing us together in your beautiful home to meet the wonderful James Baraz. Being surrounded by the energy of Awakening Joy AND Creative Mindfulness was just so special & pure magic. My cup is overflowing with joy today😁✨. Thank you so much Louise & family 🙏❤️.

24/07/2026

A couple of spaces available for Thursday next (30th July) if anyone is interested ☺️🙏🥰.
Jackie.

There’s some amazing creative activities and workshops for all ages coming up at the ACRE Project! 🙌🎨🌼

Just a reminder the ACRE project doesn’t take in bookings for externally facilitated workshops so be sure to book your place with the contacts below 👇

24/07/2026

💫 My recent "Crystals, Confidence & Creative Mindfulness" workshop! 💫

Lots of fun was had - playful breathing practices, creativity, connection & colouring, affirmative self-talk, outdoor & sensory garden exploration, crystal fun & games, stories, waffle-decorating & mindful eating... And ... a guest appearance by - 'Dumpling the frog'!!

We had so much fun!!

A huge & heartfelt thank you to all the fantastic children who attended - my 'mindful minis' - who were just so amazing & who made the afternoon so precious 💞.

Indebted to the ACRE Project for the beautiful, facilities and fabulous sensory garden 🙏🌼🪻🌻🌿🐛🐌🐜🏵️🌺🌾🌞.

16/07/2026

14/07/2026

🌻 A beautiful, empowering (& sunny!☀️) "Breathe & Be You!" mini retreat for girls!! 🌻- a few pics📷!

Here is a glimpse into our gorgeous afternoon at the stunning location - The ACRE Project, Celbridge sharing my work based on Creative Mindfulness Kids Training - thank you Louise for being my teacher & mentor😊 - I am beyond grateful to be sharing this beautiful work!

Here is what our mini retreat looked like!

🎨 Mindful Art: The girls coloured and created heart mindful doodles, mind jar art & coloured beautiful bookmarks!

🧘‍♀️ We practiced 'squeeze & release' on our yoga mats before settling into our guided 'tree' meditation. We closed our eyes, imagined ourselves as strong, grounded trees, and recited our empowering affirmations - I am strong & I am powerful! 😊

🪈🪇 While lying on their mats, the girls experienced a mini ‘sound bath’ where they listened to the relaxing sounds of my souls bowls, chimes, rain stick, koshi bells & ocean drum etc 🪈🪇.

🌸 Sensory Garden Magic: We stepped into the beautiful sensory garden for a 'Garden of Peace' practice - walking slowly, noticing the colourful flowers, listening to the birds, and feeling the gentle breeze against our skin!

🧁 Mindful Treats: We wrapped up our afternoon by decorating cupcakes with icing, sprinkles, chocolate and jellies!

Finally, the girls picked crystals and gem stones to take home as a little reminder of how beautiful, unique & precious they all are - just as they are!

Thank you to all the girls who brought their open hearts, creativity, and beautiful energy to this mini mindfulness retreat. You are all so strong, so powerful, and so uniquely you! ✨

A huge thank you to Harry & Larry at the Acre for their help with booking & set up!

Also, a heartfelt thank you to Mia for helping with both set up & tidy up. Mia, you are the best - I am so grateful 🙏😊.

I am beyond grateful also to all the gorgeous girls who joined me on the day! Thank you so much 😊🙏☀️.

Warmest wishes,

Jackie.