Mark's Cosmic Goodies

Blog Post: People Pleasing – Shape-Shifting to Keep Others Comfortable I've lost count of how many times I've heard someone say, "Well, please yourself," or "Suit yourself." For me, those words still echo in my mind, often in the voice of my mum. They were her way of expressing disapproval when I didn’t take her advice. And while I know she meant well, the message I received was clear: If I went my own way, I was letting her down. I grew up in a military family. My dad was an Army Warrant Officer—a man of few words and guarded emotions. From an early age, I realised that the only way to earn his attention or any affection was to be "a good boy." That meant following the rules, staying agreeable, and suppressing any behaviour that might ruffle feathers. It felt like being a soldier, always marching in line. This strategy stayed with me well into adulthood. I chased his approval, hoping that if I behaved perfectly, I'd finally be loved or at leas...

Choose Love Instead of Fear and Compassion Over Conflict Our World is undergoing profound upheavals, bringing massive shifts in our inner and outer perspectives on health, wealth, politics, religion, spirituality, happiness and well-being. Humanity is collectively navigating a period of deep transformation—one marked by uncertainty, challenges, and the potential for extraordinary growth. In this time of rapid change, truth often feels elusive, fueling fear, division, and conflict. Yet, within this turbulence lies a sacred invitation: to transcend fear and choose love as our guiding light. We are being refined by the fires of transformation, the daily challenges, stress and conflicts — we are going through "the mill" and being tossed into a sort of "melting pot," where the dross of illusion and separation is being burned away. What remains is the pure Gold of higher Consciousness—a clarity and radiant awareness that reveals a more loving, compassionate way of living ...

You’ve read it before, watched the series, and maybe even become a Trekky? I love that iconic moment at the beginning where Captain Kirk says, "to boldly go where no man has gone before."  In 1976, I realized I was on a spiritual path and was keen to get to know me, the real me and to boldly go where I had not gone before in a hurry - within me. Back then, I lived my life by "committee." Whenever issues arose, I sought advice from nearly everyone—family, friends, pseudo-mentors, ministers, acquaintances, and even strangers. Despite all this input, I often felt lost—literally and figuratively. I was unsure of my purpose in life, what I believed in, and why. My confidence was minimal, as was my happiness and joy. The advice I received was varied and often conflicting. This external search for answers rarely yielded anything meaningful or tailored to my needs. Then came an "aha moment." It struck me that the guidance I was receiving wasn’t customized for me—i...