The other day, an email appeared in my inbox entitled ‘A message from the Universe.’ It had come via my dear friend Kath Forster in Johannesburg. Every so often she sends out these inspirational words that always hit the spot at just the right time... as you will see as you read on.

“It’s ok to sizzle sometimes It's got nothing to do with being a perfect, goody-goody, selfless, sacrificing, spiritual saint. Blah! That whole characterization was meant for a different audience at a different time, and they really had issues. It's got everything to do with being yourself, trusting the magic, following your heart, dreaming big, and having fun. Hosanna in the highest, The Universe”

As you will know from my last blog post, I’ve found that the image of healing and spirituality can be rather off putting to ‘outsiders’ and almost impossible to live up to. So often those of us on the spiritual path are expected to be ever so goody-goody and frowned upon if we enjoy a good party and a glass or bottle of wine to celebrate over or give in to a moody bad hair day. How on earth can you be pure, a healer or a spiritual inspiration if you don’t fit the mould? Aren’t we meant to spend our time in meditation, shun the joys of life and sail through life’s challenges? Well, I think it is time we all woke up. The time has come to lift ourselves out of this inbred misconception and to let go of our ancestral prejudices and to open our hearts and minds to just being ourselves.

Now this is where it gets fun!

On Sunday it was the Gay Pride parade and party all the way along Copacabana beach. My husband and I went along and it really was the most fantastic party! Oh boy we had such fun! Despite the rain, there was an atmosphere of celebration and openness, excitement and friendliness. For almost 4 hours we danced our way along the beach, passing the different floats with their own music blaring out across Copacabana bay and beating its vibration through us.

What struck me most, was that it wasn’t just the gay communities out on the street, it was a mass gathering of souls, who were open enough to just celebrate their being alongside each other and to revel in their uniqueness. Hundreds of thousands of people dancing in the rain along the beach front and not one whiff of aggression or prejudice. Wonderful. Even the street vendors of drinks and food were dancing and celebrating and enjoying being part of the spectacle.

Of course there were some brilliant characters! An eclectic mix of feathered angel wings and swimming trunks, sparkling spandangled dresses and platform boots, aviator glasses and extrovert make up. How liberating it must be to freely express yourself! Free of inhibitions and standing true to yourself in the face of public scorn, bias and scrutiny.

We have a lot to learn from these wonderful souls!

So why don’t we all take ourselves a step closer to living as a spiritual being. Drop the old fashioned barriers and beliefs and accept and love ourselves for who we are ... and love and accept our neighbours for who they are. It really is that simple. And then we can all live together as one... and happily ever after!

And one step closer to unity is to come and join the movement towards unity by signing Humanity's Team’s Oneness Day petition. There are over 20,000 signatures already, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Yoko Ono. Spreading the message of oneness around the world is only the beginning...

Have a magical week! Sally x

PS: My camera went to sleep before the party even got going... so you'll have to use your imagination.