Biography
Patricia Chalkley - Founder of Littlehummingbirds.com
Welcome to my website. I hope it inspires you to take the first few steps (which can be the most difficult, and believe me I know!) to a healthier, positive and more confident you!
Have you ever looked looked around sometimes and thought " What the hell am I doing here!" Well from my experience as a therapist I can tell you there are many people who feel this way, in fact I believe there is an epidemic need for us to find comfort in knowing we are not alone. We are slowly opening up to ideas and inspirations that are moving us onto a more spiritual path, but not until we have cleared the debris of our past can we truly be free to enjoy all the joys of spiritual awareness and self-empowerment that working on the self brings.
Leaving the 'old' self behind requires trust in the Universe and an understanding of your shadow side. This can seem a little daunting, as none of us really want to admit we have a darker side to our nature, but of course where there is day there is always night, and one important aspect of healing the inner self, is to embrace who you truly are and not leave room for inner doubt. Therefore working on the self also requires that you accept and love yourself for who you are- warts an 'all!
For many of you this may seem a little hard to understand, but believe me, if you know your weaker side and are able to confront your fears, focusing on self-love and healing- no-one past, present or future can deter you or make you feel vulnerable again. We all have something we would rather not look at, but to heal ourselves completely- look we must.
I have met many people during my years as a therapist who I can 'feel' are not being true to themselves, they want to live the spiritual life without doing any of the ground work which involves a little dedication and discipline- oh no! I hear you groan! Yes, I know- I've been there, but the rewards of getting to know the real you- not the cloak of many colours that you portray to the outside world will take you closer to your spiritual destiny.
After many years of working on myself and getting to know who I truly am, I found that doors opened for me, people came into my life just at the right moment, and although the journey was not always easy, I am so grateful for the experiences I have endured. Through every moment, even through some very dark nights of my soul, I know I was never rejected or left alone- there is another level of understanding and compassion that revolves around the power of love itself, it is a spiritual space that each and every one of us can call upon at any time for guidance and help. The most wonderful thing about this, is that now the essence of peace and love is finally joining with our earthly dimension bringing heaven to earth- easing suffering and pain, and showing us that the we really have nothing to fear except fear itself.
I had a rather emotionally painful and confusing start to life that periodically carried on into my late twenties, but looking back I can now see how these painful periods and the way in which I handled them changed as I became more spiritually and self aware which made me stronger; I learnt to open doors that remained closed before, and discovered endless opportunities for spiritual growth. During this healing and learning process I began to investigate the philosophy of how the body speaks the mind. This led me to examine the human energy system and alternative methods of healing such as Reiki. From personal experience, and the rate at which Reiki is evolving worldwide, I believe this to be a wonderful way to bring light, harmony and balance to the mind, body and the spirit. Another powerful healing aspect of Reiki is that it is also possible to send Reiki to the past, present and future.
Having taken my Reiki 1st and 2nd degrees, I went on to learn the Reiki Mater techniques and teach to others. I also gained certificates in other various art forms of healing such as massage, aromatherapy, flower/herbal remedies and crystal healing, and as my work and understanding grew, so did my intuition. I now work as a psychic visionary- which means I am able to look into the past life's of my clients, and identify the root cause of illness. I also practice shamanic healing in the form of soul retrival, and since I have lived in Greece I have begun to use my psychic gifts to rid people and places of unwanted entities and energy. It is actually suprising how many people are influenced by such entities, yet it isn't always easy to admit or understand how these attachments can effect the thoughts and behaviour of individuals. In Greece there is a very strong belief in 'the evil eye', which is when someone else can send you negative thoughts so strongly that they influence your life and can even make you ill. Psychologically, if your cultural beliefs include this, then it is possible that the work of the subconscious mind can actually bring about illness, as our thoughts are so powerful on a level we have yet to truly understand. But it should be remembered that we can create a life of harmony and protect ourselves from the negative thoughts and energy of others just as easily as we can let it be the responsibility of everyone else but ourselves!
Back to my journey...
In my late twenties I began to experience an inner yearning so strong to discover the world around me, (with a huge shove from destiny and my spiritual friends!) so I decided to sell my house, which gave me a great basis for clearing away the past. I took off to travel the Greek islands with my children, and found a peaceful holiday haven on the beautiful Greek Island of Lesvos.
Through all times of personal heartache, people came into my life just at the right moment, helping me keep focused. One of the most painful parts of my journey was the abandonment of my family because they couldn't understand the need for my inner quest, but from the difficulties I'd endured as a child this wasn't as painful as it could have been had they been initially supportive of my spiritual understanding which I had from an early age- this was always something I had to keep suppressed to 'fit in'. Finally I learnt to be true to myself, and live my life with a strong devotion to my spiritual work and beliefs. I also gained a different prospective on the true meaning of 'family' through the experiences of living in a culture that has great respect for family traditions- something I believe we have lost in the UK and need to re-develop for the sake of our children. Families in Greek culture help one another and family homes are not sold, but instead passed down through generations. This helps keep family roots strong between one generation and the next. It is not considered unusual for grandmothers or aunts to look after children allowing bonds of love to extend throughout the entire family. I feel that due to the stresses placed upon our material needs in the UK, we have become a society of workaholics who are made to feel guilty if we choose to be stay at home parents, live in rented accomodation and drive cars that are more than 2 years old! Society also encourages children to grow up too quickly, not supporting the important stages that children have to go through as they reach teens. We allow these children to have many of the responsibilities of adults, yet when a child is under 16 years of age, he/she is automatically placed in a childrens ward in hopsitals.
There are two important things we need to give our children; roots and wings.
Therefore it is my belief that we need desparatley to re-examine our cultural beliefs and priorities, and put into practice methods that support the family system rather than destroy it. This means allowing children to BE children, as this is such a crucial time in their lives. From my experiences in healing, many problems stem from the lack of true childhood experiences as this may mean that adults have to have responsibility for creating time to give thier children, thus allowing children to express their creativity in other ways than filling in the gaps with activities that require them to think like adults.
So, how do I fill my summer season?...
During the summer months I keep myself busy practicing massage together with the inspirational healing arts that have become a large part of my life. I started as a mobile therapist visiting hotels and apartments. I also work at 'Angels'; the first Holistic Wellbeing shop of its kind in Greece. Situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Molyvos, Angels offers a specially designed room for relaxation in the shop, which is proving to be successful with tourists and locals alike. Angels is dedicated to the our spiritual and earthly friends who were the original inspiration. The shop also stocks a variety of remedies, music, books, and crystals that aid relaxation, meditation and overall wellbeing. There are also a wonderful range of oils blended with love and care, that include properties for healing the individual chakras, and a range of self-love and healing oils that help to overcome all manor of emotional and spiritual imbalances.
For details of therapies available, please go to my therapies page. You can also find out when I am available and pre-book an appointment via e-mail: angelmagic9@hotmail.com or call me on: 0030 6976370865.
Back to the island...
The inspiration of nature on the beautiful Island of Lesvos has taught me that to ‘be’ allows you to ‘begin’ and become that which you desire, so whilst I am in Lesvos, I often take myself off to sacred sites and favourite places gathering ancient healing wisdom and enhancing my own wellbeing. Whilst the sun still shines I wander through scented pine forests, sit meditating on tops of mountains and bath in natural hot healing springs. It was during these precious moments I grasped the healing power of meditation; connecting mind, body and spirit.
Until we meet I wish you many blessings on your own path and may you find yourself working with a light heart, able to laugh at your own misfortunes and love yourselves for who you truly are; for it is not until we are happy within our own skin, and true to our own hearts that we can sincerely say we are one with the light.
Blessed be x