Who are you when you're alone? When nothing from the outside is coming in to make you feel okay, or accepted, or connected, or valued? This is a talk in twelve short parts about relationships, the buttons other people push, and what it is to stop, sit down and have the experience of yourself. It starts with the rollercoaster of getting and not getting, and ends with a simple question: what would it be like to have a relationship with yourself, the way you would with someone outside of you? Chapters 0:00 Part 1 1:47 Part 2 2:53 Part 3 3:59 Part 4 5:05 Part 5 6:17 Part 6 7:33 Part 7 8:39 Part 8 10:23 Part 9 11:53 Part 10 13:11 Part 11 14:53 Part 12 Who are you without the story? I'm Dianne Horton, a spiritual mentor and speaker. At 51 I heard the words, "Have you had enough of being Dianne?" The next morning my familiar sense of being Dianne was gone. That has shaped how I speak about identity, thought and suffering for the past 14 years. diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor #SpiritualMentor #Relationships #WhoAmI #Identity #Presence

Fourteen years ago, in the early hours of the morning, I was asleep when I heard a voice. It said: “Have you had enough of being Dianne?” I remember thinking… what a strange question. And I went back to sleep. But when I opened my eyes the next morning and stepped out of bed… it seemed there was nobody who stepped out of the bed. I was here. But Dianne wasn’t. I could see. I could hear. I could walk. Life was happening… but without the familiar story of me at the centre of it. And what was there? An undeniable peace. No story. No problem. No suffering. That experience left me with a question I’ve lived with for fourteen years: How much of our suffering comes from what IS… and how much comes from the story we believe about what IS? So perhaps the question isn’t, “How do I become a better me?” Perhaps it’s… “Who am I without the story?” www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @ordinary_awakenings

Most of us wake up in stress, anxiety, unhappy, judgmental about ourselves. I want to show you a different way that you can actually live, and it's not the way we've been told. We just grow up as mirror images of our parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles, and we don't know that it's different. What if it was all just peaceful and nothing went on for you? How much freedom would you experience every day? Joy and happiness would come in, and then go, just like a car driving past on the highway. Somebody yelled at you and nothing happened. You were just there, available for what was next. Stop and be with yourself and see what happens. You don't need any stuff from outside. Who are you without the story? E-Book: Live in a New Way (available online, Amazon Australia). The audiobook version is also available. Please email me after your purchase and I will send it to you. #SpiritualMentor #Presence #InnerPeace #SpiritualAwakening #Freedom diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

When the mind is quiet, when you are empty then there is another knowing, everything else arises from the past, society and what we have learned. How can it ever be a deeper place unless you know that deeper place which arises from no where and nothing. www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

You are Peace, there is no distinction between you and the outside world. Live as peace now. When you have no inner conflict, when you stop resisting and fighting within then peace resides. It is not dependant on anything but you. Stop wanting peace on the outside and obtain peace for yourself first, then your reality shifts and the world around you. www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

We strive and long for our own acceptance, compassion and love. It is strived for by everyone yet the more the striving the further it goes. We say nice words and positive affirmations to ourselves, we treat ourselves, all in the name of loving who we are. Love does not come from positive words or from outside ourselves. It already exists within, there s nothing to do or say to awaken love. If you see who you really are by being with yourself quietly, especially when upsets arise, stay with yourself 100% it will transform into acceptance, compassion and love, without effort. www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Do we need them and why? Live a day watching your mind decide... is it coming from a belief? How many beliefs do you have? Why do you have them and have you ever considered them deeply to see if they really are yours and if you wish to continue to hold them? Freedom is beyond belief www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Peace is always there, it is who you are when everything falls away. Surrender to all that you hold and you will find it there waiting for you. It is simple yet profound. www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Life and Spiritual are not separate, we are never separate from anything. The inner is the outer and the outer is the inner. Be with that www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

It can seem cold not to comfort someone. But somebody is upset, maybe they're sitting down crying, and you're just there with them. You're not getting involved. This is their thing. You feel for them, and that's okay. But when we start giving advice, offering suggestions, sometimes taking sides, what are we actually doing? Allow people to be who they are. Allow them to close their eyes and be with what's going on for them, without interruption and without our advice. I'm not saying it's the right way for everyone. I'm just saying maybe there's another possibility to how we've been with other people since forever. What if you could be at peace in yourself without feeling you have to do something for somebody else to stop feeling uncomfortable? #SpiritualMentor #Relationships #Presence #BeingWithWhatIs #Compassion diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Safety and security is something people crave. I'd like to propose an idea: you're never safe. You're never secure. The idea that you have somebody there to support you and care for you makes you feel safe. So why do we crave that? Why do you feel insecure? To be here in the world needing nothing, wanting nothing, desiring nothing. Imagine being that free. Then when comfort or love comes, it's lovely, but it doesn't add to you, and nothing is taken away. It's there or it isn't there. And you're okay with all of it. Are you okay with being uncomfortable? #SpiritualMentor #Insecurity #Presence #Freedom #BeingWithWhatIs diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

When worry, anxiety and stress arise because of what's going on outside, you're lost in the mind. The mind is playing a story. Worst case scenario. What if? And because you're listening to it, and to a big level believing it, it adds to the stress. It's like a fishing line. The mind tries this bait, then that bait, to catch you and get you back into worry. Have you ever been present with your mind? Have you ever sat there and heard all its stories? What if they aren't true? Most of the stories, if not all of them, are a belief about the future. I'm done trying to fix it. I surrender. It doesn't mean you're giving up. You're still with everything that's going on. And there's a peace and a calmness in that. #SpiritualMentor #Anxiety #Worry #Presence #Surrender diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

When you step away to sit with yourself, especially after feeling upset or disturbed, others may think you’re being selfish, aloof or even “wallowing.” In this talk I explore what really happens when you pause, turn inward and allow your experience to unfold without explaining or justifying it. I share why sitting with your own thoughts and emotions can look self-focused from the outside, yet is in fact a deeply personal journey of self-discovery. Learn why it’s best not to over explain in the early stages, how to embrace the quiet intimacy of your own presence, and why giving yourself this space is not indulgence but a natural path to inner clarity and peace. This is an invitation to see solitude not as separation, but as a profound way of meeting life as it is. www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Dianne shares a grounded and powerful insight into the patterns of fear and doubt that keep us stuck. So many people feel overwhelmed by fear, plagued by self-doubt, and caught in a cycle of trying to control everything. But what if there’s another way? This video gently guides you to stop, sit, and really see what’s happening inside. You’ll be invited to meet fear and doubt without trying to fix them and to discover the presence that exists underneath it all. This is not about mindset tricks. It’s about real freedom. The kind that begins when you stop running and start seeing. In this video, you'll explore: Why fear and doubt keep looping How control feeds the cycle What happens when you stop trying to change it he first steps toward living in stillness and presence If this speaks to you, leave a comment or share your own experience with fear and control. For more, visit www.diannehorton.com.au #FearAndDoubt #SpiritualAwakening #LetGoOfControl #Presence #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness #DianneHorton #SpiritualMentor #AwakenNow #FreedomFromSuffering #BeStill #PersonalGrowth www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Welcome to The Awakening Within, a playlist dedicated to answering the real questions you’re asking about spirituality, awakening, and personal transformation. Whether you're feeling stuck in fear, navigating relationship struggles, or simply wondering "Who am I really?", this space offers clear, grounded, and heart opening insights. Dianne shares wisdom from her own awakening journey, guiding you to discover a new way of living, one that is simple, peaceful, and free from suffering. These videos are for you if you’ve ever asked: What is spiritual awakening really? Why do I keep repeating the same emotional patterns? How do I stop the constant self-judgment? Can I truly find peace no matter what’s happening around me? How do I let go of control and just be? This is not about fixing or improving, it’s about returning to what’s already here. New videos weekly. Sit. Be still. Let the question take you deeper. Subscribe for grounded spiritual insight, presence-based reflection, and daily life guidance. #SpiritualAwakening #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #LetGo #Stillness #FreedomFromSuffering #WhoAmI #DianneHorton #SpiritualMentor #Mindfulness #EmotionalHealing #BePresent #AwakenNow www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualamentor

This gentle guided meditation invites you to stop, sit, and come fully into the moment, just as you are. Rather than avoiding or running from what’s happening inside, this practice supports you in going within and being present with whatever arises. It’s through this honest sitting with all your thoughts, feelings, and patterns that you begin to truly know who you are. Take this time to connect deeply with yourself and the stillness that’s always available.

In this talk I explore what it truly means to be self-responsible, not as a burden, but as a path to lightness, ease, and deep inner freedom. When we stop blaming others and turn inward with honesty, we begin to discover who we really are beneath the noise. This is an invitation to gently explore yourself, and in doing so, uncover a quiet knowing that has always been there.

Judgement! We all do this in our daily lives. BUT! It is ourselves we are judging first and it arises in us when we see it in another. Stop and see how you are with others and yourself. #insight#judgingothers #awaken www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diannespiritualmentor/

Death is one of the biggest fears we carry all our life. Is Death what we 'Think' it is? What we 'Feel Death' is? Is Death the End? Do we like to think we go to Heaven?, We are always looking for an out, even in Death. Dying never happens! www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @ordinary_awakenings

Letting Go of Attachments and Embracing Your Infinite Potential Today, I want to have an open and deep conversation about something that resonates deeply with many of us: the attachments we hold onto in life. Whether it's angels, guides, signs, or other symbols that play a significant role in our lives, these attachments often shape the way we see ourselves. But what if these attachments limit us? What if they make us believe we’re less capable, less powerful, and less connected to the truth of who we are? The reality is, you create absolutely everything in your life—not by relying on external signs or forces, but simply through the way you are. By fully knowing this, you are the creator of your experience. Embracing Your Bigger Picture In the grander scheme of things, you are so much more than you might believe. It’s a common human trait to think of ourselves as less than, to diminish our own brilliance and potential. But imagine what’s possible when you realise that you are beyond all the things you cling to or attach yourself to. When you let go of these external dependencies, the possibilities for your life become truly limitless. Creating Without the Need to Create When you embrace this truth, you move beyond the need to create through effort or struggle. Instead, life flows naturally from your state of being. You are the creator—not by doing, but simply by being This shift is a reminder that everything you need is already you. You don’t need to look outside for validation or guidance. Let’s Explore Together What attachments or beliefs do you find yourself clinging to? How might letting them go open up new possibilities for you? Let’s explore this together and uncover the freedom that comes from embracing your true essence. --- #SelfEmpowerment #LetGoOfAttachments #InfinitePotential #YouAreTheCreator #SpiritualGrowth #PersonalFreedom #TrustYourself #BeyondLabels #InnerPower #MindfulLiving www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @ordinary_awakenings

🤷🏻‍♀️ In this reflective and deeply personal talk, we unpack the dynamics of gender and identity. Exploring how societal structures influence perceptions and relationships, this discussion delves into the weight of labels—like man, woman, or professional titles—and their impact on how we navigate the world. Key themes include: - The construct of gender: How society shapes our understanding of being a man or woman. - Personal reflection: Reconciling individual experiences with societal expectations. - Beyond labels: Living authentically without attaching undue importance to roles, hierarchy, or societal constructs. - In the world but not of it: A profound perspective on living beyond societal definitions and structures. This conversation invites viewers to question how they define themselves and others, opening space for authentic interactions free from preconceived notions. 🌟 Join the conversation, and let’s redefine what it means to simply - be --- #IIdentifyAsAWoman #GenderIdentity #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #SelfReflection #SocietyAndPower #Authenticity #LivingBeyondLabels #SpiritualMentor #WomenInSociety #BreakingStereotypes #Mindfulness #InTheWorldButNotOfIt #GenderDynamics www.diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @ordinary_awakenings

Welcome to Conversations about Life. Join Dianne Horton and Sabine Brosche as we dive into the challenges of being human. Today’s Question: Habits of the Mind: Why Do We Catastrophize? Catastrophizing is a pattern of negative thinking where we assume situations are far worse than they actually are or predict outcomes that are unrealistically dire. In our minds, we replay distressing scenarios like little movies, amplifying feelings of fear and anxiety. These mental “horror films” can leave us feeling uneasy and overwhelmed. However, by becoming aware of this tendency, we can take the first steps toward changing our thought patterns and cultivating a more balanced perspective. Our Topics We delve into meaningful themes such as relationships, self-love, money, health, life, death, and navigating challenging emotions like anxiety, worthlessness, grief, and anger. Our aim is to help you shift your perspective—from struggle to ease, pain to joy, complaint to gratitude, and agitation to serenity. We believe that every individual has the ability to connect with their inner strength, clarity, wisdom, and peace. These qualities are always within us, though they are often hidden beneath patterns, thoughts, reactions, and the distractions of daily life. If you connect with what we share and would like to take the next step in your journey, book a discovery call: A free call with Sabine: https://www.sabinebrosche.com A free call with Dianne: https://www.diannehorton.com.au About Sabine: Sabine is a coach and counsellor with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples unlock more of their potential. About Dianne: Dianne is a spiritual mentor who had an extraordinary experience that transformed her life. Since that shift, she has lived free of fear, embracing joy and abundance in every moment. Subscribe To subscribe to our channel, click the subscribe button below the video. We are looking forward to your comments and questions. Let’s explore life together!

In this heartfelt video, I share an unexpected and thought-provoking email exchange with someone seeking counseling support. This interaction led me to reflect deeply on how society views mental illness, the labels we assign, and how these perceptions shape our reactions and decisions. Joining me is a discussion on empathy, the value of simply listening, and the practical considerations of providing support in a complex world. Together, we explore the nuances of mental health, the importance of connection, and how we can all show up for others—even when faced with uncertainty. If you've ever wondered about the balance between empathy and boundaries, or how to approach mental health conversations with openness and care, this video is for you. Let's create a space for dialogue and understanding. Watch now and join the conversation! 🌟 Key Topics: - Navigating mental health conversations - Balancing empathy and boundaries - The impact of societal labels on mental illness - Practical advice for offering support ✨ Connect with me further: Website: http://www.diannehorton.com.au Subscribe to stay informed I am available through these video discussions for those who have a deep commitment to personal growth, I help others navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. My life has been shaped by a desire to support others—through guiding others as a spiritual mentor, to show there is another way of living in this world. Join me as I share reflections, insights, and practical advice to inspire meaningful conversations and personal transformation. #MentalHealthAwareness #EmpathyMatters #CounselingJourney #SupportiveListening #DianneHorton #EmbraceUnderstanding #MentalHealthConversations #CompassionFirst #HealingTogether #SafeBoundaries #InnerStrength #ReflectiveLiving

In this heartfelt and transformative discussion, we explore the fleeting nature of emotions—both the joyful highs and the crushing lows. What happens when we stop ignoring negative emotions and observing the positive ones with the same curiosity? This conversation delves into the freedom that comes from sitting with all feelings, letting them come and go without resistance. We talk about the illusions of neediness disguised as love, the cycles of emotional turmoil, and the possibility of living free from the pain that often follows. Through real-life insights, we uncover the path to emotional liberation and a life unburdened by attachment. This is an invitation to embrace the full spectrum of emotions and discover the transformative power of simply being present with what is. 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you experienced the tension between “being” and “doing” ? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 📢 Subscribe If you found this video helpful, hit the 👍 button, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more insights into mindfulness, emotional awareness, and personal growth. #Mindfulness #EmotionalHealing #BePresent #Acceptance #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAwareness https://www.diannehorton.com.au Fb https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091879006437&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram https://instagram.com/diannespiritualmentor?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= #EmotionalFreedom #PresentWithEmotions #BeyondNeediness #LiberatedLiving #TransformYourFeelings #EmotionalAwareness #LiveFree #BeWithWhatIs #LetGoOfAttachment #MindfulMoments

This video delves into the complex dynamics of feeling "special" and the subtle ways ego manifests in our interactions. How does the desire to feel superior—or the fear of feeling inferior—affect our relationships with others and our sense of self? This raw and reflective conversation explores the illusion of hierarchy, the separation it creates, and how these feelings can distract us. We discuss the universal pull toward identity and labels, the fear of being "nobody," and the path to dissolving these constructs. With honesty and vulnerability, we examine the practical challenges of living this understanding daily. This is an invitation to go beyond the stories, sit with the discomfort, and discover the freedom of simply being. #Ego #SelfAwareness #Spirituality #Mindfulness #NonDuality #Identity #LettingGo #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #Compassion #Oneness #Presence 👉 Subscribe for more guidance on spiritual growth, emotional healing, and living in the moment. https://www.diannehorton.com.au

In this deeply transformative video, we explore the profound journey from "becoming" to "being." What does it mean to sit with the fear of nothingness, to let go of the endless peeling of the onion—seeking, healing, or fixing? Together, we unravel the stories and structures that keep our minds busy, only to discover the ultimate freedom in simply 'being here.' This conversation dives into the implosion of identity, and the raw invitation to experience life without an agenda. It's an exploration of the bliss that arises not from adding to yourself but from the absence of needing anything to be different. For those who feel ready—or not quite yet—this is an invitation to consider another possibility for your life. https://www.diannehorton.com.au #SelfDiscovery #Nothingness #Presence #Spiritualit #Mindfulness #HealingJourney #NonDuality #LettingGo #Bliss #Freedom #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth

Navigating Love, Emotions, and the Power of Presence In this heartfelt session, I help to explore the complexities of emotions, attraction, and self-discovery during group therapy. Responding to a participant's romantic longing and anxiety journey, I share insights into breaking free from the cycle of clinging to external validation and finding freedom within. Discover the difference between opening to emotions and disentangling from mental stories, understanding how past patterns influence the present, and embracing the power of presence to find peace. If you've ever felt the tug of unsteady emotions or questioned the stories your mind creates, this session offers grounding wisdom to help you reconnect with yourself. 👉 Subscribe for more guidance on spiritual growth, emotional healing, and living in the moment. https://www.diannehorton.com.au #spiritualmentorship #emotionalintelligence #mindfulnessmeditation #grouptherapy #selfdiscoveryjourney

🌟 Embracing the Present Moment: Sitting with Raw Emotions 🌟 In this video, we explore the practice of being truly present with what arises—whether it’s love, turmoil, grief, or discomfort. It's about sitting with your experience 'without' the intention to fix, change, or escape it. We dive into the common mental narratives, like the subtle voice that says, “If you do this, you’ll feel better,” and how these stories can steer us away from simply being with what 'is'. Instead, we explore the power of curiosity and acceptance in moments of discomfort and emotional intensity. This isn't about "doing" emotions—because how can you "do" grief or love? It's about surrendering to the experience without an agenda, allowing and being without doing, without expectations. 🌀 What You’ll Learn in This Video: - How to differentiate between 'being' with emotions and 'doing' them. - Why the mind often creates stories about how things "should" be. - The power of staying present, even when it’s uncomfortable. - How to practice curiosity and acceptance during emotional turmoil. ✨ Key Takeaways: - Presence is not about feeling better; it’s about being with what is. - Discomfort is part of the process, and sometimes it doesn’t lead to resolution—but that’s okay. - Keep it simple: Sit with your experience and trust the moment. - Mindfulness practice - Sitting with emotions - How to deal with grief and discomfort - Emotional awareness - Being present with raw emotions - Letting go of mental narratives - Acceptance and curiosity in mindfulness - Overcoming emotional turmoil 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you experienced the tension between “being” and “doing” ? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 📢 Subscribe If you found this video helpful, hit the 👍 button, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more insights into mindfulness, emotional awareness, and personal growth. #Mindfulness #EmotionalHealing #BePresent #Acceptance #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAwareness https://www.diannehorton.com.au Fb https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091879006437&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram https://instagram.com/diannespiritualmentor?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If everybody knew that you don't have to live the way that you do. I say that because I lived that way most of my life, until I was about 50. The personal drama, the upsets, the sadness. Losing a job or a partner, your son yelling at you, feeling you're not good enough. I was that person until I'd had enough, and I just wanted to be at peace in my life and still live my normal life. Everybody talks about being present. What I found was that most of us, myself included, are only present when it suits us. So I decided: whatever happens, I'm going to be here with it, no matter what. When something shook me, instead of responding, walking away or slamming the door, I'd stop, sit down as soon as I could, close my eyes and have the experience of feeling hurt or upset or sad. I wouldn't move until it was finished. Sometimes that was five minutes, generally it was an hour. If somebody told me I wasn't a nice person, I'd sit and ask, am I not a nice person? Not everything people tell you is true, but if it hits something inside me, then something is going on for me. After doing that for three months, one morning in the early hours, half asleep, a voice said, "Have you had enough of being Dianne?" I went back to sleep. When I got out of bed that morning it was as if I was in a totally different reality. I walked around the house knowing that Dianne lived there, but it wasn't mine. One day I touched my leg and thought, oh, I've got a body. In this talk I speak about what every day is like now, and what I'd love for everybody to have. You don't have to wake up and be a guru. It's about being able to live in the world freely, and with joy. What if every day could be lived another way? #SpiritualMentor #Presence #Surrender #Freedom #WhoAreYouWithoutTheStory diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

What does freedom actually mean? For most people it's freedom of choice, to do what they want and be who they are, with no issues. But so often what holds us is our own beliefs, and the ideas we picked up along the way from parents, teachers, religion, ceremonies, crystals and astrology. In this talk I look at how we absorb those ideas like a little sponge, and how they run in the background when we're not completely present. Then I share what happened when I looked at my own and asked, is this true for me? Nearly all of them went out the window. What are you carrying? Is each one actually true for you? #SpiritualMentor #Freedom #WhoAreYouWithoutTheStory #Presence diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Don't even go there with drama. Don't entertain it in any way. But why do we do that to ourselves, to the people around us and to the planet? We say we're all one, and then we dish out our drama, get angry, feel anxious and fearful. It's in every cell of every body, and it gets magnified by what's happening in the world. If you want to stop it, you have to stop it. It sounds so simple, and I know that before, I would have said, how? Somewhere in your being you have to decide you actually want to. Do I want to stop being a drama queen? Sometimes the answer is no. So don't ask for peace or serenity and blame the world. Just stop, even for a few minutes, sit and be with what's going on. What does that feel like? #SpiritualMentor #Presence #Stillness #Surrender diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Drama is really interesting. When I look at it, it's a bit like a child of two or three who isn't getting what they want. They throw themselves around and yell. And if you can see that, the drama arises from the same place: your partner isn't doing what you want, your child isn't responding how you want. For a long time I chose to be that person. Somewhere I actually enjoyed it. Instead of surrendering to what was going on, I would rise up inside myself to feel like I had some power or control, which is the opposite of the place where there's peace and stillness. In this talk I speak about what happens when someone walks in yelling and you're not going to feed it. You let them be who they are. You're not trying to change them. And I speak about whether drama can be addictive. Absolutely. It gets you power, it gets you heard, it gives you adrenaline. And then you look at the cost, for you and for the people around you. Is drama something that happens to you, or something you've chosen? #SpiritualMentor #Surrender #Stillness #Presence diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

What are we trying to do when we cut someone off? We move away, we stop calling, we tell ourselves it's finished, and we feel safer because they're not in our life to push our buttons. Even when we've loved them for years. Even when they're a sister, a brother, a mother or a father. In this talk I look at another way of seeing it. If someone hurts you, yes it came from them, but it's you that's hurt. What if that's a gift? Instead of pushing them away, stop and have a look at what's hurt. I've been there. When I sat with the feeling it was liberating, because I didn't have to keep anyone away from me, and I found I was actually okay. And if we're all connected, how do you have the power to disconnect? To me it feels impossible to separate yourself from another human being. What are you trying to get away from? #SpiritualMentor #Relationships #Presence #Freedom diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Somebody asked me what they can do about feeling unworthy. I find it hard to understand what unworthy means. How can you even conceive of not having some sort of value, just by being here on the planet? Whoever you are, whatever you do or don't do, it doesn't have any substance except in your mind. Somewhere you picked up the idea that you don't have value. When someone described how that felt, I had tears and a deep sadness, that a person walking around on this earth could feel that. I can only share what I did many years ago. I stopped, closed my eyes, and felt what unworthy feels like inside my body. I let it all be there. I didn't fight it or try to fix it. I sat with it like watching a movie, and after a while it dissipated. It got lighter every time. What if the idea that you're not worthy is only an idea? #SpiritualMentor #Surrender #Presence #Love diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Let's talk about what it is that we are. There's something all encompassing, so fine and so subtle you couldn't even really call it a vibration. It's absolutely everywhere. It's not in here and it's not out there. It has no limit. And that's who you are. Then we get upset or frustrated or angry, and it's as if that fine field pops into the upset and stays there for as long as we're stuck in our stuff. When we get over it, we're back. But in daily life it happens so often that the peace people call bliss doesn't seem to exist for us. It's not that it was ever gone. It's not that it comes and goes. It's our state of being in the world that makes us feel separate from it, as if it's something to attain somewhere else. But it's here. We're just too busy doing the pop. What's here when the mind is quiet? #SpiritualMentor #Presence #BeingAwareness #WhoAreYouWithoutTheStory diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Everybody has a different view on how relationships work, or don't. I tend to find the only issue in a relationship is when somebody wants something from somebody else. You're living happily, and then you decide it's not quite how you want it to be. You'd like them to be a certain way so that you feel happy, so that your needs get met. And when that doesn't happen it becomes nagging, whinging, complaining. And it's all about you. You can share what's going on for you. You can say, these are my boundaries. But if it still doesn't happen, you can keep nagging, or you can let it go. What I see works best is taking a hundred percent responsibility for not getting what you want. If you sit with your needs not being met, you can see the struggle inside, the longing, the wanting, the craving for somebody else to fulfil it. Nobody on this planet is there to make you feel good. And you don't have any say over another human being. They'll change if they want to. Your partner is amazingly there to show you who you are. They're going to push your buttons and you're going to push theirs. I'm here if you'd like to talk. What if your partner is there to show you who you are? #SpiritualMentor #Relationships #Presence #WhoAreYouWithoutTheStory #Love diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

Many years ago I got out of bed and I was in a whole other world. It wasn't really an experience. It was freedom and lightness and joy and amazement. Before that I was in so much pain, so much drama, so many tears. Yes, there were lovely moments with family and babies, but underneath, most of us aren't at peace. And when things arise we're in total drama, upset and anger. I'm going to tell you it's actually not necessary. The biggest part of what my mentor showed me was stopping, and being with everything just as it is in the moment. Not changing anything, not answering back, not trying to get my point across. When someone said something that hurt, I'd sit down, close my eyes and ask, what does that feel like? There was a churning in my body, or it was cold and tight, or like a ball of fire. And it became an amazing adventure. Anything else is pain and suffering, and you don't have to do that. It's ultimately up to you. You have to want to find out who you are. But I'm here if you'd like. #SpiritualMentor #Freedom #Presence #Surrender #InnerPeace diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

What did I do that helped me move through the dramas and upsets in my life? Say someone told me I'm not a nice person. Instead of responding, walking away or yelling back, I'd take myself away, sit down, close my eyes and ask, what's going on inside? What does it feel like when somebody says that? It might feel tight, or angry, or sad. And I'd just have that little inner experience. It moves and it morphs and it changes, and I'm with it every step of the way. I don't move, I don't talk, I don't yell. Then in some way it just disappears. I go looking for it all through my body. I find a little bit of self judgment, so I look at that, and then it's empty and gone. There's a rising of lightness and freedom, and when I open my eyes I'm at peace. It might come again tomorrow, maybe not as strong. I still go back and sit. And I love it. If anything arises now, any little discomfort, I'll pull over to the side of the road and I'm there. It is my priority. What's actually there? #SpiritualMentor #Presence #Surrender #Stillness #BeyondSuffering diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

I thought I'd speak briefly before I start my day. As you can see, I'm in the car heading off. I wanted to say that it's actually possible to love every day of your life. You wake up and it's a new day. You can be doing the same thing, you could be working hard, but there's a deep down okayness with it all. And okayness is peace, serenity. It doesn't have to be wow, going to work, this is great. It can just be this okayness. When all the unhappiness goes, and the I don't like this, I don't want this, there's nothing left but okayness about everything. Even when your car breaks down, or you lose your job, or you have to leave where you're living. It's not easy to be in that place when there's a lot going on in the background saying, no, I want something different. Maybe it's time to have a look at clearing everything up. Who wouldn't want that? #SpiritualMentor #InnerPeace #Presence #Stillness diannehorton.com.au Instagram: @diannespiritualmentor

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