Richard Stuttle

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Don’t Make Content, Be Content

Authentic content creation – I started 2026 with many thoughts about the work I would like to share, ideas and teachings which feel true to my philosophy and include my love for art, energy and healing. Events planned for the year ahead, in-person retreats, courses and workshops and an online series of workshops which I have been developing all feel along the right energetic line. In themselves, they hold excitement and passion, but when I started to create content to post and promote, I felt a different energetic pressure. A pressure coming from the platforms I was planning on using, a need for constant energy and the overwhelming addition of social media and world of disposable content.

I felt a pressure to create content and publish posts and reels. Not that I have an influencer-level following or make any revenue from social media, but I could feel the unstable energy drawing me in, wanting my power and energy.

Authentic content creation

I took a step back. At the same time, I was writing my monthly newsletter which was a completely different energy. I felt a sense of community, nothing intrusive, just a wonderful group of like-minded souls interested in art, creativity, mediumship, awareness and personal development. The content came together and flowed naturally. It felt authentic without the push and pull.

A quote which inspired my January newsletter.

“Ring out the false, ring in the true.”
Alfred Lord Tennyson

A more reasonable New Year’s resolution. It made sense to me to start the new year by allowing the things I know to be false to fall away and leave, so the things I know to be true can come closer for a deeper experience.

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My partner and I did a card spread each other for the year, it also gave another confirmation, I was given the cauldron as my overarching card. The message was simple: whatever you put into the cauldron, you consume and it becomes part of your energetic, physical, emotional and mental experience. A message that hit home on a micro level.

Some things are easy to identify and adjust, obvious things, eat only the foods my body needs, spend more time in nature and silence, speak to myself in a kind and honest way, only read articles which align with my work and lifestyle choices, be aware of the media and social media content I consume. Only spend time in places and with people who connect respectfully and harmonise with my energy.

But, and there is a but… What happens when I must engage with people, technology and places where I can see the paradigm or a destructive nature of what is happening? I became aware of this where I could identify multiple dynamics within each thought and sensation, some I agreed with and other elements which didn’t align.

How do I engage without being drawn into the energy?

Social media is a perfect example. My thought process is that I need it for communication and work, but energetically there is an addictive pull which could influence my content and deplete my energy. My system identified this as incredibly harmful and could distort my original thoughts and truth within my content.

The phrase “Don’t make content, be content.” came to mind.

My content is truthful and feels right for me in this moment. The space I create from feels authentic. But when I approached any social media platform, there is a destructive pull which is laced with judgement, hierarchy, false highs and addiction. So, where is the line, and how do I hold my space within that energy?

It’s easy to get caught up with the methodology of marketing and recommendation, create five posts a week, three reels and countless stories, count the likes and engagement, look at what other people are doing and analyse their work. This is the energy and the draw of the platform. We feel rushed, on edge, as if we are way behind what everyone else is doing, the feeling as though we are not doing enough and obliged to create any content. This is the never-ending wheel of delivering content for a quick hit and false reward, the illusion of hierarchy.

Take a step back. I realigned with my content. As artists and creatives, we create from a space of contentment; we are content in the moment of creation. This is the energy to follow and align with as we navigate the turbulent journey of publication and social media. Only recognise the pull from a space of ‘creative contentment’, never from the space of ‘make content’.

Social media is merely the delivery mechanism, to use a technical term and it should be treated as just that. It doesn’t have a self or feelings, nor can it give you any level of valid praise or satisfaction. It is simply a space where you can share with your community in your own time. Social media has incredible power and when used with the right energetic awareness and monitored consumption can be navigated successfully without detriment.

For me, this energetic approach clearly defined my content and space of creation and the pull of the mechanised platform. I may not post to please an algorithm, but I post to share with a community of real people I am proud to be part of.

When we stop making content and start being content, we share our truth and let everything else fall away.

Written by Richard Stuttle

January 11, 2026
The Purity of Intention: Staying True to Inspired Ideas

Staying authentic in your work and life. There are moments in life, often unexpected, when clarity strikes like a lightning bolt. A flash of inspiration, a vision that commands our full attention. Ideas come to us in the dream state or enter our conscious mind with such vibrancy that we have to sit up and pay attention.

Staying authentic in your work and life

These are the sparks of something deeper, something more authentic. They arrive in dreams, or while walking in nature, or during the stillness between thoughts. In those sacred moments they are perfect and already feel whole. We feel content, only concerning ourselves with the purity of the idea, it is already perfect in its concept without us needing to add anything from the trappings of our own illusion.

Our conscious mind is shaped by years of experiences, a variety of belief systems and daily practices. We overthink, believing that the conscious mind must fully grasp and understand every aspect of every idea, life itself, the universe and everything. When we encounter the initial spark of an idea, it’s purity and brilliance make us gasp in wonder and the cogs of our mind begin to turn. Due to the nature of our consciousness these wonderful ideas often travels innocently through many different filters, down many rabbit holes of thinking, that the shine of that inspiration is often tarnished by the paradigms of our traumatised belief system.

How do we stay connected to the purity of intention?

This is the challenge of the creative mind, the philosopher, the human being trying to live authentically in a complicated world of delusion and misbelief. How do we hold true to the core of an idea when everything in our inner and outer worlds tries to reshape it?

The Artist’s Perspective

Artists understand this intimately. From the first brushstroke, the first note of a melody, the first line of a poem. These are moments that carry an essence of purity that is hard to maintain throughout the creative process. The temptation to ‘improve’ the work, to make sure it meets expectations and to listen to the critic’s voice can pull us away from that raw initial spark.

The most moving works of art are those which feel unapologetic to any outside influence. They carry an authenticity, a curiosity and a resonance that speaks directly to the soul. That’s because they were created from pure intention, untamed by the idea of consequence or fear of judgement by the consciousness of the artist.

The Spiritual Perspective

From the viewpoint of a spiritual being. We are constantly searching for purity and alignment with the source, finding a connection to the soul. When our intentions are pure and rooted in love, curiosity and a desire to serve they become powerful conduits for transformation.

When the ego comes into play, we experience a feeling of fear, loss and failure. We seek enlightenment and clarity from others, missing the point that it is within ourselves, we lose trust. Purity is found in the presence of now, it is in constant change, without any fixed belief or desire for spiritual perfection.

The Human Perspective

Staying authentic in your work and life. It’s easy to say, just stay true to the idea and don’t mess around with it. But we fear consequences from our contemporises and peers because they are real in our world. Also the loss of money, time and relationships. We are trained to be the sheep not stepping out of line or making our own choices if they are too bold or confronting.

Trust that the idea came up in purity, it carries its own intelligence. Our job is to care for it, nurture it and allow it to grow. Certainly not to perfect it in the image or ideas of others and ourselves with outdated belief systems.

Holding Space

Holding space for an idea is like holding space for a person or group. We don’t need to fix it, change it or fully understand it. We simply need to honour it. This means creating time to nurture the idea without rushing in to offer solutions, make it easy to understand or give our advice. It means simply observing and staying present with the authenticity of the moment.

Next time a moment of clarity arrives, just let it breathe. Don’t rush, treat it with love and hold it within the purity of its own intention.

An Open Perspective

The purity of intention is not a path easily followed, but it can offer wonderful and unexpected rewards. It calls for a more intuitive relationship with ourselves and the world around us. It asks us not to get caught up in the consequence, thought or judgement, none of these not ours. Sometimes we pick up on the feelings and thoughts of how the brightness of purity affects others. It’s important to stay true to the idea, to the space we hold in honour of our inspiration.

When we live by pure intention, we begin to trust the intelligence behind our inspiration. You find the space of staying authentic in your work and life.

Our world doesn’t need more polished, or to follow proven methods or statistically viable solutions. They don’t work anymore! It needs individuals brave enough to honour their ideas and their truth in its rawest form. To live this way is to walk a path of authenticity, to be rooted in our own inner knowing and love. To take a step closer to realising what is truly possible in this reality when pure love is collaboration with Mother Earth.

Written by Richard Stuttle

July 6, 2025
Spiritualism: A Science, Philosophy and Religion
Spiritualism, Science, Philosophy, Religion. When delving into any subject, we are encouraged to research and ask questions. This process is essential for developing a deeper understanding of the world around us. Within Spiritualism, this methodology is actively embraced inviting people to explore various disciplines and practices from multiple perspectives and arrive at their own truths.

Spiritualism, Science, Philosophy, Religion

Spiritualism has its foundation in the Seven Principles and can be understood as a science, a philosophy, and a religion. Each perspective offers unique insights and expands our understanding of a Spiritualists way of life.

Spiritualism as a Science

Science is the pursuit of truth through research, experimentation, and discovery. It operates on a principle of a perpetual search for deepening truth, discarding outdated concepts as new evidence emerges. Spiritualism embraces this search for understanding, particularly in its exploration of phenomena such as mediumship, trance or spirit art.

Mental Mediumship

A cornerstone of Spiritualism, mental mediumship bridges the gap between our world and the spirit world or energies from the unseen world. Its primary aim is to provide evidence of life after death, affirming the immortality of the soul. The process of mediumship is where mediums attune themselves to higher vibrational frequencies. Through this attunement, they receive messages, impressions and insights from spiritual energies or departed souls.

Albert Einstein’s observation that “everything in life is a vibration” aligns with the mechanics of mediumship. Everything vibrates at different frequencies whether a solid, liquid or gas. The spirit world exists at a different vibrational frequency, accessible through attunement and heightened sensory perception.

Places like the Arthur Findlay College and the Spiritualists’ National Union (SNU) have conducted extensive studies to validate mediumship. These efforts underscore Spiritualism’s commitment to proving its core belief in life after death, this is one fundamental difference to other religious traditions, a constant search for proof and deeper understanding. Mediumship as a scientific endeavour continues to evolve, providing both evidence and profound insights into the nature of existence.

Spiritualism as a Philosophy

The philosophy of Spiritualism is encapsulated in its Seven Principles:
1. The Fatherhood of God
2. The Brotherhood of Man
3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels
4. The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul
5. Personal Responsibility
6. Compensation and Retribution for all Good and Evil deeds done on Earth
7. Eternal Progress Open to Every Human Soul
Each principle offers guidance, personal interpretation and a moral framework and a meaningful way of life. Taken as a whole the principles provide structure and clarity in navigating the complexities of human existence.

The principles encourage respect for others, accountability for our personal actions and an awareness of the eternal progression of the soul. They promote a belief in something greater than ourselves while putting the focus on personal responsibility and moral integrity in this life. Taken together the principles create a philosophy that offers confidence, promotes love and instils a sense of purpose for this life and the next.

Spiritualism as a Religion

Spiritualism as a religion acknowledges the existence of a higher power, this is reflected in the principle “The Fatherhood of God.” This belief offers comfort and meaning, offering the idea that we are not alone and there is a greater intelligence in the universe.

The religious aspect of Spiritualism promotes free thinking and personal exploration, encouraging people to question everything and arrive at their own conclusions. It highlights the power of prayer, the importance of love and the transformative potential of energy. As a result, practitioners become more mindful of their actions and more attuned to the ongoing evolution of their souls.

As a science, Spiritualism seeks evidence and understanding. As a philosophy it provides moral guidance and purpose. As a religion it nurtures belief, connection and communion. Together, these perspectives create a holistic approach to the mysteries of life, the afterlife and the eternal nature of the soul.

A Lifelong Journey

Each aspect of Spiritualism encourages us to expand our understanding, embrace accountability and recognise the interconnected nature of all life. Spiritualism is a call to evolve not just as individuals but as eternal souls. It challenges us to explore the depths of our emotions and the greatest feeling of all… love.

Written by Richard Stuttle
February 25, 2025
It Is Always Both: Intention and Perspective

Life is full of dualities, yet everything is simply what it needs to be in the moment. Our perspective and intention shape our experience of the world around us.

Imagine a gentleman enjoying his morning coffee in a quiet, sunlit room. The aroma of the coffee fills the air as he gazes out the window, he senses a crisp morning breeze as the trees sway gently in his garden. He takes a deep breath, feeling the freshness of the day ahead. After breakfast he decides that a walk, he reaches for his jacket and is about to pick up his walking stick but notices an umbrella by the door. On this particular morning, the umbrella is not just an umbrella—it is the perfect walking stick. It serves the need at hand, supporting his steps and playing its role.

The following day, the gentleman finds himself in the same routine, morning coffee and looking out of the window and feeling the same pull toward a morning walk. As he reaches for his jacket, he sees the walking stick and umbrella, he smiles and picks up the umbrella. Halfway through his walk he feels drops of rain on his face and hears the splashes on his jacket. It is always both, the walking stick becomes the umbrella and protects him from the rain.

What is the umbrella? If left by the door with no immediate intention, it is both a walking stick and a shield from the rain. It exists in potential, ready to be shaped by the needs of the moment. This simple and powerful realisation speaks about the potential of energy around us and the way we navigate our own lives.

The Power of Perspective and Intention

This story highlights a fundamental truth: we have the power to shape our reality through our perspective and intention. The same object, the same situation, can take on different meanings depending on how we choose to engage with it. The umbrella is always both—it simply awaits the intention that will define its role.

Similarly, in life, we always have everything we need. We often look outside of ourselves for fulfilment, success or happiness thinking it comes from external sources. But in reality, we carry the tools and resources we need within us. The key is to recognise that everything we encounter can serve multiple purposes, depending on how we choose to perceive it within the moment.

Manifesting our Desires

When we step into any situation with the belief that we have everything we need, we unlock an extraordinary ability to manifest our desires. Our mindset shapes our reality. By focusing on abundance rather than lack and by seeing opportunities instead of obstacles, we empower ourselves to create the outcomes we wish to experience. Just as the gentleman instinctively knew the umbrella could serve his needs on both days, we have the ability to trust that what we require will be available to us in the moment.

This principle applies to every aspect of our lives. A challenge can be something that destroys us or becomes a lesson to simulate growth and new opportunity, depending on our perspective. A setback can be a failure meaning we give up or a redirection toward something greater. It is our awareness and intention that determine the meaning and impact of our experiences.

Embracing the Duality of Life

Life is not always black and white. It is fluid, ever-changing and filled with the most wonderful possibilities. Navigating life successfully is grounded within our ability to see beyond other peoples or societies definitions. When we embrace the idea that all things can be both, that we are not limited by singular purposes or fixed paths, we open ourselves to a world of opportunity and growth.

The umbrella is always both. Life is always both and we have the power to define what it will be for us in each and every moment. By embracing this philosophy, we step into a reality where we are not merely passive observers but active creators of our experience.

The lesson of the umbrella reminds us that our reality is shaped by our perception and intention. We always have what we need, but it is up to us to recognise and use it effectively for our highest good. Whether we see an obstacle or an opportunity, whether we feel limited or empowered depends entirely on our mindset. When we step into each moment with trust in our ability to navigate life, we align ourselves with the authenticity of our true power. The next time you face a choice or a challenge, remember – it is always both.

Written by Richard Stuttle

February 13, 2025
The meaning and value of colour

Why do we like certain colours and what do they mean?

The meaning of colour – Colours are incredibly important and can offer a deeper insight into our psyche. Many decisions we make are subconscious, this is partly our intuition or instinctual self, guiding us towards what we need within the moment. A great deal of what we do is so natural we are barely aware we are doing it; our bodies are built to survive on mother earth and keep us out of danger, also and importantly to give us information about what we need and the world around us. We can use colour to listen more closely to our body and intuitive self to give our conscious mind and update as to what our intuition is trying to tell us.

Why do we choose a specific colour scheme?

The different art we buy or cushions we choose for our sofa can relate to what we need from the space and a point we have reached in our lives. In general, we could say, softer tones or pastel colours can create a more relaxed feel, open space for us to unwind and indulge in more relaxing and philosophical conversation. Brighter, stronger colours could help to bring more energy into our lives, more direct conversation and a faster pace of life.

Colours in our home, walk around your home with a fresh pair of eyes. Interior design also can offer an insight into our lives and personal development. Looking back through our clothing style and palette, the flowers we chose each week to decorate our home and the art we hung on our walls can give us a snapshot of our evolution from a different perspective, our intuitions point of view. This awareness and understanding offers a starting point to understand more about our higher self and inform us about we may need for our next step.

The foods we buy. Colour and intuition not only has a bearing on our mood but also our body’s health. In the supermarket we are drawn to certain coloured foods, a memory of taste or knowledge of nutrition, something inside says “I just fancied that.”, it’s our intuition guiding our conscious mind to what our body needs.

Meaning of colour., better understanding colour for our wellbeing

Looking at colour within the spiritual world you may come across some preconceived choices for what colours mean. Many people are aware of the colours of the chakra system, although the chakras no longer play a role within our body system, the colour meanings could still apply as it is a foundation within our knowledge bank, blue for communication, green for heart, red for root. Looking back at the history of religion yellow represents higher knowledge, gold, the light from the divine, the creator and all knowing. Yellow is also healing and mother earth, the sun and reason for all life on our planet.

The more mainstream views of colour which can be linked to art, graphic design and modern society, red is for love, blue is for freedom and creativity, pink can represent a more feminine or softer outlook. Interior design trends and fashion trends change with the seasons, a move through the palette and can quite often depict the mood of society. A few years ago, grey was the colour of the moment, when we looked at society and design it was all minimal, the mood was dull, creativity stifled. Art, intricate design and flamboyance was frowned upon. Thankfully today we see a move back to mother nature, pastel colours, greens, browns and earthy tones, a nurturing and wellbeing feeling for life.

All these meaning are someone’s truth and representations of what different colours could mean, it is important to realise it is down to your individual interpretation within the moment. A simple example I like to use is, if I am walking arm and arm along the beach with my partner, red means love. If I am driving in my car, red means stop! In workshops or teaching environments when I ask what people what red means when driving I often also get the answer, anger or frustration. When asking a group in general what does red mean I get a variety of answers ranging from passion, power and energy to grounding and mother earth. All these views are correct for the individual within that moment, the point I make is if we allow colour to be the starting point to opening our awareness to information around the energy of here and now. Moving away from having a fixed narrative, red always means this and so on.

Using colour for yourself

Build your knowledge and repertoire, learn the basic meanings of colour by others but also ask yourself what they mean to you. Be aware, the meanings can change from moment to moment, day to day or over time as you evolve and build your understanding of yourself and how you function. By raising your awareness to colour, you will begin to understand more about what other parts of your being is trying to communicate, your conscious mind sees red as passion and action, asking your subconscious mind, maybe the reply is overload and caution. Asking the different parts of your psyche what this colour means now can give you more information about what your body, mind and soul actually needs for full health and wellbeing.

Use colour in an active way to benefit your day, be aware of the different colours in your life. Design your home in a way where you can recognise different spaces, peaceful and tranquil areas of health and recharge, productive spaces with colours that offer clear thinking and energy. Relaxing and unwinding tones in your bedroom. Choose your artwork carefully, make sure the artist, image and colours all speak to you. Art is a window within your space where you can drift away into your own creativity and dreams. Be aware of the colours you wear, what clothes you buy and what you choose to wear each day, if you have picked something up without really thinkings its usually your intuition giving you some feedback as to what its experiencing. Be mindful of food, what colours and foods you are drawn to, your body is talking to you in so many ways and understanding colour is a great way to listen.

Written by Richard Stuttle

January 11, 2025
Upholding traditional values and moving forward into a new way of being

What is the relationship between modern spirituality and traditional values? The world we inhabit is changing at an incredible rate, in many cases we are not aware of what’s happening on a day-to-day basis and are not always prepared to deal with the agenda which is getting pushed towards us. Many of us don’t feel fully informed, we just know that something doesn’t feel right within us. To me it’s a sign that some changes may not necessarily be for the good of individuals, families or humanity as a whole.

Old systems are failing

With rapid change also arriving within our working life, many businesses are trying to reinvent themselves and we are coming to realise that the old systems are failing. These models are all very similar in nature; project outwards, market products and services worshiping the external in search for something great and profound.

The narrative is that enlightenment and happiness can be found out there somewhere in the distant future if only you buy and invest in these things now! Most industries are completely saturated, the consumer is no longer interested and looking elsewhere to find what they need and what fulfils them. I truly feel the needs of the individual has changed, we become nourished, encouraged and satisfied by different things, in many cases coming back to our roots and mother nature (Maybe this was always the case).

Our bodies are changing, we are moving into an age of sensitivity and heightened awareness to energy fields around us and our interconnected nature. People need help and encouragement to understand what they are feeling and how they are now interacting with the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time, but people need help and support more than ever. Coming back into their body and experiencing more of who they really are, more than what their conscious minds has previously allowed them to see.

Modern Spirituality and traditional values: We work differently

Modern spirituality and traditional values. No longer do we go out chasing a dream or looking externally for evolution, love or salvation. Our journey is the search inwards, to be honest it always has been. Our bodies are becoming attuned to a different frequency, becoming more aware of the natural, kinetic and material influences around us. We don’t need to go out looking for the people, they naturally find us as we are all moving together on a frequency of pure love.

We follow our feelings, our knowing and move the physical world accordingly. The work is always inwards, stripping back what no longer resonates, removing outdated beliefs and systems to find our truth as individuals. When we listen to the calls within the heart of our being we align with nature, finding a harmony with the world in which we live and a truth within humanity. The work is twofold, firstly, removing what no longer resonates and secondly, taking each step forward with a complete feeling of authenticity.

Cultivating the truth

Our society has been built very much on traditional values. Many institutions built by a group of people who held the purity of an idea in the highest regard, there is an extremely important value in this. The same purity can be said for places, the energy or resonance of certain places is incredible and can hold the greatest power. Previous generations and civilisations knew this and cultivated this energy and power in a way to help and support their communities, gain higher wisdom and connect with their own soul.

The foundations these spaces and institutions were built on was solid and from a place of love, the sad fact is that in today’s world many of these have been soiled by greed, money and people following their own agenda rather than that of the highest good for humanity, community, family and mother earth. Thankfully we are now moving into a time where there are people stepping up within these spaces to strip back what no longer resonates and recultivate a truth of love in today’s world, getting back to the original source of the energy and what it means for the highest good.

Moving towards togetherness

As individuals we are intelligent, we know what is right, moral and what feels right for us. I am sure in recent months and years we have all been surprised by decisions made by certain people or by groups of people, it feels like there is another influence at work. This influence wants to keep us disconnected from ourselves and standing up for what we know to be right. The days of following others blindly have disappeared, we no longer believe what people say and need to do our own research, come to our own conclusions.

When we follow the truth of who we are and allow others to find their truth within them and we all move towards togetherness within our own uniqueness. We are part of a group called humanity. We are surrounded by a group of individuals holding space for each other and speaking from their own source and authenticity with the highest good of themselves and each other in their minds and hearts.

Written by Richard Stuttle

January 11, 2025
Healing with Art

Healing with art – I have always found a therapeutic element to painting, each piece of art is a journey through creation and emotion. Beginning with a spark and enthusiasm of an idea, followed by the eagerness to paint and love of creation. The work starts in the paintings detail, a painstaking process of getting each aspect just right, despair arrives when it all goes wrong and the image in the mind is not matched by the result on the canvas. Somehow it all comes together in the finished work and on many occasions the painting is far more magical than the fixed image in your imagination.

In every painting there are moments of freedom when the thinking mind is switched off and the paint is flowing, time is no longer important, and the journey of self-discovery is all that matters.

Healing with Art

Through the many hours that goes into each painting I have become aware of the moments I am aware of more, a part of me is accessible where wisdom and healing comes from, a greater source of energy that is a deeper aspect of me. This is the point where healing begins.

It is this starting point for healing that really interested me, it felt like access to a greater part of myself. An authenticity that wasn’t interested in any of the trappings of the conscious mind, or the egotistical outcome of any work of art. It was only concerned about the energy and spontaneity of the moment. This started my journey looking into working with energy and healing, looking at accessing the energetics beyond our five senses. This took me to psychism and mediumship at the Arthur Findlay College and healing at Harry Edwards Foundation. Two world renowned places where I had the opportunity to study under a selection of incredible tutors.

Working with art and healing

My work evolved, offering one to one sessions or group workshops where art and creativity allows us to go deeper and realise more about ourselves and our true nature. We have access to so much more! When working with people on mediumistic and energetic levels art is a beautiful way allow the conscious mind to understand what is happening energetically. Colour has meaning and invokes feeling on another level allowing access to the deeper parts of who we really are.

Auragraph

I have previously written about ‘Auragraphs’ in another post, and I don’t want to cover the same ground. My version of an auragraph is a little different to what Harold Sharp initially created. It is a pictorial interpretation of what is happening and coming up energetically within a client’s field. My role within the process is to hold space and allow the energy to move in a way that is natural for the client and their self-realisation and awareness. The drawing evolves as the session progresses, each drawing is unique, just as each client is unique and on their own journey.

Soul reading

The ‘soul reading’ for lack of a better term brings forward more information for the conscious mind. Again, my role is holding space for the client and allowing the energy to move in a receptive way for greater access and understanding. I also work is healing alignment looking at the different aspects of self in this world. I may also become aware of other energies accessible through a mediumistic faculty.

Workshops and group work

I really enjoy working with groups and hosting workshops, it’s a way we can all feel connected, supporting each other within a safe working space. Although the workshops have a theme and basic outline, I find that moving with the energy and how the exercises unfold is for the highest good of everyone attending. Each workshop unfolds organically because of everyone participating in a respectful and open way. It is a real privilege.

Working with art and healing

These opinions and interpretations are my own, I have developed my own way of working and views on how I feel the work comes forward for me at this time. My evolution is continuing along with my views and ways of working, I know my work will also continue to evolve. As an artist this is what keeps me interested and inspired, I work with likeminded people as I know we can go further as a group than can as an individual. With everyone I have the privilege to work with I always suggest that they tap into their own creativity and though art they have an opportunity for their own personal journey of self-discovery.

Personal growth and creativity are not a nice to haves or things to fit in if there is time, they are a necessity for life in this world however it manifests for the individual.

Written by Richard Stuttle

January 11, 2025
Intuitive Healing with Colour
Healing with Art Therapy – insight and exercise designed by Richard Stuttle

We may not consider ourselves artists or creative people, but everyone has a relationship and understanding of colour. Our everyday life is full of choices which have an underpinning influence of colour and feeling whether we are conscious of it or not. Colour is within everything; from what clothes we choose to wear each day to the colour of the foods we eat and environments we choose to work and live.

Within healing colour plays an important role, we only need to look at the chakras or colours around the auric field. Colour is given meaning or an easily understood method of understanding feeling. We also know that certain colours have different collective meanings, in nature, yellow and black as a combination highlights caution or red to signify danger.

Bright colours of flowers to attract bugs and insects for pollination. We have adopted these meaning within the consciousness of society. Red when driving signifies danger and means stop, green means go as with nature green signifies growth. As within nature we have multiple meanings for the same colour depending on the moment. A deep red rose is inviting insects to come closer, similarly when we think of the red rose we think of love. We wonderfully link colour to different emotional or energetic states, when we interpret this it goes both ways, not only to warn or attract but also to raise awareness and become more present of the moment.

Healing with Art Therapy

To open awareness to your relationship with colour is to unlock a tool for communicating with your intuition and deeper aspects of who we are. We digest colour in so many different ways, through our visual relationship with colour we can draw attention to our conscious mind of other important parts of us that may wish to be heard.

Intuitive healing alignment

We can use colour in a direct way, for this healing alignment you will need paper, pencil and box of pastels or coloured pencils.

On a sheet of paper draw eight circles in two rows of four. The bottom row relates to your conscious mind and top row your intuitive self.

Each circle along each row represents a different aspect of your being in simple terms.
- Physical
- Emotional
- Mental
- Spiritual
To begin. Relax your body, take a breath and bring as much of yourself into the present moment as possible. Feel your body and become aware of your surroundings. With your eyes open and with your conscious mind choose a colour for each circle. Start with your physical self. Choose colours for your emotional, mental and spiritual selves. As you colour each circle try to feel the colour and the meaning behind why you chose that particular colour.

Take a moment to reflect. The bottom row represents how your conscious mind perceives you and the space you are in currently. How do you feel?

Come back to the centre of you. Gently connect with the first circle, the physical aspect of you. With your eyes closed ask your intuitive self to choose a colour. Scan your hand over your box of pastels/pencils and pick up a colour. Add to the circle in the top row above the colour you chose for your physical self.

Take a moment to feel the colour, what comes up? The colour relates to what your intuitive self feels you need in this moment.

Continue the exercise connecting with each aspect of you and choosing a colour without looking. With each colour feel what it may mean for you at this time.

When you have filled all circles take a moment to reflect, are the colours from top and bottom row similar? What is the top row telling you that you may need at this time?

Benefits
- Deepen the connection with your intuition.
- Listening and becoming aware of the needs of other parts of yourself.
- Greater understanding of the role colour plays in your life.
In conclusion

It is interesting to consider how aware we are to our needs within conscious thought and how or if it differs to our intuitive self. Repeating exercises like this is a great way we can be more aware on a daily basis to our overall needs and greater aspects of self.

Next time you choose a top to wear, have a thought as to what the colour means for your day ahead. Next time to feel like a certain food or get drawn to the red apples instead of green, ask yourself what is your intuitive self pointing out to you that you might need in this moment.

Work with Richard

The key to personal growth lies in understanding the interplay of mind, body, and spirit. Richard developed a unique process blending his intuitive wisdom, artistic expression and energetic healing to support you with your personal alignment. This process can help you gain clarity, release blockages and ultimately align you with your natural self.

Find out more about how to Work with Richard or for more exercises visit his YouTube channel.

Written by Richard Stuttle
January 11, 2025