I’ve been sitting with a sentence lately

I’ve been sitting with a sentence lately

I’ve been sitting with a sentence lately:

No one said it was easy.

Not growth.

Not holding a household together.

Not running a business.

Not leading a team.

Whether you’re easing toward autumn in the South or feeling the first hints of spring in the North, this time of year carries a subtle shift.

It’s not dramatic.

It’s the space before momentum.

And I keep coming back to this:

Before we move forward, are we steady enough inside?

Grounding and Centering bring emotional stability and mental clarity.

Trust creates a foundation for security and personal growth.

In everyday life that looks like:

  • Not snapping at your partner after a long day
  • Walking into a meeting with clarity
  • Making decisions without spiralling
  • Sleeping without carrying tomorrow’s stress

In March 2026, we will offer a short, online Vortex Energetics Intro Session by appointment. If you’d like to join, let us know and we’ll be in touch with the confirmed date. It’s an opportunity to experience the work before the full course begins in April.

Not as a big commitment.
Not as something  complicated.
But as a practical self-help tool you can use:

  • At home
  • In your business
  • For your family
  • For yourself

Simple structure. Immediate application.

If you’re curious, you can explore the details of the process on the link below then contact me to add your name to the list: (WApp +27826061246). Invite your bestie.

👉 https://life-alignment.com/vortex-energetics-simple-effective-for-everyone/

Sometimes strengthening your inner light is less about doing more — and more about stabilising what’s already within you.

Much love into this last month of the season.

Marléne

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Talking from the Heart is my personal blog and – three to four times a month – I write about things that are important to me, and to my world, and hopefully to your world as well. Here is my most recent entry.
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Reset & Rise – A Holiday Journey of Renewal

Reset & Rise – A Holiday Journey of Renewal

Hello lovely ones,

As we reach the end of the year, our bodies often speak before our minds do.

We feel the heaviness, the fatigue, the emotion, the longing for space…

…and the quiet desire to begin the new year differently — softer, clearer, more aligned.

To support you in this transition, I’ve created a gentle 3-session holiday offering: (available online or in-person in Langebaan)

🌿 RESET & RISE – Holiday Renewal Package

A deeply embodied journey into clarity, release, and reconnection.

What the journey includes:

  • Coaching Session – grounding, clarity, and reconnecting with what truly matters
  • Energy Alignment Session – releasing emotional residue and creating inner space
  • TRE® Session – unwinding tension and supporting nervous system balance

Normal value: R2 700

Holiday Gift Price: R2 100

Payment plan: 2 × R1 050

Gift vouchers are available.

This is a beautiful gift to give yourself — or a heart-centred offering for someone who needs a moment to breathe again.

To book:

Reply to this email or click my scheduling link. https://calendly.com/self-and-more-coaching/booking

Let’s begin 2026 from a place of softness, embodiment, and inner steadiness 🤍

With love,

Marléne

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I AM WOMAN – A Festival, A Journey, A Gathering

I AM WOMAN – A Festival, A Journey, A Gathering

Dear friends,

I AM WOMAN – A Festival, A Journey, A Gathering

Sometimes, an opportunity lands in your heart before it lands in your inbox.

That’s what this one felt like.

I’m so delighted to be part of Tidal Flow Women’s Festival – a 5-day  gathering by the sea in Trpanj, Croatia, happening September 1–5, 2025.

It’s not a retreat in the usual sense.

It’s a celebration. A weaving of women’s wisdom. A space where each of us is free to choose, move, be still, soften, and remember.

Each day offers a rich tapestry of experiences:

✨ Movement, yoga, sound, and stillness
✨ Deep inner work and playful expansion
✨ A Healing Haven for private sessions by donation
✨ Women’s circles, workshops, and sacred space

I’ll be offering Group Exercise Sessions with some TRE, water-based meditations too, or 1:1 sessions, held gently within this beautiful flow.

The theme is “I AM WOMAN” — and I feel it in every cell. The power of softness. The clarity of standing in truth. The deep knowing we carry in our bones.

If your soul is whispering yes,come be part of this with us or gift someone the opportunity.

🌸 Learn more or book here.

or contact me and I will send you more info.

With gratitude and love to you all,

Marléne

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Reclaiming Your Body’s Wisdom – A Woman’s Path to Inner Power

Reclaiming Your Body’s Wisdom – A Woman’s Path to Inner Power

Dear friends,

If you’ve been holding it all together — juggling deadlines, care, emotions, and expectations — you’re not alone.

Many of us are being called to rise… while quietly wondering how to return to ourselves.
That’s why I’m honoured to be part of the Own Your Shift: Empowerment Coaching for Women on the Rise Summit — a free, global online event happening soon.

It’s a gathering of women coaches, leaders, and seekers — each offering tools, stories, and embodied wisdom to support the rise we’re all navigating.

🌿 My session is called “Reclaiming Your Body’s Wisdom – A Woman’s Path to Inner Power.”

I’ll be guiding a gentle exploration of what it means to truly come home to your body — and lead from that place. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about remembering more deeply who you already are.

You’ll also receive access to my Body Wisdom Reset Kit, a supportive resource to help you begin this journey.

👉 Save your seat here:
https://8b77-lee.systeme.io/acworkshopsignup-5e2ca0f1-0945ce68-b7f3640c-804ce5e0

🌸 And if you’d like to connect behind the scenes with other attendees, come join us here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ownyourshiftsummit

Follow me and see updates here:
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We rise best when we rise together.

I’d love to see you there.

With gratitude and love to you all,

Marléne

 

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November Reflections, Updates & Finding Harmony

November Reflections, Updates & Finding Harmony

Hello, dear friends and community!

After a recontracting, reflective holiday in September, sorting through things in October, I dived back into life in November with a 6km swim. This was a first for me, on many levels. I thought I would send a quick message before the year winds down. It feels great to return to new routines, reconnect with all of you, and embrace each small shift that brings us closer to harmony.

I’m thrilled to share some professional milestones: my Master Coach credentialing through Comensa, completing Module 5 of Life Alignment, and awaiting my Supervision Certification. All these experiences deepen the work I love, and your support through each step means so much.

Our Thursday evening meditations have created a beautiful space of deep connection, helping each of us to foster inner harmony as we support one another. I’ve found so much grounding in the reflections shared on Navigating from the Heart – if you’re not yet part of the group, please reach out! We’d be so happy to welcome you.

Thanks to even more support, my Pilates classes in Langebaan are thriving. Great to see some swimmers there, too! Together, we’re reminded how small, mindful shifts help align our body, mind, emotions and soul. Whether it’s Coaching, Supervision, Life Alignment, TRE, Pilates, or simply stepping into the “sea”, each moment of harmony brings us closer to the clarity we all seek. The value is in knowing ourselves through loving thoughts and without judgement.

Inner harmony is like a quiet anchor in the turbulence, grounding us in balance and ease. It fosters resilience and supports well-being, allowing us to navigate life with a deeper sense of peace and purpose. What does inner harmony bring you???

You can find more on Self and More if you’d like to explore this for yourself or book some time to chat to me.

Thank you to each of you for being part of this 13-year journey.

Here’s to finding balance together, one small shift at a time.

With gratitude and love to you all,

Marléne

PS: Lots more to share soon, but this is a little note of thanks for now.

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