About Me – Julie Stephenson

Feb 13

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What a year! and 59 today!

What a year! I am so very grateful for so much in my life. As I turn 59 today, I celebrate! I celebrate the freedom I have to share my love with my wonderful family; and the experiences I’ve had throughout my incredibly rich and bold life. I’ve had the BEST birthday EVER!!!…

Dec 16

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An introduction….

I’ve received such lovely DM’s as a response to my last post; and many people commenting that they didn’t know I was an artist…. so I thought it was time I formally introduced myself. Over the past year or so, a few words kept coming into my mind… Curious. Creative. Living Boldly. … and those words pretty much sum up what I’m about and how I live my life… and in doing so, I endeavour to be kind, respectful and loving. I am an artist with my foundation medium in photography. As an observer I learn much about the unseen connections within the natural world. I am a creative and love working with my hands, and love flows through them. My hands are one of my gifts and I’m privileged to be able to use them as a healer. I’ve been recognised by Shaman around the world as one of their peers. From early childhood I’ve always been a maker and creator. In the past couple of years I’ve recommenced my expression in the fibre-arts through knitting, weaving, spinning; and designing motifs from my journeys for my knitwear. I’m grateful to have found the designer Stephen West @westknits […]

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Sep 13

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Courage….climbing the cliff beside

"Courage is about getting up and climbing the cliff beside the one you've just felt like you've fallen from." Julie Stephenson I had an epiphany last week... one of those moments when the threads all came together to weave an understanding about a quality which has been my companion and guide for my whole life. I was sitting on a local mountain and...

May 29

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Her Soul sparkled with light and was too…

"Her soul sparkled with light and was too vibrant, passionate, playful and deep for those too afraid to leave the shore." Julie Stephenson.

I had an amazing day skinny dipping in the ocean at a local beach and felt the freedom to experience myself playfully in the surging waves.
I realised some qualities I love about myself and how I have embraced living... and also reflected on fear and how that has limited me. Come on everyone... life is far too short to be fearful. Come with me diving deep into life!

Feb 07

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Not many sleeps to go now… Osorno Volcano climb and I am ready !

Today I am excited to be leaving for another incredible adventure. With gratitude I find myself having more opportunities to experience myself and that which is far greater than me; when I trek and climb the incredible landscape of the Osorno Volcano in Chile on my 54^th birthday in less than a week – on 13^th Feb; and then journey to Antarctica for a second time. For this trip to Antarctica my companion is a very fun Chilean girlfriend; whilst Max is skiing with our boys and their friends across the US and Canada. What a privilege to be able to experience these sacred places. I feel prepared and will give it my best shot! The Osorno volcano climb in Chile is one ...

Jan 22

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Walk to Mt Kosciuszko summit – highest point in Australia !

Absolutely incredible walking to the highest part of Australia to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko! The landscape was spectacular ! As was the wind !!! Check out the sound of the wind and how windy it was. I was nearly blown off the track several times!!! A most powerful land where I walked observing my own challenges with an increasing awareness of the bigger picture of time and what is far greater than the singular of just one person. A profound day .

Jan 18

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The day I ‘broke-up’ with normal….. hehehe

Had such a giggle when I saw this image from a feed from Nicole Cody today. Image by Col McGunnical. LOL... Max is off today to the US skiing and turf conferences with the boys for the next 6 weeks and suggested to me to have a think about climbing Kosciuszko this week couple of times in training for my climb to the summit of Osorno Volcano in Chile in a few weeks. 'Crazy' - I thought to myself... and within half an hour I had booked Frequent Flyer seats to Canberra and Air-B&B accommodation..and climbing Kosciuszko on Wednesday and Friday!! Yes crazy!! and definitely NOT normal!

I have nearly finished my book on our Bhutan journey (cover is the last thing to do).. and in the introduction I acknowledge that I 'DO' crazy! In my latest blog post I recognise to be honest and true to myself I need to accept who I am in

Jan 17

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Waking up and feeling ‘different’… a new ‘good’… a new ‘better’!!!

Have you ever woken up and FELT different than the day before? A REAL DIFFERENT… where the world seemed brighter and that something had changed for the good? I Did. Last Monday morning. I woke up with this feeling that I had recognised that I won’t repeat the same mistakes as I have done before.. and that I will not cause myself harm by disrespect or dishonouring – by myself or others. Read on to find out how i have dealt with my own personal grief....

Dec 19

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Shamanism….Animism… Celestial bodies … Alignment…. and more

I am beginning my series in the next few days on Shamanism....Animism... Celestial bodies ... Alignment.... and more ..... so if you are a subscriber keep watching in your Inbox for my broadcast... and if you aren't a subscriber - you can easily pop your name on my list so you never miss out SUBSCRIBE EASILY BY CLICKING HERE
In this series of fascinating articles, I will be investigating Shamanism, Animism and what the connection with the earth and celestial bodies has to do with healing, ritual and society; culturally over the millennia and into the present day; and my own personal experience of this through my travels and my own experience as a Shaman.

Oct 18

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My new haircut preparing for India, Bhutan and Beyond…

Thought I needed a change… quite liberating having nearly all my hair removed! I received a beautiful gift from a very special Soul sista…. thought I’d share. 1940’s glass beads from a little antique shop in South Africa and travelled there on a beautiful woman from Europe; back in the day.

Oct 12

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The cumulation of images…greater than the sum of the individual items – A body of work.

Ok.... 2 weeks to go before we leave for our drive in Penny through India, Bhutan... and beyond... :-) (I will keep you updated when I can with sporadic wi-fi :-) ).... and time is running out for me to share the beginnings of a conceptual body of work which really excited me whilst I was taking the photographs in Greenland.
As a visual artist and philosopher ... my 'bodies of work' are conceptually based; meaning they have a voice. I have a voice through my work. I have a voice which is expressed through not only each single image and artwork; but amplified through the collection as a whole.
Over the past few weeks I have shared some images which are of a 'narrative' nature. Some go a little further and express an emotion I was feeling .... or were catalysts for my introspection. For me - a body of work is different.
A body of work is a collection of images which has a voice...which expresses a vision; a philosophy; poses questions; reflects a unified thought or concept.... and is where the collection of images and artworks is far greater than the sum of the individual items......MORE....

Aug 15

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“Your task is not to seek for Love; but merely to ….

“Your task is not to seek for Love; but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” ― Mevlana Rumi

Dec 26

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Julie Stephenson’s qualities

Grace – I’ve never known quite how to describe you Julie. And honestly I’ve always used a lot of words like inspiring, or superwoman to express who you are to all the people around you. This morning I grabbed a Flow magazine to read and I opened to an article called “More Grace In Our Lives”. “Sarah Kaufman (The Washington Post) would call this ‘grace’…Kaufman sees grace in Cart Grant’s dance steps, in the backhand of tennis player Roger Federer, in the speeches of Obama, and in the moment her sister-in-law gave her a bunch of flowers to welcome her to the family. Whether it concerns small or big gestures, grace lifts us up out of our awkward difficult lives, says Kaufman. ‘Once grace enters the room,’ she writes, ‘our cold, hard, tottering world becomes a better place in which we live’. Gratitude, empathy, modesty, attentiveness: these are all encompasses in that little world, grace”. That’s you Julie. You are the embodiment of Grace.” “Julie is a natural teacher, generous with her knowledge, insight and opinion; and a natural student, always acquiring knowledge and skills on her journey through life. Julie is positive. She has a sharp intellect […]

Oct 03

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I am an explorer of experience…

I am an explorer of experience. I am an adventurer into the unknown of possibilities. I embrace my precious life with courage, inquisitiveness, humility, reverence and love. I explore the mystery of the Unseen and

Dec 22

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In my own skin.

Yesterday I had a day where I was my very own best friend. I spent a day where I connected with myself and

Sep 20

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As a specialist bodyworker

As a specialist bodyworker, I dedicate myself wholeheartedly to serving you and holding the space for you to connect with and experience fully your own energy during your appointment through my bodywork and clay rituals. I teach you skills to connect with your energy to continue with your healing well beyond my treatment room. You can book your appointment easily online here My beautiful Healing Room is situated on a quiet property in the Sunshine Coast

Aug 04

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I just had this overwhelming feeling to shout out to the world!

My feelings are always close to the surface.

Jun 28

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About your teacher – Julie Stephenson

Julie is a highly respected teacher and visual artist who is a passionate, committed and loving Soul; who has the ability to gently challenge and guide others to create images which speak of one’s own personal voice. Julie will teach you about observation; connection; developing creativity; self-awareness; hearing with your eyes and expressing with your heart. Have a good wander around my website here to see the breadth of experience and creativity that I express through my photography, visual arts and writing.

Jun 27

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