Soulful Weekend, In London Desire Map Den
I am still buzzing from a beautiful weekend in London at
When I first came across Danielle La Porte and her work, I knew I wanted some of what she has... her contagious, high vibe energy, her sexy, soul mama voice, her zest for life!
What secret key to life does Danielle have? Well, fortunately for us she's sharing it. But it's not a key, it's a map... The Desire Map.
Danielle's guiding philosophy behind The Desire Map is:
The Desire Map... knowing my core desired feelings, has changed my life, which you can read about in my recent post 'I Desire Damian Lewis and Ewan McGregor'
"Bodhi Babes began because I knew what my core desired feelings were and I realised that I am here for a larger purpose and have it within ME to achieve more than I had ever allowed myself to imagine before. Bodhi Babes is one of my great passions in life now and if I didn't get that inner clarity it would never have existed. I would also not be running these beautiful workshops or writing this message for you."
The Desire Map is a holistic approach to life planning that uses your core desired feelings as the guidance system for your goal setting. This gives you inner clarity to attach to your external goals, so you'll feel the way you want to feel more often.
We all want different things from life and what's right for one person won't necessarily be right for the next. However, the one thing we do all have in common is the pursuit of joy. We go after the things we want because of the feeling we hope to have when we get them. The Desire Map enables us to access the joyful feelings first, giving us the tools we need to make more powerful decisions, which are aligned with how we most want to feel.
The Desire Map is an integral part of my self-care and development and really has had a huge impact on my life and I want to share this with as many people as possible. So, when the opportunity to become a Desire Map Workshop facilitator came up I jumped at the chance.
My first Desire Map Level 1 Workshop was this weekend and it was all I had hope it would be and more. I felt all of my CDFs, which are:
I rented a beautiful flat in Balham, SW London for our workshop through airbnb
I knew the flat was right as soon as I saw it, it has a cosy living room at the top, which was to become our 'Desire Map Den', a beautiful bright airy kitchen for breaks and lots of space throughout to move around... celebrate & dance!
This was Bodhi Babes first Desire Map workshop and I had a small group of 3, which was great. The three women who came had enough energy and spirit for ten times that. They came because they were fully ready to rise and take their self-development to the next level. They were ready to dive deep, to challenge themselves, to put themselves out of their comfort zones and were completely open to the beautiful Desire Map Workshop experience.
We shared our deepest secrets, pain, joy, tears and laughter. We meditated, discussed, celebrated and danced. We created an altar and a 'wall of joy'....
I returned home exhausted and elated! I returned home full of my CDFs and gratitude, for the gorgeous women who showed up for this workshop. It was without a doubt one of the best weekends I have ever had.
I knew this work was life changing and this past weekend confirmed that. Three women who decided to come along, (no doubt with fears, apprehension and questions) left with big beaming smiles, feeling light and armed with their core desired feelings, to begin a fierce new chapter in their lives.
I'll leave it to my Desire Mappers; Filomena, Momoko and Louise to tell you exactly how they felt...
What compelled you to go this event?
I had read the Desire Map a while ago but felt like I wanted to revisit it and look again at my Core Desired Feelings. The workshop seemed like the perfect environment to do it in. It also meant that I wouldn't rush through it as I had done the first time (oops!) What was your experience at the event?
I absolutely LOVED it! Louise was such a great facilitator. She started us off with a meditation and then we dove right in. She paced the workshop perfectly and gave us ample time to delve deep and also ample time to relax and recharge. I floated back home - and that feeling hasn't left! What was your greatest takeaway?
Identifying my core desired feelings. Being an indecisive Aquarian and a total people pleaser, having my CDFs means that when I need to make a decision I can quickly hone back into what I need and how I want to feel. That's invaluable for me. Would you recommend this experience to a friend?
Hell yes! And I would completely recommend Louise's workshops in particular. She's bloody fantastic. - Louise L
What compelled you to go this event?
A friend told me about it and I instantly knew I had to go. I think I manifested finding out about it through her!
What was your experience at the event?
Unbelievable! I had worked through the book alone before, but really struggled to find words that resonated with my whole heart. Every part of the workshop, Louise's great presence and the energy of the other girls made it an unforgettable and profound experience. I now use my CDFs daily to keep me centred and they help me make decisions far easier than before, my life is definitely changing for the better as a result of the workshop! I also loved the little rituals like the alter, meditations, post it notes, the lovely gifts Louise gave us..it made it really special. What was your greatest takeaway?
I think it was mostly how I was able to open up so much, to the point I was staring my ego in the face and realising that a lot of what I've done for the past few years hasn't made my soul happy, it's just been a tireless pursuit of accolades and the external joy of trying to look good on paper. I had quit my job 2 days before because it wasn't nourishing my soul (which was pretty scary, considering I didn't have a back up plan), so coming to the workshop so soon after truly helped cement that I had made the right decision! It's also really helping me work through a difficult relationship and has given me the courage to let go so that I can be happy and true to myself. Thank you. Would you recommend this experience to a friend?
Absolutely, I really think this work can positively affect everyone and help them strip away their ego to find out what their soul wants. - Momoko
Bodhi Babes next in person workshop is 28-29th Mar in Balham, SW London.
I would love to see you there!
You can get tickets on the link below and if you sign up this week (before 7th Feb) you'll get £50 off!! Follow the link below, click 'book' next to 28-29th Mar and enter code: IDesire on booking.
I also offer 1-1/ couple Desire Map sessions or can come to you for a bespoke group session.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: louise@bodhibabes.com
I can't wait for our next workshop!
Your desires are waiting...
xo Louise
