About | The Unfolding

Welcome to this space.

A little glimpse into my story.

I am Laurie Dorothy Jeanne Gutteridge. I am the mother of Jack, the sister of Annie, the daughter of Jenny, the granddaughter of Dorothy & Jeanne, the great-granddaughter of Ernestine, Marie, Gertrude Ellen & Mary.

I am a Space holder, weaver, energy worker, business guide but I have been many a thing over the years & very much live in the feeling – if that makes sense !

I walk with people on their journey home to themselves. It is such a privilege to accompany, witness & celebrate them.

Whether you’re entering a new chapter, navigating grief, seeking clarity in your work or simply longing to slow down & be held, you’re welcome here.

I believe it is all within. We simply owe to pause long enough to listen.

A path shaped by cycles

Six years ago, on a windy day, I connected to a stillness and strength within me. A deep knowing that felt unwavering, even as the world around me felt chaotic. That moment marked the beginning of my journey of self-remembrance.

A few years earlier, the threshold that is motherhood cracked me open and showed me just how much of myself I had lost. I had shapeshifted through much of life. But this time asked something else of me.

I had the privilege to say goodbye to my Dad not long after, to care and love him until the end. Another threshold. A paradox of grief and gratitude. Of loss and eternal gain.

It was also a moment of true appreciation for the cycle of life, for nature & for the flow of it all.

It unlocked a depth I hadn’t connected to in a long, long time. 

Through these cycles, I remembered the thread that weaves through us all. I remembered my heart. My essence. And continue to do so as I walk this path.

What guides my work

Simplicity

I believe it is by going back to the basics & cultivating simplicity that we experience the wonders in our lives. 

Contemplation

I believe in the power of pausing to reflect, feel and listen more deeply. To ourselves, to others & to the world.

Connection

I believe we must look at life, at the world as a whole. We are all part of the same beautiful living ecosystem.

Some things you might like to know

I once owned a small delicatessen. A space that brought my love of food and community together.

I left a piece of my heart in New Zealand 12 years ago whilst living there. One of my most treasured time.

I get things wrong, I take things to heart & I am grateful for both. Forever learning & growing.

I once travelled to the Lake District to scope places to create a studio/café/inn, all whilst having no fund to my name. Do I dream big & get carried away ? Yes, definitely ! But I love the potential of life, the potential for growth & beauty when people & communities gather. 

The dreams might fade, change or crumble but the essence always lives on & feeds my every move. It is my joy. And one day, I will open those doors.

My credentials

I offer my deepest gratitude to my mentors & teachers for their wisdom, guidance and support on this journey.

Usui/Holy Fire Reiki I, II, ART & Master | The Devon School of Reiki

Samantha Goddard, founder of the Devon School of Reiki, has been my teacher throughout my Reiki journey which started in 2023. She holds an incredibly grounded and simple space, yet hugely potent. There are not enough words to describe my gratitude for her teachings.

Gemma Brady, founder of Sister Stories, created a truly transformational course. Held in integrity & simplicity. It is more than just a course, it is an inner work.

I entered into a 6-month mentorship with Catherine Björkstén in the spring of 2024. A life altering experience that brought a deeper relationship to the Earth & allowed me to lean in even further.

A six-month container with incredible teachers which opened so many perspectives. Nici Harrison, founder of The Grief Space, is the softest soul. Through her own vulnerability, she creates such a depth.

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