What Lies behind the Magic of Constellations?
When I first encountered constellations the word I would often use to describe them was magic. Magic, for me, being […]
Coming Home in 2025
Malidoma Somé (author of ‘The Healing Wisdom of Africa’) teaches us that in the Dagara tradition, Earth relates to home, belonging, nurturing, nourishment, abundance and acknowledging one’s purpose.
Authenticity
My curiosity did not kill the cat – instead, it killed the previous email I wrote to you. I noticed a
Inviting the Sacredness of Ritual into your Life
It’s the first day in September. I’m standing in the mud-coloured flood water of the Olifants River which has filled
Rooting into Pachamama
Time is elastic. Stretching and concertinaing with different memories of my trip to Peru last month. The Amazon jungle feels
Stories that Bind Us
In Nature’s annual cycle, this is the time that trees let go of their old leaves. They expose their bare branches, moving into
Speaking the Unspoken
“Children should be seen but not heard” was a favourite saying of my grandfather. At school, we learnt to “only
Reflections on Coming Home
Feeling at home and knowing we belong is something we all long for. It’s not just about having your place
The Endless Cycle of Life and Death
The last 2 memorable conversations I had with my father were about life and death. He told me of his
