Ubuntu is a beautiful word from South Africa. It’s used to give voice to a bond that we share with each other, a connection between all humanity. Literally it means “Human Kindness”, but each family in Africa has their own interpretation of the word. One that has had the biggest impact on my heart is … Read More
When I walk on the beach, my feet make footprints that usually stay in the sand for only a few moments before the waves arrive to sweep them away. As they disappear, I’m reminded that I only have a temporary guest pass to enjoy this beautiful planet. Becoming Aware My pass is a reminder that … Read More
January can sometimes feel a bit darker than other months, especially for those of us embraced by the winter winds in the North. That’s why we decided to make January a month of SHINE, so that Bhoomie Daisy and her new friend Bhoomie Solar Love below can help us light a clear path through it. Definition … Read More
Many of us would have started 2014 promising ourselves a Mary Poppins bag full of things. A mix of resolutions that represent our hopes and dreams for the coming months or years. This year I have decided not to focus on the physical resolutions I normally make, such as getting fit. Instead I have promised … Read More
In the dictionary the word ‘nurturing’ means to care for and encourage the growth and development of something or someone. It’s a beautiful word isn’t it? When I say it, images of caring for a small child or vulnerable sapling come to mind, but how often do we actually care for and encourage growth and … Read More
Some days we may wake up beneath a few cobwebs, their strands wrapped tightly around our inspiration and dreams. It’s on days like these that we need to take a deep breath and dust them off, clearing the foggy strings from our eyes so that our inner child can focus instead on the sparkling twinkles … Read More
At the end of March the Bhoomies and I hosted our first ever give-away. All the participants had to do was to vote for their favourite Bhoomie on the Bhoomies Facebook page. At the end of the next week our give-away closed and the names were placed in a jar. Thank you very much to … Read More
About three weeks ago a little brown bird hopped onto my balcony. I said: “Hello cute little bird” in my best bird-speak and I am convinced she answered back. Sounds crazy? Read on… A little bit of history Hubby and I are terrible at gardening. Our balcony plants never last the summer and then we sit … Read More
Fiona Pattison talks to Artist Liesel Beukes, aka Princess Lie-Lie the creator of the Bhoomies who serves as their official human representative on planet earth. When Liesel is not dreaming up new Bhoomies and the adventures they have, she is also an artist. In this, one to one interview with the artist, she tells us what … Read More
‘I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers fear.’ ~ Nelson Mandela Great words from an extraordinary man. Hello, my name is GRIT, you will know me as the Courage Bhoomie. Today … Read More