Flying arcs of elegance, colour and beauty – that’s what I think when I watch butterflies glide graciously through the garden. On the outside they may seem timid because of their beautiful paper-thin wings, but butterflies are quite something else. They made their first appearance on Mother Earth around 40-50 million years ago and during … Read More
Step Out And Get Soaked Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to let go of the strong emotions that can keep us from moving forward in our lives. For me feelings like guilt and worry carry quite a bit of weight, so heavy I can’t simply just jiggle my shoulders and let them fall to the … Read More
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Daffodils by William Wordsworth Yesterday as I sunnily skipped through the park, wrapped in my own … Read More
As February is our month of being Eco-warriors, I would like to share with you the book of Farmageddon. It’s an eye opening investigation by Compassion in World Farming CEO, Philip Lymbery and award-winning journalist Isabel Oakeshott, and together they tell the story of why our world’s farming system is not working. “Fascinating and terrifying … Read More
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
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
My dearest Bhoomie friends, last month I shared my story of the running seed that grew into a little shoot of change, and how its sparkle soon grew legs and wings that carried me onto a journey I had never thought I would be on. Today I want to share a bit more of that … Read More
I am quick to make up excuses of why I can’t do something when I’m scared of failure, that’s why it was so good to take away the power of the word “realistic” recently. When an idea seed is planted, there is a really good chance that it will grow into something useful and beautiful, … Read More
Step 1 Take all the sour lemons from last week (you know…the ones that life frisbeed your way) and herd them into the Bag of Opportunity Step 2 Put the bag on a floor that you wouldn’t mind getting messy Step 3 Roll the lemons with the soles of your feet, feel them squish away … Read More