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
Yesterday, as Mother Sun was creeping slowly down the horizon I went for a walk to say ‘goodnight’ to the birds and smell the damp change of the leaves into burnt oranges and reds. I was quiet and tried to listen to everything the birds were saying to each other, sneaking past the evening joggers and dogs … 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
Have you ever used the word as a barrier between your dreams and your daily life? I definitely have, just yesterday I caught myself saying it to a friend, ‘but it wouldn’t be REALISTIC to come home after work and find the time to do it in between everything else’. When I think about it … 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
‘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
Hello friends of the Bhoomies! In the spirit of this day of L.O.V.E, the Bhoomies sat together and pondered about the different kinds of love. We came up with a Bhoomie-kinds-of-Love poster – free just for you to make sure that you know we think YOU’RE LOVELY! (Click on the image and save to your … Read More
As it turns out he is from a tribe called “Bhoomies” whose name comes from the sanskrit word “bhoomi” that translates to “earth”. I instinctively knew that I am at the beginning of a big adventure. I couldn’t wait to get up in the mornings and I had to step on my own big toe to make sure it is real!