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“Follow your curiosity.” - Albert Einstein
A contemplative poem about trusting your intuition. We often think of our five senses, those tied to our physical being. Our existence goes far beyond that, and the 6th sense is an unsung hero.
Moving from Kenya to Belgium has been one big adventure, with twists and turns that have shaped the last year and a half of my life. I let you in on this new chapter that has been partly, defined by the experience of four seasons. One of which, has stood out above all the rest. It is a tale of beginnings and ends. The cycle of life.
A poem about the place of transition. A return to self, and finding authenticity in a performative world.
As we grow and evolve, so do our friends and friendships. Sometimes that means putting an end to long friendships, or a change in dynamics. This can happen gently and peacefully but it can also be sudden and painful. Making new friends and losing old friends has taught me a lot about what I value in a friendship now, and how quickly one can forge new friendships when we know exactly what we want.
We visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary within the walls of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. It is fascinating to learn about our genetic cousins and their intellectual capabilities!
Oscar, is the one we get to see up close and observe as he does us. He’s much less interested in us but doesn’t mind the attention.
Explore Ol Pejeta and it’s beautiful inhabitants with me in this two-part series
A little tour of the African Heritage House, a treasure trove of African art, culture and heritage. Take a trip with me as we explore Africa’s most photographed house!
We’ve all heard the phrase, “New year, new me”! It resurfaces every start of a new calendar year, and though some may loathe the pressure behind it…a new year can be an opportunity to restructure or add a few new positive habits and items into our lives!
I wish you all a wonderful 2022 as we navigate life’s beautiful adventures.
As we end the year 2020, I reflect on what it has been like for myself and others, as we look forward to what we can do differently for the year 2021.
An essay on the symbolism behind cutting one’s hair. It is not just an aesthetic choice, it is a manifestation of what we release; how we let go of old patterns and mindsets to adapt new ones.