Follow Your Curiosity
An exploration of the profound sense of sublime, a feeling of joy, longing and overwhelm, all at once. What emanates from within us when we pursue our natural inclinations, when we do the things we love. This essay is a sharing of a feeling I have just began to try to name. It seems that certain languages have a word for very specific states, that we still seem to be forming in the English language.
Where I Belonged
Belonging is a feeling…of home. Here are some places where I have belonged.
Ultimate Truth
A republication of a poem I wrote back in 2012, that still rings true today.
A persistent search for meaning has been the bane of my existence, and at this stage of my life I fully embrace this quest with an open-ended curiosity.
I see this as a question that will carry on throughout my life. I am one of many.
A Stream of Sunshine
A memory of dark days filled with sunshine. Of darkness and light in synchrony.
Touch and Go
A poem about growing into our own while retaining autonomy, and how those who go before us can support this process while leaving room for a natural becoming.
Growing Pains
An exploration of the journey that begins, once we have set our intentions, to move us toward the direction of achieving our goals. As we move through the year and work towards achieving our goals or embodying certain values; we will find ourselves facing one challenge after the next, along the way.
These are little nudges that will progressively open up the path before us.
Will you continue to play or give up along the way?
Play of Life
As the new year begins, let us take a moment to think of how we wish to look back on year’s end.
How will we move through life’s ebbs and flows, the wins and losses, lessons and growth?
To be alive, after all, is to continually grow! I wish you a wonderful 2026.
Dance with the Shadows
Seasons greetings and best wishes for 2026! See you next year, enjoy the rest of this year!
I Cut my Hair
An essay on the symbolism behind cutting one’s hair. It is not just a choice based on aesthetics, it is a manifestation of what we release. How we let go of old patterns and mindsets to adapt new ones.
Sixth Sense
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.
To a Land of Four Seasons
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.
Unraveling
A poem about the place of transition. A return to self, and finding authenticity in a performative world.
Friendship
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.
Ol Pejeta: Meeting ‘Oscar the Chimp’ (Part 2)
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.
Ol Pejeta: A Unique Wildlife Conservancy (Part 1)
Explore Ol Pejeta and it’s beautiful inhabitants with me in this two-part series
A Quintessential Treasure Trove of African Art and Culture
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!
Out With The Old, In With The New!
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.
Goodbye, 2020!
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.
