Believe it, Achieve it

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

Wear Gratitude like a cloak

27/03/2026

When I was a teenager (long, long, time ago lol) my parents bought me a small drum kit as I was playing in a brass band and wanted to expand my practice. But things happen in life and suddenly it all came to a screeching halt, family breakups can really throw a spanner in the works. I left home and left the drumming life behind.

Fast forward to now (some 51 years ago!) I have finally bitten the bullet to return to the practice of drumming and discovered to my utmost delight that there is such a group right here on my doorstep! There is a gorgeous studio offering a range of art and wellness programs and Mark is the drum teacher.

Here are a few pictures of the beautiful African Drums we used.
Studio Art of You

27/03/2026

Everything is changing all the time. The planet and the human race. The planet is so reliable in that we experience for the most part in many countries on Earth, the changing seasons. The planets change in cycles and the galaxies cycle along with it.

Our human ancestors were in tune with these seasonal and cyclical changes and adapted very well. They understood the cold and the warm, the plentiful times and the times to hibernate and survive harsh conditions on food and materials gathered in the warmer seasons. As humanity has progressed, we seem to have lost the ability to adapt as well as our forebears, lost the ability to be in rhythm with the Earth, lost our way in a modern style of living that feels separated from cycles and seasons. and I wonder if that is a good thing? I don't think it is.

Today it started raining and I caught some pictures of rain drops falling into the puddles and realised they are one in the same. The puddle is a drop and a drop is a puddle.

What an amazing thing that is!

I have become more aware of these things around me, I'm taking more time to stop, be present and really enjoy such wonders. Not watch TV especially the news, consciously restrict time on all social media, let go of the thought that it's necessary to always have my phone in my hand. To connect with the rhythms of the Earth, the plants, humans, the universe.

My hope is that all humans begin to reconnect with the Earth, with their environment and ultimately with one another.

To remember: we are all one.

26/03/2026

Living so close to the ocean there are times where I can hear the booming crashing of the waves breaking on it's own surface and as they hit the shore especially at night time. It's one of the most powerful forces on earth, ever changing in colour, ferocity and depth. It's a huge part of our planet, supporting life in itself and on land.

I absolutely love walking with my dog even on a windy day along the walking paths that meander along the edge of the hills facing the sea. I'm deafened by the sounds, I am comfortable with its energy, its visual beauty and the sea spray. It fills me with a powerful energy, my skin tingles and my hair is whipped all over the place, leaving me with a flushed face and wild hair, my whole body vibrates with life. Its as if my soul is in sync with it.

Even when the ocean is stormy and wild, it brings me a deep sense of calm and peace, lowering stress, soothing the spirit that's unmatched by anything else.

Ode to the Sea

I must go to the ocean again, to see the water and feel the wind
where the whole of the ocean is in one drop and each drop within
where I can feel it sometimes calm and other days violently shaking
to see the waves sometimes gentle and other times breaking

I must go to the ocean again, I love its vibrant rhythm
where abundant life dwells below the waves, and the tide's a daily given
where I am filled with energy, life and gratitude
no matter if I am in company or in blissful solitude

I must go to the ocean again to feel its spray across my face
where the wind can whip my hair around, lacking in social grace
where I can hear the gulls above me and all around
its here and only here by the ocean, my peace abounds.

Ode to the Sea - by Colleen Milne

25/03/2026

Every living creature is a part of us and we are a part of them. Nature and humans - one in the same.

Honor nature and humanity is honored. Dishonor nature and we dishonour humanity.

It's as simple as it gets.

14/10/2025

One of the most important practices is to be in the present moment. Not trying to justify the past, nor predict the future, but simply 'be'.

Now it's hump day again, aka known as Wednesday, what a perfect time for the middle of the week to do this very thing. Neither looking back, nor forward but paying attention to the more subtle things:

Intentionally directing your awareness to what is happening right now, such as your breath, physical sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Non-judgmental observation: Noticing your experiences without labeling them as good or bad, and without trying to change them.

Acceptance: Allowing things to be as they are in the moment, which can help you respond to situations more intentionally rather than reacting to them.

Notice the way these things affect you and the way you have affect them in return.

Happy Wednesday, have a wonderful day x