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It is a very specific kind of exhaustion, isn’t it? The kind where you can sleep for a full eight hours, wake up, and still feel like your battery is sitting at ten percent. If you have found yourself typing “why am I so exhausted all the time” into Google late at night, I
“Why Am I So Exhausted All The Time?” How Energy Healing Helps Midlife Fatigue Read More »
Long ago, in a valley where the winter winds blew sharp and cold, there lived a weaver named Thandi. She sat at a great wooden loom beneath the thatch of her rondavel, weaving the blankets and cloaks that kept her village warm. Thandi possessed a rare and beautiful gift: she could weave a person’s
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There was once a woman who lived on a small farm at the edge of the Great Karoo. Every morning, as the sun began to warm the red earth, she walked down to the dry riverbed where a deep well stood, carrying two large clay pots on a wooden yoke across her shoulders. One of
Stories for the Soul: From Dust to Wildflowers Read More »
Long ago, in a village tucked between the mountains and the sea, there lived an old woman who sat every afternoon by a low stone wall. One day, her grandchild came to her, face clouded with the heavy worries of a young heart. The grandmother didn’t offer advice right away. Instead, she reached down
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A traveler once set out across a wide, winding river in a small wooden boat. Halfway across, a thick, silver fog rolled in. Suddenly, the far shore vanished. The path behind disappeared. The traveler felt a great urgency to get through the grey air and began to row with all their might. She pulled
Stories for the Soul: The Traveler and the Mist Read More »
Discover the Japanese Zen story of the Samurai and the Monk, a timeless tale about anger, awareness, and inner states. This reflective parable invites you to explore how heaven and hell are created within the mind.
Stories for the Soul: The Samurai and the Monk Read More »
If you are interested in the world of holistic health, energy healing and spirituality, chances are you would have come across Reiki. This Japanese energy healing technique, developed in the early 20th century, is known for its holistic approach to promoting well-being and relaxation. However, along with its popularity, several myths and misconceptions have emerged.
Three myths about Reiki: debunking common misconceptions Read More »
In ancient China, the philosopher Zhuangzi once dreamt he was a butterfly…and it made him questions the nature of reality and his identity.
Stories for the Soul: The Chameleon and the Lizard Read More »
When I tell people in South Africa that Reiki is used in hospitals overseas, they are often surprised. Many assume it’s a “spiritual” or “new age” practice -something too gentle, too subtle, to belong in a medical environment. But in the UK, Reiki is an accepted, safe, and valued complementary therapy used within National Health
Reiki in Hospitals: How the NHS Uses Reiki as a Safe, Effective Complementary Therapy Read More »
A few weeks ago, I received an unexpected and deeply meaningful invitation: the South African Police Service (SAPS) asked me to speak at their Garden Route District’s Symposium on Mental Health and Wellness on the topic of mental health and alternative therapies. This invitation meant a lot. It showed that even in highly structured,
The Power of Complementary Therapies for Mental Health: Lessons From My SAPS Talk Read More »
