Solstice
“I will not be clapped in a hood
Nor a cage, nor alight on a wrist,
Now I have learnt to be proud
Hovering over the wood
in the broken mist
Or tumbling cloud.”
Rebirth of the Hawk, W.B. Yeats
My recent reflections have led me to contemplate the messages I received about 2008. The strongest message was that we were in a time of openings. I feel, like the Rebirth of the Hawk, that we no longer wear blinkers - the hood is off. We know what it is like to live in captivity of the heart and soul - going against the flow of nature. We know now that it is time for change, to take off the shackles of pollution, of unconscious living - of disconnection from our natures. With the recovery of this awareness our wings are free - to fly and soar and know the clouds, the mists, the forests, the oceans. There is no going back.
Earth Hour
Something I notice when travelling is how much light pollution we have and how it impacts our view of the night sky - or lack of - in densely populated areas. In fact, even in country areas where small towns have street lights it impacts how much we can see. In the recent journal entry “GLOBE, our night sky,” you can read about the ongoing project, GLOBE, which measures the level of this pollution and demonstrates how we are blocking our view to the rest of creation. In 2008 GLOBE received measurements from 62 countries.
A major change has occurred in the human story this year as more than 50% of Earth’s population now live in cities.
October pilgrimage in full preparation!
With just under 2 months until our epic adventure to Connemara we only have a couple of spaces available. Follow the link to read more!
Globe - our night sky
Continuing to Create Community
An exciting aspect of the internet is that we can participate in different kinds of communities that are working to make a difference and to educate - and best of all, through these web based communities we get to interact with people from all over the world. Here is something we can be involved in that is fun and will connect you with an ageless activity - linking you to your most ancient ancestors. It is also an important project in awareness on a personal and global level. In my last journal entry I wrote about the night sky here in the southern hemisphere. Whilst researching for current solar activity as we move into the most powerful solar cycle in human history, I discovered GLOBE At NIGHT.Winter solstice
For the first time in many years I am home for winter solstice. I love this time of year and when the sky is clear here in the south the stars are a spectacular blaze of white light. This year we have had the full moon - so the focus of night light has been the highlighting of the moon against the wild black storm clouds over a very powerful Southern Ocean.
Vandana Shiva
Whenever we go to Santa Barbara there are always amazing things happening. This April’s visit was no exception. 
We arrived to learn that Vandana Shiva was in town and giving free lectures sponsored by Santa Barbara University. I was given one of her books last year; Staying Alive, Women, Ecology & Development
This journal entry is my experience of the lecture and I have tried to be true to Vandana’s voice. I believe she raises vitally important issues that we must address. The content of the lecture emphasised the importance of community as the way through these issues. The importance and power of community is one of the corner stones of my work. I also believe that it is the way into a positive future.
Sinead O’Connor
Last Tuesday evening, 25th March, I went with 3 dear friends to Melbourne to see Sinéad O’Connor perform at the Palais. What an incredible evening!
Time of new beginnings
We all know that we are facing daunting challenges and that it is not going to be easy. To be in our power it is vital that we honour our passion and allow the voice of our heart to guide us. 2007 was a year of great transformation for me personally and so there have been changes that have naturally occurred in my vision.
Live each day as if it were your last, learn as if you will live forever.
Ghandi
This year I have decided to focus my work in Ireland and Australia for the foreseeable future. I will however, continue to visit my regular communities, as well as some new ones, including south England in May this year, and offer special one day and/or evening events. If you are drawn to work with me on deeper levels I encourage you wholeheartedly to join me in Ireland for one or more of the pilgrimages and retreats I am offering in West Ireland. A land that is still steeped in primal energy and ways of old, a land where people have lived, loved, danced, prayed and mourned, where they have walked and talked and sung the land, for over 6,000 years. A place where the landscape is a treasure trove of wonderous, personal, breathtaking sacred places. A mythical landscape where we will spend rich time out of time visioning and connecting with the possibilities that await us through our imagination and creative expression.
Irish Independent
We have had some great publicity in the Irish Independent. Thank you!
Galway - The Aran Islands
Did you ever see the classic black and white film, Man of Aran? Made in 1934, this documentary, which has been criticized for being emotionless, does show a way of life that was disappearing. These tough islands of stone and cliffs, towering waves and barren rock, harboured a traditional lifestyle that was as extreme and full of hardship as much as it was courageous and filled with the stuff myths grow out of. The cinematography is sensational with amazing footage of enormous crashing waves and storm swept ocean, rugged cliffs and boats launched in perilous seas and we meet these resilient island people who created earth from sand and seaweed so they could grow food. The fishermen would often put out to sea in unbelievable conditions in their traditional boats, the curragh.
Galway - Galway City
Galway City is a lively university town of narrow streets, quaint shop fronts, bustling pubs and stunning surrounding scenery. It has always attracted a bohemian mix of musicians, artists and intellectuals.
Legend has it that the town was named after Gaillimh, the daughter of Breasail, who drowned in the river.
We are almost full!
Our pilgrimage this year is approaching rapidly with only 6 1 week to go and there is only one no space left! (single or couple) So if you have been thinking about joining our group this year, now is the time to decide.
Day out with Michael Gibbons
One of my favourite things to do when I am in Connemara is to have an afternoon out with archaeologist and story teller, Michael Gibbons. Michael is a native of north Connemara and has grown up with the old stories and discovered many of the old sites when out exploring and walking in the landscape.
There is never a dull moment when one goes out with Michael. His passion for his land is unbounded and, it seems, there are always new nooks and crannies to explore – ones that open out into pathways of mystical pursuits to the past – near or far, mythic or historic and they never fail to fill me with a deepening sense of wonder for those who have gone before us.
Winter 2007
I am thrilled to announce that my new website is up! Thankyou Wim! There are articles for you to read which I am continuing to write as well as a journal which I add to regularly. The journal is a great opportunity for me to share some of the adventures I get up to when I am traveling as well as at home.
We are out of Beta!
It has been a month since we launched the site and everything has been going nice and smoothly. We received some great comments already and are really keen to find out more about how you are experiencing this site. For that reason we have posted a voting poll here → to gauge your opinion.
Thanks for helping out!
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