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Sinai journeys
On April 24 there is a collaborative journey to build a dam between Green and Away volunteers and SKGR (Self Knowledge Global Responsibility). This is the next Makhad Trust journey to Sinai and we will be building the 12th dam … Continue reading
Posted in Green and Away, Makhad Trust
Tagged Bedouin, Desert Retreat, desert silence, Journey, Sinai, SKGR, stillness
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Musings on Leadership
Ever since I took on the role of co-ordinator of Green and Away, I have worried and agonised over my leadership style. There are so many ways to lead, some good and some uphelpful and not every style is applicable … Continue reading
Winter Stillness
Two days ago I went for a walk in Randwick Woods near my home. There had been snow two days before but now there was bright blue sky and cold still air. The snow had melted a little and then … Continue reading
Courage to make a difference
In a recent blog, I mentioned three women who inspired me, Poly Higgins, Clare Dakin and Scilla Elworthy. However they are not the only women who have given me a longing to make a difference to the world. Jay Griffiths … Continue reading
Nature as Inspiration
This week I went to the Natural History Museum with my daughter to see the Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. There were hundreds of the most extraordinary photographs of animals, birds, insects, mountains, flowers – in fact almost … Continue reading
Be inspired!
Yesterday I was googling information about a speaker for the forthcoming Resurgence Readers Weekend conference due to be held at Green and Away this summer, and it started me thinking about people who inspire me. The speaker I was looking … Continue reading
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Tagged brave women, ecocide, inspiration, Polly Higgins, Scilla Elworthy, Treesisters, wise woman
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What does it feel like to be on a desert retreat?
I have just found this video of Peter Owen-Jones talking about his three week retreat experience in a cave in Sinai. His recounting of his experience is an inspiration as he relates the significance of taking time out of our … Continue reading
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Tagged Desert Retreat, desert silence, Peter Owen Jones, Retreat
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The Queen of Retreats endorses the Makhad Desert Retreat
The Queen of Retreats has featured the Makhad Desert Retreat on her stunning online magazine. The Queen is Caroline Sylger Jones, a professional author & journalist who recently placed Makhad Retreat as one of the top 20 retreats in the world in her … Continue reading
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Desert Retreat with Peter Owen Jones
Today The Times is running an article on the Top 20 Retreats in the World and the Makhad Trust retreats are in there! Maverick vicar and TV presenter Peter Owen Jones will be leading two spiritual retreats in the Sinai … Continue reading
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Tagged Bedouin, Camel trek, Desert, Desert Retreat, desert silence, Peter Owen Jones, Retreat, The Times
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The quiet and stillness of deep winter
It is nearly the end of the year and a good time to review the highlights of the last year and set intentions for the new year. This time between Christmas and New Year feels like a present – stolen … Continue reading
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