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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
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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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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Only two weeks until Christmas!
Well no snow yet, unfortunately, as I like snow at this time of year. Hopefully there will be some before Christmas. W0rk continues to be an interesting mix. On Friday I had an enjoyable visit to the University of Portsmouth … Continue reading
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My New Website
This is my first DIY website attempt so I can make changes and update it regularly.
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Helen Cranston 