Pilgrimage is a paradox. It is a journey we take outside of ourselves that brings us to the innermost, intimate recesses within. Sometimes we travel so far — thousands of miles away from Home, wherever that is — to an unknown land, with its unknown stories, culture, people, and food. The very act of being fully here — eyes wide open, heart wide open — open to whatever life offers us in the unfolding of our travel, blessings and curveballs (although, are they different at all

Play was my pathway back home to myself — deeply unexpected and profoundly healing.   I realised that my favourite way to learn is through play, laughter, and creativity. So it has become my favourite way to teach!   When we play, something very specific happens:our nervous system feels safe. Safe enough to be present. Safe enough to be spontaneous. Safe enough to simply be.   Play is the gateway to creativity. Different parts of the brain come online, and suddenly we have ac