The lotus flower: a symbol of rebirth And you? When will you begin that  long journey into yourself?                                       Jalāl ad-Dīn   Rumi   This blog is an invitation to that long journey into yourself of which Rumi, the 13th century mystic, spoke so long ago. it is for those of us who are seekers, who live with the conviction that 'there must be something more' to life and to ourselves. it is for those of us who feel drawn to turn inwards, to embark on a deeper journey...

Writing a soul journal can be a very helpful way of connecting with, nurturing and growing your soul. The first step is to purchase a notebook to use exclusively as your soul journal. Choose it mindfully and with care. See it as a gift to yourself and as a way of acknowledging the value and importance of what you are doing. It is possible to journal on your computer if you find that writing using a word processor works better for you. However, before you decide to do so, it may be worth...

‘Soul is our inner wildness…{It} is what is most wild and natural within us.’                                          Bill Plotkin The word ‘wild’ has many negative connotations. If you search for its meanings and synonyms, you will find words like barbarous, crazy, extreme, fierce, ferocious, feral, primitive, savage, uncivilised, uncontrolled and unruly. And it is true that some forms of behaviour that we may call wild are undeniably destructive, both of ourselves and...