by Deryn | Jan 27, 2025 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, TRANSFORMATION, Transitions, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Winter in the northern hemisphere has always seemed so dark to me. In view of current affairs, it seems that darkness has covered the world, so I thought I would explore what darkness really means. In a world that celebrates light, progress, and visibility, darkness... 
by Deryn | Nov 6, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, Nature, Real Life, Seasons of Life, Spiritual, TRANSFORMATION, Transitions
The apple tree has been a symbol in myths, literature, and spiritual lore from the earliest times. When I was a child, my father grew fruit trees, and each year, in season, he took plums and apples into town to sell at the grocery store. We would dance around... 
by Deryn | Jan 22, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Real Life, Spiritual
In a world where the repercussions of progress reverberate through our cities and countryside, we find ourselves at a crossroads, questioning the state of our environment and our future. Maser’s poignant words resonate powerfully: “What we are doing to the forests of... 
by Deryn | Nov 27, 2023 | LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDING
We have spent the year exploring different facets of freedom and the responsibilities that come with having true freedom. Freedom is an essential part of our lives, and it is something that we should all strive for. I hope we better understand what it means to be... 
by Deryn | Oct 19, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Social History, SOCIAL JUSTICE
I have left this freedom to near the end of the year as it is a complex subject from so many points of view. It was also difficult from a personal point of view, as I had to leave my country of birth for some of the reasons in this article. After this year of wars... 
by Deryn | Sep 22, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, Real Life, Retirement, Seasons of Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRANSFORMATION
Access to resources and finances plays a significant role in the quality of our lives. It’s the foundation on which to build our personal freedom. It enables us to follow our dreams and make choices. However, the power of resources and finance comes with...