by Deryn | Oct 22, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Seasons of Life, TRANSFORMATION, Transitions, Travel
I have lived in cities most of my adult life. The older I get, the more I long for the peace and tranquility of the countryside. When I lived in Cape Town, my escape was to the beautiful vineyards of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Durbanville Hills. Living in... 
by Deryn | May 23, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Seasons of Life, TRANSFORMATION
The Yew tree led me down a fascinating pathway as I focused on learning about the Canadian Yew and its English counterpart this month. The ancient Yew Tree holds within its embrace a treasure trove of wisdom and symbolism. Its roots reach back to the days preceding... 
by Deryn | Apr 24, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Seasons of Life, Spiritual
This month, I will investigate the secrets of the palm tree. Palm trees come in a multitude of different types. The vegetable ivory palm grows in Africa, as does the north lalalala palm, potato coconut palm, wild date palm, and the cozy palm. The raffia palm in... 
by Deryn | Mar 20, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Seasons of Life, Spiritual, TRANSFORMATION
This month, we are looking at the fig tree. What are the lessons we can derive from the fig tree? It’s one of the three trees mentioned in Genesis, The Tree of Life, the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the fig tree. It is one of the most mentioned trees in... 
by Deryn | Feb 26, 2024 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Seasons of Life, Spiritual, TRANSFORMATION
The oak tree, with its towering presence and sprawling branches, has been a symbol of strength, endurance, and wisdom throughout the ages. This ancient and revered tree has found its place in myths and legends, has been a witness to historic events, and served as a... 
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...