Substack
An online home for my musingsโฆ
Writing has always been part of how I make sense of the world, and I share my experiences in the hope they'll land where needed. These days, that lives at True Heart, my Substack, home to seasonal reflections, plant lore, and contemplations drawn from practice and ordinary life. If my words resonate, you are warmly invited to find me there.
Below is an archive of earlier musings, written over the years as my work has evolved. You are welcome to wander through them.
Into the Quiet
Winter invites stillness, reflection, and simple, sustaining magic. This piece explores the rituals and rhythms that reconnect us with the heart of the season.
Sweetness & Sorrow
This is a time when body becomes prayer, when joy and sorrow coexist, and when we are reminded what it means to stay present...
Hawthorn - Theโกof May
It's been a remarkable year for Hawthorn; her heady blooms still linger in the hedgerows, sweet and tempting.
Folk Craft - Smudge Sticks
Smudge sticks, can be crafted from various fragrant herbs and native wild plants like mugwort, meadowsweetโฆ
Costa Rica - Part 2
Where does chocolate come from... meet the mosquito behind the pollination of the cocoa tree.
Costa Rica - Part 1
Nowhere is more dynamic and vital than the jungle - home to more than half the species of flora and fauna on our planet.
Spiced Elderberry Syrup
Rich in colour and medicinal properties, Elderberry has many health-bolstering properties for seasonal immunity.
Gathering In
Read my seasonal observations and personal reflections at this time of harvest.
An Introduction to the Elements
The honouring of five elements has been recognised in ancient cultures around the world.
Openingsโฆ
We are all emerging from this experience as different people, learning to re-acquaint with the world.
Shadow of the Heart
Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, we are all grieving and collectively healing.