A quiet place within the everyday. Reflections, rituals, and the moments that don’t ask for attention.

“Even when our activities are repetitions of activities we have performed many times before, they derive thickness and meaning from memory, our awareness of repetition, and our desire to repeat again… We are, in short, temporal beings, both swimming in a river of time and, at the same time, standing apart from any single moment to observe the sequence.” - Martha C Nussbaum, Justice for Animals: Our Collective Responsibility 

The Solstice: A Timeless Dance Between Light and DarkThroughout the world, many spiritual and astrological traditions attribute deep significance to the solstice. This event, marking the ebb and flow of daylight and darkness, reflects life's ever-changing rhythms and the cyclical symphony of the cosmos. Each culture's timeless narratives, studded with myths and legends, extend wisdom through their captivating stories.

This ritual has been mindfully created to honour the dualistic nature, emphasising the inquisitive mind and need for varied stimulation.

Understanding the intricate dance between our menstrual cycle and hair health is essential for nurturing our overall well-being. Let's dive deep into the fascinating connection between these two aspects, exploring the underlying mechanisms and practical strategies to optimise hair health throughout our monthly cycle.

I've always found solace in the warm sunshine of summer, a season that anchors my soul. But as I've grown older, I've realised that wisdom is about finding the good in the inevitable. Winter is a time for reflection, restoration, and rejuvenation.  I've decided to shift my relationship with winter by embracing its unique moments and creating rituals that celebrate the season.

For many women, pregnancy can bring about changes in hair growth and texture. During pregnancy, many women experience thicker, fuller hair due to increased levels of oestrogen. However, after giving birth, some women experience postpartum hair loss or shedding.

 We had the honour to connect with Eliza through both imagery and words with the theme of honouring the self.  Eliza Vawdrey-Roy is a visual artist of Samoan, English and French descent, who works in painting, drawing, writing, sculpting, film making, activation and performance. Her work often considers Indigenous worldviews and healing through reclamation. She is also inspired by te taiao, fluidity, wahine, Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, our ancestors, atua and aitu, the seen, the unseen and the foreseen.

Pregnancy is a time of great change and transformation in the body, and one of the many ways this manifests is through changes in hair growth.

As a woman, I have always been drawn to the healing power of water. In our culture, water is considered a sacred element, a life-giving force that sustains all living beings on Earth. When we immerse ourselves in water, we are not only cleansing our bodies, but also our minds and spirits. For me, bathing is not just a hygienic practice, but also a form of meditation that helps me connect with the natural world and find inner peace.

The Japanese even have the term shinrin-yoku, which translates to forest bathing. It refers to the practice of immersing oneself in nature to promote physical and mental health. 

Feeling overwhelmed by your surroundings? Being especially susceptible to pressures from daily life? You could be overstimulated, and don’t worry, you're not the only one.

The wide majority of people usually suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives. Anxious feelings most frequently are a response to stress, derived from a sense of not having control over one’s life or situations. This feeling leaves the person with an overwhelming bout of emotions with no means to pinpoint the source of these feelings.

Hydration is essential to keep the body working at its absolute best. This is sure a herculean task for many of us. One that we conveniently forget among multiple priorities. Despite being aware of the significance of staying hydrated, this has caused us to discover that our bodies don't get enough water, which results in dehydration symptoms.