by Rachael Skyring | 9 Mar 2026 | Feminism, Kindness
This week I’m feeling grounded and focused. Inspired and informed by three seminal essays for women grappling with claiming personal and political power. Seminal because dating from the early days of second wave feminism in the late 1960s. And seminal...
by Rachael Skyring | 4 Feb 2026 | Embodiment, Kindness
This week I’ve been distracted with a few different things. I did have the presence of mind to record this unedited 10 minute audio, a retelling of what I shared with my weekly morning beach walk companion Janet – who it turns out is an excellent listener,...
by Rachael Skyring | 4 Feb 2026 | Embodiment, Kindness, Space
After a busy christmas season with family, NYE rolled around. I was so fortunate to spend it with some of my auldest acquaintance, a couple of glasses of wine, lots of cheese and even more conversation. When i went to bed (dog tired at 11pm) i realised the occasional...
by Rachael Skyring | 20 Dec 2025 | Creativity, Embodiment, Kindness
There are no shortcuts, but there are wormholes! – Cerries Mooney – When I take the long haul seriously, I don’t try to hack but to sustain and connect New and different knowledge and connections come through rest and restoration. Some...
by Rachael Skyring | 26 Nov 2025 | Curiosity, Embodiment, Kindness
This week I’m tired and quite stiff and sore and generally sorry for myself. Moving slowly, groaning … LOL Following a conversation with a friend in community activism, a key question to consider for committing to engagement is “Is there still a hunger for...
by Rachael Skyring | 25 Apr 2025 | Creativity, Curiosity, Embodiment, Kindness
There’s a specific kind of ache that comes with trying to be yourself in a world that keeps handing you other people’s scripts. Especially when you’re someone who burns bright with ideas, sensitivity, and more tabs open (in your brain) than any browser should...
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