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Yomitan farmer's market statue of a potato

Behold… the potatoes of Okinawa!

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023Categories CultureLeave a Comment on Behold… the potatoes of Okinawa!

Everywhere I go in Okinawa there seems to be a lot of love for the humble potato. I've seen it as giant statues on the street, ready-cooked snacks in Lawson and always in the middle of bread. So why does Okinawa love the potato so much?

Marigold pattern (c) Rianne Mason

Tagetes patula (French marigold)

January 18, 2021March 21, 2021Categories 2021, Winter1 Comment on Tagetes patula (French marigold)

Tagetes patula (French marigold) brightens up any garden and holds many spiritual and wellbeing properties.

Anahata and Ajna (c) Eva Dietrich

Earth chakras

October 18, 2019December 16, 2020Categories Culture, WellbeingLeave a Comment on Earth chakras

I've had a few 'blissed out' experiences during chakra meditations after yoga practice, so when I heard about Earth Chakras I had to do some exploring.

Celebrating Holi in Archale, Gorkha (c) Rianne Mason

3. Dana – the relationship between humans and other humans

September 28, 2019December 16, 2020Categories Community, Culture, SustainabilityLeave a Comment on 3. Dana – the relationship between humans and other humans

Part three of a three-part mini series about the relationship between humans and nature, the divine and other humans.

coffee seeds sprouting (c) Christian Joudrey

Heritage seeds: saving plants from extinction

August 19, 2019December 16, 2020Categories Culture, SustainabilityLeave a Comment on Heritage seeds: saving plants from extinction

I love discovering something unique, so when it comes to seeds I was instantly drawn to heritage/heirloom varieties. What are they and why should we save them?

Blossom at a Shinto temple (c) Galen Crout

Japan and nature

August 12, 2019October 3, 2019Categories CultureLeave a Comment on Japan and nature

Japanese traditions, such as bonsai and cherry blossom festivals, highlight a deep respect for the gifts of nature. What does it all mean and how can we take part?

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