
Rising Her
A contribution to women’s awakening
Aloha and welcome! I do believe it is time for an awakening, to be connected with our inner self, stand strong, shine with confidence, knowing where we came from and choose where we are going to.

Have you seen her? Of dreams, the Divine Feminine and the Black Madonna.
Have you seen her? The Black Madonna? Even a few months ago, I would never have thought to ask such a question. But on this particular day, catching up with a friend back in Greece, I found myself asking. The response was equally surprising. Yes, I have. We were... read more
True, sacred love begins here now. With you.
February is supposed to be the month of love, Valentine’s Day and all… Is it, though? Are you sat there feeling love? It’s great to have special occasions and special people to connect with and feel lovable and loving, but not many of us experience a stable, loving... read more
7 reasons why chocolate is the perfect Valentine’s gift
7 reasons why chocolate is the perfect Valentine’s gift Not much happens in February. Christmas is over, the January blues are wearing off, but it isn’t quite spring yet and it’s too cold to hang around outside. This is all fine with me, as I’m... read more
After Antibiotics: The Seamonster That Could Save Your Life
As argued in my November post http://www.risingher.com/old-dirt-new-tricks/ , I defend the view that bacterial exposure plays a key role in human health, and that it should be encouraged as much as possible, from as early an age as possible. My defense rests largely... read more
From Self-doubt to Self-love and Why a Woman’s New Year Resolutions Must Be Different
Halfway through January, I’m looking at my diary, silently appraising how I’m doing. More specifically, what’s happening with my New Year resolutions. I won’t tell you what the verdict is, but the mere fact that I’m using the word “verdict” goes to show my biggest... read more
Protein generation (and why you should skip it)
Suppose you walk into your local health food store, and find that the shelves are bursting with mysterious jars labelled ‘fat powder’. Suppose that each jar is filled with a powder created artificially in a lab, intended to blend easily into your daily meals.... read more
Reclaiming the High Priestess
She beckons to me softly at first as we start our dance. I can feel her moving, twirling and spiralling through my body. She’s graceful for sure. Fierce, no doubt about it. She carries with her the scent of woods and the sound of a crackling fire. I feel into... read more
5 Communication Killers and How to Save Your Relationship
It doesn’t happen to me very often. Just as well, because few things cause me as high levels of pain and distress as communication failure does. We’re witnessing such strife and polarization globally. Systemic failures and the collapse of structures on just about... read more
The ceremony
You laid down your mask And drank me into your secret. Those spirals of ecstasy Where the grandmothers are the guardians Players of light and dark Blowing shadows of smoke On the faces that gather to celebrate in our awakening. For all the blood spilt; This is the... read more