by Monika Vecerskyte | Apr 17, 2017 | the roots
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...
by Monika Vecerskyte | Feb 19, 2017 | the roots, Uncategorized
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...
by Monika Vecerskyte | Dec 18, 2016 | the roots
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...
by Monika Vecerskyte | Nov 22, 2016 | the roots
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...
by Monika Vecerskyte | Nov 16, 2016 | inspiration, the roots
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...
by Monika Vecerskyte | Jul 18, 2016 | the roots
They lived together as children. They played, laughed and endured much hardship: war, famine, the loss of close friends and family. As teenagers, they were already earning a living, looking after their homes and younger siblings. Later, they married and parted ways;...