I wrote about Goal setting and it put me on writing pause. I keep thinking, why ? They say Why is not a spiritual question, but… Why do we set ourselves goals? Or should the question be why do we set goals for ourselves? Already this is a sign of overthinking and getting into a spin. So it would seem, the society we live in is a Hierarchical , goal oriented, winner takes all, pyramid shaped, top down, celebrity driven Read More
introduction So while the website is currently being built, I thought I would write up about The Healing Path and how it might function as a tool of recovery for those who choose this way of life. Way of life We have seen in various projects around the world, and in various communities that peer support and life style can really help people rediscover their health on a physical, emotional and spiritual basis. The outside vision of a permaculture ecological, Read More
1. WHAT IS THE HEALING PATH? 2. WHAT DOES THE HEALING PATH LOOK LIKE TODAY AND WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE.? Today the Healing Path is a home to Collie. He is a father of two children one studying in his mid-twenties and the other a teenager. The Home is at an address in Firmi / Cambrens France and is an L shaped building of 115m2 with 4 bedrooms a shower a W.C. a kitchen and a Read More
What’s been happening in Collie’s world. Things were in a kind of holding pattern for the longest time. I am in the very wonderful position of having a lot of time on my hands and lot of time to imagine great things. My project The Healing Path, was well and truly stuck. I had finally found a secretary and a treasurer to sign a document for me. Lets call it document 1. Document 1 set out the rules and regulations Read More
If you know anything about France, you will know that they love administration, bureaucracy, rules and regulations. Let’s not say they love them, lets just say it’s a big part of life here. A good example of this red tape thinking for me is my friend from Kenya who is a qualified accountant. She has worked as an accountant in Kenya for years. However here in France through whatever legalese exists she is not recognised as an accountant and cannot Read More
My mood has been off for days. My situation to recap is that I am currently be paid my salary by my company while on gardening leave after they had to restrict certain roles in the company for financial reasons. Many factors come into play but if I can find a training course that is adequate for my reconversion, I can be paid for up to two years on a reduced salary. This is a wonderful opportunity to create the Read More
I am the alkie. This place is so inspiring. At least that’s what I wrote a week ago and then never finished. There is a lot going on in my head and the reality is I am putting myself under pressure that is completely needless. I had applied to two universities online to study a Masters in Psychology. The deal at present in my world is that my company will pay a good chunk of the fees, and keep my Read More
It seems strange writing about how a place came to be, that doesn’t exist yet. Where I am at present is a place of flux, ignorance, stress, and faith. Is this where I write about my story of addiction? It’s pretty mundane I would say, only it’s not pretty and mundane is a word used by those who have lived more, when they judge those who have lived less. At present I am in a situation which is enviable. I Read More
A few years back after learning about a circular economy from my friend, Bela, I heard about a place in Florida that was a kind of high end healing restaurant and retreat centre and I came up with a vision. I thought about an off grid centre of healing that could promote the idea of a circular economy. However I had no idea how to do it. Working as an English teacher at the time in the south of France, Read More
Here I go again. Once more trying to rededicate myself to writing. At least now post pandemic, post getting to know the ropes of a great job, post many things, I have time. The site is back up. The admin side is full of spam , but I will get to it. I am looking for a property to build a sober community. I don’t have a huge budget. I do have a business plan. Permaculture, care economy, sobriety, spirituality. Read More
It’s been too long since I was here. Distracted by life, a world wide pandemic and many many changes. However like most people I have been growing or stuck. I haven’t been stuck. Something has shifted greatly in this last time. I am starting a project. I want to step up and forward and I feel I have found the way. I have a vision of a holistic recovery centre. Somewhere where the suffering can come and heal. The artists Read More