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ABU DHABI – WHERE THE OLD RESIDES PEACEFULLY BESIDE THE NEW

ABU DHABI – WHERE THE OLD RESIDES PEACEFULLY BESIDE THE NEW

Apr 15, 2018

As many may already know, the Islamic religion dictates everything from the way people worship to what they eat, wear and drink. Although the culture of the UAE is inextricably linked to Islam, Abu Dhabi is a truly shining example of Islam's commitment to hospitality...

MY EXPERIENCE WITH MUSLIMS IN DUBAI

MY EXPERIENCE WITH MUSLIMS IN DUBAI

Apr 4, 2017

Today, as I'm sure you're well aware, we are currently living in a world that is screaming constant social alienation and hatred to people that have particular religious beliefs. It's an extremely disheartening and deeply concerning climate that we're faced with, that finding positive stories...

DUBAI, THE CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

DUBAI, THE CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

Jul 11, 2016

Dubai is such an overwhelming place; a city in the middle of the desert with overlapping roadways, the highest building in the world and temperature that makes you sweat as soon as you hit the outside air. In the eyes of someone who has never...

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  • YOU ARE THE PRODUCT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT 💭 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Your diet is not only what you eat. It’s what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, the people you hang around. Be mindful of the things you put in your body, emotionally, physically and spiritually” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A message from me to you friends... Be conscious of what you consume! Surround yourself with people that make you feel good and do things that make you feel alive 🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Change your ‘diet’ and you’ll change your life. Remember that ♥️
  • I went to Nepal with one mindset, and returned home with another. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I feel DEEPLY, and sometimes things hit me when I least expected it. Before I went to Nepal I thought I was clear on what I wanted out of life, but now I’ve learnt that you can really never be certain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Things change and life throws curve balls, but there’s one thing I know for sure... The mountains are calling 🏔♥️
  • IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE ☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My heart is filled with so much love and gratitude at the moment; for dreamy sunsets, for new friends, for new adventures, and for this beautiful Earth I’m so lucky to call home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Life seriously is so beautiful, and I don’t think enough people take the time to recognize it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So today (and everyday), I want you to stop and think about what you’re grateful for... We’re wandering around on a spinning planet, sharing it with so many different species and being treated to countless magical moments. My list is endless ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go outside, feel the earth between your toes, feel the sun on your skin, connect with new people, smile, embrace the present moment... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s the little things in life that are often the most beautiful 🥰
  • A HAPPY RHINO STORY 🦏♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When we talk about Rhino’s and conservation, generally the tone is very bleak; 3 species across Africa and Asia are critically endangered and things sadly aren’t looking good... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But here in Nepal there’s a happy story to tell - YAY!🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ By the end of the 20th century, Greater One-Horned Rhinos were hunted to the brink of extinction with less than 200 remaining... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But now, thanks to amazing conservation efforts and anti-poaching programs, there are more than 3500 individual rhinos across India and Nepal, and Chitwan National Park is home to 600 of them! 🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wildlife conservation is incredibly complex, and so often we hear of wildlife species drastically decreasing in population... But there’s still hope! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There ARE amazing things happening, and this success story is proof of just that 🇳🇵
  • Namaste Nepal ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have spent the last couple of weeks disconnecting, rejuvenating, and exploring beautiful Nepal, and aside from a lot of self reflection and learnings, I discovered one very big, very valuable thing: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ + Regardless of culture, religion or location in the world, our similarities as human beings are SO much greater than our differences. This particular trip has shown me the sheer beauty in kindness, conversation, and human connection. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As @boss.studio always says, “life is beautiful” - and it’s as simple as that 🌞 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve come away from this country with a very full heart... Namaste Nepal 🙏🏼 I’ll be back one day, I know it 🇳🇵
  • HERE’S WHAT I LEARNT LAST WEEK: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏔 Mountains cover 1/5 of the Earth’s land surface. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍌 Tattooing fruits and vegetables instead of using plastic stickers is the FUTURE of labelling! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌎 #climateanxiety has become so prevalent that there is now a 69-page climate change guide to help mental health care providers assist their clients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦃 Turkey’s frequently produce offspring without having sex... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥔 @propercrisps have compostable chip packets - REVOLUTIONARY! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ♥️ Leaving my partner and my furry friends is an aspect of traveling that I hate... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What did YOU learn last week? Learnings inspired by @ethicallykate 💫
  • If you want to be an activist and fight the good fight, the very first thing you should focus on... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ IS YOURSELF! 🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know I’ve mentioned this before, but it really is so important. Regardless of the message you’re trying to spread, know that it will never thrive unless you’re personally thriving too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go outside, read a book, sleep in, disconnect to reconnect, find balance, spend time doing things you love... Whatever it might be, give yourself the time and energy to be the best version of you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m looking forward to having some much needed disconnect time next week, and I KNOW I’ll come back with a clearer mind, a stronger message, and hopefully a bigger smile 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, some advice from me to you... GIVE YOURSELF SOME LOVE! You’ll be a better activist because of it, trust me ♥️
  • SUSTAINABILITY IS LIKE A PIE 🥧 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yep, imagine one big juicy pie that’s cut into many different slices, each that are a different aspect of sustainability; zero waste, ethical fashion, sustainable development, wildlife conservation, regenerative agriculture, rewilding ETC ETC ETC 🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But when they’re all put together, they complete the big topic of caring for the planet and all that calls it home! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SO! Instead of trying to master the whole pie and becoming overwhelmed, we should instead be focusing on the slice that resonates the most with us; diving deep, finding our individuality, learning as much as we can, spreading awareness and helping that particular movement grow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try your best at other aspects too, but if each of us become deeply passionate about the slice that we feel the most connected to, together we’ll make one big, powerful whole 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Moral of the story, DO NOT expect yourself to be perfect! Not everyone resonates with every piece of pie, and they most certainly shouldn’t be pressured to finish the whole thing... And hey! You shouldn’t either 🌎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PS. I first heard this analogy from @hollyrose.eco, the regenerative agriculture and rewilding queen 👑
  • I’m craving change... 🐘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So I’ve been around animals and wildlife my whole life - literally my WHOLE life - and recently I’ve realized that this is a passion of mine that I REALLY need to deepen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think it’s my wombat friend Percy that has tipped me over the edge (see my story highlights) and now I have an urge that I can’t seem to shake! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been craving a bit of a re-brand, and I’m thinking this is it... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love writing about general environmentalism & sustainability and that will never ever change, but I think wildlife conservation is an aspect of that in which I really need to explore ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have no idea what this means or where this is going to take me, but my heart is leading me down a path, and it would be rude of me not to follow it, right?! 🤷🏼‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s easy to get swept into trying to “do it all”, especially in terms of sustainability, but I think most of us have an avenue that makes us extra passionate... I’d love to know yours! 🥰
  • WATER IS THE ESSENCE OF ALL LIFE ON EARTH 💧 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This isn’t just a phrase... Water really IS the most important nutrient on the entire planet; it gives life, it maintains all ecosystems, and it regulates the Earth’s temperature (just to name a few things) 🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What you may have noticed, is that the effects of climate change are first felt through the means of water, and sometimes the lack of it; melting ice, rising sea levels, warming waters, ocean acidification, droughts, floods, storms etc. 🌊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And that ultimately affects the lives of ALL living things! It might sound like common sense, but I want you to really think about it... Life cannot exist without water! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SO LET’S CHERISH IT! ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To humans, water has become our servant - we use it and abuse it. But now, more than ever, we need to RESPECT IT... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We need to restore our balance, because this world will be lifeless without it 🌎
  • HERE’S WHAT I’VE LEARNT THIS WEEK: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦛 Hippos can’t swim... They just walk under water! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏔 Ice Stupas (artificial glaciers) have been constructed in the Himalayas to help store winter water and combat the effects of climate change. In the Spring, the meltwater helps farmers get through the crucial planting season. How amazing is that? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🥝 Kiwi fruit contains more Vitamin C than oranges!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 We cannot combat climate breakdown just by stopping CO2 emissions... We need to ‘rewild’ too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🚬 Exposure to air pollution is equivalent to smoking 15-30 cigarettes per day... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🇧🇷 Brazil has the greatest biodiversity of flora and fauna on the planet! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌜 Watching Aussie wildlife through my night vision camera is my new FAVE thing 🦘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌬 Deep breathing is nature’s best medicine... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What did YOU learn this week? Learnings inspired by @ethicallykate as always ♥️
  • RESTING AND REFLECTING 🌎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Up until this week, I had never felt the full effects of #ecoanxiety, but now it’s a different story... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After the election last weekend, fear hit me like a TON of bricks. I felt so scared for my future, for my family’s future, and for the future of all living beings... And to be honest, I still do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’ve reflected, regrouped and I think I’ve now come to one BIG conclusion: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We NEED to readjust how we communicate and discuss the climate crisis. We NEED to have more compassion and empathy. We NEED to listen to other people and try to understand their feelings and perspectives... Screaming at individuals, calling them names, and belittling them for making different decisions isn’t going to solve a single thing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We NEED to think holistically; put yourself in other people’s shoes - especially when they don’t agree with you - and try to grasp why they might think differently. Use that new found understanding to guide your activism and discussions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s so easy to let passion overpower, but please remember, we will have nothing if we don’t have kindness! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Regardless of how big of a priority tackling this issue is to YOU (it’s pretty much at the top of my list), we cannot forget that for a multitude of different reasons, it’s just not that way for everyone... So how can we expect other people to understand us, if we don’t at least TRY to understand them? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have so much hope, and I hope you do too ♥️✊🏼🌎

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