Kia ora whanau and friends
I have edited this post so many times in the past week I now just need to push post
In the spirit of keeping it real, I've included both a posed photo and a real-life one as well. Cos it matters to me -keeping it real.
So I’ve been a bit quiet in this social media space recently. I’ve been working away in the background in my much-loved mahi (work) in 1:1 sessions.
and come full circle and landed back living in Mangawhai.
And honestly, both my ngakau (heart) and my tinana (body) and wairua (spirit) are so happy and relieved.
It feels good to be back amongst the familiarity of this whenua (land) and the beautiful souls I call friends here.
It’s been a big and busy time since moving out of Mangawhai in early November. I’ve been living, staying, and working all around the motu (island) -from Mangawhai to Wellington, Ōtaki, Pipiriki~Whanganui, Karekare, Ponsonby, Wainui,-Auckland, Turangi… and then ending up back here again in Mangawhai.
It’s been a huge season of deep shedding of the past. Lots of looking inward. Solitary moments. Deeply connecting with my ancestral land in Ōtaki and Pipiriki. Connecting with family and friends and appreciating their kindness and aroha along the way.
As always walking hand in hand with my tūpuna (ancestors) kaitiaki (guardians) and beloved whanau (family) on the other side.
I have come to know myself more while releasing deep patterns of shame and grief- personally and intergenerationally- amongst many other things.
And yes… definitely a bit more grey hair
Hopefully some wisdom earned alongside it all.
I’ve been brought to my knees many times over these last six months. Deeply humbled. Cried many tears. Shared big hugs and lots of aroha (love) with friends and whānau… and sometimes disagreements too, all in the name of healing.
I had to leave Mangawhai- the place that held me through so much since 2017-to eventually return a little worn out, but with my heart filled up. Carrying many lovely memories tucked beneath my wings, having shed a lot of mamae (pain and sadness) along the way.
As I dug deep into my own journey,iIt’s been a privilege to walk beside my clients as they navigate their own seasons of grief, healing, courage, endings, beginnings, and remembrance of who they are.
Holding space for their healing, their shedding, their navigating through hard moments, and witnessing their beautiful growth too.
So now… it feels good to be still again.
To reconnect with the whenua (land) that I love so dearly
With dear friends
and continue with my Te Reo (Maori language) classes
be cosy for Winter and gently process and integrate my haeranga (journey) and learnings.
Take care of you,
Arohanui (lotsa love)
Lisa
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