In Africa, the Art of Listening…By Henning Mankell
I came to Africa with one purpose: I wanted to see the world outside the perspective of European egocentricity. I could have chosen Asia or South America. I ended up in Africa because the plane ticket there was cheapest. I came and I stayed. For nearly 25 [...]
Read MoreSome photos from our permaculture biodynamic garden
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TRE – Trauma Releasing Exercises (A free promotional demo & talk on stress/trauma)
Read MoreThe 2012 BioDynamic Planting Calendar – Planting by the Moon & Stars
Cost R100 (add R25 for postage) Please contact Marisa (021) 797 1857 Mobile 082 500500 4 email: info@novalis.org.za / marisa.gray@inbox.com Kindly click on individual images for clearer details [...]
Read MoreOur One-sided World and the concept of the Threefold Social Order
We live in a world dominated by Business backing Government with Civil Society lagging behind. Civil Society gives birth to our cultural life but is being overshadowed by Business and Government interests who do not seem to consider and/or appreciate culture and its central role it plays in life. It is unhealthy if these 3 [...]
Read MoreThanks to Gary Gillespie for this humorous anecdote!!
The Bad Parrot A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird’s attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing [...]
Read More11/11/11 – THE DOME OF LIGHT EVENT
Please do connect with us from wherever you may be today! We will be in meditation and song for a good part of the day. Here is a bit that was sent to Robin Goff by a friend here in Africa about the energies we are receiving today that are… ”…literally restructuring the physical foundation [...]
Read MoreNovember’s Astronomy Calendar
1 Sun enters Libra, Mercury enters Scorpio 2 First Quarter in Capricorn 6 to 11th Mercury and Venus travel together 8 Moon at Apogee 10 An alignment of Antares (heart of Scorpion) – Mercury – Venus, Full Moon in Aries, Neptune turns [...]
Read MoreFrom Wall Street to Durban and 11/11/11
We are fortunate to have Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor, Robin Goff in our midst – All the way from Kansas, touching our hearts with healing hands…. and sharing the following: Blessings to you from South Africa! How interesting that there is this amazing attention being focused on Wall Street at this pivotal time [...]
Read MoreThe Class of 2011 HEALING TOUCH – Level 1
Read MoreCaregivers Training & Wellness : Care Giver – Value Yourself
Novalis Ubuntu Institute Orphan & Vulnerable Children (OVC) Programme A common phenomenon rife amongst the caregivers who have been participating in the Novalis Ubuntu Caregiver Training & Wellness training sessions, is that the needs of the children in their care always come first. Their own needs tend to outweigh family relationships and personal attention. It’s [...]
Read MoreAppreciation from SYMPHONIA
I just wanted to extend a HUGE thank you to each of you for the roles you played in the success of our recent Community Building session. ….. And to Anne-Lise and Blessing for creating a space that was so conducive to our practices, for providing personal service and for being a wonderful support pre [...]
Read MoreOctober’s Astronomy Calendar
2 Moon at Peak Ascendant crosses the Ecliptic 4 First Quarter in Sagittarius; Venus passes Spica (the ear of corn which Virgo holds 6 Mercury passes Saturn; Mercury at Apogee 9 Mercury passes Spica 12 Full Moon at Apogee [...]
Read MoreThe Moon is the Mirror of the Universe..
The Moon is the mirror of the Universe, it arouses the sensual nature of earth dwellers, governs the hereditary forces, influences the waters on Earth and stimulates the growth of plants and much more… The Full Moon of Monday 12th took place in the Constellations of Aquarius and it is approaching the Vernal Equinox, where [...]
Read MoreCreating e-pollen for Sustainability, Health and Renewal
Diarise now for the 1st October so you don’t forget our next Novalis-Ubuntu Open Day complete with social warmth, conscious-creating workshops and delicious healthy refreshments! The day was permeated with the art of possibilities from the pure sound of crystal quartz tones urging one to look beyond oneself; the victim versus positivity creating budding possibilities; [...]
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