Tag Archive: South Africa

My Ancestors Live Through Me

Crawford family - 1976

As I mentioned before this month’s Ancestral Threads series is born from my personal ancestral healing journey.  Through this journey I embarked on a sleuthing expedition to get to know my ancestors and the healing needed – through family lore, historical records, internet searches and shamanic workings. Along the way I uncovered triumphs and traumas…

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Ancestral Threads

Sam Harpur and Alvira van Aardt

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people. Thich Nhat Hanh I love this quote as it sums up…

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Happy Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela day

Today is the 93rd birthday of Nelson Mandela, former South African President and role model for gracefully standing tall in your power while facing adversity. I believe he is truly one of the greatest bodhisattvas of our time. We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right….

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Freshlyground

Freshlyground Marquee

I am still all abuzz this morning from seeing Freshlyground, my favorite band from my homeland, play last night at a small club in San Francisco. It’s always complete treat to bump up against anything South African in the Bay Area, let alone music of this caliber! They opened the show with the catchy When…

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Hi, I'm Jo Crawford of Crafting the Sacred. I help creatives manifest the work they love with equal parts intuition and practical know-how.Read More About Jo »