Co-creating a More Beautiful World
Back to the Land / More Beautiful World
by Olivia Grundy · Published 22/08/2023 · Last modified 23/08/2023
Starting a Rural Project This post was written in collaboration with the Conscious Planet and El Jardin de Gaia In this post we return to El Jardin de Gaia, where I was part of a guided tour organised by Save Soil volunteers. I was eager to find out more about how this pioneering rural project first came into being....
Back to the Land / More Beautiful World
by Olivia Grundy · Published 07/08/2023 · Last modified 08/08/2023
An Adventure into Regenerative Agriculture This post was written in collaboration with the Conscious Planet and El Jardin de Gaia In this post I report on a recent visit to an inspiring and pioneering place not far from Madrid that is proof that a more beautiful world is possible. From regenerative agriculture to the ins and outs of growing...
It may be a corny question. The kind that English teachers like myself use to stimulate discussion or the kind of question people pose at some artificial speed dating event. People roll their eyes and answer in a superficial way. But if I may, I ask you to humour me for a moment. “What would you do if you...
More Beautiful World / Permaculture Studies
by Olivia Grundy · Published 18/06/2023 · Last modified 20/07/2023
This is the final part of the series of blog posts that I have written about a terrible crime that took place within the collective of the community garden (see parts 1 and 2– trigger warning: violence against children and suicide). In this final post, I share my final reflections on painful episode. Using the words of the victim’s...
Have you ever asked the Universe for something, something perhaps a little outlandish and unlikely, and then somehow had this thing spontaneously appear in your life? I have. In fact, it happened to me just recently. Considering my previous blog posts about ‘the revolutionary power of synchronicity’, I think this short tale is worth telling. Road Trips It all...
In this post I share how I transformed a sad and disastrous Christmas away from home into a soul nourishing time full of ritual, depth, beauty and good mince pies 😉 For many people, the festive season is about presents and eating good food with your friends and family whilst listening to Slade and Maria Carey. We have fun...
As the year draws to a close and we move further into the festive season, abundance abounds from all directions. The supermarkets are stocked up with all the usual Christmas delights and the shops are full of glitz and glam. The adverts on our screen show images of happy families with mountains of presents. Our shelves are stocked with...
Life is full of surprises. And surprise me it did when, after being away in the UK for so long after the summer, my Argentinian in-laws arrived at my house to stay for an undefined period of time. Keen to really make progress towards my dream of leaving the city, this did not bode well with my plans! This...
And how I am going to use it to fulfill my dream of leaving the city and starting an earth-centred life in the countryside. And why this is, in fact, a revolutionary act of political disobedience. Ever since I started this journey from the city to the country, I have maintained a faith in synchronicity and miracles. This dream...
A short tale of how an afternoon bike ride led me to a beautiful example of hope, strength and resilience in these turbulent times. When I went out for a bike ride today I did so with a heavy heart. The conflict on our planet seems to be unending. The violence, aggression, use of force and domination over others and...
Join me as I transition from the city to the country, following my hearts desire for a more sustainable life based on respect for the Earth and all the creatures in it. Let’s co-create a more beautiful world!
Thank you for being part of it xx
Thank you for sharing your learning (your path) with everyone. I hope you have a beautiful harvest.
Glad you enjoyed it Angela! In the end its seems like the most personal story is the most universal! We…
Olivia... whenever I read your blog I feel as if you are expressing exactly my own thoughts and feelings!! I…
Thanks for being my biggest fan Mum. I have already started writing it! Watch this space ;) xx
