Being Present on Country - Australia/Invasion Day
Over the past couple of days, I’ve had an Indigenous guide step in — gently correcting me on the pronunciation of local words 🌿 This morning in meditation, I sensed them again, but at a distance. They didn’t come close, but they were present. And then there was a quiet moment of understanding. An awareness that today marks the beginning of a devastation for the traditional custodians of this land and its people — something I can acknowledge, but will never truly comprehend. There was no message to pass on. No insight to interpret. Just a sense that today is less about speaking, and more about listening. Less about understanding, and more about respect 🤍 If you’re in Australia, how are you spending Invasion Day / Australia Day? Whether today is a public holiday for you, a day of reflection, a pause, time on Country, time in nature, a celebration of who Australia is now, or simply another day — you’re welcome to share what today looks like for you. No judgement. No politics. Just space to share 🌏 For me, I feel torn. I want to honour Australia and who we are now — but not today. Not on a day that marks so much grief, when what I feel called to honour is that loss and devastation. It feels like a double bind, with no room to do either fully or justly. Ideally, these would be two separate days. And the quiet truth is… historically, they once were. Thank you for sharing space here, lovely people ✨ No matter what you choose to do today, sending you love, light and blessings xx