'Being in powerful landscapes slows one down to take in the breathtaking scenery and the details of a wild flower. This renews our energy for life, with its unpredictable turns.' Every second Sunday Iain Macdonald sets off with a group of about 20 people on a 5-hour walk through the mountains around Cape Town. 'These are walks, not hikes,' he clarified, 'the intent is to let nature regenerate you. For that you have to slow down and be present.' Why are they called Awakening Intuition Walks? 'For me the word intuition is made up of 'in' and 'tuition,' literally meaning 'inner teacher.' My aim is to promote a connection with that inner source through being in nature. Nature offers the perfect ground for attunement within.' Iain started this service 5 years ago, combining a lifelong interest in intuition with love of the outdoors and an interest in meeting people.

August is women's month and so we are looking for women who work hard every day and still get very little recognition. Who better to fit this bill than domestic workers? And they play such a powerful role in how a house is run and managed. That's why we were chuffed to find out about Green Touch, who is teaching domestic workers how to green up the homes they manage and create awareness in those families. This is such a good idea!