Hi Friend,

I hope you know by now that I'm not one to shy away from the complexities of life. This isn't the first time I have been faced with a challenge that shook me to my core, and left me questioning everything I thought I knew.

Yet this isn't the "regular" sort of life-redefining transition. This isn't changing job, setting up a new business, moving country, moving continent, ending an 11 year relationship, setting up a business in a new country, travelling for a new love, living in a van, caring for a dying parent, being the priest at your father's funeral because of covid - I've experienced all of these challenges - and, even cumulatively, they are nothing on this.

Nothing could have prepared me for these past 7 weeks.

On February 8th my world shattered, my heart broke, and my soul lost her favorite person.

My beloved brother decided to end his life and so I have found myself embarking on a journey through my worst nightmare and the most profound experience of my life.

During this time, I had to step away from the business to prioritize my own well-being and the well-being of my mum and to honor the memory and the loss of my brother Jack.

Fortunately, I have a strong discipline in my self-care practices and incredible friends and community supporting me and cheering me on.

Mum and I have slowed down our pace of life; prioritising reflection, dog walks and nourishment. I'm very proud of how we are holding space for one another to feel every emotion as it arises, to not stick to it and allow the other to be deeply in the moment as it washes through or over us.

What I didn't expect is that as deep as my grief, I have discovered an equal reservoir of strength within myself that I never knew existed. As I flew home to Ireland in the early hours of February 9th, not knowing how I was going to get through what lay ahead, I promised myself that I would do the bravest thing I could in each moment.

And so, moment to moment, as the monumental questions, obligations and conversations arose; I took a deep breath into my belly and there was the bravery I needed to do what needed to be done.

I am developing greater resilience, compassion, and the healing potential of simply allowing ourselves to be human.

This week, it's time to return to my beloved business with a renewed sense of purpose and gratitude. I believe that transparency and authenticity are the cornerstones of all meaningful relationships, and I want you to know that I am here, walking with you, as we navigate this beautiful life together.

While my website is still under construction and I'm diving back into the Lunar Leader reports, I wanted to take a moment to reconnect with you and share a glimpse of the journey I've been on.

Thank you for your taking the time to read this update. I am honored to be a part of this community, and I look forward to the journey ahead. See you here next week!