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SpiRITUALity – Made’s cremation ceremony

by Claudia on December 17, 2020

Prologue Made died on a moonless, windy evening in July. It happened so chillingly fast. He’d suffered a sudden attack of excruciating chest and stomach pain at home for half… [Continue Reading]

The family that prays together stays together – the beauty of purpose and belonging

by Claudia on April 17, 2017April 17, 2017

I was, sort of surprisingly, born and baptised as a roman catholic, but led most of my life as an atheist. My mum was from a protestant family. But I don’t… [Continue Reading]

A tale of two ceremonies

by Claudia on January 18, 2016March 28, 2017

Last week was a special Hindu ceremony day – Ćivaratri or Shevaratri – celebrated by Hindu people throughout Bali and in Lombok too. I had been told that it was… [Continue Reading]

Temple ceremony

by Claudia on October 28, 2015March 28, 2017

Yesterday we came to Lombok to attend the annual temple ceremony at Made’s village. It was the first temple ceremony for me and was beautiful. Apart from being hot beyond… [Continue Reading]

The spirit of the placenta

by Claudia on October 16, 2015March 28, 2017

This is a long post – sharing with you all a bit about the Hindu culture. read at your own risk ☺️. We went to visit Made’s favourite cousin the other… [Continue Reading]

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