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Creative Practice, Parenting, and New Projects Ahead

Jamie reflects on the upcoming months—a time to balance the transitions of parenting two young people, diving deeper into creative work, and collaborating on exciting projects. With plans to write a book on Motherlines and an open invitation to co-facilitate in 2025, Jamie shares her journey and call to action for those interested in supporting or working together.

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Embodying Open Economics: Asking for What We Need

How do we navigate financial uncertainty with integrity, trust, and openness? In sharing my own journey—balancing parenting, systemic challenges, and creative work—I hope to spark conversations about money, support, and the courage to ask for what we need.

This is an invitation: to practice visibility, check in on those around us, and normalize conversations about financial vulnerability and resilience.

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Last call for conversations on rites of passage

As the year-long process of creating a modern-day rite of passage for Jamie’s son comes to a close, the unexpected twists and turns bring both grief and gratitude. In this reflective piece, Jamie shares the unanticipated outcomes, the lessons learned, and an invitation to continue the conversation on rites of passage, collective work, and how to support transformative practices in our communities.

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Organisational Grief: Mapping the Unspoken

How does grief live within the systems we work in? In the unspoken shadows of organisational culture, grief often resides unnoticed—manifesting through transitions, conflicts, or cultural dissonance. But what changes when we bring this to light?

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Illuminating Patterns: A Journey Through Systemic Constellations

Reflecting on 13 years of deep work in Systemic Constellations, Jamie shares how this practice has transformed his relationships, parenting, and understanding of life's patterns. Whether you're curious about facing life’s difficulties with grace or exploring intergenerational healing, discover the power of constellations to create flow and connection.

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What is seasonal grief to you?

In this reflective piece, Jamie shares the complex dance between the seasons of nature and the seasons of grief within us. Discover how grief shows up in unexpected ways throughout the year and join us for a conversation that embraces the beauty, loss, and emergence found in every season.

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Ideal client(s) come forth

Jamie reflects on the qualities of the individuals and organizations that benefit most from his unique blend of systemic facilitation, relational wisdom, and creative leadership. If you're seeking transformation through complex conversations and long-term commitment, this is where the journey begins.

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How do we fund radical work?

How do we financially support transformative, life-enhancing projects? Jamie shares insights from developing a modern-day rite of passage framework—a bold initiative rooted in creativity, collaboration, and addressing pressing global challenges. Discover the journey so far and how you can contribute to empowering young people and building a better future.

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A grief map

As the year draws to a close, Jamie and Nynke Vos reflect on their journey and map the way forward—designing workshops and practice spaces for 2024 that help individuals and communities attend to grief with care and skill. Through systemic rituals and daily practices, they aim to foster deeper connections and open conversations about what is and what is emerging.

What arises in you as you explore this map? What or who comes to mind that needs tending?

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Building a Living Culture of Care and Connection in 2023

This year, I stand firmly in the ground of the practices and learning I’ve cultivated, imagining and crafting work rooted in interdependence. Together, we can reimagine our collective fate, fostering connection, creativity, and care beyond systems that divide us.

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Money, exchange and a story big enough

What stories, sensations, and beliefs arise in your body when you think about money? How do your personal experiences intersect with the broader systems of exchange we navigate daily? Let’s open up a reflective dialogue about money, its role in our lives, and the unseen dynamics shaping its flow.

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The Power of Somatic Awareness in Relational Work

This week, I’m reflecting on the profound role somatic (body-based) awareness plays in our lives and the practice of discernment. From Family Constellations to online community work, our bodies hold wisdom that transcends time and space.

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Ceremony, Ritual & the process of Joy

The first new moon after the equinox brought more than ritual—it became a day of hosting hearth. In the simple acts of cooking, cleaning, and listening, a deeper practice of presence unfolded, reconnecting with ancestors and offering joy.

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The Gift of Letting Go: A Birthday Cake Story

What do you do when the pressure of a perfect birthday cake collides with the wisdom of a child? This story of a five-tier cat cake and a daughter's simple request reveals the magic of letting go, being present, and enjoying the messy moments together.

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