“There is no beginning and no end. There is only the journey.”

“The little hill called my name. It was early morning and I was riding my bicycle on a remote country road. I pretended not to hear it. It called out louder and I started to bike the fastest I could – scared to death! – not of the calling hill but of myself. What would happen if I started listening? No way! I just wanted to get out.”

As a young woman I ran away from the calling from Earth because I didn’t know what to do about it. I just knew that if I accepted to listen, it would commit me. I was too afraid of what other people might say about my communication with nature. I used my free will and strong mind to shut it out and become “normal”.  I ran away, yes, but I couldn’t run away from the Earth. No matter where I would go or what I would do my feet would still be planted right on this beautiful planet who has invited us to stay and consider it our home.

In all the years of my “normal” life I was prepared for what was coming; and it was done so subtle that I didn’t even notice what was going on. In my spare time I worked with crystals and herbs, I learned shamanic journeying, I walked into nature as often as I could, I read many books about life, and I felt my senses sharpen as I grew stronger.

It was a crystal who finally showed me that I would have to start walking. Walking the path of peace; working for the Earth. I have been carrying stones around the world laying them out where they were wanted for healing reasons, and sometimes for reasons I don’t know about. I just listen and do what they ask of me. In my surrendering to the Earth I have accepted letting go of control of my life, and it gives me more pleasure and happiness than ever before in my life. A perfect example of the universal lore; we all benefit. There are no losers; only winners!

I left everything behind me and traveled for 6 years. These 6 years were the best I had ever experienced. How could I have dreamed that my life would turn again and that I was to discover an even more wonderful time of life. But it happened and I am now settled in New Zealand almost opposite on the planet to where I was born in Denmark. I met true love here and I can truly say I have never had a better life. My foundation is happiness, my values in life are love, compassion, beauty and grace, and peace is my path. To find a partner who shares these values – not just in his head – but in his inner core, in every step he takes, is a blessing beyond words.  

Kalini was a name given to me 10 years ago when my journey started. A new name given to me by the Earth, meaning “no fear, no limits”. They became my keywords during my traveling years and turned into a deep truth inside of me. I don’t fear death anymore. It can come today or tomorrow. I found that if I’m not afraid to live, then I’m not afraid to die either. I love life and by living it in the present I can embrace death too.

You can contact me on email kalini@earthembrace.net