The teacher I didn't expect March 26, 2026Sandra van Zyl Let me introduce you to Jake. Seven years old. Jack Russell. Strong opinions, a stubborn streak, and a sense of humour that only reveals itself once he's decided you're worth...
The footsteps, the heartbeat, the rhythm March 03, 2026Sandra van Zyl I spent a weekend at a farm called Solitude. Then three days at a hydro afterwards. And somewhere between the silence and the warm water, my body said something I...
Steady in the stillness February 11, 2026Sandra van Zyl Friendship is a quiet miracle. It asks for trust, for openness, for forgiveness, for honesty that does not wound. When it works, it feels effortless — like something that was...
What is already here January 27, 2026Sandra van Zyl1 comment I’m clearing out my pantry. I meant to do it in December.I really did.But the cupboard stayed closed while the days filled up with other things. Now it’s January. The...
The quiet art of rejuvenation July 22, 2025Sandra van Zyl It’s the dead of winter here in South Africa, and I feel it in my body—stiff, tender, conserving energy as though my own sap has turned to oil. On Saturday,...
Let the shadows dance June 06, 2025Sandra van Zyl Last night, during a session with my own coach (yes—coaches get coached too), I had a breakthrough I feel called to share with you. Moving into wholeness requires a willingness...