While #COP30 is in full swing in Belém (Brazil), I can’t help but reflect on one of the greatest challenges of our time: microplastic pollution. I’ve just returned from Bali, where plastic waste is visible everywhere — a growing threat to the island despite its tourism boom and its reputation as a global spiritual hub. Here in #Valencia, we’ve just marked one year since the #DanaFloods. Although recovery in the affected areas is progressing well, many issues remain unresolved — especially in the #Albufera nature park. I spoke with @aitajavi about the current state of the park and its lake. #COP30 #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Valencia #DanaFloods #Albufera #Sustainability #ClimateAction

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱… For the first time, I stepped away from work and family responsibilities for 8 full days to join the 𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, a concept developed by @padmini.devi_ to bring people from around the world together for a week of focused personal and professional growth. The week was truly energising. I return feeling lighter, clearer, and full of new ideas for my coaching and communications work. In a world that keeps accelerating and where AI takes up more space every day, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 feels more important than ever. The more digital we become, the more we seem to crave real presence and meaningful conversations. @iamcreationretreat offered a 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝘅 of 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (thank you, @joe.che.official ), 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 with @rorykc (fear and anxiety or love and authenticity: where do you choose to operate from?), 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 led by @dr_espen as well as more 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 including a Balinese water ceremony. I also enjoyed the element of play and the small or big challenges along the way. I would never have imagined myself climbing Mount Batur during the night to welcome the sunrise at the summit. Thank you Alena, @taitface and the entire team for creating such a memorable experience. And for anyone who feels called to reconnect with themselves and step into their next level, new retreats are planned for March and November 2026. There is also a 101-day We Are Creation online challenge starting next week. Perhaps this is your moment to rise? #selfdevelopment #meditation #bali #personalgrowth #breathwork #businessplanning Photo credits: @inspired_bybeing

One year after the floods around Valencia. One year after thousands of volunteers were the first to help. Our Foodtruck of Hope Initiative included. Last weekend we revisited some of the places and people we met last year to better understand what their life is like today and where they are still struggling. I invite you to watch this video that will provide some important answers. #dana #valencia #danafloods

Today is International Library Day! Although I go very seldomly nowadays, the library used to be the place where I spent half of my youth...It was not only a spot to discover new books and knowledge, it was also a warm location for a cosy break in winter (or even a nap!), a socialising point with your peers and in some cases a nice lunch treat (e.g. The Linenhall Library in Belfast had such a lovely café, a perfect match when I did research for my thesis there). These days, my teenagers have discovered the magic of the library. A quiet place to study outside the hustle and bustle at home and the perfect meeting point with your friends... And what about you? Which memories do you connect with libraries? P.S. Obviously these photos were taken at our home and not at the library...but you can see my favourite reading spot!! #library