By Diony Lalieu, Ocean Pledge founder and director,
After the workshop held in Kalk Bay on 6th March 2025
“A single tear can carry a heart of many emotions. When it falls, it’s not just about sadness, it’s about letting go. Sometimes, after we cry, we find ourselves smiling because we’ve allowed ourselves to truly feel, to release the weight we’ve been carrying. Now, picture a group of people coming together in a safe space, each person with their own story, their own journey, their own struggles and challenges. But they’ve arrived here, together, to share their hopes for a better world. In this space, they can talk about their sadness without guilt or shame, and share their dreams without fear, knowing they’re supported and their vision for a better tomorrow is held. In the Work that Reconnects, there is a deep acknowledgment that each person’s journey has shaped them into who they are today. Some paths were hard, others full of joy, but all have led them here, where they can listen, understand, and re-connect with themselves, with the planet and with all forms of life who share the planet with us. As they share their hopes, they realise that by being open with one another, they’re not only healing themselves but helping to support each other in shaping a better world. With deep gratitude to Joanna Tomkins from Gaia Speaking for holding this space. And for the Shark Centre for a gloriously educative morning of learning about sharks and interacting with life below the ocean.”
For more information on these groundbreaking Ocean-based leadership initiatives, please contact Ocean Pledge https://www.facebook.com/OceanPledge,
For more info on the Shark Centre and SOSF programmes visit https://saveourseas.com/sosf-shark-education-centre/
Gaia Speaking 