I want to end this essay with two portraits of my friend, Kareece Lawrence, a curator and organiser of plant medicine ceremonies and wellness retreats at the village. This first photograph of Kareece embodies her leadership, and her strength. Kareece in her role has served as a bridge between this community, and other international indigenous communities across the world, allowing the passing down, protection and promotion of knowledge around medicinal plants.
Being a woman in a male dominated space, and someone who believes in helping people to tell their stories, and in supporting indigenous culture, Kareece inspires me with her fierce and passionate energy to be brave and fearless. ‘Living in connection with the earth inspires love, and love changes the world… love is the key that unlocks closed doors.” she says.
