I came to this work the way most people do — through my own need.
In 1997, a period of upheaval sent me looking beyond the medical model for support. What I found at a holistic health retreat changed the direction of my life. A decade later, my first experience under crystal lights changed it again.
I have spent the years since in deep study and practice — of Spiritism, of mediumship, of pilgrimage. I have walked in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi and St Ignatius of Loyola.
I have taught meditation and led meditation events across Australia.
For over two decades I have been quietly photographing what most people cannot see: the materialisation of spirit at sacred sites around the world.
I live at Coogee Beach in Sydney, where I have offered crystal light treatments since 2008. I am a guide for those preparing for sacred travel through 8 Pilgrims. And I am a storyteller — of holy places, of local streets, of the sacred hiding in the ordinary.
This blog is where those threads come together. Travel and sacred travel. Spirituality and saints. Food and the particular magic of Coogee. Musings on what it all means.
I have shared a lot about myself in my writing. There is an “About Paul” category on my home page that links to the posts that provide deeper insights into my way of being.
My mission is simple: to share my skills and knowledge, and to illuminate your path.
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