Wisdom of the Wind

Wisdom of the wind: A journey of healing and purpose.

What should I do? My thoughts echoed through my nervous system—a mix of openness to opportunity and a deep fear of survival.

Years had passed since my business, which had sustained me for most of my adult life, closed. Trying to return to the workforce felt alien. Jobs felt restrictive, and every attempt seemed to fail. Financial struggles left me with mounting debt and uncertainty.

So, I did all I knew I could; I prayed. "Please show me the way. I'm drowning. What should I do?"

A few days later, I received a call from a spiritual wellness retreat in Thailand, where I had stayed three years prior, offering me a job directing their marketing. The offer required a daunting relocation and the rehoming of my beloved dog, Mocha. My practical side said, "Do this," but my heart ached at the thought of leaving her. Something didn't feel right, but I couldn't pinpoint it.

Once again, I turned to the Cosmos, but this time, I demanded: "If this is meant to be, I need a home for Mocha equal to or better than what she has now." The next day, a friend offered the perfect solution: he needed a playmate for his dog while he was away for long hours working during the day. I could stay updated on Mocha's welfare while I was away and have her back when I returned.

From that moment on, everything fell into place, and I arrived on Koh Samui Island three weeks later, ready to begin. One month in, I was told the job wasn't working out, and I fell into a deeper depression than I had ever known. Stress manifested as eczema, digestive issues, and chronic health concerns.

Then, I discovered coconut oil. My healing was profound, and I shared my story with locals and expats. I felt deeply connected to what the native medicine men would call "The breast milk of Mother Nature." I soon became the go-to person for coconut oil on the island, selling it door-to-door. I learned everything I could about this beautiful oil and felt the joy of creating something meaningful again.

One day, standing in my bungalow kitchen, looking out at the coconut trees, a strong, warm breeze blew through the open window. It felt like it touched my bones—a call from the coconut herself. My gaze shifted to the 15 litres of coconut oil stacked on my living room floor, and I realised this was my newly found business. "This is why you came to Thailand," said the wind.

What I couldn't pinpoint before now started to make sense, and it was time to go home and take the magic of coconut with me!

It was 2009, and the Western mainstream narrative considered coconut oil an unhealthy saturated fat. However, my research and experience showed me that it was widely misunderstood.

I returned to Australia in 2010 and launched Coconut Magic. The following 11 years were an exciting adventure, riding the rise in popularity of coconut oil and superfoods. It was a time of growth, learning, and transformation—not just for the business but also for me.

In 2021, after much success, we sold the business, knowing I had followed my passion and purpose all the way.

Looking back, I see that the journey was never just about the business but about deepening my connection to nature, healing, and the power of following what resonates within. The coconut became more than a business—it was a reminder that magic happens when you listen to the wisdom in your bones and trust that there is a divine plan.