Becoming a gatekeeper I experienced my first vision during the month of Ramadhan while in prayer in mosque. At the time, there was no framework in my family or culture for such an experience. I simply knew that this vision was a sacred gift from the Almighty - from Source. Both my mothers mother and [...]

First Blog post written in April 2014 The global rise in campaigning against female genital cutting continues as more communities, health professionals and governments become aware of the damaging after effects for those affected by it. News of the arrest of 38 women in Tanzania in December 2013 for performing illegal genital [...]

Let’s talk about our Yoni’s - July 2014 Since the Divine Lotus website went live and I shared a little of my story, the responses I have witnessed is interesting. The mentioning of such a taboo subject has had responses from silence to patronizing and hurtful by many I know. I recognize [...]

Sisters Bloom I exhale in motion, an odyssey of Sister circles in devotion. Stillness beckons raindrop essence upon my face. A sand storm transforms, beneath, the earth still warm. I belong to Her love song. Above the moon ripples as my Womb comes to Bloom. written by Rah in Cairo in April 2018 [...]

‘Healing the Flower – Rise Women of Africa, Rise’ A Healing Ceremony for all affected by Female Genital Cutting. The Yoni remains perpetually pure and is not tainted by any action’ For 5000 years, the wombs and vaginas of the women and young girls in South Africa and Africa have been crying [...]