Over the years, Natalie has been a healer, teacher and friend and I have been humbled and
inspired by her sense of integrity, motivation, enthusiasm, consistency and commitment,
drive and openness she has displayed in the various capacities I have known her.

I met Natalie at the start of 2012 as a participant on a course which Natalie coordinated,
hosted and participated in. As someone who has coordinated several international
workshops and conferences in the development sector, I marvelled at the seemingly
effortless way in which the workshop was coordinated as well as the limitless energy and
enthusiasm Natalie displayed throughout the process. Natalie was always willing to
volunteer as the ‘guinea pig’ and bare herself to the group in order to assist us with our
learning.

As a healer Natalie has supported and encouraged me in what have been some difficult
times in my own life. Her easy acceptance and non-judgemental approach as well as her
consistent motivation revealed opportunities and potential for growth at many levels. I have
made huge strides in improving my own health and wellbeing.

Natalie has also facilitated several sessions with a group of people who have been exploring
personal and spiritual development for several years. As a group who have a legacy of anti-
apartheid political activism and who now address issues of social justice in the development
and education sectors, Natalie has provided us with a renewed motivation and purpose in
our commitment to the development of humanity and human potential.

My relationship with Natalie over the years has developed into a friendship which I have
treasured. Her easy-going acceptance of all people, her sense of humour, her enthusiasm
and motivation for life and its mysteries, her encouragement and support and many other
gifts and abilities which she has displayed throughout our association have inspired me
consistently to be a better human. I am truly grateful.