small thoughts from the chair about big things outside the room
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by Shrink · Published 20 September 2025 · Last modified 2 October 2025
The strength of emotion that welled in my chest as I watched the New Zealand rugby team perform the Ka Mate haka before their test match against the South African team surprised me this morning. The haka is a Māori spiritual practice. It aligns wairua (spirit) and mauri (life force)...
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