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Dare To Be Malta, L-Mgarr (2026)

10/01/2026

💫Sena ġdida, u bdejna vjaġġ ġdid flimkien ma’ grupp ġdid ta’ residenti mill- RISe Foundation Malta

🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️L-ewwel sessjoni, biex ir-residenti jiġu familjari mal-kunċetti tal-proġett, waqt li jassorbu fost l-isbaħ xenarju li għandu l-pajjiż, iddeċidejna li nieħduhom għal avventura qasira minn Ġnejna sa Għajn Tuffieħa, minn fuq l-irdumijiet viċin tat-Torri tal-Lippija. F’nofs l-esperjenza, u b’veduta tal-baħar quddiemna, ir-residenti ntalbu jagħmlu 10 minuti fis-silenzju u josservaw lilhom infushom. Min jgħid li nnota frustrazzjoni, min paċi, u min taħwid u tgerfix ta’ ħsibijiet. 🧎‍♀️ 🧘

🔍🦉B’mod ta’ diskussjoni, ir-residenti infurmajnihom li l-punt ta’ dan l-eżerċizzju mhuwiex li tagħmel sens minn dak li qed tħoss jew taħseb, iżda li tipprattika l-abbiltà li tosserva internament mingħajr ġudizzju, mingħajr ma tiggaraf mal-kurrent tal-ħsibijiet u l-emozzjonijiet li jitilgħu. Din il-ħila, meta tiġi pprattikata b’attenzjoni u għarfien, toffri lill-bniedem sors ta’ saħħa kbira, li matul dan il-proġett se nkunu qed niddiskutu mar-residenti. 🏋️‍♀️

🦅Inħarsu ‘l quddiem biex flimkien ma’ dawn ir-residenti nkomplu nifhmu kif nistgħu ngħixu b’iktar preżenza, għall-ġid tagħna u għal dawk ta’ madwarna.

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💫 A new year, and we began a new journey with a new group of residents from RISe Foundation Malta

🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️The first session was designed to help the residents become familiar with the concepts of the project, while they immersed themselves in some of the most beautiful scenery our country has to offer. We decided to take them on a short adventure from Ġnejna to Għajn Tuffieħa, along the cliffs near the Lippija Tower. In the middle of the experience, with the sea stretching out before us, the residents were invited to spend 10 minutes in silence, observing themselves. Some noticed frustration, others felt peace, and some experienced a flutter of confusing thoughts. 🧎‍♀️ 🧘

🔍🦉In the form of a discussion, the residents were reminded that the purpose of this exercise is not to make sense of what you feel or think, but to practice the ability to observe your inner world without judgment, without getting yourself carried away with the flow of thoughts and emotions that arise. This skill, when practiced with attention and awareness, provides a great source of inner strength. Throughout this project, we will continue to explore and discuss this concept with the residents. 🏋️‍♀️

🦅 We look forward to discovering how along with these residents we can learn how to live with greater presence, for our own wellbeing and for those around us.

31/12/2025

✨ As 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ ends, we reflect on the journey we’ve walked, the people who walked it with us, and where we are heading next.

Our mission is simple: to make society more conscious, one group at a time 🌱. Through nature, philosophy, and awareness practices, we create experiences that spark real inner transformation.

This year, we had the privilege of working with ADHD Malta 🍀 and closed with RISe Foundation Malta 🌌, turning classical philosophy into lived, relatable experiences.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing our organisation so we can reach those often overlooked due to upbringing or mental health, showing that everyone has the potential for growth 💛.

To those who walked with us, thank you for being our teachers 🙏. To those who support our vision, thank you for your trust 💛.

Here’s to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ a year of courage, connection, and conscious action 💫. Strength, love, and awareness to all 🌿.

22/12/2025

🔴🟠🟢 This week we met a new group of residents who have recently transitioned out of CCF and begun their journey with RISe Foundation Malta.

🌱 As part of Phase 1 of their programme, we are supporting them through mindfulness and awareness practices in natural environments, during both daytime and night sessions.

🧘‍♂️ By learning to be present with their thoughts and emotions, residents will discover that inner awareness is a strength. A present being has the power to respond with clarity, to grow with purpose, and to contribute positively to the community and society as a whole.

🌿 Our first session ended with a moment of shared silence and reflection at the Valletta Design Cluster rooftop garden, marking the beginning of a journey of self discovery and transformation.

🙏 We look forward to the weeks ahead as we continue building awareness, resilience, and a more conscious society together.

09/08/2025

A Journey Comes Full Circle 🌄✨

As we close the chapter on this incredible project bringing Plato’s Allegory of the Cave to life through Malta’s nature, we reflect on a journey of awakening, courage, and hope 🌱🌞.

Thank you to The MelitaFoundation for making this possible, to RISe Foundation Maltafor trusting us with part of their rehabilitation program, to Dominic Garciafor inspiring this project, and to the Malta Ranger Unitfor their support in the field 🙏.

This project was never just about treks or symbolic phases. It was about shining light into the darkest corners of our own minds 💡. In Plato’s story, the prisoners in the cave mistake shadows for reality because they have never seen the light. In life, our “cave” is often the unconscious beliefs, fears, and habits that control us without our awareness 🕯️.

As Carl Jung reminds us “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” This journey was about turning to face those shadows, recognising them for what they are, and stepping into a life led by awareness instead of illusion ✨.

May we all find the strength to face the unconscious parts of ourselves and move forward with courage, clarity, and hope 💪🌟.

04/08/2025

Phase 7: The Return 🌄🕯️🔥

We began the final phase of our journey at 4am, walking quietly through the peaceful woods of Buskett. Our destination was Ghar il Kbir, a real cave chosen to close the story of Plato’s Allegory.

Like the enlightened prisoner who returns to the cave, each participant from RISe Foundation Malta entered the space one by one, holding a yellow candle. Inside, they sat facing a wall illuminated by fire lanterns behind them. On the wall were powerful symbols of past illusions such as playing cards, bottles of alcohol, and images chosen by the residents themselves: an old man, a man in a wheelchair, and a busy crowd. These represented frustration, fears, old habits, and false realities.

For 20 minutes, each resident sat in silence, reflecting on these symbols and the journey from illusion to awakening. Holding their candle, they embraced the moment to distinguish what was false and what now feels true.

By the time we stepped out, the sun was rising, symbolising hope and new beginnings.🌞

This phase marked both an ending and a new start. As participants prepare to return to society, they carry with them the wisdom gained and the clarity to face the challenges ahead. The world may test them, but they now walk with awareness and strength.

As Plato said, “The prison is the mind. The cave is our limited perception. Only by turning toward the light can we free ourselves from the shadows and see reality as it truly is.” 🦅

To all the residents and everyone on their journey, keep turning toward the light. Each step toward truth and growth is a step away from darkness. Your past does not define you; your courage to face it and move forward does. 🌓

Keep shining, keep growing. The journey is yours to own. ✨🌱

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