Why Penguins?

Imagine a harsh landscape - bleak, cold and frightening. The wind howls and a blizzard rages all around. The group is gathered together, some of them afraid, some excited. There is danger but for those who know how to live here there is also the opportunity for new life and a stronger future.

The leaders of the group bravely go out to fish, taking others with them to teach them new skills, not just for survival but also even to thrive in such conditions. The group works together to keep its members safe and protected from the worst of the storm, supported by their loyal supporting friends.

Around the edge of the group stand a vigilant circle, ever-present and responding to the individuals within to keep them safe and healthy. This protective resourceful group shift according to the conditions and the needs of the group, reassuring them by their presence, giving unstinting practical support and help whenever needed. The leaders, secure in their trust of the guardian circle, are free to go off hunting beyond the boundaries, reassured that their colleagues are well cared for and supported to deal well with whatever the storm may bring their way.

As conditions change, the leaders and guardians work together to nurture new life, ensure the health and growth of the group and continue to develop the skills and well-being of all its members. The whole colony thrives and learns, using the harsh winter storms to become even stronger. And when the spring sunshine returns, new life and abundance flourish.