About

Be the Creator of the life you find worth getting up for every morning! 😊

The story

I am The Compassionate Gardener. I am DD.🌻

This is not just a name—it is a philosophy, a way of being. My Way of Being. It is how I move through the world as a highly sensitive, intuitive, and empathic soul.

The Compassionate Gardener emerged in 2015 in Ireland, when I first put my hands into the soil with intention. It was a time of minding the life of our most vulnerable beings—children, people with disabilities, the elderly, animals, and plants. I saw the power of care, compassion, and connection in all forms of life, and it inspired a deep commitment to living with respect and reverence.

The Compassionate Gardener started as a way to honor the land and nurture life with intention. But as I grew, so did the meaning of this work.

Now, my garden extends beyond the earth—I cultivate words, healing, and transformation. Through writing, poetry, and storytelling, I plant seeds of awareness and self-discovery. Through Kundalini yoga and ancestral research, I break old generational patterns and nurture my own becoming. Through horti-therapy, I honor the wisdom of nature and the deep connection between inner and outer landscapes.

I am DD, a compassionate growing freelance writer, self-published author, Kundalini yoga enthusiast, life purpose coach, Reiki master, and horticultural therapist. I derive joy from inspiring people to embody the changes they wish to experience within themselves.

Additionally, I am neurodivergent, an empath, and a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), seeking balance in my life’s journey. In a world that often tries to drown out voices like mine, The Compassionate Gardener is my resistance and my offering. My safe space. It is my commitment to grow with intention, to create with purpose, and to live with deep compassion—for myself, for others, and for the earth.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to…idotj who helped create this website & Kashmir Birk (Co-Founder at The True North), who helped to realize and to blossom the vision of “The Compassionate Gardener” from just a dream into a reality.

And especially those who have walked with me on this journey, who have supported me, guided me, and believed in me throughout the years, even when I didn’t always believe in myself. To the teachers, mentors, friends, and family who’ve nurtured my growth, I am forever grateful.

Your love, patience, and wisdom have shaped me into who I am today. 🙏

The first steps of this journey were laid in a online community of Facebook many moons ago, where inspiring feedback and shared experiences helped me grow. The FB page gathered over 1,000 members at the time, each offering their wisdom and support. When the time came for me to move on, I embraced it as an opportunity to spread my wings, focusing on what truly matters in the here and now.

To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you. Your presence in my life is the fertile soil from which this work continues to grow. Your energy, your compassion, and your encouragement have been invaluable.

Together, we have planted seeds of compassion, joy, and mercy, through any form of art, for those in need of self-growth and transformation.

🌿 Are you ready to grow with me? 🌿

Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.
—Ella Fitzgerald

My first book “Being Eclipsed – Women under ‘Care’ of the Patriarchy” is finally published and available in English and German. And the audio-book, narrated by Céire O’Donoghue, is out now.

I write poetry and essays as part of my journey to understand what and who have shaped me into the person I am today. My 1st wee little poetry collection is in the making. And all these pieces are paving the path to a memoir. For more of my writing, explore DD’s Musings on Substack.

Let’s see what comes next. Life is here to enjoy. Now shall we?

In the meantime, if you would like to connect and exchange any comments, please do not hesitate, and contact me.