Contemplating the topic of this new blog, I considered many different topics, from the fires that surround us here in Australia, to the plight of sharks internationally, or even the way we need to change wildlife tourism. There is an abundance of information, of thought and passion, and then I even questioned that this time maybe I should talk about myself. So, having decided on the later I hope this isn’t to self-centered for you, but an understanding of what drives me in the direction I’m heading…
From an early age, growing up in New Zealand, I contemplated life here on earth, how it worked and what our role as humans was. I explored nature continuously, loving the freedom and mystery of it. I remember, at a time before reaching those teenage years that I wanted to be a director, but was that of business, film, or stage, all I knew then was I wanted to be powerful in some way.
After marrying young, having children, and forgetting all I wanted to aspire to, I came to Australia, and that’s when my head started to fill with possibilities. Where something inside me was ignited and continues to flame with more intensity the further I age. This passion has driven me for the past 20+ years and to me it feels like although it’s something I do, it’s actually the whole of me, like it’s got such an intense grip that I would only be a shell of a person if I wasn’t pursuing it.
That passion is, of course, ecology – the interaction among organisms and their physical environment – I find this subject fascinating, the role each organism has, how they are formed, the interactions, reproduction, and the drive to survive. Incorporate that with the consideration for human needs and our ongoing pursuit of happiness, and you will find me developing all things that educate.
Having written several children’s books (one published and three in which I’m trying to find a excepting old school publisher), several documentaries, the initial development of an education program based around ecology (started to help give understanding to children in third world countries), and the concept of incredible international conservation parks, I’m also pursuing a Bachelor degree in Zoology, and working. I have travelled internationally, having visited Orangutans in Borneo, Moon Bears and Panda Bears in China, Elephants in Thailand, helped build a school in Africa, proposed to take over a sanctuary in Zambia (but couldn’t acquire the funds), explored Zambia with a research team I set up in regards to a feasibility study, lived in Laos and managed an Elephant Park, and worked on the Great Barrier Reef. I raised three children by myself for fourteen years, worked as a wildlife carer, worked in a zoo and aquarium, managed a wildlife hospital, had a number of people try and steal my ideas, worked three jobs at once to survive, sent letters to many for international partnerships, and filmed, under sponsorship with Vanuatu Tourism in Vanuatu, a pilot for one of my documentary series.
I’ve been blessed and angered, I’ve thrown my arms up in the air and wanted to walk away, only to immediately gravitate back to my passion and the hard pursuit of all it entails. So, where do I hope this journey of mine will take me? All over the world, to help you understand this incredible planet we live on and how it works, and build your passion to help save it, while doing things differently for a more positive future. I would like to draw on the lives of David Attenborough, Jacque Cousteau, and Steve Irwin, grasping scientific knowledge, innovation and passion to drive a new way of approaching and embracing people all around the world. And I would like to inspire and lead, and have you to all be part of that journey.
I know we can’t do it alone; I know the greatest change happens when we do it together; And I know that although I remain positive life throws us all continuous obstacles. But one day, maybe, just maybe, someone will see that what I put together is worth partnering with, because they see that intensely passionate knowing that it will work to…
Myra Christine
