I’m not someone who goes with the flow easily, and yet it is when I am in the flow that I feel most alive and happy. You see I worry, I worry a lot. I worry about my choices and my actions and what they are creating. I worry about the future my children will have, I worry […]
Why getting lost could be the best thing you ever do
I wrote down the address, I knew the suburb but I was not sure where the street this was. I whipped out my phone, tapped Google Maps and whammo, I was good to go. I even knew how long it would take me with the current traffic conditions. Nothing was left to chance, my phone […]
Oh how I Wonder, and why you should too
I entered the cafe, spotting the girls at our usual table. It was lunchtime and the noise was deafening, plates clattered and the coffee machine whirred. We spoke loudly and the topics shifted from kids activities and performances to school reports and teachers. I briefly wondered what it would be like to meet someplace else, […]
The surprising moment I reignited my childhood wonder
They both raced off ahead, Amidst squeals of pure delight. I wandered happily behind, Draped in glorious Winter sunlight. It’s warmth caressed my skin, A contrast to the breeze. The Winter chill most evident, In the shadow of the trees. I wrapped my arms around, An attempt to block the cold. Heading for the park bench, To […]
Australia, my fabulous sunburnt country
Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip, in 1788 (you can read a comprehensive history of the evolution of Australia Day here). On Australia Day […]
How to handle interruptions and obstacles with happiness
I felt the gentle breeze on my face and the sun warming my back as I turned my pedals over and over. I was having one of those pinch me I am so happy moments as I saw my hubby and kids powering along in front of me. All of us confidently weaving our way […]
The beginnings of Nimble
The more that is shed that is outgrown and useless, the more room is created for the supreme pleasure of what actually fits. Tosha Silver Nimble. It was several months ago I heard this word used as a way to describe life. I was immediately intrigued. I decided not to read the dictionary meaning […]
