I came alone. The room inside lit by hundreds of candles, the aroma wafting down the street offering a hit of the decadence within. I entered to find a sea of goddesses all sitting cross-legged on the floor. Floaty dresses, hair in messy buns and a tribal beat playing softly in the background. I’d dreamed of […]
Why comparison really is the thief of joy
I’ve recently had a big, messy, awakening. It came after days spent consumed by frustration, dissatisfaction and all the other yucky stuff that swirls around these heavy emotions. Let me tell you I had my whinge on big time… complaining to anyone who would listen, out for revenge and seriously cranky. Looking back I can say it was ugly […]
Why you do want to plan for lots of this in your day
I had a little extra time so I decided to wait and watch the kids wandering into school. As I stood alone at the gate my son unexpectedly looked back. When he saw me looking over an enormous smile beamed across his face. He waved, I waved, he turned and kept walking. Then he turned again……we both waved. Twice more he turned […]
5 reasons to fall head over heels in love with workshops
The notification popped into my inbox mid last year. My all time favourite writing wiz, Alexandra Franzen was coming to Melbourne and running a workshop. I wanted in. It had been years since I had attended a formal course or training and I was craving new learning. I thought back to my Diploma and more recently […]
Why I stopped seeking approval and decided not to fit in?
It used to go something like this……… I go out with friends. We laugh, we joke, we tell stories. I enjoy the moment, I let go and happily share. I laugh even louder, I am more animated, I have a lot of fun. I speak honestly, openly and disagree with respect. I feel true and […]
The deeper meaning of success
As we set out that fresh morn We planned to have fun To skip, maybe dance To soak up the sun It was a challenge you see To walk 50km again There was a time now to beat When we arrived at the end The distance, yes far Was possible we knew To walk even faster Would […]
If only you could see what we see
I have many friends. Many amazing, incredible, gifted beings who inhabit my life and my heart. I am in awe of them all. There are hundreds of different reasons why I love and cherish these people, because they are each incredible in their own uniquely glorious way. Today I want to celebrate one of my friends. A […]
