She sat quietly in the audience, a tear gently spilled into her lap, maternal pride, a friend reached over, patted her leg – I know….. no words spoken He arrived late, she stirred in her sleep, his arm coiled around her, she smiled to herself – I am home…..no words spoken The kids raced through […]
This is Joy, my Joy…..
Today I am answering this question from Danielle LaPorte. Gorgeous, gritty, vibrant, black & white, four colour, luminous …. joy. What’s it look like to you? What does joy look like to me? Children ooze joy, they supply the world with an endless supply of joy. I see evidence of joy each and every day […]
My First Time
I have never slept outside under the stars. I have never ridden on a motorbike, not even as a passenger. I have never been in a hot air balloon. I have never attempted a Fun Run. I have never eaten caviar. I have never crocheted. I have never been to America or Europe. I have […]
Why Owning our Greatness Matters to Me
I spoke with a very special and dear friend yesterday. She oozes kindness from every pore in her body. Whenever I see or talk to her I walk away with an overwhelming desire to step right up, to become a stronger version of myself. Her spirit has a way of lifting you up and her […]
Why that terrible routine is actually bliss.
My working life began part-time. I was 15, Friday nights and Saturday mornings were spent serving donuts, chips and hotdogs at the local shopping centre. After completing high school I stumbled into a fun job as a barmaid, working into the wee hours of the morning Thursday through Sunday. The weekend working routine continued well […]
The Surprising Connection between Compliments and Bliss
I woke early, taking the opportunity to snuggle deep under the covers pondering ideas for today’s blog post. I skimmed over my schedule, scouring for moments with the potential for bliss. I revisited the days gone, digging deeper and investigating my little pockets of joy, the sparks of happiness I experienced. I know when a […]
My little bunch of Bliss
I bought this dainty bunch of Iris on a whim. A moment of “Oh wow, my favourite flower, I love these, so why not…..” They were scrunched up tight, all in a bud. Not pretty actually, green sticks with purple spears. I knew they had potential, the ability to wow and brighten a little corner […]
