The sun was shining as we skipped along the city streets. The kids singing loud and proud as they rapped out a tune they had been working on for days. Then as we waited for the ferry they began rehearsing their dance moves. I marvelled at their confidence and delighted in the obvious joy and belief each […]
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 […]
Is your busyness a way to fill uncomfortable space?
You make a decision, you learn to say no, you begin lightening your load. Then one day……the busyness ends. There is no list. There is no schedule. There is space. Open wide space. Open wide scary space. Open wide scary space that holds possibility. Open wide scary space that holds possibility and endless choice. There is […]
How fear and desire can lead to a life that feels good
As swiftly as I was crossing that last task off my To Do list I was beginning to write a new list for tomorrow. There was nothing unusual about this moment, it was what I did everyday, and yet this day was different. I lingered, I took more notice. Realising, that even once everything is done and complete, I automatically began anticipating […]
How I made a significant and positive change
I felt tired, I felt crankyMore than I likedOverwhelmed and exhaustedMy busy-ness spikedI was lost and unsureWas I really enough?There was a pit deep insideI attempted to fill by doing stuffI made myself busyFilled life to the brimWithout purpose and meaning It all felt quite grimMy intuitive voice Drowned out by the ‘shoulds’The ‘have tos’ and ‘must […]
Do you find it hard to say NO?
N is for NO A word not spoken with ease Gets stuck in our throat When we are trying to please Too exhausted for outings And still we say yes Afraid we will miss out The calendar now a hot mess The kids get rebooked When the email arrives We keep signing up Maintaining busy […]
Find out what happened when I decided to face my fear
Up and Up we go There is a tingle in my face Fear is taking over I am frozen in this space The world is getting smaller The higher up we go And now I feel the carriage Rocking to and fro The overwhelm won’t leave me I cannot catch my breath I want to […]
