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 […]
How to find ease when a storm of frustration is building
A storm is brewing. I am never quite sure how it begins. Could it be those few late nights? The yoga class I skipped? Maybe the anticipation of school holidays and the ‘guilt juggle’ I then have with work? Is it the lack of time for the list of things I truly want to do? 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 […]
When you feel ready to complain, try this instead
I bumped into a friend at the shops, I greeted her with my big ‘showtime’ smile as I attempted to restrain my complaining whine. I politely listened to her, all the while itching to dive into the conversation with my current ‘whoaaaaa is me’ routine. I could feel it rising, then whoosh, out it came like […]
Why being vulnerable is an ingredient to living fabulously
I have stumbled many times in my life. Some stumbles I am yet to heal from……. It was mid morning. I was in the company of trusted souls. Amidst the lattes and banana cake we were dissecting our lives, attempting to make some sense of the daily chaos. Spilling our stories, laughing and nudging each […]
The fear of being seen
I found a table in the glorious Winter sun and waited for my very dear friend to arrive. We had both managed to squeeze in a quick lunch and I was looking forward to a chat. She arrived, and with her usual ease and grace, slung her bag across her chair, sat down and flipped me […]
