I live near the top of a mountain ridge, and the drive to my house is up a 3km long steep and windy road. For the past year I’ve been wanting to walk down this road and then back up. Why? To challenge myself. To see how long it would take. Because I can. So […]
Why balance is the key to health and happiness
I’ve been thinking a lot about balance recently, the tipping point between too much and not enough. I’m noticing that a healthy, happy life requires balance in all areas. Enough rest to restore and enough movement to maintain vitality. A diverse mix of clean food to nourish and enough treats to add fun and avoid cravings. Saving habits […]
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 […]
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 […]
When does the time come, for us to have fun?
How can it be, I am busy all day? So much still to do, No time left for play. There was this, Then there was that. Another frantic work day, In actual fact. I was in the car, Then out the door. Back home again To mop the floor. Off to school now, then straight back home. A […]
Relay for Life and extreme gratitude for my own health
As we drove in the car I chatted to the kids about where we were going and what an amazing thing we were about to do. We were hyped up and a little unsure about what to expect. I could never have imagined how meaningful and fun the next 18 hours would be. It was […]
What happens on that one day in every 365?
Once every 365 days I devote an entire 24 hours to me. It is a day when I put myself first. A day when I consciously appreciate myself. A day when I am showered with love and adoration, and it feels okay. A day when I love and adore myself, and that feels okay too. […]
