You know how every once in a while you do something and the little voice inside says, ‘There. That’s it. That’s why you’re here.’ … and you get a warm glow in your heart because you know it’s true? Do more of that. Jacob Nordby Why am I here is a more impacting […]
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Take a Moment Monday: Find Your Why
Take a Moment Monday: Make Good Art
The one thing you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can. Neil Gaiman, Make Good Art I just spent two days with six women on a writing retreat. We had classes […]
Radical Wonder
Awareness of the divine begins with wonder. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel I sit in a café and watch a little girl play with her toys. ‘Wow!’ Her voice is filled with wonder. She’s focused, she’s smiling, and her eyes are filled with amazement. When was the last time you felt like that? Children have a […]
Strong Back. Soft Front. Wild Heart.
True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are. Brené Brown. Strong Back. Soft Front. Wild Heart. These words summarise a life-long journey of learning to be vulnerable and learning to stand up for myself. Patterns are set when we’re children. We’re taught to keep the peace, be […]
Summer Breeze Makes Me Feel Fine
Summer in the air, bees buzzing, intense blue sky and a scent in the air that is warmth, beach, sand and sun wrapped up in a leap of the heart. I’m on Cocos Keeling Island in remote Western Australian waters. There are palm trees, white sand, red crabs, beautiful shells and soft breezes. Summer is of the […]