Gosh, my assignments have been getting tougher!
A little more personal, a little more vulnerable, more of YOU please. That’s usually the point when I run! Continue reading Gosh, my assignments have been getting tougher!
Tag: inspiration
A Kind Stranger Part I (A story about INTENTION)
There are some really nasty people in this world. Trust me, I have had my fair share of them over recent months. From the word-twister to the gaslighter, from family members playing one against the other to the repeat cry-wolf types. But, damn there are some amazing human beings on this planet. And, again I didn’t really have to travel very far (not that I … Continue reading A Kind Stranger Part I (A story about INTENTION)
Some advice for kids…(of all ages).
Dear Kids Whilst no parent has all the answers and whilst this mama is constantly, still learning, know this for sure: You are never alone Travel is the best teacher “No” is a good word. Use it often. It’s particularly lovely when there’s a dead silence and you offer no explanations “Please” and “thank you” never goes out of fashion Water heals. Oceans. Tears. 2 litres a day You … Continue reading Some advice for kids…(of all ages).
I fell into a TRAP recently…
I fell into a trap recently. The VICTIM TRAP. Now, if any of you have ever been down this path, you will know that: It’s warm and comfy Pointing fingers is your life Taking accountability is out of the question Complacency (aka sheer laziness) is standard Deflection is your go-to strategy for everything It took me a run-in with someone who has been … Continue reading I fell into a TRAP recently…
I’VE SPENT THE LAST 21 DAYS WITH OPRAH & DEEPAK CHOPRA
I’ve spent the last 21 days with Oprah and Deepak Chopra. We meet 5am daily, just after I have had a coffee, when the world is still fresh and my heart open. Our shared passion is HOPE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES. Every day is the same. Oprah goes first. She tells a short story of times when she lost hope or how hope guided her back home. My … Continue reading I’VE SPENT THE LAST 21 DAYS WITH OPRAH & DEEPAK CHOPRA
How do you find YOUR purpose? It really isn’t rocket science
Writing comes easy to me. I started writing when I was 9. I wrote a poem about a Tiger. I got 0/10. Yes, zero! I had never gotten zero before. The teacher cited “copying”. She decided that my poem was so damn good, that I could only have copied it. That moment changed my life. Because instead of causing me to shrink in shame and embarassment, it … Continue reading How do you find YOUR purpose? It really isn’t rocket science
A Monday “Accident”
List after list
Chest pains
Deadline after deadline
Anxiety Continue reading A Monday “Accident”
How I nearly MURDERED a Random Act of Kindness
But, I have a real problem with ACCEPTING things. Gifts, compliments, random acts of other people’s kindness. Continue reading How I nearly MURDERED a Random Act of Kindness
What makes YOU smile?
I collect feathers and lavender, designer vintage handbags and boy, oh boy, do I collect random people Continue reading What makes YOU smile?
Dear Kids (A reflection from a greying Mama’s Heart)
Dear Kids Whilst no parent has all the answers and whilst this mama is constantly, still learning, know this for sure: You are never alone Travel is the best teacher “No” is a good word. Use it often. It’s particularly lovely when there’s a dead silence and you offer no explanations “Please” and “thank you” never goes out of fashion Water heals. Oceans. Tears. 2 … Continue reading Dear Kids (A reflection from a greying Mama’s Heart)
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