Everyone has a story. For years, I felt like because I lived an adventurous life, a different life than most people I grew up with, somehow my story was better. They say with age comes wisdom. With age, I can see that my story isn’t better than anyone else’s. It might be different, but it... Continue Reading →

I have learned that worrying about the past or the future really does me no good. Worrying about anything really is a waste of time. All I can do is be as mindful as possible in the present moment to be able to see clearly. At this present moment I’m in Michigan visiting my parents.... Continue Reading →

Today is 26 August 2017. Today, my eldest daughter and many of her friends attended university open days around Canberra. It’s that season here in Australia. Last weekend, I took her and two of her closest girl friends to Melbourne to check out the University of Melbourne. We drove 16 hours together and had a... Continue Reading →

I received an email this morning from an old friend. She’s struggling at the moment to find her purpose in life. She is a dynamic, gorgeous person with a big heart and soul, who has dedicated her life and energy to work. She chose the high flying career path rather than the kids and family... Continue Reading →

I haven’t written any blog posts for almost two months. It’s been a time of introspection for me – and when I haven’t been deep in contemplation, I’ve been deep in moving boxes. Yes, I moved house. My little cottage which has been so perfect for me and my girls for the past two years... Continue Reading →

As I celebrated my birthday earlier this year, amongst the presents from family and friends there were two presents that didn't have cards with them. As I started to unwrap them my youngest daughter asked, “who are they from?” “They are my presents to myself,” I replied. With eyes like saucers she asked, “you can... Continue Reading →

Almost twenty five years ago I packed a suitcase and moved from the US to Australia, sight unseen for a job. At about the same time, I listened to messages I received from society that told me I was a 'grown-up' and that I needed to be responsible and make money and do all the... Continue Reading →

I’ve written about darkness in the past on this blog, but recently the contrast between dark and light has been pronounced in my life. And once one thing catches your attention, it seems like so many other similarities start to show up in one’s life. My recent weekend of It/Not it was definitely filled with... Continue Reading →

A number of weeks ago on my life coaching course we had lesson about contrast. I was reminded that when something happens that we do not like, it evokes an intention to create what we want instead.  Everything in life is either ‘It’ or ‘Not It’. ‘It’ experiences are in alignment with our joy, passion,... Continue Reading →

What’s in a name? We arrive in this world and are given a name by our parents. As a parent myself, I know the angst I had when it came to naming my children. But why are names such a big deal? Or more accurately, why do we make them a big deal? I’ve had... Continue Reading →