The flower and event studio where my eldest daughter works recently had a launch party to which I was invited. I arrived on the Friday night only knowing two other guests other than my daughter and her boss, the owner of the studio. The party was attended by current corporate clients of the studio, other... Continue Reading →

This afternoon I watched as a young girl (probably around 10 years old) danced her way down the aisles of my local supermarket. Just watching her made me smile. She was all about the music in her head and danced freely and joyfully with pure abandon and total disregard for her surroundings. As I left... Continue Reading →

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is an issue that’s close to my heart as most people who read this blog know. You followed along with me as I walked the Cape to Cape track in Western Australia last year to raise money and awareness of antenatal and postnatal depression. I’ve written about... Continue Reading →

Yesterday’s blog post was my most widely read post since I started this blog. I am quite awed by the reach of the post and by the lovely comments and messages sent to me on the blog, through Facebook and by text and phone calls. I’ve had messages of support and best wishes for this... Continue Reading →

“The big question is whether you will be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” - Joseph Campbell Today I negotiated the contract for the job of my dreams. It involves travel, adventure, writing, business strategy, marketing and working with traditional indigenous healers. In my new job I will work with some of... Continue Reading →

The wind blows outside, rustling through the leaves in my garden. I would like to take a walk today in the Spring sunshine but my body is fighting pain and I’m not sure I can even put my shoes on to go outside. Inside my body, my feelings and emotions are swirling. At this moment,... Continue Reading →

  It’s 9.30am on a Sunday morning. Many people are still in bed, savouring this Spring morning. The clocks changed last night and robbed us all of an hour of sleep. Spring forward. Fall back. I am not in bed. I was up before most of the city, packing my car, driving to the markets... Continue Reading →

I wanted a sister when I was a kid. I had a brother who I was close to but I dreamed of having a sister. I really wanted a big sister who had great clothes and would let me borrow them and a little sister who I could boss about but secretly love. I never... Continue Reading →

A few months ago a friend came to me with a dilemma. She felt she should resign from a position she held with a local organisation as she believed she was carrying professional risk by being associated with this organisation. The decision to do so was difficult. It was an organisation she believed in, but... Continue Reading →