“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough.” Paying attention to what’s around us and finding peace and joy, particularly in these challenging times, has never been so important. That’s mindfulness, I’ve blogged about it many times before. As we adjust to a new way of being, mindfulness could be described as a way of befriending … More Mindful in May and Beyond
If only we could live as lightly as animals. Taking what we need and nothing more. They live in sync with nature, can teach us so much and, as pets, bring a world of love and laughter to our lives. Their playful innocence and unconditional love can ground us in todays crazy, uncertain times. This … More Life Lessons from Animals
One of the joys of being a freelance travel writer is seeing stories come to life, long after they’ve been travelled and written about. That thrill of seeing my words and pics in a magazine, in newsagents across the country, never goes away. In the last few months I’ve had a few more articles appear … More The Stories We Tell
When the power went off on Easter Saturday it was a chance to get back to basics and pretend we’re camping. But nothing lasts forever, not even a virtual camping trip. … More No Power, No Worries
How can we be at peace in a time filled with so much uncertainty? How do we balance the need to keep informed with the massive amount of fear based mis-information that threatens to overwhelm us. Who would have ever imagined such an enforced pause on the busy-ness of life, that cities everywhere would go … More A Slow Awakening
Ahh, to be walking along a windswept beach right now. Smelling the sea air, watching the waves crash on the shore, the continual ebb and flow of the tides a certainty of life. It makes me breath easier just remembering. I wrote this post more than three months ago. I have no idea why I … More Virtual walking on Phillip Island
What a time. The world is changing before our very eyes. So much global uncertainty, so many people are bunkering down and becoming isolated. So it’s become even more important to stay connected. Now more than ever we have the wonderful gift of being able to connect with people all over the world through our … More Grey Skies and Lighthouses
Are you moon sensitive? Do you think a full moon affects our moods and health? Whilst it’s a known fact that moon cycles affect tides and rhythms-of the earth, can it have that big an impact on our body. I’m starting to think it does. “The sun watches what I do, but the moon knows … More To the Moon and Back
What a welcome. We’d just checked in when we spotted him. He wasn’t asleep or high or chewing on leaves. He was alert and a real cutie. And then he came down, as though to greet us. Welcome to Kennett River. What a perfect way to begin the final night of our Great Ocean Road … More A Koala Convention
Our adventures continue from the Grampians to the coastal wonders of the Great Ocean Road. But were we leaving the sunshine for storms? … More Our Great Ocean Road Adventure
