Here in Victoria where I live, on the edge of leafy outer Melbourne, our lockdown has been extended for yet another week. That’s the fourth time this past year. I’ve lost track of the number of days. So, I’ve been out walking again. To be honest I’ve never walked as much as I have in … More Those We Meet on the Journey
This time last year I embarked on Mindful in May, a month long program of practising daily meditation and mindful awareness. It was timely and apt as the whole world slowed down in response to the pandemic of fear that swept the globe. Amongst it all, sprang the start of a different kind of journey … More A Mindful Journey into Love
As solstice nears and the frequencies intensify it’s a great time to reflect on where you’re putting your focus and energy. … More Celebrating Love
Whatever we give our attention to becomes our reality. When we focus on fear the darkness seems more intense but when that focus is love everything shifts. So, how do we let go of the scaremongering? … More No more Scaremongering
You’re burning me up Hot and then cool. Wild, intense and unpredictable But I can cope with your moods. It’s your nature and I adapt to your pace. Ravaged, scorched but still in tune Your seasons have their place. You’re in me, our visions intertwined. Everywhere I go imaginations merge As we journey aligned. Can … More Seduced Down Under
“The Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If that’s true then the flowers at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Yarra Junction must be the happiest on the planet. Located just off the Warburton highway, barely an hour from home, I found a glorious landscape. Lakes and ponds, filled with thousands of water lilies … More Blue Lotus Love
Waiting Dreaming Fantasising Wild imagining like a gift still unwrapped. Tension mounts Stirrings awaken Talking and planning A delicious contemplation. Scintillating Nerve wracking Palpitations Like a deep massage an unscratchable itch. When senses collide Lustful impatience builds desire to fever pitch. Anticipating Passionate daydreams A journey unfolds As desires emerge to become one. Tantalisingly near … More Anticipation
Why did The Sound of Music come to mind when I read this prompt? It was mum’s favourite movie, cheesy, corny and the songs so annoyingly catchy. However, I have to admit, as a wide eyed girl, I secretly loved it. Don’t worry, I’m not going to break into a rendition of My Favourite Things. … More My Favourite Place
I’ve never seen so many people in one place before. Thousands converged in Melbourne’s CBD last Saturday for White Night, a twelve hour celebration of culture and creativity. We went in by train, with no real plan. Our aim was simply to enjoy a meal, then walk around and soak up the atmosphere of our … More White Night in Melbourne
There are so many love songs around but some really stand the test of time. I dare you to read these words and listen to the song below and not feel a teeny bit affected. Or is it only me?
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