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
When our body and mind feels off kilter that’s when we know we have to go within, to find stillness and balance. … More Balance and Harmony
As lockdown restrictions are enforced once again I reflect on the freedoms that we once took for granted and how important it is to “take in the good” in everyday life. … More Taking in the Good
It’s the last week of May 2020 and the final days of Autumn here in Australia, a perfect time to reflect on the season before winter barges in. The last three months have seen big shifts and a huge pause in the world. Here in Australia, a tiny speck amid a big wide world battling … More Lost and Found in Autumn
“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
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
Have you noticed that when you pay attention to something, really pay attention, other things fade and you lose sense of time and space. It’s more than just about focus, it’s what our brains filter out. In a world of distraction, interruption and the seduction of social media, knowing what to give our focus to … More The Art of Paying Attention
Finding some zen and relaxation at Cape Paterson on a last minute overnight beach getaway. … More A Zen Start to March
“Time spent in self reflection is never wasted. It is an intimate date with yourself.” Paul TP Wong The past few weeks have been a time of quiet contemplation. Although I’ve been busy writing for a number of magazines things have been otherwise quiet. I’ve had some ups but also a lot of stress that’s … More Reflection
“Smell the sea, feel the breeze, hear the ocean, be at ease.” There’s something infinitely restful about time spent by the ocean. Even if it’s just an hour spent by its side, I always leave feeling as though I’ve been hugged by my best friend and my energy replenished. This is where I was last … More Just Breathe
