What keeps us happy and healthy as we move through life? What if we could watch people throughout their ENTIRE lives to collate that sort of data?That would be pretty amazing!! Well, its been done. The Harvard Study of Adult Development is a 75 year old study (it continues to this day) that tracks the happiness,…
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Vulnerability, what does that word mean to you? For many of us, it can strike fear into our hearts. It means being seen, maybe for some even a sense of being exposed. For others, vulnerability has associations with weakness and a lack of self assuredness. Yet, when I observe truly powerful people, strong leaders and…
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I remember, many years ago, having a conversation with my Mum. A friend of hers had upset her and she was really stuck in the feelings of hurt and upset. When we had the conversation four weeks had passed but she was still feeling the emotions of hurt and upset very intensely. As we talked…
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I love courage. I love her so much I reckon she deserves a capital “C”. I read lots of books about people who have been in terrifying situations and I absolutely devour their stories of how they tap into Courage at the crucial moment. I also love documentaries where the protagonist is faced with a big…
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T-minus 18 days until 2019 is upon us! What the?! Where did this year go?? Here we are in December again and I must say it is a month I really love! Not only is it the month of Christmas, but for me it’s a month of family, celebration and connection. It is also the…
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Last week I found myself in the midst of a horrible sinus and chest infection. It really took hold on my birthday which meant I spent the day in bed with Uhtred, son of Uhtred, from The Last Kingdom. Thank God for Netflix in times of illness! And thank God that man is a spunk! He is…
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Last Saturday the Pride Parade was on in my hometown, Perth. Pride Incorporated is Western Australia’s largest community group – representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex community. The Parade is one of the main events of a three-week-long festival that is all about inclusiveness, diversity, and the willingness to accept and embrace our differences. And…
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Outstanding… now that’s a big word! So what does it take to live an outstanding life? Well, in my humble opinion, it is about daily and weekly practises that support, nurture, grow, expand, and feed our soul. It’s about doing things that make our spirit feel happy. It’s about taking care of our heart by honouring ourselves.…
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The first time I heard this phrase it was declared by Oprah Winfrey. She was on tour in Australia and my gorgeous friend Mark had bought me a ticket for my 40th birthday. Mark knew I was a mad Oprah fan (and had been since forever) and he was right in thinking it would be a…
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I have spent the weekend staying with my nieces as their parents have gone to Broome for the weekend. I love my nieces more than anything else on the planet and we always have a spectacular time together. We hang out, talk about life, cook and eat great food, and go on adventures. On top…
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