Food for thought

“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn Never in before in my life, have I been so acutely aware of the accuracy of this statement. Reflect on your life and the people you associate with. Do you have positive relationships with people that are going the direction you […]

Getting your life back on track

I’m a pretty amateur gardener…less than amateur even. But one thing I have found, to my absolute astonishment, is that it doesn’t matter what it is, if you give it enough sunshine, a bit of space with some wide open air, and water….it will grow! I have plenty of plants that have been pretty sickly. […]

My hero <3

My youngest brother Toby is one of the strongest and most inspiring people I know. Have you ever been somewhere and they ask you who your hero is, and why? Or if you could step in someone else’s shoes for a day, who would it be? My answer for as long as I can remember […]

PLAY

It has been hammering down rain here for the last 2 days. For some unknown reason this seems to send everyone into hibernation. We went on an adventure through Brisbane yesterday and it was like a ghost town. We found big puddles, flooded parks, hidden antique shops and cosy little bookshops to bunker down in […]

7 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

#WEDNESDAY i am grateful for “Notes from the Universe”. (These are daily emails I get “from the universe” that always bring a happy little end to my day before bed. You can sign up for them here. #THURSDAY i am grateful for my two beautiful dog’s unfailing love and companionship :) #FRIDAY i am grateful for our bed, sheets, […]

52 ways to water your mind and feed your soul

My brother has set a goal for himself this year to read 52 books! While I’m a few weeks behind him, he has inspired me to do the same. There are so many books I have started and not finished, bought and not even started, or books that I’ve borrowed and returned without ever opening past the front page. I’ve […]

Now is the time…

Now is the time to… enjoy the day Make the most of every day. Use up the hours like a child. There are no guarantees how many we get. Older people will tell you they rarely regret the things they did, only the things they didn’t do. Don’t spend your life intending to do something. […]

7 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

In 2007, I was on a youth camp, where I was introduced to the idea of keeping a gratitude journal. Introduced to the idea of writing down everything I am grateful for every single night before I go to bed. Ever since then I have kept a gratitude journal. At times I might only write […]