Everyone is breaking. I don’t know how to put all the pieces back together. I don’t know how to fix them.

Divorce. Breakup. Misscarriages. Rape. Affair. Bipolar. Tourette’s. Domestic violence. Alcoholism. Car accidents. Brain injury. Depression. Cancer. Death. Suicide. Anxiety. Pornography. Hospitalisations. Epilepsy. 18 months. The amount of time 99% of the aforementioned took, to sweep in and knock myself, and the 10 people closest to me off of our feet and to the ground. Everything […]

Wetting yourself outside your comfort zone

“Don’t let fear predict your future.” “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” People are so afraid of change, getting uncomfortable, being embarrassed, hard work, commitment, that many often spend their lives taking 1 step forward and two steps back. They don’t learn the first time and they go back to the same […]

Hug-a-little-more-a-little-harder

Mum always used to tell me “everybody needs hugs.” Growing up hugs flowed in steadily, in a healthy and loving supply. I wasn’t a big instigator, which I now think was probably because my ‘daily hug quota’ was being met. Not long ago, there was a guy at my workplace, who I was working alongside. […]

No Regrets

“What’s your biggest regret, and why?” …that old chestnut. Don’t you just love this question. It might be getting to know someone new, a first date, a small group leadership discussion, pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, getting uncomfortable. It may be well intentioned, freely offered or just down-right nosey. Whatever the case, someone’s biggest regret is […]

A way with words

If you’re on facebook or instagram, here’s one man you should definitely be following. I introduce you to  Tyler Knott Gregson. A photographer, poet and artist. His way with words is like an arrow, that when released, strikes perfectly in the very heart of your soul. Here are some arrows that struck me this week. “The rain will […]

Afternoon catch-up :)

This week has been a bit chaotic, leaving me one big, flustered, and unproductive mess. After some much appreciated guidance and wisdom from friends, family and my naturopath, I am back on track! It is so important to have people in your life, who can pick you up and set you back on the path. Here’s a bit of […]

Happier now + a Giveaway

So I’m a little behind schedule, but I have finally finished my first book, The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.  Because I want to share the happiness love with you, I will be giving away a copy of the book! (See end of post for details). To give a quick review without giving too much away, […]

7 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

WEDNESDAY i am grateful for the daily quotes and inspiration I get from my gratitude journal app. You can find the app here.   THURSDAY i am grateful for guided meditaion. Click here for a link to a free podcast, that i find easy listening.     FRIDAY i am grateful for date night with […]