A very dear friend of mine came for lunch this week, and we spent considerable time talking about the challenge of being totally honest when it comes to work. To be...
Is my brain engaged?
When I was a young girl, my father brought this sign home to hang by our rotary phone. At the time I didn't really know what it meant, but nowadays I find myself...
The missing piece…
Today I have been feeling cross. I'm angry that after spending over eight years at a university doing my undergraduate and masters degree this institution left...
My values paradox…
A few days ago I posted a message about self esteem on my facebook page. This week I have been mulling over my values and beliefs about being connected to others in...
I’m not worthy…or am I?
For the past 5 days I have woken up each morning feeling slightly anxious. I have to admit though, I almost invite the feeling into my day. I follow my morning...
A welcome by any other name…
This is one of the roses that bloom in the small garden that is right beside our front door. Our garden is tiny, and bare on the ground, but the roses are stunning. I...
How can the words Olympian and Disappointment go together?
Just like the rest of the world, I have been drawn into watching the Olympics. Thanks to Foxtel's multi channel coverage, I am able to choose a sport (or highlights) at...
Scars that come with age
I'm 46 years old, and, like scars on my body, I have collected a number of battle weary relationships too. I'm not overly proud of that, but I am learning to accept it....
mum’s special word
A new word has slipped into mum's vocabulary these past months when she is talking to me. The word is "unconditionally". In birthday cards, at the end of phone calls or...
Wise words…
I never imagined that I would appreciate, or think of Jung's word so much now that I am in my 40's. His insight, however, has saved me a lot of angst. The program of my...
let it be
There is no better way to truly embrace being content with what is than to stay relaxed while your child participates in some sort of competition. This is Liam. He is...
what is this all about?
It had to happen someday ... I always felt I was destined for the blog-o-sphere! So, what will this be about? Honesty and bravery. In everything I do and everything...