Why have I been MIA?

It has been a while since I blogged. Over two years. In fact, the last time I posted was 7 July 2019. Wow, a lot has happened in the world since then. A great deal universally and in my own life. After a rejuvenating trip this year to The Grampians I felt inspired to write again...

Does Your Pain Have it’s Own Passport?

Our passport is our main Identity document. It outlines what our name is, where we were born, our gender, our nationality and places we have been to. These details reveal exactly who we are in a very factual and objective way. But, how do we really identify with ourselves? What often makes up our...

How to Recognise the 5 Faces of Anxiety

Anyone who suffers from anxiety knows it is real and can be debilitating. The physical symptoms and constant restlessness leave one feeling breathless, distracted, nervous, scattered and exhausted. Over time we don’t even realise that we are anxious. The thoughts and feelings become habitual and conditioned. It is only when the mind and body...

The Hidden Lesson in Every Relationship

In her book, The Anatomy of the Spirit, Caroline Myss describes all relationships as Spiritual Messengers. She writes, “They bring into our lives- and we into theirs- revelations about our own strengths and weaknesses. From relationships within the home to those at work to community or political activity, no union is without spiritual value;...

Enhance the Quality of Your Communication (Part 2)

In my last post, I mentioned 3 key rules to enhance the quality of your communication: Timing, Tonality and Framing. These three rules allow you to feel more in charge of the way you communicate. They help you to be more direct, clear and open, especially during challenging or confrontational conversations. Effective communication allows...

3 Tips to Becoming a Master Communicator (Part 1)

In a world where social isolation (loneliness) is an epidemic, we can say that the quality of our relationships impacts the quality of our happiness. Healthy relationships help us feel connected, recognised and understood. They allow us to have a greater sense of belonging and support. There is nothing like the feeling of being...

What is envy trying to tell you?

We all know the Green-eyed monster called Envy. It roars a mighty rumble when we observe someone lavishing in something we want. For some reason, Facebook is the perfect playground for this inner gremlin, who suffers from compare-itous. Its rumblings are tinged with a taste of self-pity and jealousy that sound something along the...