The last few months have certainly been an eye opener for me. I had my resilience tested and learned more of how to be resilient yet also discovered that it requires even further strengthening. I have learned that my tolerances are far greater in some areas and not so strong …
The days roll along, we are wrapped around by many a task or ten like a blanket on a cold day, challenges are hurled at us and wham, out of seemingly nowhere comes a mammoth day that finds us digging deep within to extract some semblance of resilience to try …
Today marks the birthday of a friend of mine from my childhood. We were best friends and almost inseparable. I still have letters she sent to me after I moved from my hometown. I always remember her birthday and think of her on this day. I wish she knew that …
I have lived in my current home for five years now and have a very good sized spacious back yard. Whenever I have done any work preparing for garden beds or sometimes even just walking around, the ground always gives up something to me on an almost weekly basis. What …
The good ol’ ‘You can do anything you put your mind to’ is a mantra handed down through the generations and practiced by many. A swift pass of words handed over in the hope of igniting encouragement or motivation. We use it to spur on children when they are challenged …
On my outings around my local city, I am more and more drawn to the character and features of the older buildings. Those built in an era of craftsmanship where the value was in the detail, often quite intricate. There was great skill in creating ornate cornices and ceiling roses, …
Sometimes without being fully aware a change occurs within. A transition takes place so subtly that it is barely noticeable to us yet others see it immediately. Then you will be in a situation where you do or say something and it’s like a bright light bulb has been turned …
How easy is it to become an onion? Over our lifetime, as we grow, we accumulate roles, like the outer layers of an onion. We become a friend, a graduate, an employee, a partner, a parent, a mentor, a student, a coach, a grandparent and a myriad of other roles. …
Have you ever discovered that whilst working on a project, be it your daily tasks at home or work or making something specific, you actually ended up with two for one? No, not accomplished two tasks at once or made two of the same thing with one action. That in …
