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Going into your heart…sounds easy, but how to do it? Here are some tips that will help you along the way: Spend time in silence Spend time alone in silence
April 20, 2025
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Going into your heart…sounds easy, but how to do it? Here are some tips that will help you along the way: Spend time in silence Spend time alone in silence
I don’t know how you’re finding things at the moment. For some of us, time seems to be moving so fast, there’s so much going on, so much to think
All that your inner child wants is for you to open your heart to her. And, when you welcome her into your heart, what you will find is that you
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Reparenting your inner child is about actively giving yourself what was missing as a child. It’s about recognising patterns rooted in your childhood, then developing self-compassionate ways to meet your
If someone has ever suggested that you need to lighten up a bit, not take yourself so seriously, connect with your inner child, that part of you that is beautiful,
These past two weeks I’ve been looking after two little poodles, Cherry Ripe and Jelly Bean. Don’t you love their names! One of the joys of taking care of them
To be real and enjoy the warmth of connecting more deeply with others, you need to learn to look beyond appearance. Here are some steps you can take: Self reflection
If appearance is unreliable, what really matters? For me, it’s about being real, being the qualities that define who you are at our core… beyond the way you look, beyond
At the core of illusion is one thing: fear, some version of fear that tells you a story that you’re not good enough, and, it’s just not true. You are
How often do you assume or form an opinion based on appearance? Think about first impressions. You see a well-dressed person and might assume they’re successful and happy. You scroll
Much like venturing into space, the prospect of shadow work can feel daunting, mysterious, uncertain. Yes, it takes courage to explore your inner world… and, when you do, the journey
Since we’re influenced by the environment in which we grew up, you can start by looking at your childhood to see how you were shaped, and from there decide what
Why is it that so many of us resist looking at our shadow, after all we live in a world of duality and we each have so many aspects to
More than once, I’ve heard a client say ‘ I just want to feel free …free as a bird’… to have a sense of liberation, free from expectations, doubts, fears,
Another year is coming to a close, a year when many of us have been challenged, be it in terms of our health, our finances, our relationships. Now more than
Get closer, go slow, let the light guide you. Seeing these tips on travel photography the other day, the metaphor of photography and exposure struck me as being a great
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This Christmas, how would it be if you let go of all the expectations and gave yourself time and space to enjoy what matters most to you? Christmas these days
Waterfalls, moving water remind us of letting go… and… moving water doesn’t allow life to become stagnant, it activates new experiences and adventures. The idea of having an adventure with
Savouring sweet moments…. not so easy when you feel tired, stressed, overwhelmed with worries or doubt, or worse still feel downhearted. And, when there’s criticism in the pot, it’s impossible
Strolling through a blaze of colour and fragrance in Parnell Rose Garden, a casual observer, no connoisseur, I’m touched by the beauty of so many varieties … and find myself
Travelling fulltime is enormously fulfilling and offers tremendous growth opportunities … to connect with local people and hear their stories, learn about different cultures, explore different places and all the
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According to Expedia Group, JOMO – the joy of missing out – is one of eight travel trends predicted for 2025. It seems that more and more travellers are looking
Saturday morning at Casuarina beach…the soft white sand between my toes, bringing a gentle ahhhh feeling, a sense of peace, the sun warming my face, the sky a vibrant blue,
Standing at the receptionist desk at the Meriton Suites, Adelaide Street, Brisbane a few weeks ago, I offer cash to cover the cost of my overnight stay. ‘We don’t accept
Returning from Bali to Brisbane, drinks have been served, we’re settling in, then an announcement … a passenger is in need of medical assistance, is there a doctor on board?
Driving through Warwick on a Saturday afternoon, an unusually hot day, I find myself doing a double take. Having flown from Cairns to Brisbane, driven by way of the Cunningham
In a recent post that appeared on one of the social media sites for slow travel, someone asked: “How do you “fill your time” with everyday life? What fills your
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Early morning with Millie, a gorgeous 12-year-old Maltese ShiTzu, a girl with a mind of her own and who clearly knows her way, she’s taking me to the beach. Its
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Sitting here writing, surrounded by tropical rainforest, birds chirping, the creek babbling, mesmerised by sunlight dancing through the towering trees onto the deck, I smile as I reflect on coincidence
As I wake up, for a fleeting moment I can’t remember where I am. Then, slowly, it dawns … I’m in a treehouse in the forest, a dream I’ve had
What if you feel nudged to travel, yet are unsure if you’ve got what it takes? Developing an adventurous spirit… it’s simply a mindset. Freedom I remember a morning… driving
‘There’s no limit possible to the expansion of each one of us’. Charles M Schwab Travel offers so much joy, so many wonderful adventures and, when times get tough, facing
These last few weeks, we’ve talked about solo travelling, going on a trip by yourself, and the focus has been on women. However, what about solo travelling for men… and…
Returning to Peru to spend time with a shaman and his family after a glorious group tour 6 months earlier, I imagine … the sun shining, magnificent ruins, circular terraces,
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