This isn’t a new idea, in fact it’s an old one. It’s only the platforms on which we’re meant to sparkle that are different. Le sigh. Hands up if you’re already bored of all of the beaty-chesty congratulatory swill that people post in an attempt to feel any bit of anything at all. We chase this kind of interaction because we’ve forgotten how to say “Thank you,” and “Well done,” and any other nice thing to each other in real life – so we look for kindness online.
Mastering the Art of Wholeness One Day at a Time
We must empower each other in our weakness & walk confidently in our unknowing. Weaponising the unknown or poo-pooing curiosity is like shutting off a tap when you're already thirsty. In a world that awards a highly curated, overly-perfect ideal of “self” at work, it’s necessary for us to feel comfortable in our own skin. To do this we must allow for imperfection.
Come At Me, 2019!
It's January 1st, 2019. I'm writing this from the future. Kind of.
SELLING MY SOUL TO THE SCROLL
DEAR LORD, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE PLEASE TAKE MY PHONE AWAY FROM ME! Hide it from me. Throw it out the window from the 100thfloor (but, ferchrissakes check for pedestrians below please, I don’t want anyone injured.) Toss it overboard into the sea – have it swim with the fishes (then retrieve it to dispose of it …
Adding More ‘Me’ Into My Days
Lately I’ve been taking stock of things. You know, adult-y, important, life-y things. And, in taking stock of all these adult-y & life-y things, I’ve come to a fairly heavy, yet ridiculously common sensical conclusion – there’s just not enough time in the day. Seriously! I work hard. I support my family. I try as hard as …
Living Your Life On Purpose: A Busy Person’s Guide To Ultimate Fulfilment
It's 11am on a Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand & I've just flown in from Los Angeles. Before you ask, no, I didn't do the literal flying. The pilots did, obvs (*insert Dad Joke about tired wings from all that flying here*) Right now my mind, body, & soul are balanced. Why? Well, for almost every …
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A Letter To My Mom On Her 70th Birthday
Dear Mom, You don’t know this (yet), but I've been writing this for months. Years, even. It's taken me a long time to put into words something worthy of celebrating someone who's been not just my best friend & North Star, but that to so many others. The second I hit ‘publish’ on this letter …
Get Out Of Town, Literally. Why Taking A Break Is Good For Every Part of You.
The Rat Race & The Human Hamster Wheel If you're like me, your life is a bit like a hamster wheel - but for humans. We live out our best years as quasi-robots bound by a monotonous & perpetual cycle that has been colloquially dubbed the 9-to-5. This cycle is what we're taught as children …
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Expert Tips For Surviving a Crisis Of Confidence
I have something to tell you.Sit down, grab a cuppa, & buckle up. This morning I woke up & wanted nothing more than to go back to sleep. To simply find a dark place to hide away in. Away from the world. Away from pressures nipping at my heels & responsibilities I've signed up for. …
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Walking A Tightrope: Braving The Unknown
Here’s the thing about young, handsome Argentinian lifeguards on beaches... they’re very convincing. VERY. CONVINCING. Maybe it's was his accent, my broken Español, or the casual way in which his eyes lit up when I said "Is that hard to do?" that I decided to go out on a limb yesterday. Literally. (NOTE: my decision may …