“The habit of being happy enables one to be freed, or largely freed, from the dominance of the outward conditions.” -Robert Louis Stevenson I have noticed that I often speak of happiness as …
Warning: Australia Day Celebrations may be a cover up
The year is 1970. I am in Grade 6, standing by my wooden desk at Rathdowne Street Primary School (now Carlton Gardens) reciting the poem penned by Dorothea Mackellar 'My Country'. I have never …
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New Year Resolutions: 365 Days of New Possibilities
I am struck by the thought that with the beginning of a new year I am on the brink of new possibilities, new adventures, new opportunities. I feel optimistic because the next 365 days are a blank …
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Transitions : Letting Go
I have been going through a transition that I am almost on the other side of as I write this blog article. For a number of years I have dreamt of having my own 'stand alone' private practice as a …
How to Keep Your Life-Balance
I was feeling great 2 weeks ago, enjoying life, feeling balanced, anticipating completion of a new project. Then this week it all came crashing down on me. I'm tired, not sleeping well, feeling …
Family Transitions: The Empty Nest
You have invested possibly 17 - 25 years of your life into your son or daughter. The years hold memories of laughter, tears, celebration, struggle and pain. As a parent there have been times when the …