“Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.” ~ Chaim Potok So, Trish, my lovely new PA and I went out to lunch at a Tea House near us on Wednesday. It was wonderful to sit and chat, sip tea and nibble on yummy savoury and sweet delights. Which got […]
Just Breathe – It’s a Magical Superpower
“The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn the next time you want to screamthe next time you want to crythe next time you feel all alonethe next time the pain is unbearablethe next time life is squeezing you so hard it hurtsthe next time you have no idea what to […]
How You Shape My Morning
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” ~ Margaret Mead Good morning, Lovelies! It’s just after 5am. I am here at my desk, about to begin writing my blog, and I thought today I would share how you shape my morning routine. I was […]
How To Be Strong
“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” ~ Masaru Emoto Someone asked me yesterday how I came to be so strong. […]
You can still matter, make art, make a difference – even if you’re sick, broken or dying.
“She made broken look beautifuland strong look invincible.She walked with the Universeon her shoulders and made itlook like a pair of wings.” ~ Ariana Dancu Lovelies, I have something important to tell you and I need you to hear it and take the truth of it right down inside you so that it can illuminate those […]
A Week of Empowerment! Monday Oracle – 25 March 2019
“ We are more powerful than we have been lead to believe. Walk tall in your power and never give it to an outside source. True authority comes from within.” ~ Renee Cefalu Hello, Lovelies! March is a month of creativity and inspiration that will propel us forward in new directions and where we can […]
The Fairy and the Bandicoot
“Sensitive people care when the world doesn’t because we understand waiting to be rescued and no one shows up. We have rescued ourselves, so many times that we have become self taught in the art of compassion for those forgotten.” ~ Shannon L. Alder I planned to sleep in a little this morning. After my four […]
Rufous – Rescue Dog, At Your Service
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou Our beautiful young red cattle dog, Rufous, has found a new calling. He’s certainly at home on our farm doing his chores and rounding up the cows. But he’s also discovered a wonderful hidden talent – he’s become a hit at the aged […]
March 2019 Supermoon – Because Good Things Come In Threes
“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ~ Tom Bodett Last night the Supermoon shone down upon us. I’ve come home to our farm for a few days to rest and catch my breath, and the moon […]
Slipping Away
“It is best as one grows older to strip oneself of possessions, to shed oneself downward like a tree, to be almost wholly earth before one dies.” ~ Sylvia Townsend Warner One of our loved ones is elderly and in care. She has dementia and numerous health problems, but until recently she has always alternated between […]
Refuelling Your Soul
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ~ Caroline Myss Feeling tired, flat or a bit lost? That’s okay – I have some tips to help you manage that. Or perhaps it’s worse than a little fatigue. Maybe you feel utterly smashed by life right […]
A Week for Empowered Action – Monday Oracle 18 March 2019
“For after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Hello, Lovelies! March is a month of creativity and inspiration that will propel us forward in new directions and where we can make major progress towards existing goals. Keep that in mind as we […]
To All The School Children Who Have Gone On Strike For Climate Change Action
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead Thank you for striking. Thank you for lifting up your voices. Thank you for fighting for what you believe in. Thank you for fighting for our future. Don’t give […]
The Peace And Quiet Of Broken Social Media
“Being connected to everything has disconnected us from ourselves and the preciousness of this present moment.” ~ L.M. Browning Hello, Lovelies! I had a wonderful day yesterday, although apparently I should have been in melt-down. 😊 Facebook was down for most of the day for many business users, or at least most of the functionality was, […]
A Heart-Gladdening Walk
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” ~ John Muir I felt raw yesterday, raw and exhausted and all used up. (not sure why, read this post) I tried to sit at my desk and work, but couldn’t find […]
Sitting In The Dark With A Stranger
“We feel most alive when we are closest to death.” ~ Nenia Campbell I’m in Adelaide right now, staying on my own while I write and work and attend a conference. After dining with friends last night I went back to my hotel and, on a whim, decided to go and check out the outside pool […]
Monday Oracle – 11 March 2019
“ Necessity may be the mother of invention, but ingenuity is the bombshell of success” ~ Phillip Gary Smith Hello, Lovelies! March is a month of creativity and inspiration that will propel us forward in new directions and where we can make major progress towards existing goals. Keep that in mind as we look at […]
Telling Beautiful Lies
“There is a way of being wrong which is also sometimes necessarily right.” ~ Edward Abbey Ah, lovelies, I’m so tired just now. We’ve been travelling endlessly back and forward between our farm and Brisbane the last two years as one of our elderly family members has become more and more incapacitated. Advancing dementia, mobility issues, […]
Tune In To Your Body This Month!
“If we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are stuck with.” ~ Deepak Chopra Hello, Lovelies! Have you felt a shift this month, especially in regard to your health and wellbeing? The students who attended […]
Advice I Wish I Could Have Given My Young Self And Her Friends
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” ~ Confucious An old school friend of mine passed away. Over the years we’ve lost others; to suicide, accident, misadventure and illness. But this is the first of […]
Our First Winner Is…
“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance. ” ~ Brené Brown I’m a firm believer in the power of community. There is something wonderful about finding a place to belong, a place where you […]
Balance And Re-Energise Your Chakras With This Quick Exercise
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ~ Nikola Tesla Chakras are energetic gateways or portals. Each has its own colour, and governs different areas and emotions within the body. I have meditated on each of the following images, and programmed each picture to energise, […]
Monday Oracle – 5 March 2019
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~ Rumi Hello, Lovelies! March is a month of creativity and inspiration that will propel us forward in new directions and where we can make major progress towards existing goals. Keep that in mind as we look at the gifts of inspiration which the card Healing brings […]
You asked, and we listened!
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” ~ Bryant H. McGill My Flash Sale was meant to end at midnight last night. But then I woke to an inbox full of messages from people who have worked a crazy week or who had sick kids […]
Energies of March 2019
“Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.” ~ Steve Maraboli Hello, Lovelies! At the beginning of every month, I discuss the energies and gifts of the month ahead and how we can […]