There are moments in life when we want to hold time still — to bottle up the laughter, the tiny hands, the whispered “I love yous” at bedtime. As a mother, I often find myself wishing I could protect my son from every storm, from every ache, from every lonely moment he may one dayContinue reading “A Letter to My Son: What I Want You to Remember If I’m Ever Gone”
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A Letter to My Son: Cherishing Nature, Giving Back, and Finding Magic in the Simple Things
As I write this, I’m watching your sweet face relaxed in sleep, as small breathes puff past your little lips, I’m awed, amazed and terrified at the fact you’re coming up to two years old, full of boundless energy, wonder and joy, exploring the garden with your tiny hands and curious heart daily. You makeContinue reading “A Letter to My Son: Cherishing Nature, Giving Back, and Finding Magic in the Simple Things”
Frederick: A Furry Heartbeat in Our Home
When Frederick first came into our lives, we thought we were adopting a pet. What we didn’t realize was that we were welcoming a whole new family member who would fill our home with love, laughter, and joy that we couldn’t imagine life without. From the moment Frederick bounded into our world, he changed everything.Continue reading “Frederick: A Furry Heartbeat in Our Home”
Jack Walter Gaffney 22/2/38 – 30/8/17
I had a pop. He was a larger than life Aussie bloke. He loved footy, fishing and having a beer and a yarn with his mates. His idea of formal attire was his good jeans, flanno and his RM Williams boots. Usually I’d find him though in his polo shirt, short shorts and the sameContinue reading “Jack Walter Gaffney 22/2/38 – 30/8/17”
It’s just a bad day. Not a bad life!
There are times in life when your resilience and strength are tested beyond measure When you feel like you just get out of bed simply to run through the motions, where you’re treading water to just get through the day Where you’re tested to your absolute limits and feel like you cross the line fromContinue reading “It’s just a bad day. Not a bad life!”
I’ll be happy when…
Tony Robbins once said “the more rules you have about how people have to be, how life has to be for you to be happy, the less happy you’re going to be” When I read this it made me stop in my tracks. This simple statement had me necessarily questioning and gauging where I currentlyContinue reading “I’ll be happy when…”
What if?
There are moments that I find myself continuously questioning everything in my life, down to the minute details of my day to day. Things so mundane like, what if the bus is late, what if I don’t meet a work KPI, what if the lockdown gets extended, what if the roof falls down, what if,Continue reading “What if?”
2021 – Oh, the places you’ll go
Happy 2021 Wildlings, the New Years first full moon In Leo has already come upon us bringing new energy and growth and asking us to reflect on the inner work we’ve put in over the last cycle, to validate where we have come from and where we are going, to remain focused on releasing whatContinue reading “2021 – Oh, the places you’ll go”
Self Care: You are worthy
It has taken me many years to truly believe and understand that we MUST respect our body when it asks us for a break, respect our mind when it is seeking rest and above all to honour ourselves when we need a chapter break. 2020 has been the most challenging year yet but I guessContinue reading “Self Care: You are worthy”
Trees need hugs too
The modern society that we live in can create a lot of stress and expectation, which I find has made me turn to nature as a form of therapy, if I’m feeling overwhelmed or stressed out I notice that I have an intrinsic need to be around Mother Earth and all of her gifts. WeatherContinue reading “Trees need hugs too”
Mr Gibbous and The Wildling 