We sing ‘we are one’ as part of our unofficial national anthem here in Australia. Are we tho’? I wrote this blog post a number of weeks ago and was loathe to post it, but then I read the ignorant, small minded comments on the City of Bunbury’s post on the Reconciliation Walk (yes I … Continue reading We are ONE
Tell your story the way you want to and don’t let anyone dim your light.
As we live we learn. Here are 10 things that I have learnt over the years, but most of all in 2024, and am trying my best to practice ... 1. Practice saying NO - It’s ok to say no. Just ‘no’ - it doesn’t need a long drawn out explanation or apology attached to … Continue reading Things I’m Practicing
After having experienced and loved a traditional Moroccan hammam in Marrakech, I was keen to get the full Turkish experience. A hammam or Turkish bath is a type of steam bath or a place of public bathing associated with the Islamic world. It is a prominent feature in the culture of the Muslim world and … Continue reading Hammam Hit
This was a strange and unsettling year but one full of small miracles which I was blind to at the time. We miss the little things, the beautiful things, when stress has a strangle hold on us. As the new year approaches there seems to be some pressure to come up with goals, resolutions, plans. … Continue reading Year’s End
‘Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.’ (Ric Ocasek) Over the last 12 weeks, as my body has been healing a broken ankle, I’ve realised that I don’t ask for help, and when help is offered I’m not very gracious in accepting it. On my … Continue reading Asking for Help
I am cold. I’m sick of the clouds. I’m sick of the rain. I have such negative emotions associated with clouds and rain, growing up in Sri Lanka. The rain I remember was mostly during monsoon season when the heavens would just open wide and dump bucket after bucket of wetness on us mortals below, … Continue reading Winter Wise
I lie waiting for morning light to creep into the bedroom. But the skies behind the wooden blinds remain stubbornly dark. It is 6:30am. There is a feeling of satisfaction that I’ve slept through since 11pm. But my bladder came knocking at 6am and so I have just hopped to the toilet. Ben, my husband, … Continue reading Impatient Patient
When I think of Christmas what I picture is my grandma Grace’s home. She was my Ammamma (mother’s mother) and was my hero growing up. She ran a tight ship when it came to Christmas, or any family gathering for that matter. As the matriarch of the family the Christmas cake was made at her … Continue reading Christmas Past
During yoga we are often told to let it all go (our breath ... and with that everything we’ve been holding onto from the busyness of that day) and then ... hold ... just pause. Pause. There is always so much lightness in that momentary pause! It reminds me just how much weight I carry … Continue reading Letting Go
Growing Older, Growing Wilder 