The way I see it, if something makes you sad when it ends, it must have been pretty wonderful when it was happening.
Category: Transformation
Musings & Meditations – April 10 2023
There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change.
Musings on Life, Blogging and Choices
Thinking about a lot of questions lately, and already knowing the answers. Plus a little update on the future of the blog.
Musings & Meditations – April 3 2023
More compassionate, more loving, more present…
Surrendering to the Fire Alarm
How my first office job interview taught me a lesson in surrender
Musings & Meditations – February 12 2023
Now, every time I witness a strong person I want to know…
Musings & Meditations – February 2 2023
…and have found their way out of the depths.
You Are Not Meant To Keep Your Foot On The Stepping Stone Forever
This blog may be my stepping stone – a little update on my blogging plans.
Musings & Meditations – January 28 2023
We change in directions by degrees…
Musings & Meditations – January 5 2023
You can decide…
From Depressed To Blogger To Business Owner
A lot can change in a short amount of time when you choose what feels right and true to you.
Musings & Meditations – December 6 2022
Hope itself is like a star…
Musings & Meditations – December 1 2022
“I’m gonna survive this one too”.
Book Therapy – The Girl Who Fell From The Sky
Occasionally you will meet someone who will make you wonder what makes them glow so brightly that you can’t look away. Emma Carey is one of those people, and her new book, The Girl Who Fell From The Sky, shows us what makes her shine bright.
Musings & Meditations – May 29 2022
“I understood now why so many writers and artists, while in the thick of illness, became memoirists…”
Book Therapy – Between Two Kingdoms
This book did a good job of breaking my heart, and piecing it back together with gold glue.
When I Am Lost, Remind Me Of What I Am Good At
Sometimes, we need someone to point us towards our north star – of what we are good at and enjoy – when we can’t see it through our own darkness. Today on the blog I’m talking about a different kind of support that got me through some hard days when I couldn’t do what I loved.
Musings & Meditations – May 1 2022
‘Put your hand on your heart…’ A little Atticus poetry today!
Musings & Meditations – April 17 2022
“I was patient enough…”
@poetryofdhiman featured on the blog today!
Book Therapy – Grounded
In this Book Therapy post, we are exploring Ruth Allen’s book Grounded: How connection with nature can improve our mental and physical wellbeing.
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 5
Welcome to Volume 5 of the Lightkeeper’s List!
Musings & Meditations – February 6 2022
I cannot tell you what lies ahead,
but I can tell you: you will grow.
A little Morgan Harper Nichols for today’s Musings & Meditations.
Book Therapy – Morgan Harper Nichols
You have probably seen Morgan Harper Nichols all over social media with her gorgeous artwork and poetry. Today we are highlighting her amazing portfolio of work in our Book Therapy series!
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 4
This is a list of all the people and things that are my Lightkeeper’s – shining out there, keeping the light on for me. Today’s list has a focus on some amazing Australians! Let’s get straight into it!
Musings & Meditations – December 30 2021
The new year stands before us…
The Lightkeeper’s List – Volume 3
Welcome back to Volume Three of the Lightkeeper’s List! This is a list of all the people and things that are my Lightkeeper’s – shining out there, keeping the light on for me.
Musings & Meditations – November 25 2021
It’s a funny thing about life…
Take a Deep Dive To Get Started
There are two practices that have been game changers for me. But I don’t think they would have even started if I didn’t ‘deep dive’ into them.
Musings & Meditations – November 18 2021
Gratitude turns what we have into enough…
Ending Each Day On A Good Note: My Daily Gratitude Practice
After a long day of trying to keep your head up and survive, it can be hard to remember the good little things that happened during the day. Gratitude becomes a giant exhale for the day. Get the bad stuff out of the way, and let’s focus on the good things and lighten the load.
For The Love Of Libraries
Libraries are boats
And the books are life jackets
Without them we’ll drown
Musings & Meditations – November 4 2021
When you’re at the end of your rope…
Musings & Meditations – October 28 2021
Never returns…
Musings & Meditations – October 21 2021
It’ll wake you up…
Musings & Meditations – October 14 2021
I’m not afraid of storms…
Musings & Meditations – September 23 2021
The soul moves through seasons too…
Convalescing At The Coast
The best decision I have made for my health in years.
Musings & Meditations – June 17 2021
Leave your heart to wander…
Musings & Meditations – June 3 2021
The treasure I was being directed to
Musings & Meditations – May 27 2021
An ability to entertain the uncomfortable.
Musings & Meditations – May 20 2021
It sometimes feels like we have nothing left to give, and yet…
When You Don’t Know What You Are Missing
A few words on driving, medical conditions and compromises.
This Is Where The Healing Happens
Lest We Forget
Musings & Meditations – April 15 2021
To clear your path.
Musings & Meditations – March 11 2021
Guard well your spare moments…
Musings & Meditations – February 4 2021
For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone.
My Favourite Meditation Resources
Following on from my meditation journey post, I thought I would share some of my favorite meditation apps, teachers and people!
My Meditation Journey
My journey with meditation had a lot of false starts and it was definitely a skill that once I started with the right intentions and reasons, I haven’t stopped and it has become the most valuable practice in my life. Read more about my meditation journey here:
Musings & Meditations – January 7 2021
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language.
Book Therapy – Notes On A Nervous Planet
Matt Haig is a brilliant writer and human being who is constantly investigating and questioning the effect of modern life on our mental health. He is a huge advocate for mental health wellness, and has shared his experiences through his multiple fiction works and his non-fiction books.