It took me a little while in my adult life to learn that it's never up to someone else to make sure I have a good day. No one else is going to wake up and decide that for me. That is on me. Sure, I still stumble from time to time and just want... Continue Reading →
Parenting in tough times
How can I help Amy more in this tough time? What extra support and help can I give her when she asks for advice? It's no surprise that the already super tough parenting gig got that little bit tougher in the Pandemic. Our youngest, Hazel, has been a handful for these first few months and... Continue Reading →
Facilitate the Imagination
It still blows my mind as a parent how much the little things that I take for granted, can bring so much excitement to the minds of our children. The Easter long weekend in Australia is regularly one of travel and mini-holidays for a lot of families but this year that will not be the... Continue Reading →
Our bad days
“You are richer than 93% of people. Not in money, but in time. 108 billion people have lived throughout history. 93% of them are dead. You have what every king and queen, every pharaoh and ruler, every CEO and celebrity of the past would give all their wealth for: Today.” This was a thought from... Continue Reading →
This game is hard
I'm a believer in the stoic way of life. I believe that I should bear my trials with a calm and calculated attitude. I believe that I should do good for other people. I believe that I should see both sides of any given situation equally. Yesterday afternoon these beliefs were tested. On my way... Continue Reading →
We Get To
Okay……. We all know what’s happening around us at the moment and it’s a lot of bad. I’ve wanted to put way more effort into this journal for a long time and I honestly shouldn’t have needed a reason but I will use this current scenario to kick my ass into gear. I have... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 