Hope is a seed that is buried deep in our hearts. We all have it, waiting to germinate and grow. And when it does, it has tendrils of possibility that push through our fear and disappointment. It weaves its way through our lives, motivating us, and helping us to dream big. Hope is the fuel[…]
Let’s be Part of Telling a New Story
For anyone looking from the outside in at NSW Australia, yesterday appeared to be a crazy day. For the first time since the fire warning system came in ten years ago, Sydney was under a Catastrophic Fire Warning. A State of Emergency was declared as bush fires burned and there were predicted high temperatures and[…]
Reframing Ageing – Changing the conversation
My initial reaction when I looked in the mirror this morning was, oh no I look so old!!!! You might think, so what’s the problem. In fact, this might even be your morning mantra. But what pulled me up this morning was the voice in my head. It was saying “at what point in life[…]
What mark will you leave?
Have you ever wondered what mark you would leave on this earth? What sort of a person do you want to be remembered as? Maybe to you, it doesn’t really matter. On the weekend I was running a Discover YarnBombing workshop followed by a Creative-noon event, a face to face meeting for the creatives who[…]
Creative Pathways – A creative voice for everyone
I may have been a little quiet the past couple of months however there has been a lot going on behind the scenes. I have been writing grants, developing new workshops, working on series 2 of Creative Women and lots more. Last night I stood alongside my creative friend Janeen from Neenish Arts, and Skye[…]
What Breaks your Heart – This is what breaks mine.
The Awakened Woman – A Guide for Remembering and Igniting your Sacred Dreams written by Dr Tererai Trent is the book that I’m currently reading. I still have a way to go, but this book is holding me captive as I devour its pages. It’s a book that speaks to women’s wisdom, and power. In[…]
This New Year this is what I wish for you…..
This New Year I wish for you; A roof over your head, Food in your belly, Peace, even in the midst of turmoil and challenge. Friends to celebrate with, Someone to love, Play and creativity. A passion to pursue Magic and Wonder, And the bravery to begin. “May your coming year be filled with magic[…]
Unexpected Christmas Gifts in Unexpected Places
Yesterday I received some gifts in the most unexpected places. This week, Sydney experienced a destructive storm. Hail the size of the palm of your hand rained down on unsuspecting suburbs, with many individuals caught out by its ferocity. As many of you know I volunteer as a Community Engagement officer with the NSW State[…]
Being defined by a mark on a piece of paper.
Yesterday almost 77,000 NSW Year 12 students learnt the outcome of their HSC, a culmination of the last two years of study. Some of the headlines read Twins celebrate almost identical results, NSW Top schools revealed, HSC Honour Roll . And would you believe it, Student injured in fire after burning his study notes! However, for some[…]
Your Tribe – more important than you realise!
I had a wonderful weekend! The fun began when I attended my school reunion on Saturday evening. It was 40 years since we were all in Year 10. Imagine a room with nearly 70 women the noise was deafening as the air filled with laughter and exclamations of joy. Many of us hadn’t seen each[…]