Waiting to Fly High with Courage
This afternoon, I sat watching a kārearea gliding above treetops. As the bird spiralled effortlessly on the air current, I mused how easy things are when conditions are perfect and…
The Surprise of Anxiety
Anxiety often sneaks up behind you. It veils itself under the guise of a mixture of emotions, and you don’t even know it is upon you until someone points out…
Comfort Eating, I Wont Be Seeing You For A While
Chocolate and carbohydrates have been my source of comfort for a while. I have treated them as dear friends. However, this week I was reminded they do not always have…
A Time For Renewal
Easter is more significant for me this year than it has been for a very long time. I have leapt off the cliff at an ending, and I’m floating toward…
The Importance of Being Me
You’re never going to be everyone’s cup of tea. What matters most is that you find joy in being you. I enjoy being me. I always have. Going to the…
False Expectations
When we place expectations on others, it can only ever lead to disappointment and self-inflicted frustration. When placing expectations on another person, we stop focussing on what we contribute to…
The Legacy of Prejudice
As a professional project manager within the construction industry, overcoming prejudice has been a mighty hurdle. The other day something happened that prompted a realisation. Even though the same dynamics…
The Power of Gentleness
We often forget about the power of gentleness in our daily business. This is often the case when dealing with people we perceive as ‘difficult’. Sometimes during our busy day…
What Is Mindfulness?
Some describe mindfulness as a method of slowing down the mind to change the perception of traumatic events. Mindfulness as a wellness technique has definitely worked for me. However, I…
Battling the Fires Within
With the fires taking hold around the Nelson Tasman region this past week, people have been tested to the very core of their being. Whilst there has been a lot…