I’m not sure about you, but over the years when I have had hard seasons and find myself in a very overwhelmed state, I wonder if anyone even notices that I am drowning. I wonder why they haven’t noticed how stressed I am, why they haven’t checked in with me, why they haven’t offered some help or at least some encouragement. Read More
Inspired not Intimidated #1- Hair Envy
“Inspired, not intimidated.” This has become my personal mantra. Why? Because as a mother, I am confronted daily—sometimes hourly—with aspects of how others parent or just do life that intimidate and make me feel small. I know I can’t be alone in this. Read More
I started running in a major way a couple of years ago – a midlife crisis perhaps. I had run on and off since my 20s but never over 10km, and rarely over 5km. When I turned 38, something in me needed a marker I could strive for, and an activity I could call my own. Read More
Autumn is my favourite season!
The cool after the relentless heat of summer is balm to my soul. The golds, reds and yellows, the softer sunlight and the promise of the pleasures of winter are all things to be delighted in! But then I do like any season change, it reminds me that not everything lasts forever, a cue to relish the gifts of today, and also a reminder that the seasons will come round again and we do get second chances. Read More
