thoughts on life

How do I…?

I almost called this post "Where's Wally?" That's because I've been very quiet here these past few months. That doesn't mean I've been quiet generally though and I have...

Time is on my side….

Time is on my side….

The first time I was asked to do a public presentation after I'd finished with Billie Goat I ended up in hospital with a heart scare. I barely made it through my...

Love the fear…

Love the fear…

As I ventured on my morning bike ride today I wore one of John's old faded t-shirts. I specifically chose it today because printed on the front were three words we have...

Jerry Maguire Was A Liar

Anybody over 40 can likely remember going to see Jerry Maguire. I think it was one of the biggest movies released in the late 1990's and it was the ultimate romantic...

My panic attack: How I avoided it today.

Today was the first time in a long time that I felt I was not going to cope. I was sitting in a lecture theatre full of first year Biology students. Not just any old...

What’s in a name?

Do you remember the old Sydney Morning Herald ads that showed people at a dinner party desperately trying to avoid sitting next to the person who only knew how to talk...

An offer too good to refuse.

I boldly declared three weeks ago that 2015 was going to be a year of action for me. A year of doing, not just thinking. Today I received an offer that will force me...

Mindfulness: does a labotomy help?

I've had a tumultuous (love that word!) two weeks. The conflict has been with myself and I can happily report that it is resolved now. The path to inner peace, however,...

How thick is your skin?

It's great to be back in the driver's seat again. Thanks so much for your patience while I took some time out to attend to other business matters. I've had two profound...

What do you do if someone is NOT ok?

I think R U OK day? is a fantastic initiative. Born from sad origins, I'd like to think a day like today has helped many people to survive life, and countless others an...