I don’t know if it was a single act or decision — The day I fell in love with you was the day I knew, I would no longer need to walk this earth alone Wondering and searching for a love so elusive, I had begun to wonder if real love was a myth or fantasy The type of myth I had…

The benefits of contentment on the path to fulfilment — Dear Friend, The Initial Excitement: Embarking on an Enticing Idea Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are energised with a good idea and excited to start? The idea is so enthralling that you jump in with few plans because you are happy to learn and discover along the way. While excited, you don’t notice…

This is what my dog taught me — This is a photograph of a green near where I live. It makes me smile and chuckle each time I walk past. Besides the cracked pavement, there’s nothing spectacular unless you look more closely. Do you see it? The mounds of grass. No, they are not burial mounds but rather…

Exploring relationship complexity and how we make judgements — The Challenge of Knowing Someone Hello Friend, Here’s a thought that emerged on the back of a week of remembering, reconnecting, and forging new connections. At what point do we decide that we know enough about someone to make a judgement of who they are? Before you answer, allow me to share how a few…

Navigating the ups and downs of life with the support of true friends — Hello Dear Friend, I am excited to share with you my latest learning and reflections. Yesterday I was fortunate to travel to a dear friend’s retirement party. …

How I am learning to trust the process and attain inner balance — The Importance of Morning Rituals Hello Friend, Each day my morning ritual consists of choosing words to set my day’s intention. By intention, I mean words I plan to be conscious of and live by for the day. What is Acceptance? A word that often comes up for me is Acceptance, which I have always believed I have…

Reflections on universal truths of community and ancient wisdom — It takes a village to raise a child — Unknown I am told this is an old African proverb, and I wish I knew the exact source. Attribution to a continent, not even a country or its author, doesn't feel right. Still, we are fortunate to benefit from the meaning…

Exploring the elusive origin of thought and mysteries of the mind — Hello Friend, I will jump straight into it this week and begin with perhaps a question many of us ask. Where do ideas or thoughts come from? A big question: If you have been following this newsletter, you are probably accustomed to the questions I like to ask. Questions where…

Hello Friend, I get it; I hear and witness this all the time. Life can be beautifully simple and, at the same time, confusing and complicated — especially when we are bombarded with so much advice and information. There is evidence to back every so-called opinion and a plethora of…