Belonging—it's a word that resonates with a profound sense of familiarity, evoking memories of warmth, camaraderie, and acceptance. Yet, its significance extends far beyond mere sentimentality. Belonging is the lifeblood of our collective consciousness, the heartbeat that pulses through the veins of humanity, reminding us of our interconnectedness and...
Can you believe how fast this month flew by? It feels like just yesterday that I was dreading going back to work after the Christmas break. Now here I am, in the last week of January, watching incredible athletes hit a tennis ball over a net at the Australian...
In this chaotic and fast-paced world it's easy to become disheartened by the constant barrage of negative news and the seemingly never-ending struggles of humanity. The current ongoing and destructive wars, brutally killing innocent people bears heavily on the psyche of most people. At times, it’s unbearable to watch...
Sometimes, the most meaningful conversations happen over a cup of coffee and a listening ear. I recently had an insightful conversation with my granddaughter Chelsea, which allowed me to put my new year’s goal of improving my listening skills into practice. During this conversation, Chelsea discussed the future direction...
“Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.” ~ Maya Angelou My current read, Colour, written by Ken Reynolds, someone who lived on the privileged side of the railway line in South Africa during apartheid, depicts the life of a young man who...
“Learn the path of forgiving and heal yourself.” ~ Archbishop Desmond Tutu Forgiveness is not easy. It is painful, complex, messy and at times it feels like a rollercoaster ride. In dealing with the trauma of racial oppression, there is no magic therapy to make it go away. For many...
“It’s a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, and even smells the same. You realised what’s changed is you.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald There is nothing more significant than a safe and secure home where families gather, friends always belong, laughter never ends, and...
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. These past few weeks I’ve been reading through the archives of...
Do you have crystals in your house? Are these shiny, often beautiful, gems a part of your jewellery or home decor? So many of us are interested in crystals, not only because of their appeal — the colour, the form, the sparkle. But because we have experienced how having a...
Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. ~ Michelle Rosenthal Triggers are defined as anything that sets off a particular response in someone. These responses are sensory reminders that cause painful memories to resurface. Trauma triggers are terrifying because they release a feeling...
