Parting
Before I know it, I realise how much the lyrics of one of my favourite songs resonates with the sense of embracing the unknown that must overcome us, in order to move on from relationships in our lives which have run their course. Lyrics which speak to us about letting go, are a poignant reminder that if we have a relationship with ourselves, letting go is only made all the more easier. A process which must be tolerated even in its infant stages. Whether you are ending a fri
This personal essay explores the emotional reality of being a mid-thirties millennial who’s caring, working, and still living at home — not by choice, but by necessity.
Essay: Two days ago, my parents came back from overseas. I’d been anxious for a week, planning how to restock the fridge with food they’d want after their flight. I knew they’d be jet-lagged, and I wanted them to come home to comfort — snacks, meals, and a house that felt prepared for their return. Between full-time work and exhaustion, I squeezed in errands during lunch breaks and after hours. By the time I’d finished, I’d missed yoga, hadn’t walked the dog, and could feel t
Cashing in
We live in a world where value for money comes before almost anything else. You go to the store and you don't think much about how your...
Horseshit- Getting your shoes ruined in the name of animal cruelty
"Not all of us can do great things"...but at least some of us are less inclined to support nonsensical industries such as animal betting....
Cross-culture
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/stories/learning-about-native-american-culture This article is so cool. It reminds me of the reason I...
Community
A warm spring day. An almost empty main street. A commuter stops to let me cross at the crossing. I enter the newsagent. My go-to in any...
Humanity Pt. 2
I think one of the first indicators of being separated from human kind was when my relationships with other people, unsurprisingly, began...
Humanity (Pt. 1)
I think possibly the weirdest experience to happen to me in my twenties was when I lost my humanity, and and eventually found it again....
Leading. Take 2
After having a think about the previous post I wrote on leading, I think I have got it a bit wrong. In fact, my tenacity invested in...
Purpose
Sometimes life presents you an opportunity to meet a bunch of people for a purpose which draws you all together. On the other hand, life...
