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I do love me a good read of the latest Manbooker Prize winner. Author Anna Burns has taken out this year's prize with her novel "Milkman". I'm yet to get into the novel but I'm excited to! Prior to receiving the £50,000 prize money for her efforts, Anna was on welfare. She suffers chronic pain …
I have sat through so many training days and team building exercises since starting work full time that they all mesh into one blur of boredom-induced hunger, stifled yawns and uncomfortable silences while facilitators wait for contributions by people who are being paid to attend. Many of these have been about understanding my work style. …
I have been doing my best not to just make this a blog on incredible Crossfit athletes. I made it this far! Before you sigh and switch off I recommend scrolling a little further, as Tia-Clair Toomey is one of the most amazingly talented athletes out there. ** There is a wonderful pride many Australians …
I always feel such inspiration when I hear about a person who has managed to write their own book. Then I hear about Jennifer Smith, who decided to write a book at 12 years old, publishing at 16 years old and I am flat out in awe. Let's just add in that she is dyslexia …
A personal note to Gaby: thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to you about your efforts. Despite the draining and intensely sad nature of the information you are exposed to through your work with Grandmothers, you are a positive, forward-looking person invested in getting less …
How many people belong to your "inner circle"? Who are the most important people in your world? Now, tell me: When is the last time you contacted those people? When is the last time you spent physical time with those people? How do you feel when you catch up with them? Why do you feel …
In a week where Australia was nearly overtaken by a potato I thought we needed a lighter post this weekend. Enjoy! ** I've just happily committed to an upcoming weekend trip to the beach with friends and it has got me thinking. Already, I am excited. I am longing for the salty sea air, the …
Please share this post if it resonates with you. I would love to hear from you, privately on in the comment field below if you have gone through similar experiences. As always, if you have a topic you are sitting on I welcome you to get in touch so we can chat. I'd also like …
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Language is complicated. We can't police every word and thought in our head - we would never speak or have the confidence to generate our own thoughts. What we can do, however, is slowly, gently, over time, shape and adjust the way we express our thoughts and feelings with language. It should take a lifetime. …
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After starting to write this piece I have started re-reading the series. Hopefully this also prompts you to dip back into the world of broomsticks and magic. ** JK Rowling gives aspiring authors and young children hope. I grew up with the Harry Potter series, ordering my copies in advance of the later books as …
Welcome to a slightly more relaxed chat this weekend. Thank you kindly for all of the reads, shares, follows and comments from last weeks read. ** There is enough action happening out of obligation in the world. I would like us to reframe our thinking and reconnect with what is important to us. Then our …
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At long last my love of reading has been supported by science! The thing to note here is that the books described in this article are storybooks. Fiction. Fantasy. Escapism. Novels. Stories. Whatever you want to call it. Transporting yourself into the mind of another, or into the world of another, is the key to …
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Quick warning for those offended by the swears - I got a little angry writing this one. There are a few nasty words from "nasty woman". Talking to one of the lovely humans in my life this week I realised why this bothered me more than other similar experiences I have had. I have previously …
Thank you to my beautiful guest for contributing this post. Leave a comment for her below and show your support for her lovely post. We are all trying to strike a balance between reclaiming ourselves/doing things for ourselves and remaining connected with the friends, families and contacts in our lives. ** “Attention is the rarest …
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They say there's no good sitting on the couch doing nothing...
I love Japan, but there are challenges to the society and the culture that must be spoken about. Just like Australia. Just like America. We can't stay silent on what is uncomfortable, because otherwise those who are held back from achieving their goals because they are different will never get a chance. ** There are …
This is not an anti-social media post. This is a PRO-self investment post! Get on the comment feed and tell me what you do to reengage with the world and reconnect with yourself - I can't wait to hear from you! Happy reading! ** [If I asked you "what brings you joy?" what would you …
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Let's dive straight into Kiran Bedi - the first woman to join the Indian police force. Here is a quick summary of Kiran's life: Kiran was one of four daughters. Growing up, her father disobeyed traditional expectation and educated all four daughters. She has an undergraduate degree in English, a master's degree in political science, …
Thank you to my beautiful friend for writing this entry. You are a kind, clever and inspirational human and the things we are going to achieve knows no bounds. ** An open letter to the change-makers, to the hopeful souls and to the perpetually afraid. Dear human, I guess it’s about time we came clean. …
Continue reading "Guest Post – An Open Letter: Why we are more powerful than the problems we face."
Please let me know what you think of the new weekend reads! Thank you so much for those who have been reading my entries and engaging with me. I love hearing how my entries have influenced you. ** I love reading and hearing about people who have "done their learning". I spent sooo many days, …
