Before I engaged in using Facebook, I didn’t think much of it.  I even went as far as to say I didn’t like the whole thing!
In fact I didn’t really know how it all worked or understand the benefits or what it actually offered.
In time however as I learnt more about it, my ‘truth’ about [...]

I was chatting with some people last week who felt that couples shouldn’t really argue. I realised that we often have negative feelings around an argument however I feel there is so much to gain from what I term ‘an exchange of difference’. A healthy argument shows you are prepared to

disclose your view, which is [...]

I used to feel hurt when someone talked with an unpleasant tone of voice – now I realise my hurt was my own desire to have others do and be what I wanted from them – to serve my own needs.  My sensitivity would have me frown upon tone and negativity…
I can now move quite [...]

15th September 09
I had a conversation with a friend last week about her difficult experience with a young girl that led to talk about common attributes and patterns of different generations.
Although we can get caught up in what we like or don’t like about these things I came to recognise  that the youth of today give [...]

While we can’t attend to all those in need from around the world, a great step and opportunity is to attend to those in our everyday life where possible.
No matter how small we think this may be – it is actually a most powerful contribution towards a community well cared for.
External care from government and [...]

The Prime Minister’s address to the wonderful response of the Australian community to the Victorian fires, reflected the words from his Australia Day speech on three things required in the face of difficulties; courage, resilience and compassion.
At this time of need, the spirit of these has been shown on many fronts.
As we involve ourselves and [...]