Yesterday my husband and I let our dogs off the lead, free to run and explore along the beach. This was the first time our beagle (Bubbles) was ‘let free’ in public; her usual tendency is ‘head down’, follow a scent – oblivious to distance travelled! I was hesitant at first. I felt tension in [...]

I participated in a great webinar this morning about brain plasticity delivered by Norman Doidge (who has a book titled ‘The Brain That Changes Itself’) There are many scientists, researchers and theorists doing amazing ongoing work to understand the nature of the brain to help with common illnesses, problems and conditions of today; anxiety, depression, [...]

During my short visit to Bali, I treasured the company of the local people – we have so much to learn from many of them and their way of live. What stood out most was how in general they were grateful not greedy in their moment not their worries patient not aggressive smiling not angry [...]

A couple of weeks ago I tuned in at the end of a children’s Christmas movie and became swept away by the captivating actor Martin Short who played ‘Frank’ in ‘Father of the Bride’. He played a bad guy ‘Ice Villain’ who had kidnapped a young girl’s parents and converted them to ice, so they [...]

As I sat enjoying my husband and my usual guitar and sing a long session, I became entranced by the ease in which he strummed old favourites. I began to marvel how the combination of music knowledge and an ear for melody can flow into finger tips to produce a great sound. I thought how [...]

Last night I saw a commercial where business men who were dressed in suits and looked ready for work, took a moment to play on children’s outdoor equipment. Seeing the faces of grown men light up from the fun and freedom reminded me of the importance of these light moments in life. With the abundance [...]