Many people wait for things to be “perfect” before they pursue their dreams and goals. They wait for the perfect conditions, the perfect attitude, and the perfect time of year. They want to achieve their goals … but the time just isn’t right....
My head rested on the glass window of the morning train heading into the city – my eyes staring into the distance, looking at nothing in particular. I sighed as I felt the now familiar feeling … the feeling of my soul being shrink-wrapped. Every morning,...
A few years back I came across this piece by Rev. David Ault. I love the questions he poses and each year ask myself these same questions. Did I express love this year, real love? The kind of love that doesn’t announce itself in flashy circumstances or...
Tomorrow my youngest child finishes primary school. No more “little lunches”. No more head lice (hopefully). No more one teacher for every subject. Next year we move into one drop off and pick up for both kids (yippee!!!!), a brilliant music program to...
Last night I spoke at AIM, as part of the Brisbane Business Writers Week. We packed out the auditorium and had a load of fun with very interesting people. I had some requests to share on my blog the advice I had given my girls, as part of the book I wrote for them,...
My dad is 80 and has lived a very full and successful life as a scientist and University Lecturer. But like many kids, until recently I had not had many conversations with my dad about his hopes and dreams for his life when he was growing up. It is funny how we assume...
