Have you ever thought of creating a sacred garden? Something a little like Wendy Whiteley’s majestic Secret Garden. What a brilliant example of sacred nature it is! Wendy was the wife and muse of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Together they lived in a gorgeous mansion in Lavender Bay with views of Sydney Harbour. When Brett died in 1992 Wendy channelled her grief into restoring a large stretch of railwayRead more...
A SACRED GARDEN IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES PASSED
Friday, February 17, 2017
Have you ever thought of creating a sacred garden? Something a little like Wendy Whiteley’s majestic Secret Garden. What a brilliant example of sacred nature it is! Wendy was the wife and muse of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Together they lived in a gorgeous mansion in Lavender Bay with views of Sydney Harbour. When Brett died in 1992 Wendy channelled her grief into restoring a large stretch of railwayRead more...
A SACRED GARDEN IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES PASSED
Have you ever thought of creating a sacred garden? Something a little like Wendy Whiteley’s majestic Secret Garden. What a brilliant example of sacred nature it is! Wendy was the wife and muse of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Together they lived in a gorgeous mansion in Lavender Bay with views of Sydney Harbour. When Brett died in 1992 Wendy channelled her grief into restoring a large stretch of railwayRead more...
Friday, January 20, 2017
Dear writer, do you see yourself as any one of the following: the ‘want to be’ a writer, the ‘ready to go’ writer, or the ‘impassioned’ writer? A lot of writers have been all of these at different times. These three writer profiles will give you an idea of whether or not you see yourself as a writer. Remember, even the best writers were once a ‘want to be’ writer.Read more...
IT’S A NEW YEAR AND YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER!
Dear writer, do you see yourself as any one of the following: the ‘want to be’ a writer, the ‘ready to go’ writer, or the ‘impassioned’ writer? A lot of writers have been all of these at different times. These three writer profiles will give you an idea of whether or not you see yourself as a writer. Remember, even the best writers were once a ‘want to be’ writer.Read more...
Friday, December 16, 2016
When I met with artist Tessa Joy in Fremantle, Western Australia, at the historic Kidogo Arthouse, there was a wedding florist preparing the space for a mid-afternoon ceremony. What a beautiful place to be married in! The bride and groom would be exchanging their vows in this little bit of heaven by the sea, in view of my friend’s soulful art being exhibited on its walls. Tessa and I didRead more...
ARTIST TESSA JOY AND PEOPLE FROM FARAWAY PLACES
When I met with artist Tessa Joy in Fremantle, Western Australia, at the historic Kidogo Arthouse, there was a wedding florist preparing the space for a mid-afternoon ceremony. What a beautiful place to be married in! The bride and groom would be exchanging their vows in this little bit of heaven by the sea, in view of my friend’s soulful art being exhibited on its walls. Tessa and I didRead more...
Friday, November 18, 2016
It has been estimated that in the last fifty years, some 25 million people have had a near-death experience (NDE). You may have heard of the term, coined in 1975 by Dr. Raymond Moody in his NDE classic Life After Life. I have a lot of admiration for Dr. Moody and the research he and other Read more...
THE NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE IS MORE THAN THE TERM SUGGESTS
It has been estimated that in the last fifty years, some 25 million people have had a near-death experience (NDE). You may have heard of the term, coined in 1975 by Dr. Raymond Moody in his NDE classic Life After Life. I have a lot of admiration for Dr. Moody and the research he and other Read more...
Friday, October 21, 2016
I recently shared a lovely Saturday morning with my eldest son, Oliver, who is nine, and I thought you’d enjoy hearing some of our dialogue. There was a little bit of mindfulness magic in the air, which was good for both of us. Often, it’s the ordinary moments we share that matter Read more...
THE QUIET GAME: PLAYING MINDFULNESS WITH KIDS
I recently shared a lovely Saturday morning with my eldest son, Oliver, who is nine, and I thought you’d enjoy hearing some of our dialogue. There was a little bit of mindfulness magic in the air, which was good for both of us. Often, it’s the ordinary moments we share that matter Read more...
Friday, September 16, 2016
Have you ever left your body, encountered an extraordinary luminosity, or entered a heavenly realm, where you felt completely at home? Did you experience the most indescribable feelings of wellness, rapture, or love? Did you want to stay in this magical place forever? When you returned to Read more...
WHAT’S A SPIRITUALLY TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE?
Have you ever left your body, encountered an extraordinary luminosity, or entered a heavenly realm, where you felt completely at home? Did you experience the most indescribable feelings of wellness, rapture, or love? Did you want to stay in this magical place forever? When you returned to Read more...
Friday, August 19, 2016
Wouldn’t it be awesome to be living the dream? Some days, do you wish your holiday destination could become your permanent place of residence? My friend Lisa is a mum to three teenagers and she’s doing exactly that, she’s living the dream! Lisa was a vet and city dweller Read more...
LIVING THE DREAM AT LILLI PILLI LANE
Wouldn’t it be awesome to be living the dream? Some days, do you wish your holiday destination could become your permanent place of residence? My friend Lisa is a mum to three teenagers and she’s doing exactly that, she’s living the dream! Lisa was a vet and city dweller Read more...