Belonging and the Moral Arc
On how exploring our belonging and the idea of being Australian can bend the moral arc towards a more just and expansive future.
Mapping the Margins
Think of these blogs as maps I have made to describe my exploration of threshold spaces.
I hope they inspire your own discoveries in the margins between what is known and what is waiting to emerge.
On Covid, Corvids and Coming Home to Country: a Lesson in Fractal Belonging
An unexpected lesson in the fractal qualities of belonging, and the doorways connection with place can open - a personal story from my week of Covid isolation
The Trough and the Crest
I’ve never really trusted the surf. But I invite you to dive in and join me in exploring the poem 'Trough' - remembering the power of the ocean and the power of choice.
Nurturing What is Here
Inspired by an Instagram post, this blog explores unorthodox sources of strength – The power of presence, small moments, beginning where we are and creativity as a force for meaningful change in today’s world.
Finding Flow
On turning off Tottenham Court Road, and walking two streets back to a churchyard where the serious play happens.
Meaningful Action in the Face of Big Issues
Faced with the enormity of the world’s grief, how can each of us find personally meaningful responses without being overwhelmed? The answer lies in living everyday moments in meaningful ways. The lens of poetic activism shows us how.
Thresholds: An Invitation to Transformation
From its humble origins as a physical object in our lives, the metaphor of the threshold contains a powerful invitation to personal and societal transformation. Join me in an exploration of new territory.
Today, the Work of Leadership is Holding Space
We don’t need leaders who tell us everything’s fine and that they have all the answers. Today, the work of leadership starts with recognising that there is still a lot of grieving to be done and intentionally creating spaces for people to be seen and heard.
Childhood Play as a Foundation for Flourishing
Almost a year ago I wrote about the power of play during crisis. Today I would like to share a personal story about the power of childhood play, and an invitation to consider what makes life meaningful and what children really need to live to their full potential.
The Seasons of Life are Not Dictated by the Calendar
A little something I have written about New Year's resolutions, meaningful change and compassion. If you are tired and anxious this New Year's Eve, I hope these words bring you some ease, as they have for me.
Why Play in a Time of Crisis?
Why – in the midst of a global pandemic, and faced with extraordinary change, uncertainty and loss – would anyone think about play?