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16 Feb Belonging and the Moral Arc

Posted at 10:32h in Belonging, Change, Compassion, Culture, Emergence, Place, Regeneration

On how exploring our belonging and the idea of being Australian can bend the moral arc towards a more just and expansive future....

21 Jun The Trough and the Crest

Posted at 02:19h in Change, Compassion, Emergence, Metaphor, Presence, Wellbeing

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. ...

Burnt orange background with Cape Gooseberry in foreground, illuminated from within. Image is warm and intimate.

04 Mar Nurturing What is Here

Posted at 02:22h in Change, Compassion, Creativity, Leadership, Place, Presence, Regeneration, Wellbeing

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. ...

Photo taken from below of a young girl on swing with the background only blue sky and clouds.

30 Nov Ma

Posted at 00:49h in Change, Compassion, Emergence, Metaphor, Presence

The Japanese concept of ma provides a space to feel the beauty of now - the meeting of the past and the future, the crack where the light gets in. Join me on a journey of metaphor spanning East, West and my family’s recent move to Australia. ...

Grey foggy sky with dark forest in the lower third of image.

14 Sep Meaningful Action in the Face of Big Issues

Posted at 14:28h in Change, Compassion, Place, Presence, Purpose, Regeneration

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. ...

High contrast image of a well worn wooden threshold with well worn paving stones on both sides.

22 Aug Thresholds: An Invitation to Transformation

Posted at 08:00h in Change, Culture, Emergence, Leadership, Metaphor, Play, Presence

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. ...

A handmade blue ceramic bowl with a golden feather painted inside. The background is plain grey-blue.

16 Aug Today, the Work of Leadership is Holding Space

Posted at 12:33h in Change, Compassion, Culture, Leadership, Play, Presence, Trust, Wellbeing

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. ...

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31 Dec The Seasons of Life are Not Dictated by the Calendar

Posted at 21:51h in Change, Compassion, Emergence, Presence, Wellbeing

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. ...