Liminal Play | Writing

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.

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8 Jul

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

21 Jun

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.

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

4 Mar

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

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.

A young child stands with her back to the camera to the left of image. The rest of the image shows vivid green and red transparent play silks draped and moving in the breeze. Sunshine reflects off the green play silk.

28 Oct

Finding Flow

On turning off Tottenham Court Road, and walking two streets back to a churchyard where the serious play happens.

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

14 Sep

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.

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22 Aug

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.

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

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.

Photo of two young children playing on a large fallen tree. They are wearing brightly coloured waterproof and protective clothing and their faces are hidden. In the background is a wall with a large building behind.

29 Mar

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.

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31 Dec

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.

A LEGO Serious Play build showing various elements. The baseplate is lying on a timber desk with a white wall behind.

29 Apr

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?

Mapping the Margins