So, it’s been a rough few months for our family. We’ve had unexpected things go wrong, new schedules that we can’t keep up with, and seemingly a hundred appointments that I have either forgotten, misplaced or written down as the wrong day. Continue reading “Not okay, and that’s okay”
Free Indeed
Whatcha thinkin’?
It has been said that your thoughts stimulate your feelings, which influence your behaviour, and lead to your life experiences.
So, where is your thinking leading you?! Continue reading “Whatcha thinkin’?”
Free to be grateful
As I stared out of my kitchen window, I saw the bottle brush plant that was planted 6 years ago. The change in this plant is remarkable. You see, there was a neighbour’s tree that used to overhang the fence, causing the bottle brush to be in shade. The bottle brush survived but didn’t thrive- it didn’t see enough sun. Continue reading “Free to be grateful”
Being the mum you aspire to be
I’m sure we’ve all been there. That moment where you find yourself doing or saying something to your kids that you promised yourself you never would. Or the moment you realise that you aren’t doing things the way that you thought that you would. Continue reading “Being the mum you aspire to be”
Freedom from Fear
Write, she asked, about freedom from fear, and inside I cringed as my heart raced and my palms grew moist. Who am I to write? I have not conquered fear; yet I am reminded, Fear has not conquered me! Continue reading “Freedom from Fear”
Free To Say “No”
I am a doer. I find it really hard to sit in a kinder AGM and NOT put my hand up to help/lead the kinder committee. If there’s a job to do, I’m likely to give it a go.
Continue reading “Free To Say “No””
Free to slow down
I am a busy person. I come from a long line of busy, productive women. My grandmother was still crocheting tiny baby clothes well into her 90s and only stopped when her hands and eyes failed her. Continue reading “Free to slow down”
Telling yourself the truth
“Mum, she said I’m ugly.” “Well is that the truth?” “No!” “Then push it away and don’t listen to it”
My kids often come to me to let me know that one of their siblings has said something mean. And while I will certainly deal with the offender, my first response is always “Well, is it the truth?” Continue reading “Telling yourself the truth”
Free to lead
There are currently around 7.6 billion people in the world and I’m pretty certain they’ve all had a mother. These mothers are all different shapes, colours, sizes and have all had different life experiences. They mostly all adore the child that they get to call their own and that love is mostly returned fiercely. Some are loud and hilarious and others are quiet and kind, while others are adventurous and others nurturing. Very few are all of these things. Continue reading “Free to lead”
When Life Hands You Lemons: What To Do With Disappointment
We’ve all heard the saying, When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But, what does that mean, and what do we do with disappointment to prevent it from become all-consuming? Continue reading “When Life Hands You Lemons: What To Do With Disappointment”