As you probably already know, I love being in nature… And as part of retirement we’re trying to build more walks into our week… especially walks in nature. It’s good for the body to move… but I think more importantly for the mind to take a break… Immerse yourself fully in the walk and what’s […]
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There’s been a lot written about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. Afterall people have been meditating for thousands of years – so you’d expect a lot of research in this area. Meditation and mindfulness are often regarded as natural ways to help calm the mind, induce a sense of relaxation, and reduce anxiety and
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We recently had a quick trip to Hervey Bay and, I’m delighted to say, went whale watching. We’ve done a few whale watching trips in the past, all off Redcliffe and all fantastic… But when we’ve seen them before they were on migration – so they effectively en route, they’re just swimming past. One of
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While the word labyrinth may make you think about the Greek legend of the grand labyrinth built to contain the terrifying Minotaur… Or the 1986 film starring David Bowie… Modern labyrinths were first introduced in the 13th century and have long been associated with a moving form of meditation. Walking slowly and with purpose. Contemplatively.
I wrote about happiness earlier this year… And felt myself drawn back to it again after recently watching the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness. It’s basically about a man, down on his luck, trying to make a better life for him and his son. Sounds great, right? But his pursuit of happinesss comes down
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Woo hoo! I made it! Earlier this year I shared that I had joined ABC Queensland Evenings 100 Day Project… 100 days of doing something that brings you joy, or taps into your creative self. I committed to 100 days of mindful photography. Allowing something to capture my attention, then fully giving my attention to
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It’s funny… since Michael started talking about retirement… my social media feed is full of posts relating to this! What you must do before you retire… What not to do when you retire… Top five things you need to know about retirement… Aaargh! But overnight a friend shared a post that I thought was really
Since Michael decided to retire I’ve come across so many funny sayings and expressions about retirement: What do you call a person who is happy on a Monday? Retired. Retirement is when having a good time is your only job. The best part about being retired is never having to request time off. Retirement is
Goodbye tension, hello pension… Read more »
Before going on our most recent holiday to the Scenic Rim I contacted a former student, now working as a journalist in the region. I thought, if she doesn’t know where we should go, eat, stay and play – no-one will! Sure enough she came back with lots of suggestions and ideas – a huge
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I’ve been wanting to get to the art exhibition ‘Presence’ for ages… and finally, yesterday we did. I was captivated by the notion of a more sensory experience with art… Slow down, take your time. As you explore the artworks, ask: ‘What am I seeing?’ What we first see, or sense, will change. The exhibition
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