It’s been just almost 3 weeks since we landed back in Perth, and re-commenced life in the city. 21 days of work, school, sport, traffic and the constant hum of busyness. Only this morning, my hubby and I reflected on how fast the pace of life seems here, versus on the island. How can it […]
The Island is Calling and This Time, I’m Ready
I’m writing this from the deck of our family home in Alofi. The waves are crashing gently below the clifftop, palm trees sway in the warm breeze, and the blue sky stretches endlessly above me. After years of longing, planning, detouring – we are finally back. Niue has welcomed us home. It feels kinda poetic […]
What do you need to forgive yourself for today?
It’s a challenging question. The answer is likely to be more challenging. But there you have it. Nothing worth having comes easy. Self-forgiveness is so important, yet it is not easy. Would you believe me if I said that many of us (women in particular), are guilty of holding onto something – purely for something […]
Help, I’m Going Back to Work After Two Years Away!
It was November 2020 as I stepped into my Manager’s office. My palms were sweating, I was clutching my letter of resignation in my hand. I sat opposite her and as I started to speak, the tears started to flow. I couldn’t believe, that after stepping into this place as a fresh-faced grad, fast forward […]
Why Do We Struggle To Tell The Truth?
I set an intention recently, to tell the truth. Telling the truth, my truth is something I find deeply uncomfortable and challenging. For almost 40 years, I have learned to dilute, abstain and even lie in order to make sure my words and actions do not make others uncomfortable, offended, or displeased. The deep programming […]
What’s Your Story?
My story has been playing on replay lately. When I let it, the volume can get really loud. It says things like, what makes you so special, there are plenty of other people who can do this better than you. It tells me I need to be more qualified, need to do more work, and […]