It’s been three months to the day since I last wrote for this blog, and wow what an outrageously beautiful and earth-shattering time its been as a new mama. To quote Charles Dickens, its been the best of times (think gorgeous snuggles, those first smiles and intense love) and the worst of times (poo-poo nappies,…
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The idea of a Silent Vipassana meditation retreat has always been extremely intriguing to me. At 4am one morning this week I had the inspired idea to do my own silent retreat at home in these final moments of my pregnancy. I don’t know how long this retreat will last…
I had a profound moment of awakening this week after attending a meditation class at the Matreiya Kadampa Buddhist Centre. I have had an intermittent meditation practise at home for the last decade, but this was the first formal class I had been to in almost 2 years. I felt so drawn to be…
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What is the Magic Factor? It’s the fire in your belly. It’s the drum beat of your heart, calling you to dance the dance of life. It’s the passion you feel when you’re doing something you love to do. It’s those moments of pure connection and joy that take your breath away. The magic factor is close enough to…
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This week I was blessed and honoured to graduate with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) from Endeavour College of Natural Health! I started this degree in 2008, and now after all the blood, sweat and tears (and 6 and a half years of my life), I can finally hold my piece of paper in my hands….
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In the Southern Hemisphere we are about to shift from Autumn to Winter. It’s become cold and wet in the last few weeks and it’s time for us to adjust for the coming Winter cycle. As a species this generally means spending a little less time outdoors and a little more time turning inwards,…
This is a post for the women out there… but also for the men who want to understand the ladies in their lives a little more – whether that’s a significant other, a daughter, sister, friend or mother. It’s a clip I made for you way back in January… I’ve recently been reflecting on the…
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This weekend I was incredibly blessed to attend a “Birthing From Within” 3 day retreat in the Adelaide Hills. This retreat was all I had hoped for and more, with lots of practical tips to help mums and dads-to-be have the most loving, connected, empowering birth experience possible. The course was run by the…
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I’ve discovered a new and wonderful thing. Do you want to know what it is? It’s called Sunday. Yes! Sunday! Simple, uncomplicated, beautiful, refreshing, healing, cleansing Sunday. Ahhh. Maybe it’s the changing seasons and the turn of summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, or maybe I’ve been making self-care more of a priority than…
I’m known to be a stress-head. It’s something I’ve felt embarrassed about from time to time – but you know what? I am who I am, and that’s ok! I’m still growing. I’ve managed to come to peace with stress over the years and discovered that stress isn’t all bad. A little bit of stress can help…
