Do you practice religion? Yes of course I practice religion, it is part of my very core beliefs. I may not attend a particular church every week, but I think there is more to religion than being a church goer. It is how you practice your faith in your everyday life and my faith empowersContinue reading “Do onto others as you would have them do onto you”
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Music for children
Writing my last post about my childhood, and my love of children’s literature, has made me think deeply about another love of mine, great music for children. Every since I studied children’s literature at uni I also developed a love for great and fun music for children. When I left uni, I started to doContinue reading “Music for children”
THE DAYS BEFORE THE INTERNET AND PLAY.
Do you remember life before the internet? Yes I do remember the days before the internet. I can even remember the days before we all had personal computers and mobile phones. Childhood was very different then. We were not constantly plugged into devices. Children used to play in the back garden. Sometimes we played withContinue reading “THE DAYS BEFORE THE INTERNET AND PLAY.”
Being a positive force
What are you good at? What am I good at? I would like to say writing, but I don’t want to big note myself and that depends on the opinion of those who read what I write. My friends tell me that I am a powerful force for positivity and goodwill. I like being toldContinue reading “Being a positive force”
What is better, having it all or sharing?
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? I am bemused by today’s topic because I believe in Karma and I think the greed in striving to “have it all” is a big part of the evil in our society This is my second response to today’s topic. If you believe thatContinue reading “What is better, having it all or sharing?”
Karma and the notion of having it all.
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? I am bemused by today’s topic because I believe that the greed and selfishness of striving ” to have it all” is responsible for some of the evil in today’s society There exists someone in my life who seeks to improve their standing andContinue reading “Karma and the notion of having it all.”
My Father and Susanna
Who would you like to talk to soon? The 2 people I would most like to talk to are my father and Susanna. I feel they both watch over me. My father passed away in 1997 and I miss him and know he would be proud of my achievements 🙏 since he passed way OfContinue reading “My Father and Susanna”
My most treasured belongings
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? Just like everyone I have personal possessions that have great sentimental value, and I also have a couple of prized possessions that I have lost recently and lament losing them. The possessions that I have lost recently are jewellery that was given to me by loved one’sContinue reading “My most treasured belongings”
Music and Crockery and Good Friends
Do you have any collections? Yes I do have some collections. I own quite a collection of vinyl records and CDs. My vinyl collection is quite varied and includes some rare and valuable music by Split Enz, Crowded House, Hunters and Collectors and lots of other Australian music from the 80s. I also have collectionContinue reading “Music and Crockery and Good Friends”
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? The legacy I want to leave behind is more understanding and empathy for those whom experience mental health issues. I know I have helped a vast number of people on my journey and I hope I leave behind footprints 👣 of understanding and compassion. I hopeContinue reading