Celebrate kindness. Whether you’re at home or work, show your appreciation to others whenever they say or do something kind - your kids included! It’s important to acknowledge all those kind words or deeds with a big smile, a thank you, or encouraging praise such as ‘well done’ or ‘good job’. Continue Reading
Show you care. It’s good for your health.
Show you care, because in times of trouble we all need to give, or receive, expressions of heartfelt caring. Being the recipient of compassionate, thoughtful attention during a dire situation, can lessen grief, make distress seem lighter, and bring healing relief. To someone suffering loss or Continue Reading
Prayers for the planet
Prayers for the planet are needed at this time. An outpouring of love, care and prayer from generous, kindhearted people around the world has been supporting Australians dealing with severe bush fires, persistent drought, intense heat, lack of water and thick smoke haze. My article Prayers for Continue Reading
This year try thought recycling. It’s good for your health.
It’s a New Year, and a great time to try thought recycling. This reprocessing method, is a personal way of extending the life and usefulness of things that have already served their initial purpose. And this mental activity can really benefit your life at home, school or work. HOW THOUGHT Continue Reading
More prayers for Australia
More prayers for Australia are being given. It is comforting and reassuring to know that in this time of great need, people around the world are being invited to join us in prayer regarding the severe bush fires, persistent drought, intense heat, lack of water, thick smoke haze and dust storms Continue Reading
Prayer for Australia
Prayer for Australia is needed as Summer begins in earnest Down-Under. Although early in the season, some areas are already being impacted by severe bush fires, persistent drought, intense heat, lack of water, thick smoke haze and dust storms. It's a difficult time for people, especially those Continue Reading
Stay Strong. It’s good for your health.
Life can sometimes seem like a test of strength – mentally, emotionally and physically. The good news is, that it’s possible to stay strong in the face of hard times, family worries or relationship problems. Everyone can triumph over adversity because within each of us are the spiritually mental Continue Reading
Embrace life changes! It’s good for your health.
Like the weather, some changes in life are unpredictable. They can be surprising, unforeseen – like suddenly being promoted at work, or becoming a parent for the first time. While a life-changing event can be exciting, others can be hard to cope with – especially if they’re unexpectedly thrust upon Continue Reading
Uniqueness is good for your health.
Finding a unique and valuable family treasure lurking around the home, or tucked away in a forgotten drawer, is something many of us apparently hope for. Testament to this, is seen in the popularity of the BBC’s long running television program the Antiques Roadshow. Started in 1979, the show is now Continue Reading
Get on your bike! It’s good for your mental health.
Hands up if you ride a bike! That’s great if you do. You’re part of the ever-growing number of recreational and serious cyclists in Australia. After all, cycling in this country has been a popular tradition since the late 19th Century. Here in Melbourne, major cycling events such as Around the Bay Continue Reading