End Of The World
If there was ever a song for the times it would be REM’s “it’s the end of the world as we know it – and I feel fine”. The Covid-19 or Corona virus is the proverbial only show in town. It is staggering to see how people respond to what is essentially a cold like...
A One Minute Practice in Self-Love
Self-love can feel like a really big mountain to climb - especially when most of us have been brought up to criticize and dislike our bodies for whatever reason. The media tells us we’re not good enough just as we are. Social media allows us to compare our bodies to...
When Holden Ruled
Last week General Motors announced that they are ending the Holden brand. For those outside Australia, and even Australians born after the mid 90’s this won’t mean much. But for those of us of a certain age it is the end of an era. And this includes people with a...
The Universe Is Expanding – Are We Keeping Up?
I recently read an article that says the universe is expanding, and not only that, but that it is expanding faster than was previously thought … which got me to wondering … if the universe is expanding, are we keeping up? The universe was thought to be expanding at a...
Age Is How You Feel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Z_DCJ4Uak The old adage that you are as old as you feel may have more credence than we think.
“Bring Out Your Dead”
Last month saw the passing of Terry Jones, one of the members of Monty Python’s Flying circus and a comedy genius. Sadly it is unlikely that if formed today they would get a run on the BBC. A group of six “cis-gender white men” would not be regarded as “diverse...
Healthy Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUDTZ9fErNE The weather can affect our health and how we feel - not in a bad way.
Be Active – At Any Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGISG_zr0Zw Being active is good for our mental and physical health. There is no amount which is not helpful so you can safely ignore the latest doom and gloom from big public health. And the nanny state needs to let our children be...
Can Dietary Changes Improve Mental Health?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZcquUeF0ys Our mental health is influenced by what we eat. New research confirms this and shows it is not difficult.
From Enlightenment & Rational Thinking To Modern Day Hysteria
There is something extraordinary going on today, and unfortunately, because of the Internet and the media, society appears to be descending into chaos and hysteria. For most of us in the baby boomer generation who grew up learning about the Age of Enlightenment and...
Practising Gratitude
Three quite unrelated events got me thinking about the common theme that runs through them. These are the sudden death of basketball great Kobe Bryant, Australia Day and getting a new phone. I am not a follower of the NBA but know people who are. The achievements of...
Is Fear Ruling Your Life?
Are you worried, anxious or stressed about your relationship, family, career or health? Does fear hold you back from doing what you really want in life? Is the thought of what may happen in the future keeping you up at night? Let’s Get Clear About the Fear Before you...