Steel Caps to Uggs
A Journey
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A collection of articles, reflections and musings that narrate the journey from afraid and scary to gorgeous and dangerous.
Writing the Wrong Story
Some time ago I was looking at an item on my writing list. I had an idea and a title but no shape for the story yet, no path that would lead me from the opening sentence to the closing period. So when I went about writing it, I let myself go wherever it would…
On Rejection – and Why We Should Let Others Do It
Being rejected, cast out, left alone and unloved is one of my biggest fear, if not the biggest. Because, you know, no clan and no safety mean imminent death by tiger. My loveliest of guides once advised to become comfortable with not being liked, as the closer you get to your own true self, the…
Forest Bathing? No, People Bathing, please
This one is for you Sensei, for giving it a name and helping me put the pieces together. I love you heaps and am ever so grateful for having you in my life. Forest Bathing, originated in 1980s Japan, designed to combat stress (and death) from overwork by slowing down and connect with nature using…
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