Making change
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Yesterday I tried something new
Over the past few weeks, there has been much in the media about the cancellation of Adelaide Writer’s Week. The discourse that led to and followed the decision, has changed the art festival landscape in Adelaide forever. I wrote about it in poem form. Something new for me. Festival vibes catch me Festival vibes catch Continue reading
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Don’t make me choose…
Are you seeking security or adventure? Life is for living, so we need some adventure, scenery changes, opportunities to experience, and learn new things. These combine to help us evolve as human beings. But security surely plays a role. A stable roof over your head, a steady income, and a safe and committed relationship that Continue reading
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How are you wired?
When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? Isn’t engaging with a degree of risk part of how we are wired as humans? It’s perhaps how much we lean into that risk that differentiates us all. I feel like I take risks on a daily basis. Not big scary Continue reading
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Changing jobs…
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. New group. New division. New branch. New boss. It was worth it. Be brave, friends. Continue reading
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I hate it…
How do you use social media? … but I’m all over it. I wish I could detox from it, honestly. There are some redeeming features and qualities. I love posting photos from travels. Messenger is good for chatting with friends who aren’t local. But it’s a time sucker from living. I’m really conflicted about whether Continue reading
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2 assignments …
Standing between me and: Lifelong learning, friends. Continue reading
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Empowerment…
How would you improve your community? Supporting people to take control of their own lives through financial freedom, literacy, and independence. Supported by a community that is pursuing the same thing. Go your own way, friends. Continue reading
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A, B, C, E, F, G
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Errors everywhere. I make them. I find them. I fix them. I learn from them. We are not perfect. We’re human, and most times, we are just doing our best. I think you get more comfortable with that as you get older. Continue reading
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I quit.
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? How great would that be as a first line! Quitting the ‘9-5’ so that life becomes about real choices. It’s not a likely proposition for me anytime soon, (bills etc.) but we make the best of it, right. Live life, friends. Continue reading
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Giving birth…
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? … being present as someone passes, getting married, taking out a mortgage, paying down debt, asking for a payrise, interviewing for a new role, hiking up a mountain, walking on hot coals – I see you Tony Robbins, embarking on post graduate study, travelling with young Continue reading
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