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Aug 26, 2014
Mother Courage: Learning a new 'Brand of Brave' as my son spreads his wings
So early this morning I kissed my sixteen-year-old son Lachlan goodbye. He has left our nest; he has spread his wings. Despite steeling myself for months for this moment, it didn’t lessen the wrench on my heart as I waved him goodbye. I am not
May 22, 2014
Beyond Facebook: Why it's important to share our struggles, not just status updates
I've had a head cold for this week, and while I haven't been bed ridden, my energy's been low. So last night, at 7 o'clock, after rustling together dinner for the family I was on the fence about whether to head out for a dinner
Mar 25, 2014
Do you care too much about what others think?
As someone whose livelihood depends on people thinking well of me, I’m very conscious of what people might think about me. Will people like what I write or say? Will they think I’m too opinionated or that I harp on too much about being courageous?
Jan 16, 2014
Are you stuck in default mode? Why flexibility is so crucial in the game of life
Last night I went to the Australian Open. It was inspiring see top seeded players like Victoria Azaranka and Andy Murray move about the court. Their strength, their speed, their agility, their determination, their sheer endurance… particularly in the blazing heat that has enveloped Melbourne over
Dec 31, 2013
Wishing You A Wholehearted New Year!
I'm going to break from the traditional Happy New Year salutation this year and, instead, wish you a Wholehearted New Year! Why? Because life is not about being forever happy, it is about becoming more whole. Of course I want you to be happy too, but I
Dec 24, 2013
Festive Family Feuds: Ten Ways To Stay Merry When Relatives Push Your Buttons
I love my family. Most the time I really like them too. Which is why I’m excited to have twenty-six rel’s coming for Christmas lunch this year. But I also know that family dynamics can trigger some less than merry tension among the relative ranks.
Dec 18, 2013
Feeling more frazzled than festive? Time to unplug & play!
Ho Ho Ho! Seasons Greetings from Melbourne where the barometer is due to hit 40C/100F today! If you're from the northern hemisphere, a heatwave may not feel very Christmas-like but it's certainly feeling very Christmassy to me! And not just because I'm in a sundress. Long
Dec 11, 2013
Q&A with Margie: Acting with courage in an increasingly busy & cautious world.
I was recently interviewed for an article in a magazine via email. I know my answers will be edited down to fit their word count but thought you might enjoy reading through this short Q&A about courage in an increasingly time-poor world. How do you define courage?
Dec 03, 2013
Are Women More Emotionally Intelligent Than Men?
Republished from Forbes.com It’s being described as one of the great diplomatic triumphs of this century. Iran has agreed to temporarily halt its nuclear program for six months in return for an easing of sanctions. The deal was done after weeks of diplomatic talks in
Oct 07, 2013
Twenty years married. Keepin' love alive over the long haul!
[caption id="attachment_8658" align="alignright" width="199"] Feeling blissful at my sisters wedding 2013[/caption] Twenty years ago tomorrow I got married (yes, a child bride!). Two decades on I’m still married… and to the same man no less! Better still, I’m as happy to be his wife as
Sep 22, 2013
Holding a grudge? How to let it go (for your own sake!)
When someone has wronged us in some way, there is something self-satisfying about holding a grudge toward them. It helps quench our desire for justice, for getting even. After all, they don’t deserve our forgiveness; they may not even be asking for it. Why on
Sep 04, 2013
What’s Your Everest? Diana Nyad's Message: NEVER GIVE UP
This last weekend sixty-four year old Diana Nyad fulfilled a life long dream to swim the 180 kilometres from Cuba to Key West. Having tried and failed four times before, it was no small feat. As she crawled out of the water, her lips swollen,
Aug 20, 2013
BUSY-BUSY-BUSY... For the sake of what? Why there's more to life than increasing its speed
Yesterday morning I went out for an early morning run/walk yesterday with my friend Sharon (there’s nothing like knowing someone is waiting for you to get your tail out of bed when it’s dark, cold and ridiculously (5.30) early!) Sharon asked me how different Hanoi
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