by Margie | Jun 30, 2023 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
It’s been over three weeks since my precious mum left this world and over two weeks today since her funeral. And oh, what a beautiful funeral it was! Yes, it was sad. Yes, we cried. Yes, our hearts hurt. My siblings and I have lost our mum. Our eighteen children, a...
by Margie | Dec 17, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
A swirling mix of nerves and excitement coursed through me as I waved my family goodbye and the sliding doors closed behind me at Melbourne airport. I was 21 and, armed with little more than a backpack and some travelers’ checks (remember those?), I was...
by Margie | Nov 22, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
We all know that it’s good to be grateful. Yet let’s face it, the gravitational pull to dwell on what we don’t like or perceive as lacking is strong. Unless we consciously choose otherwise, our attention tends to get pulled toward what’s wrong and whom we can...
by Margie | Nov 17, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
The woman across from me at a dinner I attended recently rolled her eyes in annoyance when the waiter accidentally poured wine into her water glass. As soon as he realized his error, he apologized profusely. But she was frustrated and let him know as much. Later on,...
by Margie | Aug 5, 2021 | Latest Thoughts, Live Passionately
You’re such an idiot. Seriously, when will you ever figure this out. You’re just not (good-smart-together-accomplished-successful-Fill-in-the-blank) enough. You’re a lousy presenter/parent/partner/person/(fill in the blank) How often have you heard a little...
