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Introversion and compartmentalisation… the power to harness strength and balance from within.
Introversion affords me the privilege of responding to life, and not simply losing myself in the raw emotion of the moment, not reacting from some base-line emotional state.
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A work in progress.
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. Ok, I’m not going to lie; when I first read this prompt, my eyes sort of glazed over. Not sort of; they actually did. I thought, okay, that’s pretty uninspiring (to me); however, after reflecting upon it…
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Why do you write? Why do I?
Why do you write? Why do I write? Why do we write? For each of us, there are many reasons why we write, attempt to weave stories and paint our thoughts into mere words. Undoubtedly, there would be the quintessential responses, such as a cathartic release of energy, a way of processing and expressing thought…
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Healthy boundaries
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and Well-being? I could write a book on this topic. However, for the sake of simplicity, I’ll keep it as short and sweet as possible. Health and Well-being are multifaceted, multi-nuanced concepts that are highly subjective. What one person considers to be elements of good health…
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Wanderlust Warrior
What are your future travel plans? The irrepressible dreamer within is obsessed not just with travel but also with the mere thought of travel. This includes planning all the intricate and obscure details whilst still allowing for the wonder of spontaneity. I am lucky to have travelled the depth and breadth of my country, Australia.…
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Ending Murdoch’s reign and society’s pain.
What would you change about modern society? This is a highly poignant question requiring deeper reflection and thought. At first, I was going to write about certain negative aspects of social media platforms. Don’t get me wrong; I believe that social media plays a crucial role in contemporary society. Unfortunately, the once powerful and far-reaching…
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It’s complicated. Sort of …
When given the luxury of working remotely, I either play gentle background music, preferably meditative or new-age-world or opt for complete silence. I have eclectic tastes, everything from new wave 70’s romantic punk rock to everything contemporary. Albeit, I just can’t or don’t do heavy metal or country music. Those two genres are diametrically opposed…
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Too many choices …
What’s your go-to comfort food? Growing up, mum would lovingly wash, cut and cook to perfection hot delicious morsels of potato goodness, aka hot chips. She would couple them with a cup of sweet tea, fresh bread and the generous smearing of tomato sauce. So now, when I’m craving comfort food, I’ll meticulously cut and…
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Howling Winds, Part 1
It was an absolute struggle to close my eyes against the onslaught of the pervasive howling winds. Even worse, I needed to dodge the unrelenting airborne razor-sharp glass shards and twisted-jagged metal. What good would I be to the mission if I died within the first 5-minutes? None, Man, “Get your act together”. We landed…
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The gift of being introverted…
I’m not going to lie. I definitely identify as being introverted, albeit a confident introvert. That’s not to say I really enjoy other people’s company and can handle being front and centre (for a time). I love people. I love engaging with people in genuine, authentic conversation, not trivial or superficial crap. Not to mention…
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A reprieve from the chaos
Surely these are unprecedented times, with Russia flexing its repulsive monstrous muscle against a courageous Ukraine. Images of innocent people, and buildings bombarded by screeching shells. fill our collective nightmares. The result, complete and utter carnage. The images further exacerbate a collective sense of dread, anguish and foreboding. What could possibly be next? And this…
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Patience … the name of the game
You often hear the saying’ eye of the storm’ or ‘dead calm’, you know when everything feels heavy as if trapped in some form of robotic stagnancy. It’s even worse when you’ve enjoyed a pretty cool ride upon life’s waves up until that point, and somehow you find yourself ‘stuck’ and adrift, needing and wanting…
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Cacophony
Iridescence aglow, awash in moonlight fadingSpiralling, chaotically coruscatingVisitors perhaps, from lands afar,Visitors perhaps, from a distant star. Blinding, buzzing cacophony of sound,Whirling, eruption of earth’s sacred groundFrantically running to escape the haze,Not thinking clearly, trapped in a daze. Portals opening everywhere,Releasing deadly acrid air.Coughing, spluttering it’s hard to breathe,my chest is heavy, I start to…
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Airtight…
Emma knew that by pushing ‘the’ button, all sorts of hell would ensue. There’d be no turning back. Not now, not ever. But what were their options? None, that’s what. Zero, zip, zilch … that’s what! They were literally at wits end, and this was their only option. At least they had planned and prepared,…
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My purpose… need to write… but is it really enough? Am I really enough?
I always thought that I needed to write my story. You know the memoir that would set the literary world ablaze, catapulting me into the stratosphere of published authors. Ok, settle down. You can’t blame a girl for dreaming, even if the dreams are grandiose and bordering on the ridiculous. So this girls’ got to…
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Getting Away …
The break had done Aurora wonders, from the wide-open roads to the vast star studded-expansive skies, and hot ancient healing waters of the artesian baths. Every inch of her was at ease. Which was quite miraculous, given that only 12 short days ago she’d been a pent-up bundle of nerves ready to implode, or explode…
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Japanese Anime
What’s your favorite cartoon? I actually really appreciate the artistry in Japanese Anime. Unfortunately I’ve watched so much that they all tend to meld into one joint bucket of anime. Examples would be of anime I have really loved are – Howl’s Moving Castle Mary’s Witch Flower Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End My Happy Marriage One…
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Short answer – yes!
Do you ever see wild animals? This morning I woke up early (even though it’s a Saturday) , anyway as I proceeded to rinse out a cup I was greeted with a rather large huntsman spider. It was struggling to get out of the sink – so I somehow managed to rescue it and relocate…
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Quite personal
What are your feelings about eating meat? I haven’t eaten meat for decades. However that is my choice. I cook meat for my husband and children (they need to be the taste testers). They have multiple allergies and food intolerances, and it was determined that meat was an important part of their diet. My husband…
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Just imagine…
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? I’d delight in the silence of the night – when the rest of the house are busy traversing their dreamscapes and realms. I’d write, organise, work on my photography. I’d read, meditate and laugh (obviously in no particular order) I’d cook,…
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It all comes down to comfort.
What are your two favourite things to wear? The first of two favourite items to wear are noise cancelling headphones- they are a literal game changer. The second item would be comfort, that is clothing and shoes that are aesthetically pleasing but also elicit a strong feeling of comfort and ease. This could relate to…
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Absolutely
Do you trust your instincts? They have never steered me wrong. Not once – not ever! I believe a lot of instinct comes down to having really effective pattern recognition skills, coupled with high emotional intelligence and resilience. Experiencing trauma can lead to hyper vigilance and being sensitive to subtle and nuanced changes – such…
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Why choose?
Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? Why not an incredible scene where the beach cradles the base of a mountain range? Imagine that you’re driving through gently undulating ranges, ablaze with green valleys and lush wild flowers. Exquisite banks of trees stand together – their roots anchored deep within the fertile earth. Wafts…
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I’m partial to dogs
I adore dogs … they have proven to be incredible companions , displaying love, loyalty and compassion. They are incredibly intelligent and capable of so much joy giving.
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Do I need time?
Do you need time? In what sense? I would suggest that we all need time, as it is a permanent social fact. We are constrained by time. I would say “I need to better manage my time” , rather than needing more time. As there literally is only 24 hours in a day, and unless…
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Not really
I’m not one for regrets, for wishing that I could stop the hands of time. Not one for ripping open the fabric of time, reaching in and recreating what has already been. That moment no longer exists. I don’t find that type of thinking particularly productive or positive. Am I able to reflect on past…
Selectively Juggling
Learning to selectively juggle to avoid the chaos and struggle
Selectively Juggling 