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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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A Singular Voice in a kaleidoscopic world of noise
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Personally, I feel that someone who allows themselves the dignity and freedom to lean into their vulnerabilities, sensitivities, areas of strength and areas of perceived weakness are by very definition the epitome of unique. I view uniqueness as the gift, art or mindset of owning one’s…
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Simple …
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? A published and critically acclaimed book title. Ok, now I’ve got that out of my system I’ll focus on a real life achievable choice. A star perhaps, or rather an earthy, yet light essential oil. An essential oil that is thought provoking, soothing…
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Kaleidoscopic
What is one word that describes you? I’m I kaleidoscopic-coloured woman trying to translate life in black and white.
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A dragonfly
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I think I would like a dragonfly tattoo. However, I only have one tattoo and it is of a small design I made honouring my father, on the day he died. It sits on my left inner wrist. I will eventually pair it with…
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My kids
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? My children have been my most influential teachers. My daughter has a rare genetic disability – so I’ve learned resilience, deeper compassion and that my vulnerability is my strength. My boys twice exceptional status – gifted but with various neurodivergence has also required me to dig deeper and…
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Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
What is your favorite type of weather? My preference is hot weather, as I love swimming, so late Spring, Summer and Autumn allows for swimming. However, I also love every season. As each have their own unique beauty and signature. The colours of late Autumn are stunning, as are the changes from hot humid days…
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The Absurdity of Life – beat-by-beat
What makes you laugh? My daughter is beautiful. My daughter is exactly who she is meant to be, perfectly-imperfect like everyone else. She has a rare genetic disorder called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. She has a moderate intellectual disability. Yet, she is incredibly capable, sociable and engaging. A few months ago she started doing ‘fun drum’…
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It’s a dilemma
How has technology changed your job? I’ve learned to value copilot- it has enabled me to be more efficient, effective and have greater cognitive energy to focus on more important aspects of work. AI has effectively reduced my professional cognitive burden, allowing me to accomplish boring tasks quickly, therefore leaving me with more time and…
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Hone my time bending skills
What do you wish you could do more every day? Seriously, I wish that I could selectively juggle a little more successfully. I wish that I could bend the fabric of time ensuring I had enough time to get done all that is needed, and all that is desired. With more time my home would…
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Metaphorically speaking
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? I’ve come to realise that my secret (or not so secret) skill or ability is writing with structural metaphor. I don’t use metaphor as a superficial or supportive ‘bling’, as mere literary device. My mind, my language and my Synesthesic and somatic memory…
Selectively Juggling
Learning to selectively juggle to avoid the chaos and struggle
Selectively Juggling 