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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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With an open mind and genuine interest in others.
What’s the best way to meet new people while traveling? Simply by being genuinely open to new experiences, learning and understanding. This means not being too judgemental, or comparing your country with the one your travelling through. A warm and compassionate personality is also a must. I think travelling with a sense of gratitude and…
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This is a tough prompt!
What’s the most underrated life skill? Underrated by whom? Me? Society in general? I’d have to say it’s the quiet, unspoken and taken for granted life skills, like active listening and adaptability. So putting those two together I arrive at the ability to discern what is essential and what is not. What does this look…
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One good decision at a time.
What’s a personal mantra or philosophy you live by? I personally believe that the way to navigate life’s tides isn’t about standing atop a soapbox, proclaiming grandiose promises of “I’m going to be perfect! I going to achieve my goals! I’m going to never stuff up or make mistakes”. No, I choose to humbly, and…
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With mind, eyes and heart opened.
What’s the best way to explore a new city? With a sense of awe, wonder and spirit. Definitely an open mind and sense of adventure. Try not to compare everything and everyone with your own country (or city), as that’s not necessarily helpful. It is important to be mindful and respectful of the country or…
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Truly Alive – And not just going through the motions.
What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? This question or prompt is akin to asking if I’ve got a favourite song, colour, food, place or movie. My brain just screams at me in an unbroken stream of memories. As if playing a beautiful yet equally disjointed reel of moments, memes…
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Honestly?
The genie grants you a wish. What is it? If I was allowed to make a wish that wasn’t personal I’d say “Genie please STOP all genocides NOW!” Please !!!! However, if it had to be an individual personal wish, I’d say “Genie please transport me to the Arctic Circle- surrounded in snow capped forests,…
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It’s complicated
Do you believe in karma? Do I believe in karma? We’ve got your instant karma, your slow burn karma and the highly controversial generational karmic debt. I’ve seen many examples of what can be construed as ‘karma’ – both the good and bad variety. I think we are currently witnessing a long overdue global and…
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You tell me…
How do you write what people actually want to read? I don’t feel as though I’ve stumbled upon that magic formula yet! And so I keep on trying… and trying. Really, that is all any of us can do – try.
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Mindset is everything.
How does your mindset affect your financial success? There is an almost symbiotic relationship between mindset and financial wellbeing. What comes first? Much like the chicken or the egg, what comes first? Mindset of financial success? Obviously the term ‘financial success’ will mean different things to different people. To me it refers to having access…
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Dreaming of becoming…
If the salary was the same, what job would you be doing right now and why? Easy peasy, I’d wrinkle my nose and magically morph into a full time writer and photographer (preferably nature and architectural cityscapes. I’d travel extensively to capture obscure and forgotten relics of the past. I’d delight in capturing images of…
Selectively Juggling
Learning to selectively juggle to avoid the chaos and struggle
