Selectively Juggling

What makes you nervous? What makes me nervous? Quite truthfully, a good many things. However, the most alarming issue at present would be people falling to learn from the atrocities of the past. It’s both saddening and maddening knowing that scores of people have chosen to rewrite history, reframe past narratives, and in doing so…

How do you unwind after a demanding day? First things first, I finish 8 hours of work and then get my 18 year old daughter from her disability provider, where she’s doing a School Leavers Training and Education services for people with disabilities. She adores it, and has some pretty fantastic days.. The 20 minute…

How do you use social media? Somewhat intermittently! That is compared to previously, where I was literally glued to social media platforms. I was (ok, still am) obsessed with politics and how the political permeates all aspects of life – and given the current course of political craziness, I self-imposed a limit on just how…

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Surprisingly, when asking someone who tends to overthink “what will your next thought be?” Or “jot down the first thing that comes to your mind?”it can extinguish spiralling thought and or creativity. I actually use it in my practice to help people who struggle with…

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. My life seems to be punctuated by a constant sting of such random encounters. Moments of random connection and conversations that can leave a lasting imprint or impressions. A random encounter that helped me to recheck my implicit bias occurred in Dubai.…

A significant life lesson has been learning to let go of ‘stuff’ of ‘things’ that don’t serve my higher self. This includes any form of toxic relationships, of other people’s projections, and vitriol. I learned to choose self-respect and courage. I stopped making excuses and believing that I had to fix everything and everyone. I…

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? It would have to be, without a single shadow of a doubt- United States of America whilst it is being governed by trump and his fascist regime. Unequivocally – it’s a HARD PASS. Post script- i obviously have offended someone because I just…

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. I’m the 8th child of ten children. My immediate family served as an almost complete microcosm of society. I had/have siblings ranging from incredibly supportive and compassionate, right through to abusive and narcissistic. I guess that’s just the luck of the draw. Reflecting upon…

What is your favourite restaurant? I really don’t eat out at too many restaurants. However, having said that, it would need to be a Japanese, Vietnamese or Thai restaurant. I prefer to eat at home, I’m a decent cook and have multiple allergies and food intolerances, plus I haven’t eaten meat for more than half…

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully published and having successfully held an exhibition. Having the courage, conviction and self-confidence to step out from behind my own shadow.