Selectively Juggling

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I view heartfelt constructive compassionate advice as being similar to plant seeds. At first when given, or planted there is no obviously outside indication that the plant is growing, or the advice adequately processed or understood. Yes, given the right timing and circumstances the seed breaks…

What things give you energy? As I write this I am mid-break on a glorious sun-drenched morning. I’ve got my noise cancelling headphones on, they block out unnecessary ‘noise’ while filling my body and soul with eclectic beats. Every window and door is open, allowing heavily jasmine and lavender scented air to waft in and…

What would your life be like without music? Music is life. My life’s story is punctuated by music and sound. I can’t imagine not feeling the energy of music move my body, permeating my whole body and mind. Music transforms and transports, it uplifts and grounds. My teenage daughter who lives with a disability and…

Write about your most epic baking or cooking fail. I’m a decent cook, adventurous to some degree, albeit for not eating meat, dairy, egg or gluten. In fact a house full of various allergies, intolerances and dislikes has meant I’ve needed to get creative with tastes and textures.

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. I wish I had learned about the pain that can come from having unmet expectations of both self and others. I wish I’d know that true beauty comes from the inside. I wish I’d known about narcissists and the art of skilful projection and…

What are your favourite types of foods? Why are the daily prompts on repeat? I used to wake up and enjoy reaching for my phone to see and answer the daily prompt. Now it’s a case of “oh, again!” . I’m happy to provide some interesting prompts, as I’m sure others would be too.

Do you see yourself as a leader? Do I see myself as a leader? Yes and No!. Although this last month I have taken on higher duties in an Acting. Manager position. Am I enjoying it? In some ways yes, as I am able to challenge and extend myself. However I haven’t changed, my mindset…

What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? Huge red flag billowing in the sky above those who clearly display narcissistic traits. Not to mention a huge red flag unfurls itself the moment I notice someone lacks compassion and empathy.

How do you relax? One single thought at a time, one single breath at a time. I relax by ensuring that my body and mind are in-sync with each other. This includes activities to come back to centre, to be mindful of breath and body. Nature provides the perfect stage and props for me to…

Describe your ideal week. My ideal week this week would be to escape the rigours of work and family life. Instead grabbing my camera bag, laptop, art supplies and food, heading to a remote area and being free to delve deep into my creativity. I’d make sure the place I’m staying would be cocooned in…