Selectively Juggling

If you could erase one event from history, what would it be? Firstly I’d need to decide whether I’m focusing on one such event in my own personal life, or within greater society. Do I choose to bring some event that affected me, my family or fellow Australians, or do I zoom out even further…

What’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people? In all honesty I still have some faith or belief in people and by extension the human race. I get to see awe inspiring ordinariness every single day – that is compassionate people doing their best. I noticed the small things, the warm…

What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling? In Dubai I got to enjoy the most stunning hummus platters, with a myriad of different hummus toppings and vegetables. In Japan the grilled salmon belly was beyond delicious- served in a very small and local restaurant.

If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say? No matter what the outcome, you’ve got this!

What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught? Radical empathy, the power of true authenticity, kindness, compassion and metacognition. All crucial components of an advancing society and human experience. Oh, and teach history actually as it happened, and not just from fanciful the perspective of the colonists, oppressors, aggressors and oligarchs. Teach social and political…

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Quite literally I’ve received some amazing advice, but two moments of monumental importance ring out. Firstly, as I stood in my then almost 3-year old daughter’s neurologist hospital office, hearing the words “your daughter’s MRI scans and other tests confirm she has TSC” (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex)…

What’s something you used to worry about but don’t anymore? I’ve consciously embraced radical empathy and self-compassion, as well as letting go of the need to be the version of myself that other people expect, demand or desire. I’ve let go of the belief or understanding that I can influence or control the way someone…

What’s a quote that perfectly describes your outlook on life? “In diversity there is beautyand there is strength.” Maya Angelou Therefore let’s all be our unique versions of ourselves- and not simply learn to contort and conform to any mindless and destructive societal expectations. Let your quirkiness shine, unmasking for all to see, learn and…

If you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be? My dad always said “you don’t need to attend every argument that you’re invited to”. I always thought this was great advice, however feel that it’s only half of the picture. I’ve come to realise how important it is to realise that each…

What are your top 10 travel destinations? As an Australian I long to travel the depth and breadth of this amazing planet (however at present have consciously chosen to not travel due to geopolitical issues) I have travelled extensively in the past, both domestically and internationally. Australia is a remarkable land of incredible diversity and…