Selectively Juggling

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.