My country, Australia. Currently experiencing unprecedented weather and bush-fires. With a federal government most ambivalent, often times in denial, and sometimes half-heartedly responding to efforts to mitigate anthropomorphic climate change. Hopefully our laggard government will finally do what its population most wants; respond to climate change in an authentic, dedicated…

Finding a partner, starting a family, building a home and establishing our community connections are all part of living a successful life. The human brain is designed with social connectivity in mind. To communicate, to collaborate and cooperate, to work together collectively so as to achieve more than we could…

Children learn through play. To balance, to problem solve, to coordinate the use of their limbs and fingers, to experience success and failure, pleasure and pain, develop confidence and resilience, to discover disappointment, and every day, much more. The more variety and novelty the better. Of course, children learn when…

Human babies are born with an instinct to attach to their primary caregiver(s). This is a survival necessity for the helpless newborn. Hopefully, the caregiver is ready and able to complement this powerful impulse by choosing to establish a loving bond. Where this occurs we have what is known as…

A life starts with the parents. Primal forces and (sometimes) love in humans facilitates procreation. But then what? From conception to birth. Birth to maturity. Maturity to beyond. Creating children is the easy part, especially for men. However, the work starts for women soon after, as they nurture their un-born…

Many of us will know the term “like ships passing in the night”. So much in common but barely an acknowledgement. Maybe a brief blast on the fog horn, maybe some inter-ship communications, but then each on their way, maybe sometimes to never interact again. So it is in our…

Look beyond our urban constructions, and there is a truly awe-inspiring world of colour, depth, paradox, and inspiration. And an infinite source of joy and discovery. This morning in a sleepy country town, I was rewarded by one of the most vivid sunrises I have ever seen. Wow! It was….

So grateful to travel the Kimberley in Australia’s far west. So privileged to do so. Being appreciative for those who construct and maintain these roads. So I can have a short cut, or get to my destination safely. Thanks to the people who labour in the heat and remote conditions…

How do you breath in a place you perceive as serene and safe? Which comes first, feelings of serenity, or calm breathing? Have you been so privileged to witness your child’s first breath at birth? Wow! Our breathing is so fundamental to life. On the hierarchy of needs it is…

What a beautiful place. And the snorkelling here was just wonderful. A good day had by all. A coral reef surrounded by very deep water. Comfortable water temperature and good company. Just pleased I got on the snorkel trip after my late group was cancelled. Fortunately got on an earlier…