Beach at Woorim, Bribie Island, SE Queensland. Moreton Island in the distance. So finally, some respite from the isolation. A Sunday drive. Visiting a place nearby, but never visited. Bribie Island. Quite a nice place, it seems. Larger than expected. Lots of new development. A haven for those who love…

If only it were that simple. If only we could rid ourselves of this pandemic as if it were a defined enemy, that could simply retreat, surrender or agree to a genuine ceasefire. Sadly, we are dealing with an invisible enemy, that is clandestine, cunning, nimble and agile. Humans provide…

Before the pandemic, there were plans for 2020. Here were my hopes for success, from January. 2020 vision. There still can be, now you have time to reflect, plan and change. And as was quoted by another, nothing will return to normal. But then again, which part of normal would…

Unprecedented. Unchartered waters. Fear of the unknown. The moral dilemma of choosing between long-term utilitarian objectives and saving lives of the vulnerable in the short-term. The desire to sustain social cohesion while many activate their primal instincts and panic. We seek to be civilised but self-interest looms large. Aiming to…

And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love, you make. The Beatles, 1969. Give, and you shall receive. Sacrifice, and you shall be honoured. Love, and you shall be liberated. l’amour à tous. May that be so in 2020.

The beginning of a life liberated from resentment, pettiness, depressed mood and antagonising others. Sure, not something we can all achieve naturally. We need to practise our gratitude, intentionally. However, the reward for doing so is to free our minds to focus on what is most important, now and in…

The secret of success, is having the endurance, the persistence, the resilience, to never give up on the targeted goal. At least while such a goal remains safe to pursue. No recklessness, stupidity or bloody-mindedness but just an unrelenting determination to keep going. Even with rests in-between. To sleep, to…

The answer to building better relationships, in partnerships, and across families, communities and nations. Genuine care for people who are disadvantaged or are temporarily experiencing emotional grief or anxiety. Doing the opposite of exploiting people at a time of their vulnerability for another’s personal gain. Instead to rise-up as an…

The wisdom to know the difference, between what we can change, and what we cannot (derivation from “Serenity Prayer”). Living life mindfully with emotional intelligence and substantial capacity to delay gratification. Learning sooner that youthful energy is only helpful if directed toward considered actions. Knowing that there is still so…

Grief is inevitable as we live our lives. As I may say to my clients, the longer you shall live, the more grief you shall experience. But sometimes, perhaps all too often, there are people who strive to avoid their grief. Deny it. Think they must suppress it. Or take…