In the midst of life's hustle, I recently embarked on a personal journey seeking inner balance, a quest to enhance my mental well-being and find equilibrium for my emotions. Yearning for a serene sanctuary, I found myself atop Flagstaff Hill in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island. With a yoga mat as my companion, I sought a flat-surfaced... Continue Reading →
Understanding Depression: A Personal Perspective
I wanted to share a bit about what I've been going through lately. About a year ago, I got diagnosed with depression. It really caught me off guard, yet looking back, it started taking root in early 2022 during the Ukraine crisis. The news got to me, and my mind went to some pretty dark... Continue Reading →
Kangaroo Island Art on YouTube
In late 2016, our family embarked on an incredible journey to Kangaroo Island. For my wife, it was a homecoming, a return to her roots, plus to manage her honey business. For me, it was nothing short of a thrilling, grand adventure. Not only was I able to start a small successful business, I realised... Continue Reading →
Rising Above the Self-Pity Waves
I want to open up about my path to self-improvement and how it's not just making me a better person and partner, but also boosting my self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-value, while strengthening the foundation of my 25-year relationship with my beloved wife. Recently, during my quiet moments of reading and reflection, I had an eye-opening... Continue Reading →
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Many of our core values and morals are not just shaped by traditional sources like family and education; they often find their roots in the movies we adore. Films have a unique way of delivering impactful messages that resonate with us, shaping our perspectives, influencing our decisions, and even altering our outlook on life. These... Continue Reading →
The Sleep Struggle for Outdoor Working Dads
I can't stress enough the importance of sleep for Dads like me who work outdoors. It's a struggle, let me tell you. The long hours under the sun, braving the elements – it's all part of the job. But what many don't realize is the constant battle to get a good night's sleep. There's a... Continue Reading →
Four Good Ways to Find Inner Equilibrium
I recently made a fascinating discovery about myself, and I wanted to share it with you all. It's about the intriguing difference between my mind and my spirit. Sometimes my mind tends to get a bit down and gloomy. It can feel like there's a cloud of pessimism hanging over my thoughts. You know, those... Continue Reading →
I Love Lounges
I am following Mark's suggestion: Culling old posts. This might take a while. Thankfully not enough comments on any of them to worry about loss of readers. Since you are here to read something, I like lounges. Good quality fancy yet comfortable lounges. Somewhere where I can take my smartphone, tablet and laptop, chill back... Continue Reading →
Don’t Quit Until It’s Over
In my life journey, my aim is to put family first, achieve success in my small business, and make sure my health and well-being are in tip-top shape. Whilst life throws challenges and distractions my way, trying to throw me off track, I know that if I keep going, success is within reach. Sometimes it... Continue Reading →