Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
One of the stranger lessons I've learnt since separating my wife is simply this: Just because a marriage ends doesn't mean my responsibilities end with it. I don't mean financial obligations or legal arrangements. Those have their place. I'm talking about something less tangible. The wellbeing of our children and their mother still matters to... Continue Reading →
When I was about ten years old, I quietly made a promise to myself that I never wanted to say goodbye to anyone ever again. At the time, it seemed like a sensible promise. Goodbyes hurt. They leave an empty space where someone used to be. So as a child I simply assumed that if... Continue Reading →
I’ve never followed a god. Never felt the need to kneel or pray to something unseen. But I’ve always admired the quiet simplicity found in Buddhist teachings - not the ritual or the robes, just the way they live. There’s something deeply human about it. For me, spirituality isn’t about worship or belief. It’s about... Continue Reading →
This evening, on my walk home from my old house (~ the one where my separated-wife and our children still live) my thoughts drifted to the spaces that divide all of us. Walls and barricades, both physical and emotional, shape our conversations, our silences, even our memories. Somewhere between the streetlights and the cool night... Continue Reading →
If I could give one piece of advice to younger couples just starting out, it would be this: Talk. Talk about everything. Not just the big-ticket stuff like money, family, or plans for the future - include the small, awkward things too. The things that feel too petty or too complicated to bring up. Your... Continue Reading →
As I am now a 55+ year old, I am enjoying reading blogs by equally impressive people of a similar age. My current favourite site to read is https://greymatter.gallery/ . Thanks to one of my oldest friends (not her years alive; our years knowing each other!) Charlie Helen Robinson, I have recently read an article... Continue Reading →
Not Broken, Just Wired Different I want to put this here, in my own words, for those who might need to hear it. At age 44, I was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome (XXY). It all started with one simple, honest question from my then-wife: “Why can’t we have kids?” That led to tests, those tests... Continue Reading →
Way back in 2008 I first published these five days on Kangaroo Island under separate articles. Last night I decided to put them all together and publish as one. It's really just a bunch of written journal entries, talking about that weekend Sarah and I helped her parents moved their life from a farm at... Continue Reading →
I want to share some crucial lessons that I wish I had known at a younger age, yet thankful I have learnt since then. Yes, I am talking to my younger self, prior to meeting the most beautiful woman in my life to whom I still enjoy being married: Understanding wants, needs, desires, and expectations... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, I've realised and learnt these twelve guiding principles, and now I'm actively applying them in my life every day: Embracing Each Moment's Worth:I have learned to live fully, relishing each moment by staying present and finding joy in every thing I do, all whilst embracing life's beauty. Setting My Priorities... Continue Reading →
For me, blogging isn't just about spinning tales or sharing cold, hard facts. It's a canvas where I paint the vivid picture of my entrepreneurial and family life – the highs, the practical nitty-gritty, and the pearls of wisdom mined from the trenches of real-world battles. I weave stories that go beyond the office and... Continue Reading →
A man should never neglect his family for business.– Walt Disney Walt Disney's quote about not neglecting family for business emphasizes the importance of balancing work and personal life. Whilst some say it's crucial to work hard and chase your dreams, yet I say not at the expense of your family. Neglecting family for business... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…