Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
On Remembering and Creating Memories, Figuring Life Out Again as a Single Bloke, and Being a Weekend Dad
Since around 1996, I've accumulated a rather varied collection of hobbies and interests. Some have grown into small businesses, some have stayed hobbies, and others have quietly fallen by the wayside. Most of them come from the same source: I'm a creative type, and my brain is nearly always in high gear. I'm forever thinking... Continue Reading →
Recently I stumbled across a word that stopped me mid-scroll – otrovert. It’s not in any proper psychology textbook as yet, and you won’t find it neatly defined in the Oxford. It seems to be one of those modern, internet-born labels. Yet the more I read, the more I thought, “Hang on… this might be... Continue Reading →
I voted for the Marijuana Party as a teenager. Here’s why I still would. I’ve been voting for the Marijuana Party, or whatever version of it happened to appear on the ballot, since I was old enough to vote. Back then, it felt half cheeky, half defiant. You’re young, you see a list of parties... Continue Reading →
Whilst watching a behind-the-scenes YouTube video about the Bond movie Casino Royale, one of the producers said a line that really stuck with me: “Many people say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix or change it. I say that’s a recipe for complacency — in everything we do in life.” It hit me hard in... Continue Reading →
This isn't something I would normally write about, yet whilst seeking information about my own chromosomal abnormality, I had the urge to seek more information about bio-synthethic humans. From there, this article flowed out of me: Ever dreamed of building a human genome from scratch — not editing, but writing it, start to finish? Well,... Continue Reading →
What follows are declarations from a book that changed my life, attitude, and peace of mind way back in mid-1995. I’ve remembered them ever since. They've helped to remind me to laugh when I can, to push through when I must, and to see every setback as part of the climb. Whilst life has thrown... 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 →
Turns out, the greatest financial wisdom shows up when life guts you clean and you’re left rebuilding from ground zero. These days, I’m a single bloke on Kangaroo Island, running a window cleaning business that brings in about a grand a week - some weeks only half that. I clock maybe 10–20 hours, then spend... Continue Reading →
After recent events impacted heavily on my lifestyle, I decided it was time to revise my food intake. Many years of easy-to-buy food - i.e. hamburgers, yiros, salty hot chips, etc - I have finally accepted that home-made preparation and cooking is not only better for the body, it's less expensive! With help from ChatGPT,... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been a fast typist, yet recently, with my right hand bandaged up, I’ve had to rely on speech-to-text more than ever. Let me tell you, it’s been an eye-opener. While my phone and tablet offer built-in voice-to-text features, my computer (where I do most of my work) offers next to nothing. Unless I... Continue Reading →
My avid readers would know I’ve been making my own smoothies for years. I recently decided that keeping them simple and nutritious is the key. No unnecessary sugars, no weird additives - just whole, healthy ingredients that fuel my day. My staples? Bananas, rolled oats, hemp powder, yoghurt, milk, frozen mango, and honey from my... Continue Reading →
My 2024 has been a whirlwind - economically and health-wise. Between juggling my business and grappling with stubborn health niggles (thanks stress and depression!), I’ve been in a constant state of doing with barely a moment to just be. It’s no wonder the idea of meditation has been tugging at me. My Emotional Wheel So,... Continue Reading →
