A few Tuesdays ago my good friend Phillip and I decided to properly explore my hometown. Our vision for this day trip was to weed out spots neither of us had seen before. It proved surprisingly easy- we walked instead of drove, crossed to the right side of the street and walked straight ahead. It…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (20/12/21)
In what places and ways do you seek to carve out joy? Do you attempt to find pleasure and affirmation through vices or have you committed to doing the inner work to avoid these troubling shortcuts to fleeting satisfaction? How often do you let joy pursue you, unexpectedly and by…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (13/12/21)
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (7/12/21)
What you focus on and direct your energy towards has a way of intensifying, growing, becoming more prominent and significant. It begins taking up room, space and influence within the sacred centres of your mind, body, heart and life. Christmas is a big season for the western world. It has become not only a religious…
First Light, My Muse: Your Monday Encouragement (29/11/21)
I said “What about my eyes?” so God said “Keep them on the road.” I said “What about my passion?” so God said “Keep it burning.” I said “What about my heart?” and God said “Tell me what you hold inside it.” “Pain and sorrow,” I reply earnestly. God said “Stay with it. The wound…
House Tour with Husband and Wife duo Alex Watson and Ellie Bullen of Elsa’s Wholesome Life
Those who follow passionate dietitian, author and plant based eating advocate Ellie Bullen will recognise this kitchen- It’s where she prepares and presents colourful recipes for her website, Elsa’s Wholesome Life. The shaker style cabinets and concrete benchtop star alongside many of her vegan dishes. It was with this purpose in mind that…