Every couples journey to conceive is different and Annie’s story begins in the opposite way to that of her big brother. After nearly 4 years of infrequent cycles and ‘unexplained infertility’ Elijah was our little miracle. Having taken a break from ‘trying’ we were both shocked and elated to find that we had managed to […]
There’s just something special about a new year. A fresh start. A blank page. An opportunity to begin as you wish to continue. It is my absolute favourite time of year. As though the entire ocean expands before me, it represents endless potential and fills me with hope. Beginning is as important as continuation. Placing […]
Our society is more connected than ever before. Technology allows us to be united when we are apart, feel joined when we feel disjointed and become included when we are excluded. We are more ‘together’ than we have ever been in history, so why are we feeling so alone? There is a modern epidemic facing […]
One of my favourite things to do is challenge the constructs of modern society, and flip current perspectives in pursuit of a full and meaningful life. What does it mean to be a modern day warrior? How can we redefine the labels assigned by the past so that our current paths have new meaning? The […]
During the earlier years my decisions were governed by other people’s perceptions of what my life should look like. Doing ‘the right thing’ and making sure ‘everything happened at the right time’. A great deal of my choices stemmed from expectation; whether school subjects, friendships, extra-curricular activities, university degrees, professionals roles, travel destinations, house ownership, […]
I’ll be honest, I was born of Dutch descent and working hard is in my genes. I am pre-programmed to ‘push hard’ and ‘get things done’. I don’t recall ‘going easy’ being part of my inner monologue growing up. Life was always about competition, exceeding expectations and breaking down barriers to reach new feats of […]
We are all moving at pace. We have to. This world and way of life demands it of us. So how are we supposed to not just exist but thrive, in a world where we are under persistent stress? The answer is actually quite simple. The answer is to change your perspective. I write this […]