Self compassion: One of the most valuable gifts you can give
For many people the Christmas and holiday season is the highlight of the year! Time off...
Why your story matters
Once upon a time, in 2012, a lady in her early 40’s arrived in Australia with...
Small town living: The good, and the not so good
When someone asks me where I come from, I always reply: “I come from a small...
How to grow kindness in your own garden
The recipe for kindness and connection The ramblings of Peter Durey, a local, old, retired family...
Time to forgive and find peace
My story is about ownership, acknowledgement of failures, taking responsibility and surrendering weapons of defence. It’s...
A connected and resilient community
First published in the Augusta Margaret River Mail 1 October 2021 The Simple English Wikipedia defines...
Bring the outdoors in for peace of mind
Recently I finished my postgraduate studies in Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the science of human...
Open the Gate to conversation
As a child, I grew up in an environment where we were encouraged to speak up....
‘New’ locals share a real need for connection
It was 2010, in the middle of a Margaret River winter that I recall sitting on...
Take the time to make use of the empty seat
It was a crisp morning as I set off early to take an energetic stroll along...