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“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” – Caroline Myss You may have noticed an absence of IQs for the past two days. In a word? Overwhelm. I have been so utterly overwhelmed, and so “spent” that I haven’t had anything meaningful to say. I wish it […]
“Know what you stand for.” Once upon a time, a photographer ordered a rush canvas for a dear friend and clients’ second wedding anniversary (cotton). The canvas, being shipped early, arrived early, and with much excitement, the photographer took up a blade, and cleft the packaging in twain. And lo! It was not good. For, […]
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene Today’s quote comes from a dear friend, Elle, who sent it to me recently. I love it, especially with the storm of actual and psychological rain it feels like I’ve experienced lately. I’m LOVING the sunshine, but […]
“Run after that which gives you life.” – Aaron Curtis Today’s IQ goes out to one of my dearest Misfits, Aaron from Colorado, USA. He’s been on a real adventure over the last two years since we first met – from graphic design freelancing, to becoming a Dad (twice), being the kids’ primary carer (Mr […]
“Countless choices define our fate: each choice, each moment – a moment in the ripple of time. Enough ripple, and you can change the tide… for the future is never truly set.” – Charles Xavier So here’s the thing. I freaking LOVE Marvel movies. Like LOVE love. So tonight Bel and I went to see […]
“Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow From my dictionary: reverie ˈrɛv(ə)ri noun a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream. Why is this important? Because it is the key to today’s quote, and yesterday’s, […]
“I urge you to please notice when you are happy.” – Kurt Vonnegut Special thanks today to go the lovely Keryn who surprised me with these flowers and this message. I was having (as you know) a sad day. (The point was to simply “be with it” and acknowledge the sadness. I have heard feelings […]
“Expectation is the mother of all frustration.” – Antonio Banderas My family all wend for a bike ride yesterday, as part of the 10 Week Family Challenge we’ve been running as part of our 10th Birthday Celebration. I would love to say it was easy, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable. But, thanks to my expectations, it […]
“By offering to GIVE love, you are offering yourself a chance to BE loved.” – Rachel Macy Stafford The more love you share, the more there is. It has an infinite supply, so why be stingy with it? Give love. Share it. Freely. Openly. Warmly. By opening your heart to others, to give of yourself, you […]
“Be abundant.” My wife and I are meeting with an old friend of ours today – a real estate agent who we’ve known for about 8 years. We’re considering whether or not to sell the Luxury Apartments property we own, as a way of funding our massive adventure around Australia. (Read more about that here.) […]