Perfection, an unattainably high level of performance, was held in high regard by parents and teachers in the 90s. The perfectionist mindset presumed there was a correct way to think and act, leaving little room for creativity or personal style.

The capacity for violence is a trait observed throughout the animal kingdom. Birds peck each other, fish eat each other, toddlers with no exposure to violence will pick up a block and whack another kid if playtime isn't going their way.

While an unusual choice of artwork, I am certain the frequent exposure to those words fundamentally shaped the way I have approached communication (and my inclination to chew grass as a kid).

Weeds are leafy and green, just like plants. 

Actually, weeds are plants, they're just growing in places where they don't belong.

As we cultivate gardens, we tend to select plants based on their properties.

Do we like the colour of the flowers, the shape of the foliage?

Most of us treat relationships like modern cars, we just expect them to run.

But like a classic, they need mindful attention, patience, and care.

What’s one small sign in your life right now that’s asking for maintenance before it becomes a bigger issue?

…what was once obscured becomes clear. More light enters our home. It feels lighter inside.

From the moment we arrive in this world to the day we leave, breath is our steady companion. On average, we take 20,000 breaths a day, most without a second thought. Yet for thousands of years, wisdom traditions have recognised breath as a sacred thread, binding us to the transformational power of the divine.

You know the feeling when someone steps into the room and the vibe changes? You may notice your breath become shallow, the hair on the back of your neck prickles and your stomach tenses.  Before the conscious mind has a chance to identify why, your body has alerted you to the presence of a potentially tricky person. 

Side by side, they gathered speed, riding the energy of the ocean swell. Their eyes seemed to smile with delight as they glided by. Dolphins don’t rearrange their day to fit in a surf. They tune in to the energy of the ocean and ride the swell as it invites them.

“Why did you turn here?” my wife used to ask.

I never had a logical answer. It just happened, exit the freeway early, take the roundabout left instead of straight ahead.