No instructions, no outcome, just play

Sometimes there is this child-like sense of curiosity or this feeling that you probably had as a child when you just wanted to play. It's things like reading a story, having paper and pens to create whatever you like or even a bunch of building blocks. There's no instructions or a specified outcome that you … Continue reading No instructions, no outcome, just play →

Fun, joyful and sweet

If you could choose to shift your perception in order for your life to feel a little more wonderful, would you do it? Sometimes we're so bogged down by the challenges we face and the harsh realities of life, we don't allow ourselves to believe that life can be fun, joyful and sweet. We see … Continue reading Fun, joyful and sweet →

Making time for fun

There is always so much emphasis on the work, on dedicating your time, effort and energy. There are quotes like the grind don't stop or I'll sleep when I'm dead. And that's fine. There's nothing wrong with working hard, being dedicated and focusing on making money or building something (as in a non-physical thing like … Continue reading Making time for fun →

Worth celebrating

Good news is worth celebrating. When you set yourself big goals and have high aspirations it can sometimes feel like the little wins aren't worth celebrating. But when you get a some good news, why not celebrate. You don't have to go all out and do something grand. Perhaps you just eat your favourite desert … Continue reading Worth celebrating →

Engrossed in the work

When you think of work, what sort of works come to mind? Is it fun, exciting, thought provoking, challenging and interesting... or is it more along the lines of boring, difficult, repetitive and time consuming? Work often comes with a negative connotation that has nothing to do with the actual work. The truth is work … Continue reading Engrossed in the work →

Knowing when to leave (a message for the festive season and beyond)

Merry Christmas. The festive season is an interesting time of year. You might have a wonderful time with loved ones having dinners, going to parties, going for drinks and catching up with those that are town to spend Christmas with their families. But you might also find yourself in places you don't want to be … Continue reading Knowing when to leave (a message for the festive season and beyond) →

It could be fun

Last year I wrote a few haikus. I didn't do anything with them so I have no collection of opinions of how dreadful or amazingly amazing they are. But I found 5, 7, 5 (the pattern of a haiku) to be a fun and interesting way to express a thought or feeling in a new … Continue reading It could be fun →