How to bounce back if COVID killed your career

The world is coming to terms with new ways of living and working since the pandemic. If your career has been unalterably changed, how do you decide what to do next? Continue reading How to bounce back if COVID killed your career

Life, Nature

The philosophy of growing caterpillars

…And so it begins. Isn’t it funny how quickly things can change. Only a week or so ago, I was … Continue reading The philosophy of growing caterpillars

Nature

Return of the Birdwings

Just when I was thinking about planting a new native Dutchman’s Pipe vine, I started seeing butterflies in the yard … Continue reading Return of the Birdwings

Life

After two years meditating, here’s what I’ve learned

Meditation has fascinated me for a long time, partly from admiration of those who engaged in it, and partly due … Continue reading After two years meditating, here’s what I’ve learned

Life, Nature

Growing dianella during lockdown

Like a lot of people, I became a pandemic gardener. I’d never grown anything from seed, but all the time … Continue reading Growing dianella during lockdown

Career talk

Forget passion. Focus on purpose and flow instead.

Find your passion. That’s always the message floating around inspirational Instagram posts. I’ve spoken to so many people over the … Continue reading Forget passion. Focus on purpose and flow instead.

Health, Nature

The mindfulness of astrophotography

Photography is my favourite hobby. I’ve been dabbling in it for at least 20 years and it’s given me a … Continue reading The mindfulness of astrophotography