Tag Archives: joy

A book I have enjoyed

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I’ve just finished a book called “Syd Arthur” by Ellen Frankel. It is a book I have really enjoyed reading. It has some very funny moments but underneath the lightness there has been some juicy learning for me. As well … Continue reading →

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Energy fields

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

I was at a friend’s place getting ready to leave yesterday when the big southerly blew in, bringing with it a dramatic thunderstorm. Standing on her doorstep watching the sleety hail pelt down I was about to make a dash … Continue reading →

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Kaka Circus!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

“Kaka Circus 3pm” announced the brochure about Pukaha, Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre. I had first encountered Kaka in the wild on Kapiti Island, another Wildlife sanctuary. Kaka are inquisitive, bold, birds, full of antics and tricks. So I was very … Continue reading →

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Blossom from the bud

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

On August 30th, approximately 10 days ago I posted this Today the Magnolia blossom is flowering fully…..enjoy!

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Cool Kokako

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

I am particularly fond of our native North Island Kokako and its beautiful fluting song. Here is the brief information that our Department of Conservation provides about the Kokako on its website: “North Island kōkako The kōkako belongs to the … Continue reading →

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Being with the wildlife

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

On our recent short holiday, which now feels as if it happened a long time ago, one of the highlights for me was a visit to Pukaha, Mt Bruce. This is a wildlife centre for threatened species on the state … Continue reading →

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Two and a quarter years

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Tip: Appreciate and more

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Keeping a daily gratitude journal is a popular means of keeping our focus on the positive and pleasant things in our lives. Other things you might like to include in your daily notes are things that you appreciate, things that … Continue reading →

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Kindness and Gentleness

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I found this quote today as I was internet surfing. I know so many people at the moment who are hurting, facing challenges and uncertainty that a reminder to be generous in our kindness and gentleness is timely. “You cannot … Continue reading →

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Exuberance and Joy

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

I have seen some of the 2011 Cricket World Cup which is being played in India and Sri Lanka.  I am constantly in awe of how energetic and happy the crowds and crowds of people are at these matches.  People from the sub-continent … Continue reading →

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