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Directions To Finding Your Purpose – Start Here…

Inspiration

Directions To Finding Your Purpose – Start Here…

In a recent post, ‘What kind of travel companion are you?’, I mentioned how when we come into this life, we bring with us two gifts. One we are given ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 21, 2022May 21, 2022
What Have You Got To Be Grateful For?

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What Have You Got To Be Grateful For?

What’s one good thing that happened this week?What’s one thing that didn’t really work for you, or that you feel you failed at? If you were to write down just ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
What Kind Of Travel Companion Are You?

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What Kind Of Travel Companion Are You?

I believe that we all come into this life with two gifts. One gift we are given and the other we are to give. Today we talk about the former. ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
This Is Your Deadline.

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This Is Your Deadline.

At some point in our life and usually as we enter middle age, (whenever that is), we are encouraged to ‘get our affairs in order’ and make sure we have ...
by Dalya Shaw • April 30, 2022April 30, 2022
The Most Empowering Question You Can Ask

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The Most Empowering Question You Can Ask

I recently read that, “Why is this happening?” is the most useless question in the Universe to ask, in relation to circumstances we experience. “What?” as in “What do I ...
by Dalya Shaw • April 23, 2022April 23, 2022
We Are All Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience.

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We Are All Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience.

I used the analogy recently when discussing meditation, of being at Sushi Train.There are lots of dishes (or thoughts) that we see moving along the conveyor belt. Some look good, ...
by Dalya Shaw • April 16, 2022April 16, 2022
Is Trying To Be Normal Stopping You From Being Amazing?

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Is Trying To Be Normal Stopping You From Being Amazing?

I just want things to go back to normal! How many times have you heard that phrase or even said it yourself? Maybe you’ve heard it in another way like, ...
by Dalya Shaw • April 9, 2022April 9, 2022
Have You Been Conditioned to Believe an Untruth?

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Have You Been Conditioned to Believe an Untruth?

A man on safari sees a group of captive elephants, each with a thin rope tied loosely around one ankle. These majestic creatures are enormous, some reaching 4m into the ...
by Dalya Shaw • April 2, 2022April 2, 2022
Am I Crazy? Or Am I Grieving?

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Am I Crazy? Or Am I Grieving?

One of the most common questions a parent who has lost her child asks is, ‘Am I going crazy?’ Part of the issue is we try to normalise how we ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 26, 2022March 26, 2022
Ben’s Not Back Yet, So I’m Not Better Yet

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Ben’s Not Back Yet, So I’m Not Better Yet

There seems to be the perception out there that after a while a person will stop feeling the effects of grief. As if we will get better after having been ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 18, 2022March 18, 2022
What Season Are You In?

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What Season Are You In?

I often hear people say, ‘I wasted all that time’. Any one of us could look back on periods of our life and wonder what happened? Where did the time ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 11, 2022March 11, 2022
What Are You Filling Your Container of Life With?

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What Are You Filling Your Container of Life With?

I wrote once that time is an illusion. It goes by whether you like it or not. It passes whether you are productive or not, active or not, and regardless ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 5, 2022March 5, 2022
The Lesson I Learnt On My Yoga Mat

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The Lesson I Learnt On My Yoga Mat

The internet has become an amazing resource for reviewing ridiculous amounts of data. It has also taken away any excuses we might have had around the ability to learn new ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 26, 2022February 26, 2022
Breathing – The Scientifically Backed Solution Revealed

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Breathing – The Scientifically Backed Solution Revealed

I was thinking how crazy the weather has been lately. So many times, it has looked like it was going to pour, then it never did. Other times the sun ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 19, 2022February 20, 2022
Make Your Greatest Challenge Your Biggest Reason to Keep Going.

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Make Your Greatest Challenge Your Biggest Reason to Keep Going.

Two monks take a 72-hour train trip and being monks, they travel economy class. Dressed in long robes, they are packed like sardines into full carriages of the poorest people ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 12, 2022February 12, 2022
Someone You Know is Bereaved? Things You Need Consider. Part 2.

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Someone You Know is Bereaved? Things You Need Consider. Part 2.

The first significant loss I remember, was when I was 17 years old. One of the boys in my circle of friends had a blood disorder called Thalassemia. I knew ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 5, 2022February 5, 2022
Someone You Know Is Bereaved? Here’s What NOT To Do. Part 1.

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Someone You Know Is Bereaved? Here’s What NOT To Do. Part 1.

For the most part, I like to believe that people are kind and want to help. In times of grief, there are often no words that can express the emotions ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 29, 2022January 29, 2022
A Signpost, Not a ‘Find Your Purpose’ Post

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A Signpost, Not a ‘Find Your Purpose’ Post

Every decision you make and every step you take (or don’t take) will directly contribute to your future. Time waits for no one. It’s a case of going…ready or not. ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 22, 2022January 22, 2022
Feel Like You Had an Epic Fail? Read This…

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Feel Like You Had an Epic Fail? Read This…

What an interesting start to the year. I hear so many people express a desire for this year to be better than last year only to follow it up with ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 15, 2022January 15, 2022
Fell Off Your Wagon Again? Read this…

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Fell Off Your Wagon Again? Read this…

Did you know, we never lose our habits? They stay with us always. The good ones and the ones that don’t serve us so well anymore, the conscious and the ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 8, 2022January 8, 2022
Sometimes.

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Sometimes.

What if 2022 was going to be the year that you created something amazing? The year you finally got there? The year you absolutely nailed that thing? Despite or because ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 2, 2022January 2, 2022
A Reality Check, Not a Planning Post

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A Reality Check, Not a Planning Post

5 more days until we close the chapter titled 2021. I wonder what I’ve learned. I use a calendar to keep track of events, appointments, important dates, etc. and around ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 25, 2021December 25, 2021
Who Are You Following?

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Who Are You Following?

Jim Rohn is famous for having said, ‘you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with’. While I love this quote, I have always thought ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 18, 2021
How Do You See The World?

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How Do You See The World?

I was recently asked what my ‘self-care’ regime looks like. ‘I have learned how to just be how I need to be in the moment. I allow myself to feel ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 11, 2021December 11, 2021
Passion or Addiction? Part 2 – The What, The How, and The Why?

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Passion or Addiction? Part 2 – The What, The How, and The Why?

Last week we left off with three questions and I want to jump in and address the first one straight off, to set the scene. What is an addiction and ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 4, 2021December 4, 2021
Passion or Addiction? Part 1 – In the Beginning…

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Passion or Addiction? Part 1 – In the Beginning…

I read an article a few years back on broken people. I cringe now as I feel using the word broken to describe a human is as misplaced as should’ing ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 27, 2021
An Unconscious Random Act of Kindness

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An Unconscious Random Act of Kindness

You never know what goes on in another person’s life. We have all been guilty of judging people at some point, based on who they present themselves as in the ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 20, 2021November 20, 2021
A Bereaved Parents Guide To Preparing For The End Of the Year

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A Bereaved Parents Guide To Preparing For The End Of the Year

Time and milestones can become profound and often surreal experiences when you lose a child. Once upon a time, my life was mapped around the school terms and holidays. All ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 13, 2021November 13, 2021
Is Your Life Actually an Escape Room?

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Is Your Life Actually an Escape Room?

How strange life is. The timing of things. The ‘randomness’ of events. The events that become defining moments in our lives. And the moments that can change our lives and ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 6, 2021November 13, 2021
Are You Spending Your Time With The Right People?

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Are You Spending Your Time With The Right People?

Sunday is often a time to reflect back on the previous week and plan for the next one. I have had an interesting one. I have worn many different hats ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 30, 2021October 30, 2021
Equality or Liberation? Are You as Inclusive as You Think?

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Equality or Liberation? Are You as Inclusive as You Think?

The human body is quite amazing. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Different shades of colour, and with a variety of types and textures of hair. If we treat ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 23, 2021October 24, 2021
Never Stop Educating Yourself! Here’s why…

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Never Stop Educating Yourself! Here’s why…

Some years ago, I was involved in a network marketing company. It was an interesting chapter in my life and one I am glad I experienced. I have a lot ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 16, 2021October 16, 2021
Healthy Ageing Made Simple

Health, Inspiration

Healthy Ageing Made Simple

We have all heard the saying ‘use it or lose it’. This phrase has never been more important than when we look at health as part of the ageing process. ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 14, 2021October 14, 2021
What History Are You Currently Creating?

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What History Are You Currently Creating?

Usually when I begin reading a post that starts, “it was four long years ago today that…” I am getting my finger ready to click off. These pieces are usually ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 9, 2021October 9, 2021
The Power of having a ‘YOU’ Day

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The Power of having a ‘YOU’ Day

When was the last time you had a ‘ME’ day? I had one recently and it was divine! I woke up, (which consequently was when I had finished sleeping not ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 2, 2021
The Essence of Ben and All Those Passed…

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The Essence of Ben and All Those Passed…

She asked me what the hardest thing was that I have experienced since you passed, and how I have dealt with it. It was one of several questions that were ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 25, 2021September 25, 2021
Commitment Ahead – Proceed with Care

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Commitment Ahead – Proceed with Care

Today’s topic is one of commitment. Pretty broad subject I realise, so unless you want to read a small book worth of a post, it will just be a few ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 18, 2021September 18, 2021
Why Would You Go on a Yoga Retreat?

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Why Would You Go on a Yoga Retreat?

My yoga teacher held out a black notebook. I noticed there were several hand-written comments, and it was open to a page she had titled: ‘Why Would I Go To ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 11, 2021September 16, 2021
Do You Have Enough Gears For The Hill?

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Do You Have Enough Gears For The Hill?

A parent goes out for a bike ride with their kid. They get to a big hill and the adult instinctively gears down as the hill gets steeper. With 24 ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 4, 2021September 4, 2021
The Most Valuable Lesson From an Elephant

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The Most Valuable Lesson From an Elephant

I feel like I might have given elephants a bit of a bad rap in last week’s post, so this week I wanted to rectify it. I actually really like ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 27, 2021
What My Inner Elephant Taught Me…

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What My Inner Elephant Taught Me…

By now you probably know how much I love a good positive quote – feel free to share one, or lots! So, when I came across this, I just had ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 21, 2021
The Lesson I Learnt From My Smart Watch

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The Lesson I Learnt From My Smart Watch

I wonder what the world will look like in 10, 20, 30 years time. It seems with each new advance in technology, we are given ways to make life a ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 14, 2021August 14, 2021
Will You Leave People  ‘Dying to Know’?

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Will You Leave People ‘Dying to Know’?

Today is Dying to Know Day. Yes, it’s a thing 😊, but if you’re anything like I was you have probably never heard of it. I won’t go into detail, ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 7, 2021August 7, 2021
Do ‘You SHOULD’ on Yourself or Others?

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Do ‘You SHOULD’ on Yourself or Others?

My sister reminded me of a summer camp I attended between primary and high school. Ironically it was a camp for budding writers and she had come across my report ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 31, 2021August 1, 2021
Do You Pull Others Down, or Lift Others Up?

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Do You Pull Others Down, or Lift Others Up?

Brisbane was confirmed this week as being the host of the 2032 Summer Olympics. It made me think of the athletes that have a goal to be there and what ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 24, 2021July 24, 2021
Do You Know WHY You Do What You Do?

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Do You Know WHY You Do What You Do?

At the end of last week’s post, I touched on the concept of finding our WHY and as promised this week I want to unpack it a little. If you ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 17, 2021July 17, 2021
How Hungry Are You?

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How Hungry Are You?

I think I may be becoming predictable in the way I start a lot of my posts – ‘I had a conversation with someone recently…’ This time it was with ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 10, 2021July 10, 2021
Do Great Expectations Lead to Greater Judgements?

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Do Great Expectations Lead to Greater Judgements?

Here we are again Benny. You on your side, me on mine. I have been sitting here almost a nutcase trying figure out what to say to you. I don’t ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 3, 2021July 3, 2021
Are the Hurts of Your Past (or Passed) Bleeding All Over Your Future?

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Are the Hurts of Your Past (or Passed) Bleeding All Over Your Future?

Sometimes we don’t know how capable we are of doing something, until we are forced to. Covid has probably taught us this better than any other recent example I can ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 26, 2021June 26, 2021
Why Don’t We Talk About the ‘D’ Word?

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Why Don’t We Talk About the ‘D’ Word?

I was asked recently if I ‘enjoy talking about death’. 😊 Well, I wouldn’t say I ‘enjoy’ it, but I am very comfortable and do speak about it. Perhaps I ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 12, 2021June 12, 2021
Are We Really a Society That is DEvolving?

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Are We Really a Society That is DEvolving?

“… People are so consumed with themselves. If they just thought about each other for a change, they could provide support and would learn so much about gratitude!” “You are ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 5, 2021June 5, 2021
Life After Death – Part V – Baby Steps Forward

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Life After Death – Part V – Baby Steps Forward

Over the last few weeks, I have given you a glimpse into what it’s like to lose someone close to you – more specifically to lose a child. Perhaps you ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 6, 2021May 27, 2021
Life After Death – Part IV – 15 Things Young People Grieving Want You To Know.

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Life After Death – Part IV – 15 Things Young People Grieving Want You To Know.

I spoke with a friend recently and we discussed what the next 12 months might look like. I wanted a sounding board and some clarity on what my next move ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 28, 2021January 26, 2022
Life After Death – Part III – The Challenge Intensifies

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Life After Death – Part III – The Challenge Intensifies

As we continue our journey, I want to take a minute to reiterate my intention for this series. It is purely to open a window into what it’s like to ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Life After Death – Part II – Living in The Fog

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Life After Death – Part II – Living in The Fog

Losing a child is not like anything else. It is different to losing a parent, or grandparent, a sibling or a spouse. There really is no other loss it can ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 7, 2021May 24, 2021
Life After Death – Part I – The Creation of You 2.0

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Life After Death – Part I – The Creation of You 2.0

Disclaimer: I write this post purely from my lived experience. My qualifications are a Masters in being a mother and a PHD in dealing with losing my child. This does ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 25, 2021May 24, 2021
When does losing my child get better?

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When does losing my child get better?

‘All connections we have in life serve a purpose…’ she wrote. I had coffee recently with a gorgeous woman. It was one of those ‘six degrees of separation’ meetings and ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 25, 2021May 26, 2021
Do You Miss the Old You?

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Do You Miss the Old You?

You know those people that after spending even just a few minutes with, you can’t help feeling good? Something inside lifts you up and it doesn’t seem to matter what ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 31, 2020May 26, 2021
Reflecting in December

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Reflecting in December

Wow! December 1st. Time to face the fact that another year has almost finished and we’re on the downhill run. For many of us it’s the final burst, wrapping things ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 1, 2020May 26, 2021
Vision Quest – Part III – Collateral Benefits

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Vision Quest – Part III – Collateral Benefits

Have you ever experienced something that was so incredibly powerful it literally changed you? By change, I mean it changed you on such a deep internal level, a core level ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 8, 2020May 26, 2021
Vision Quest – Part II – The Journey Within

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Vision Quest – Part II – The Journey Within

Dear Self (Continued from last week…) The walk was short but the mental and emotional baggage you carried was incredibly heavy. It seemed to weigh you down and slow your ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 7, 2020May 26, 2021
Vision Quest – The Decision to Go Within

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Vision Quest – The Decision to Go Within

Dear Self Some months ago, you made a decision guided by what can only be described as a need or an inner calling, to go on a journey. I watched ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 25, 2020May 26, 2021
The Wounds That Time Can Never Heal

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The Wounds That Time Can Never Heal

On 30th September 2017, I lost my only son Ben. He was fifteen years young. I have learnt much over the last three years. Things I am glad I know, ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 27, 2020May 26, 2021
Sanctuary Yoga Retreat – Inside and Out

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Sanctuary Yoga Retreat – Inside and Out

“Anyone who wants to walk up to Reception, there’s a beautiful trail through the rainforest. Just be aware though, it’s steep and rugged in places…” – Ruth Campbell I smiled, ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 24, 2020May 26, 2021
Some Perspective On Death Please

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Some Perspective On Death Please

Is it just me? Am I alone in having a different perspective on what’s happening in the world today? Death is not a new concept people! It has been happening ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 23, 2020May 26, 2021
Change in Your Life Begins With Change In You

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Change in Your Life Begins With Change In You

Sometimes you have a week where upon reflection there was so much in it. Life lessons, a range of emotions, realisations and decisions. When you decide to live a certain ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 9, 2020May 26, 2021
New Year New Growth

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New Year New Growth

Here we are, January 5, and 5 days into our new chapter. I was about to write that we have 360 days left before we can assess how 2020 was ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 5, 2020May 26, 2021
A Lesson From Space

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A Lesson From Space

I was busy wiping down shelves in my study as the dust that has come in my windows this week has been ridiculous. The mercury has been consistently in the ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 8, 2019May 26, 2021
The ‘Cowardly’ Lion – A Lesson on Bravery

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The ‘Cowardly’ Lion – A Lesson on Bravery

The fourth member of the party on the journey to see the Wizard is the Lion. He is often referred to as the ‘cowardly’ Lion but in the story, he ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 17, 2019May 26, 2021
The Power of Lessons Through Stories

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The Power of Lessons Through Stories

I love how much power and value there is in stories. Not just listening to them or reading them, but really hearing the hidden messages that we are supposed to ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 14, 2019May 26, 2021
The Tin Man – Matters Of The Heart

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The Tin Man – Matters Of The Heart

As we continue our journey to see the Wizard, the next character we meet is the Tin Man… Ah, I have been looking forward to writing about him. Like me ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 10, 2019May 26, 2021
A Mindful Lesson From the Scarecrow

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A Mindful Lesson From the Scarecrow

As promised, let us begin our journey down the yellow brick road. The first person to accompany Dorothy on her quest to the Emerald City is the Scarecrow. We know ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 3, 2019May 26, 2021
Lessons From The Wizard of Oz

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Lessons From The Wizard of Oz

Who remembers the classic movie The Wizard of Oz? The story of four unlikely characters that crossed paths. A Tin Man, a Scarecrow, a Lion and a young girl called ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 27, 2019May 26, 2021
Good Grief… Two Years On

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Good Grief… Two Years On

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. On 26 September 2017 that nightmare became my reality. It was around 8.30pm and I was standing in the hallway of the gym, in shorts ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 26, 2019May 26, 2021
Two Spaces, Two Opportunities, Two Choices

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Two Spaces, Two Opportunities, Two Choices

I found myself in a small room of like-minded people. Whilst everyone had a different background and a different story, there were two things that brought us all together. Each ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 1, 2019May 26, 2021
Signs From The Universe, You Are Not Lost – You are Here

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Signs From The Universe, You Are Not Lost – You are Here

I was waiting for a lady to park her car so I could get into mine at the supermarket when she rolled down her window. “Excuse me, were you at ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 25, 2019May 26, 2021
Energy Flows Where The Attention Goes

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Energy Flows Where The Attention Goes

A class of students waited for their professor to distribute an exam. As each student turned over their papers, they saw there were no questions on the sheet. It was ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 18, 2019May 26, 2021
What If People Just Do Things – Not actually TO us

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What If People Just Do Things – Not actually TO us

What a time of learning, growing and realisation. Welcome to life. I commented to a girlfriend ‘just when I thought I nearly knew everything …’ There is a phrase ‘Hurt ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 11, 2019May 26, 2021
Real Is What Some of Us Become

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Real Is What Some of Us Become

“Real isn’t how you are made,’ said the Skin Horse. ‘It’s a thing that happens to you … It doesn’t happen all at once, you become. It takes a long ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 28, 2019May 26, 2021
Every Day Can Be New Years Day – It’s A Choice

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Every Day Can Be New Years Day – It’s A Choice

Another week down and we are half-way through the year. I wonder who kept their New Year’s resolutions … I wonder who even remembers what they were 😊 If you ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 30, 2019May 26, 2021
Mind Flu

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Mind Flu

I recently had the delightful experience (not really) of the Universe reminding me to be grateful and not take for granted what I have. Apparently, I was becoming complacent! I ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 23, 2019May 26, 2021
It’s How People Feel, Not The Words That Are Said, That Is Remembered

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It’s How People Feel, Not The Words That Are Said, That Is Remembered

Hi All It’s pretty amazing how we always hear exactly the right message at precisely the right moment we are supposed to. I suppose it highlights the importance of being ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 16, 2019May 26, 2021
Freedom – Belief – Hope – Power

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Freedom – Belief – Hope – Power

I was playing around with this week’s post trying to include the topics of Freedom and Belief. It came on the back of a story I heard recently about a ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 9, 2019May 26, 2021
The Purple Truck

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The Purple Truck

I picked up my 3-year-old nephew from day care/pre-school recently and before getting in the car we stood for a few minutes watching some workers load a big purple catering ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 6, 2019May 26, 2021
The Benefit of Hindsight – An Awesome

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The Benefit of Hindsight – An Awesome

You know those days where you sit down at the end of it and find yourself thinking ‘man that was such a good day!’ Or perhaps it’s the last day ...
by Dalya Shaw • June 2, 2019May 26, 2021
Your Life Movie Always Attracts The Right Cast

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Your Life Movie Always Attracts The Right Cast

I met someone ‘randomly’ once 8,000 km from home. We were both drinking coffee and we struck up a conversation. I remember him asking me what brought me to town ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 26, 2019May 26, 2021
Life Lessons We Can Learn From Animals

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Life Lessons We Can Learn From Animals

There are generally two camps for pet lovers, the dog lovers, and the cat lovers. All the other animals, guinea pigs, birds, fish, lizards etc. seem to fall into the ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 19, 2019May 26, 2021
All Seasons Will Change, Regardless of the Weather

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All Seasons Will Change, Regardless of the Weather

I hung a load of washing out on the line in the early evening of a Friday. My theory was if I did it late that day, it would all ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 12, 2019May 26, 2021
Life’s Journey – The Spiritual, Physical And The Airport

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Life’s Journey – The Spiritual, Physical And The Airport

I am sitting in an airport and my mind is thinking about a million different things but more than anything, what I have learnt (and continue to learn) about life ...
by Dalya Shaw • May 5, 2019May 26, 2021
The Compass

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The Compass

It’s amazing how fast technology is moving, it seems there is a new gadget or widget being designed or invented every day. This week I was reminded of the Spot ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 10, 2019May 26, 2021
Life Is Precious

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Life Is Precious

I had the privilege of speaking once again this week to another school group. It is fast becoming my favourite audience to engage with. I guess because they are roughly ...
by Dalya Shaw • March 3, 2019May 26, 2021
Life is a Gift

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Life is a Gift

I watched a movie called The Childrens Act. Great movie if you haven’t seen it. I would recommend keeping a couple of tissues handy though … or maybe that’s just ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 24, 2019May 26, 2021
The Dinner Guest Story

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The Dinner Guest Story

It started out just like any other day. The hard-working father of three, two girls and a boy, sat at the dining table drinking his morning coffee. It was strong ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 17, 2019May 26, 2021
The Giraffes

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The Giraffes

I was in the car recently and as it does when I am on auto-pilot, my mind drifted off across a multitude of topics. I could have been well on ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 10, 2019May 26, 2021
The Power of a January Reflection

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The Power of a January Reflection

It’s been a huge start to the year for many of us and it’s hard to believe the first month has slipped by already. Some of us are feeling refreshed ...
by Dalya Shaw • February 3, 2019December 10, 2021
Departures and Arrivals

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Departures and Arrivals

I was going through an airport recently and as I headed for Departures, I thought about the difference between the Departures area and the Arrivals area. You may first ask ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 26, 2019May 26, 2021
Our treasure box

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Our treasure box

I sat down with a marketing guru and after dumping my brain on the table and using the disclaimer that it was in no order whatsoever, she looked up from ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 20, 2019May 26, 2021
Defining Time

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Defining Time

I read once “Your most valuable lessons will be learnt in the most unexpected places from the least expecting people and often at the worst of times.” During a trip ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 13, 2019May 26, 2021
Opportunities and Choices

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Opportunities and Choices

I heard a story last week of a woman who committed suicide. Her ex husband shot and killed her two teenagers in front of her and then turned the gun ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 31, 2018May 26, 2021
Your Life Your Story

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Your Life Your Story

I read an article recently entitled ‘How to Know If You Are Having a Mid Life Crisis.’ It had 13 tips and I was surprised as I read them, I ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 17, 2018May 26, 2021
‘Tis the Season to be jolly… unless it’s not

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‘Tis the Season to be jolly… unless it’s not

‘Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la, la la la la …’ Unless it’s not. December and this holiday season in general are not experienced by ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 15, 2018May 26, 2021
Be You – Be Great

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Be You – Be Great

Hi All Have you ever woken up and wondered “How the heck did I get here?” For my younger readers, or the not so young, I mean how did you ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 13, 2018May 27, 2021
Do you see what I see?

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Do you see what I see?

I recalled this week a conversation I had with a friend years ago. We were discussing a potential drug that could erase your memory and whilst we agreed this could ...
by Dalya Shaw • December 2, 2018May 27, 2021
Who do you see in the mirror?

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Who do you see in the mirror?

I noticed on the wall of a preschool class once a page explaining the reason behind the children creating self-portraits. These were typically drawn at the beginning of the year ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 18, 2018May 27, 2021
Changing your Latitude

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Changing your Latitude

Anyone that has ever had a bad day, a bad month or any bad period in their lives knows today that they got through it. I think I am safe ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 6, 2018May 27, 2021
Down the rabbit hole

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Down the rabbit hole

There was a famous novel written in 1865 that told the story of a girl who fell down a rabbit hole into a world of fantasy populated by anthropomorphic animals ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 5, 2018May 27, 2021
Perspective from the Moon

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Perspective from the Moon

Every day we make decisions in our lives for ourselves and sometimes for others and many of these decisions are made never really knowing what the bigger picture is. It ...
by Dalya Shaw • November 1, 2018May 27, 2021
Choices and Consequence

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Choices and Consequence

I was asked recently how I write my blog each Sunday. I replied that it is usually something that has happened during the week, or a thought that I had ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 28, 2018May 27, 2021
Who Am I?

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Who Am I?

Many years ago, I was involved in a networking marketing company and as part of this I subscribed to an education program. To this day, some of the lessons and ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 21, 2018May 27, 2021
The Concept of Giving

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The Concept of Giving

The concept of giving seems to have been a recurring theme in my last week so I am taking that to mean that’s the preferred topic for today’s post. I ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 14, 2018May 27, 2021
It’s all about the dash

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It’s all about the dash

I left home early yesterday morning and headed for the club for Presentation Day and the ‘Bag Your Boots for Ben’ collection. As usual, I looked at Ben’s picture and ...
by Dalya Shaw • October 7, 2018May 27, 2021
Real Love is Unconditional

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Real Love is Unconditional

She sat there quietly, eyes blurred with what had seemed like a never-ending ocean of tears. She stared at the screen, it felt like it had been blank for the ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 30, 2018May 27, 2021
90% of Life is How We React To It

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90% of Life is How We React To It

I mentioned last week that people will see and do things based on ‘who they are’ and not necessarily what it is. We have all experienced ‘bad things happening to ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 23, 2018May 27, 2021
Will you make things happen?

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Will you make things happen?

Today, I want to acknowledge an extremely special bunch of guys. I had the privilege of being part of an amazing team last Sunday as the Under 16s, Ben’s footie ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 16, 2018May 27, 2021
Making the Obstacle the Reason to Achieve

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Making the Obstacle the Reason to Achieve

Another Sunday is here, and the world will once again go about their Sunday business. Today I get to watch my son’s U16’s team play in their grand finale. It ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 9, 2018May 27, 2021
Emotional Intelligence

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Emotional Intelligence

I recently attended a one-day business workshop and I was surprised at what I took away that not only applied to business but to every-day life. Two of the key ...
by Dalya Shaw • September 2, 2018May 27, 2021
Lift up or Bring Down?

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Lift up or Bring Down?

I was sharing recently with someone how once upon a time, when I was a teenager, and around the same time as dinosaurs roamed the earth, we didn’t have the ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 26, 2018May 27, 2021
Resilience

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Resilience

I have continued to receive the most beautiful messages from many of you who were close to Ben, sharing how your lives have been changed as a result of having ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 19, 2018May 27, 2021
An attitude of Gratitude

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An attitude of Gratitude

Another week has gone by and it’s that time to take stock (for me). What did I learn? What did I achieve? What did I want to accomplish and did ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 12, 2018May 27, 2021
Time

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Time

I wrote in an email earlier this week: “I have learnt many things this past year including that time goes fast … except when it goes really slowly”. After I ...
by Dalya Shaw • August 5, 2018May 27, 2021
It’s always too soon to quit

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It’s always too soon to quit

I had a moment this week where I questioned why we seem to have to conduct an ongoing investigation in our life in order to get answers. What am I ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 29, 2018May 27, 2021
Reality vs Reality

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Reality vs Reality

I heard of a speaker recently who was talking about how we each have our own version of reality and how we each create them. He went on to say ...
by Tane • July 22, 2018May 27, 2021
Finding the silver lining on the darkest clouds

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Finding the silver lining on the darkest clouds

I lay quietly in the very early hours of the morning, contemplating my world and the universe, thinking about my day and my week and my life and the future. ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 15, 2018May 27, 2021
Forever Ben Shaw

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Forever Ben Shaw

Today’s post is a special one and a bit longer one so you might want to get a cuppa. I have decided to dedicate it 100% to my angel Boo. ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 8, 2018May 27, 2021
Once Upon a Time

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Once Upon a Time

It has been an amazing and somewhat surreal week on so many levels. This story began back in 1999… Well, really, many years before that as you may read in ...
by Dalya Shaw • July 1, 2018May 27, 2021
Elephants

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Elephants

Has anyone ever had an elephant or several elephants living with them? You know, those topics that everyone is aware of, but no one really wants to discuss. I have ...
by Dalya Shaw • January 24, 2018May 26, 2021

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