Stairs and Elevators.
Stairs and Elevators. I’ve often perceived personal progress as the comparison between stairs and elevators. Sometimes it’s a laborious climb and sometimes a quick, quiet rise. Which method you employ can be beyond your control, dependent upon the whims of luck, timing and even …
You’ll Never Know About the One that Kills You.
“If I felt or heard a thump, I knew I was still alive. I figured I’d never know about the one that killed me.” This is a quote of my father’s that now adorns a wall within the Australian War Memorial. As I reflected …
Six Months On.
Six Months On. “Gee, that time’s gone quickly”. This is the most common response when I tell people that six months has passed since my surgery. For the most part, I agree. However, in the early stages of recovery there were days that seemed to …
The Climb.
The Climb. Having received so many good wishes of late regarding my recovery after surgery, I thought it was time for a post referencing the same. The timing was particularly relevant as I have just completed my walk for the day and this hike included …
Time Travel, Music and a Road to Recovery.
Time Travel, Music and a Road to Recovery. I have never been musically talented. To offer some perspective to this statement, I had the triangle taken from me in the percussion section when I was in Year 7 – or First Form, for those that …
The Comfort Zone Paradox
The Comfort Zone Paradox As with all aspects of life – it’s all about balance. There are no blanket rules that cover all scenarios and that’s where our judgement comes into play. Some time back I wrote a piece titled, “The Comfort Zone”, which related …
The Gillian Anderson Principle.
The Gillian Anderson Principle. In my previous blog post, I wrote of the concept of asking, “What if?”. In asking that question we can better prepare for the unexpected or conceive of goals that we wish to pursue. In pursuing those dreams, I offered …
What If?
What if? As we all know, nothing in life is certain. If the years of the pandemic reinforced any message, it was that the best laid plans can be demolished without warning. As a consequence of this uncertainty, we all need to have a degree …
Quietly Efficient.
Quietly Efficient. My dad was a man of few words but when they were uttered – you listened. He wasn’t one for social settings and small talk, preferring the solitude of a good book, or crafting something from wooden crates on his garage bench. …
You Can’t Drive Looking in the Rear-View Mirror.
Medical professionals, and people in general, have been very kind following my surgery, complimenting me on my positivity through the process of recovery. Strangely, it was the only strategy that I ever believed had merit. It was the healthiest option for both body and …
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