It’s a funny thing about nature. We talk about reconnecting with it like we are not part of it and it is not part of us. The truth is, we ARE nature. It’s just that many of us have forgotten this and see it as something separate from ourselves. Some work tirelessly trying
Gift giving occasions can set off panic attacks in the toughest people. Concerns range from how to find the perfect pressie to how to pay for it. This can happen at any time of year but reaches a peak at Christmas. It is estimated one in four Australians experience fear instead of
There but for the grace of God, go I. Hard to beat that quote when it comes to putting things in perspective. Do you agree? It’s virtually impossible to go through life without being witness to some kind of suffering. Sometimes, we take the time to realise how lucky we are. Other times,
Children are natural creators, inventors, explorers and artists. They do these things automatically and with confidence. Somewhere along the line, they receive messages that make them lose that confidence and this can destroy their desire to continue creating. This can be disastrous for the world and for them. There are a few mistakes
. Nature paints us the prettiest pictures day after day. So why is it artists feel compelled to create their own impressions, using nature as inspiration? Surely, no one can imagine they can improve on the divine art forms that nature provides. Yet, since caveman times, we have been inspired to record our stories
I lay on the bed, careful not to move a muscle in case it alerted the intruder to my presence. Breathing was difficult. I wanted to take huge, terrified gulps of air, but that would have made too much noise. The trespasser was right outside the door. My heart was beating so
They file into the studio and choose their seats. They are the latest Wacky Workshops students (aged five to 12) and they’re drawing a picture of their favourite toy. This was the first activity in a toy-making workshop. A way to keep them busy and get into a creative groove while waiting for the
Have you ever told yourself you are not an artist? What if I told you your very thoughts could be considered art – art that people will pay handsomely for?
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. (Funny, there never seems to be an ugly princess). Anyway, the beautiful princess had a huge heart and loved to help the flowers, bees, butterflies and birds grow and be happy. She was also a talented ballerina who loved to dance. Her dancing
Are you a giver or a taker? If you’ve answered ‘taker’ then this is probably not for you. If you consider yourself a giver, what inspires this? The idea that giving is its own reward? A belief that this is what ‘good’ people do? Is it your religious beliefs? Or, are you
