Rediscover Your Sparkle
The Auckland Writers Festival (AWF) is an annual event held in Auckland each May. It has a packed programme of author talks, book signings and masterclasses attended by writers and book lovers from around New …
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I paid my respects at a funeral recently. She was bright, bubbly and beautiful. And now she is gone. Even though I have written three books on happiness, this is not a time to try and put a positive spin on the …
There is one day in February each year where you are given the opportunity to demonstrate compassion and connect with others in a loving way. No, I am not talking about Valentine’s Day but, of course, Random Acts of …
When I was in my late teens, I discovered yoga for the first time. I went with a friend to an inexpensive night school class where a tiny, ancient woman softly taught us to breathe through the movement sequence that I …
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Last festive season my mother received a unique gift. It was a certificate that allowed the holder a visit to the set of the long-running, New Zealand TV show, Shortland Street with the possibility of being an extra. For …
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I attended a live show with Oprah Winfrey a few years ago. She talked for almost three hours, imparting many life lessons and vibrant wisdom. One time, Stevie Wonder asked her to help out on a project he was …
