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Written by Michelle Robinson When considering what to write about in this column, I often find myself drawn to a personal experience that I hope has relevance to a wider audience. This month is no exception. I’m discussing the importance of joy, or more specifically, the importance of creating joyful moments that enrich our lives.…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to September’s Life-Chat. I hope that wherever you are, your inner climate is sunny and warm. This month’s column discusses how mindfulness can prevent us from feeling emotionally drained and exhausted. Many of us, at some stage of our lives, will have had our energy levels impacted because we have…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to August’s Life-Chat. It’s a special time for our region as we celebrate the presence of the humpback whales who grace our waters each year. I’ve had several opportunities to view the whales and am always awed by their beauty, intelligence, and playfulness. There’s an indefinable gift that seems to…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to July’s Life-Chat. I hope wherever you are, your inner climate is sunny and warm. It’s been particularly cool this month, and the chilly weather has evoked memories for me from 22 years ago, when 15 vibrant young backpackers died during an arson attack on their hostel in Childers. Childers…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to June’s edition of Life-Chat. I struggled with what I wanted to share this month, because on the topic of food, there is so much to say. However, I have opted to blend a light-hearted approach with some helpful tips. If there are two categories of people – ‘foodies’ and…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to May’s edition of Life-Chat. I’m introducing the theme of my column this month by sharing some information I heard on ABC breakfast television recently. During the course of their lives, one in three Australian women will experience difficulty with an anxiety disorder. Naturally, many men also struggle with anxiety;…

Written by Michelle Robinson This month I’m sharing my thoughts on a topic that is close to home – the value of communication.My grandfather, Christopher Ashcroft, served in World War One. With his brother David, he enlisted in the Second Light Horse Regiment in 1915. My grandfather was sent to Egypt to participate in the…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to March’s edition of Life-Chat. This month I’ve been on a personal quest. My quest has been to hold a sense of internal peace, despite the choppy ocean of emotions that surrounds me. Sometimes I feel like I am a small island, threatened by an encroaching tide. I wonder if…

Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to February’s edition of Life-Chat. This month I’m exploring a topic close to my heart – the lessons I’ve learned by seeing through younger eyes. Have you ever felt like there’s a gulf, rather than a gap, between your point of view and that of your family members or colleagues…