Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to February’s Life-Chat. This month I’m diving into the subject of soulmates. I’ve heard many people express a desire to meet their soulmate, hoping a relationship with this special person will bring lasting happiness. I know others who believe their current partner is their soulmate, because they share a bond…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to Life-Chat in 2023. I hope this year brings you joy, love, and your highest level of wellbeing. It was while pondering thoughts about my own wellbeing that I had a light-bulb moment. I realized how easy it is to slip into unhelpful language when we are trying to change…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to our Life-Chat this month. I was happy to learn that the theme for December is ‘Giving’ because a friend recently gave me something very precious. It is gift that will last me for the remainder of my life and will never lose its preciousness. As you can imagine, this…
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Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to November’s Life-Chat. This month I am exploring the energy of colour and whether, like me, you are an ‘emotional dresser.’ An emotional dresser chooses their clothing according to how they feel each day. Let’s begin with a question. Bring to mind the drawer or shelf that stores your underpants.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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