In the battle of respect – trust your gut!
It is OK to say “No!” The whole room sat up and listened. The beautiful young woman – a Year 12 – looked at the… Read More »In the battle of respect – trust your gut!
Freedom
Prophets of hope beginning right now
Growing up in Proserpine was a simple thing. The big questions of my life were few. Could I get twenty coconuts pealed in time for… Read More »Prophets of hope beginning right now
Dancing with the freedom of love
I can’t remember the name of the film. I thought it was ‘Life Climb’ or ‘Natural High’ but perhaps the brain cells just ain’t what… Read More »Dancing with the freedom of love
teacher in a thousand ways
I am sure we have all heard the saying, “When the pupil is ready, the teacher will come!” There is much wisdom in this saying.… Read More »teacher in a thousand ways
Life beyond fear and guilt
Voice: Part 2 In October I will be voting ‘Yes!’ “Pricey you’re speaking a lot of crap!” My reaction, so often, when people challenge me… Read More »Life beyond fear and guilt
We all long to be heard
Voice: Part 1 In October I will be voting ‘Yes!’ I suppose over forty years of teaching I have learnt something about people. I have… Read More »We all long to be heard
Light conquering darkness giving hope to all.
He is Risen Indeed, and alleluia is our song. Deep within a small flame flickers – it whispers ‘hope’, it whispers ‘don’t give up’, it… Read More »Light conquering darkness giving hope to all.
The doorway to mana – drawing lines in the sand
We all have those moments in life we cannot nor should forget. As a teacher I have only cried in front of my students on… Read More »The doorway to mana – drawing lines in the sand
No pathway to liberation and my best and truest self.
I learnt from a pretty early age that actions had consequences. An attempt at a burnout on Ann Street in Proserpine in some loose gravel… Read More »No pathway to liberation and my best and truest self.
Long John Silver and a parrot we all need
Several times in my teaching career I attempted to be a Rugby Union coach. The key word in that sentence was ‘attempted’. In two schools… Read More »Long John Silver and a parrot we all need