He had expressed his Christian faith simply: “I am trying to follow the words, the works and the way of Jesus.” I thought it a helpful summary of what it means to be a Christian, or as the term was originally understood – one who follows the Christ. While it is...
Grief is an universal human experience – and yet it is commonly misunderstood. Many of my clients ask for help to move through or “fix” their grief. When the sadness of grief lingers longer than expected or the waves don’t show any sign of letting up, it is common to...
Homelessness isn’t something that just happens to “other people”. It can touch any one of us, at any time—and in a country as wealthy as Australia, it’s a reality we can and must change. According to Professor and author Cameron Parsell, “The presence of homelessness...
Low self-esteem isn’t just about lacking confidence. It’s deeper than that. It’s about carrying around a quiet ache that says, “I’m not enough.” It’s the internal narrative that keeps whispering that you don’t measure up, that you’re unworthy, unlovable, or destined...
If helicopter parents hover, lawnmower parents clear the path entirely. “Instead of just watching over their kids,” says conflict strategist Sarah Blake, “lawnmower parents step in and remove every obstacle.” They make life smoother and safer, but at a cost....
