2016 December contribution

It seems the older I get, the more I feel this time of year sneaks up on me and engulfs me in a festive mayhem. Part of me loves the twinkling lights, jolly music and the surroundings of a childlike atmosphere. But yet, the other part of me knows that […]

Imperfect Christmas

24 Dec, 2016 in 2016 December contribution by Sara Polanski

We are all so connected, but often with very little credit to conversation. Let me tell you what I mean. I take public transport at least two to three times a week. Most often I get on and think “who will be awake right now? Who can I call or […]

Face time or Facetime?

8 Dec, 2016 in 2016 December contribution by Riyanka Panditha

Coming up to the Christmas and holiday season, there is something that I look forward to more than anything – just sitting around, rather perhaps lazying around, and having fun, casual but meaningful conversations with family and friends. This Christmas is going to be a little bit different for us, […]

Creating Conversation Pits for Teenagers

4 Dec, 2016 in 2016 December contribution tagged #conversationsthatmatter / christmas / christmasconversations / conversation / conversationpits / family / friends / holidayseason / meaningfulconversations / teenagers / vitalconversations by Penny

“Mummy, mummy, MUMMY!!!” Again my children need me … AGAIN! I think that most of us desire to be needed – we like to be valued and we like to contribute – but there are times when the demands become exhausting. In the last few years I have known the physical and […]

Right here, right now – right where you are.

29 Nov, 2016 in 2016 December contribution by Esther Murray

Contribution can sound like an awfully big and important word. It can add pressure to our existence as if we have to find something that we own or do that is sufficiently significant to ‘bring to the party’. When in preschool, my now 26-year-old son, attended a small private school […]

One chicken cut into 8s please

29 Nov, 2016 in 2016 December contribution by Kelley