January 2022: Holding Hands

We often hear the phrase ‘climbing the ladder’ in reference to seeking advancement in work, social status, income or power. And it is often presented as an aspiration that is desirable and commendable. But on reaching 60 years of age, I have found it to be an illusion. Or even […]

Am I on the wrong ladder?

28 Jan, 2022 in January 2022: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged ambition / goals / reflect by Kelley

I really like the word camouflage. It immediately brings to mind images of lizards hiding on rocks, a polar bear on an ice cap or a praying mantis in long grass. And when you think of camouflage in nature, it is an important tool for self-protection and self-preservation. It is […]

Camouflage of our true self

24 Jan, 2022 in January 2022: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged conversation / honesty / self-protection by Kelley

How do we have a healthy self-esteem without going over the top and having a massive hubris hangover of self-importance?! What I have learnt is that when my view of myself is not healthy it is because I am not viewing myself correctly. Comparison is often at the root. Comparison […]

Comparison is the Root

21 Jan, 2022 in January 2022: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged comparison / reflect / socialmedia by Penny

I don’t think there is any greater challenge in life than parenting. You might dream of being pregnant and putting that tiny baby into the capsule in the backseat of your car for the drive home. It is such a dreamy start to this season of life. But pretty soon, […]

It’s not about perfection

17 Jan, 2022 in January 2022: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged #commitment / parenting / turningup by Kelley

Maya Angelou said, ‘People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’ I neglect this message sometimes because I love doing things with and for people. What this message says and what I know though, is what […]

Being present

14 Jan, 2022 in January 2022: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged be present / community / Maya Angelou by Penny

I love holding hands. It makes me feel a deep sense of connection, care and belonging. And it’s an action that can say so much. When I took the hands of my children, I was telling them… I love you. You can trust me. I will keep you safe. I […]

Simply holding hands

10 Jan, 2022 in January 2022: Holding Hands / Radio Scripts tagged #lettinggo / growth / independence / parenting by Kelley