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A Year in Review

Author: tracey December 31, 2015

I always knew that 2015 would be a challenging, change-filled year. And you better believe it, the past twelve months definitely delivered on both fronts. But expectation and reality are often two vastly different beasts. You never quite know how… (READ MORE)

Inspiration

2015, 2016, a year in review, happy new year, new year, reflections, year ahead

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Animal Farm

Author: tracey December 22, 2015

A few weeks ago I finally made it along to an open day at Farm Animal Rescue, and I’m so very glad I did. It’s been ages since I’ve spent any time at all with farm animals, so for that… (READ MORE)

Animals

animal charity, Animals, farm animal rescue, farm animals, rescue animals, vegan, vegetarian

rolling green hills

Life Outside the City

Author: tracey December 4, 2015

I live in a city, but not in the city. A subtle, yet important distinction. I don’t live fashionably far from the city in a quaint country village with gourmet cafes, boutique stores and a warm, welcoming atmosphere (I wish!)…. (READ MORE)

Home, Inspiration

australia, brisbane, inner space, outer city life, outer space, suburban life, suburbia, wildlife

Smoothies gone wild

Author: tracey October 19, 2015

In theory, blending a smoothie for breakfast is a quick and easy process. And maybe for some of you that is actually the case. It’s just no longer my reality. Don’t get me wrong, if I search within the deep, dark… (READ MORE)

Food

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Wrapped in plastic (no more)

Author: tracey October 1, 2015

Sometimes being eco-friendly is so super easy you wonder why the whole world isn’t taking the same approach. There are so many little ways you can make a difference – most especially in the way you use and consume products…. (READ MORE)

Home

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John Muir ... on walking

Walking as Meditation

Author: tracey August 19, 2015

I often wonder if the weather somehow magically matches my mood or if it’s my mood which responds to a particular expression of weather. Regardless of the former or latter being true, on one recent blustery, blue sky, crisp air winter’s day,… (READ MORE)

Inspiration

clearing the mind, john muir, meditation, mindfulness, walking, walking meditation

Tea Tank - Pet Endorsed (Umi & Baxter)

Time for tea? Yes indeed!

Author: tracey July 15, 2015

In telling you this story I don’t wish to imply that my life is in any way dull or void of excitement and adventure, it’s just that I’m so full to bursting with enthusiasm for my latest acquisition, that I… (READ MORE)

Food

ginger tea, herbal tea, tea, tea infusion, tea tank

Finding the pieces which fit

Author: tracey July 3, 2015

I love jigsaw puzzles. Always have, probably always will. I love jigsaws probably for the same reason I like maths or chemical formulas – there’s always an answer. It’s either correct or it’s not. It either fits or it doesn’t. For someone… (READ MORE)

Inspiration

balance, life, life jigsaw, teaching yoga, writing

On becoming a yoga teacher

On becoming a yoga teacher

Author: tracey December 8, 2014

My Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training journey started one Saturday in winter – June 21, 2014 to be precise – amongst a roomful of strangers in a studio on Brisbane’s southside. A date which coincided with the Winter Solstice, the shortest… (READ MORE)

Exercise

Being Yoga Teacher Training Level 1, BeingYoga, brisbane, vinyasa, yoga, yoga teacher, yoga teacher training, yoga training, ytt

Vegan Parmesan Cheese

I am a golden (parmesan) god

Author: tracey December 3, 2014

Remember that scene in Almost Famous where Stillwater’s lead singer Russell (Billy Crudup) ends up on the roof and before he jumps, proclaims to his adoring fans, ‘I am a golden god’? Well I do, and whipping up a batch of… (READ MORE)

Food

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