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Choose Love and Acceptance to Feel Whole and Connected

Lee — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:53:39 +0000

The bitter anger surfaced at 11.08pm on Sunday night. As I lie in bed catching up on what my friends were up to on Facebook, a notification popped up on a post I was following. The comment, I perceived as a manipulative stab and sarcastic remark targeted at one of my best friends. Every single... [Continue Reading]

Happiness Resides in the Simple Moments

Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:29:55 +0000

I could more than likely count on one hand how many times I’ve seen a photo of myself and thought “wow, I look beautiful.” When I saw this photo my husband captured, it took my breath away. I could feel my own happiness and wonder, from the magical moment with my nine year old daughter.... [Continue Reading]

Allowing Life to Unfold Naturally

Lee — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:04:01 +0000

On Christmas Day, 2012, I received one of the most incredible gifts I have ever received – a camera. This camera has taught me so much, it has gifted me peace, stillness, and most importantly presence. Photography allows me to be present to life unfolding naturally. Saturday morning, camera in hand, I walked down... [Continue Reading]

A Mothers Love

Lee — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:36:50 +0000

I was collapsed on the hallway floor, too weak to take another step, frail both physically and emotionally. My Mum gently guided me up – helping me back to the safety of my bed. The worry in her eyes was unmistakable, the fear – heartbreaking. “Sweetie, you need to get a second opinion, you are... [Continue Reading]

Be Still

Lee — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:14:39 +0000

Be Still, and know I am. . . love. loved. lovable. enough. brilliant. beautiful. wonderful. kind. blessed. present. grateful. . . I am. . . Such a powerful statement. Standing on a rock wall at South Kuta Beach in Bali, surrounded by people with a similar desire – to capture this spectacular sunset,... [Continue Reading]

One Foot in Front of the Other

Lee — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:03:09 +0000

Quietly, slowly, gently. . . She put one foot in front of the other, careful not to scare them away. With presence, focus and the intention of getting close, she gracefully moved forward – ever so slowly. It was day two of our marvellous Babes and Babettes trip in Bali. I had been blessed... [Continue Reading]

Get Rhythm When You Get the Blues

Lee — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:35:05 +0000

What is the rhythm you get into when you’ve got the blues? The rhythm I get into is one of withdrawal, isolation, and loneliness. This past week has felt like that, even though I have the love and support of my amazing husband, and the smiles and love of my daughters. Last night as... [Continue Reading]