Entries by Kate Kennedy

Project du jour

I read an article the other day about a family that had given up their conventional four-bedroom home and, using two shipping containers, had created a new minimalist lifestyle with a vege garden, fruit trees and composting toilet to boot. The story talked about how much they loved their new ‘back-to-nature’ ways and how they […]

The huntsman in my head

I’m currently sitting in Melbourne airport after checking in and now I am waiting for my flight (a whole four hours ahead of time…….I’m always super early at airports).  I spent most of my week in the Yarra Valley on a Meditation Teachers’ retreat.  Learning more about how to teach you lovelies how to meditate. […]

The email that made me rage and then didn’t ..

A while back I received an email that almost flipped me out.  One of those punch-you-in-the-gut types that can send you into a spin.  I went from a happy oblivious state to suddenly enraged in about 3 seconds flat.  Without going into the gory details, I was being accused of something that I felt was […]

How to create an inspiring morning routine

I’m fascinated by other people’s morning routines and learning about what sets people up for a positive day…….after all we all know what it feels like when the morning doesn’t go to plan.  It really can throw our whole day off. I’ve invested some time over the last couple of years developing a morning routine […]

A lesson in gratitude

I hate my birthday.  Like, really hate it.  I don’t use the H-word lightly.  In fact, other than spiders, I can’t think of anything else that really sits in that category. The whole birthday thing just makes me feel uncomfortable.  I don’t have parties or celebrations because I feel bad that people have to take […]