Talking and listening builds resilience
You might have noticed that every fortnight the Mail includes an article that is contributed by members of Mindful Margaret River. We thought that maybe it’s time for us to explain why […]
Self compassion: One of the most valuable gifts you can give
For many people the Christmas and holiday season is the highlight of the year! Time off work and school, good weather, social events and general frivolity. However, for others it’s […]
Why your story matters
Once upon a time, in 2012, a lady in her early 40’s arrived in Australia with her husband and her mum. She came from a city about 3,745km away, arriving […]
How to grow kindness in your own garden
The recipe for kindness and connection The ramblings of Peter Durey, a local, old, retired family doctor who has over the years, chosen to work in the country for two […]
Time to forgive and find peace
My story is about ownership, acknowledgement of failures, taking responsibility and surrendering weapons of defence. It’s about forgiveness, of myself and others, and the release this brings. It’s about ‘getting […]
Self care isn’t selfish, it’s an act of love
I’ve experienced anxiety most of my life. As a child I often felt jittery nervousness, I had learning difficulties and found it difficult to sit still. As a teenager into […]
Don’t discount cost of COVID-19
Stuart Hicks, outgoing Chair of Mindful Margaret River, says that the absence of serious COVID-19 infections in the Augusta Margaret River region has led to complacency about the mental health effects of the pandemic.
‘New’ locals share a real need for connection
It was 2010, in the middle of a Margaret River winter that I recall sitting on the playmat with my toddler. It was 7am, still dark outside yet, we had […]
Take the time to make use of the empty seat
It was a crisp morning as I set off early to take an energetic stroll along the river near Rotary Park before I drove to work. Later, on my way […]
Do you need a cuppa?
Do you need to sit down and stop just for five minutes…? I can’t remember how old I was when I joined the family tradition of enjoying a cup of […]
