Fight with compassion, fight with integrity, fight to inspire others. RIP RBG. graphic credit @congruencecounseling #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #Leadership #inspiration #integrity #strength
A sneak peek.... Kerang Rm2 🤫 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #kerang #36victoriast #openingsoon2020
Ohh looking divine! 🌟
Looks so good!!
Looks amazing. Well done ✅
Very zen🙏
Looks great 💖
This morning’s job was to prepare rhubarb and apple for the pot. I had traded some eggs for some delicious homegrown rhubarb (a favourite of mine as it elicits wonderful childhood memories of my grandmother’s garden, and the warmth and smells of her kitchen), which I frustratingly have yet to be successful in growing. To compliment the rhubarb, I had grabbed some cheap fuji apples from our local organic veggie store. These apples, sold as “juicing” apples, were regarded as lesser quality due to the blemishes on their skin.
As I chopped this morning, I began to think about how much fresh food we waste in our society, simply because it is slightly misshapen, or has a mark where it has rubbed on a branch or another piece of fruit. I remember having this conversation with a local organic apple grower during the apple season. She noted how much fruit went to waste on the ground, that could not be sold, and I left her with my head full of dreams and ideas of working with her next year and collecting them to make beautiful apple cider vinegar. And this morning I began to wonder about how many more people could benefit from the nutrition provided by this wonderful fresh food if we were not so fixated on it being aesthetically perfect. Focussing on this narrow view, it is easy to lose sight of the many positive qualities of this fresh food: these apples were beautifully red, and sweet and juicy right to the core.
How often do we also apply these rules of perfection to ourselves? We observe our bodies through the ideals presented to us in the media, and judge ourselves harshly when we do not meet the standard , rejecting much or our our worth and value as we do so. Just like the apple, in focussing so narrowly on an unattainable definition of our own beauty, we lose sight of all the wonderful and special things which we have to offer. It is time to reframe the way we look at ourselves and see ourselves for the sweet and juicy apples we are all the way to our core. #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #theperfectionmyth #perception
An incredible opportunity for teens, lead by a passionate and equally compassionate human and yoga teacher! PleAse check it out 🙌🌟NEW PROGRAM 🌟: Expressions of interest are now open for a 5 week online Teens Yoga Program in Term 4. This program will provide you with tools to help find your inner calm amidst the turmoil which life can sometimes present us with. You will learn breathing and relaxation techniques to help alleviate stress and anxiety as well as physical moments to help improve flexibility and strength. I would love to have you join me on this journey 😊. Spaces are limited and expressions of interest close Friday 25th September. You can register your interest by DM or email: lakeyogaboort@gmail.com . Please share with anyone who may be interested. Much ❤️ Victoria
Are you doing what makes you happy? 🙌 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #happiness #joy #flow #choice
Today I’m hanging out with my humans. I have really enjoyed having them at home all the time, loads of extra cuddles and pats. But I’m also missing my people at work - grown up ones, little ones, ones that like to pay my head, ones that like me to lay at their feet, new ones, and ones who I know well. Naomi has told me it won’t be long now, and I have been brushing up on listening to her instructions and remembering my manners, ready to come back to work. See you very very soon! ❤️ Gemma #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #AAT #gemmatherapydog #notlongnow
Well, we have made it another step. The next stage on the roadmap out of lockdown, the end of school at home for the term, the end of the working week. You have worked hard. Now rest. 🙌 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #rest #selfcare
The simple things, given with love, often have the greatest meaning. The littlest of things are truly the biggest 🙌 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #simplelife #simplethings #gratitude
Over time, these sheep have learned to stay in the paddock. The boundary, aka electric fence, has consistently warned them when they get too close, and clearly sent a clear message about what is ok and what is not. Occasionally, a sheep will burst its way through and needs to be reminded and lead back to where is should be...... in the same way the sheep learn to stay within the boundaries of the paddock, others learn our boundaries when we send clear consistent messages about when they are getting too close to them, or when they are crossed. We need to remember that just like the electric fence, we teach others how to treat us. When we don’t hold our boundaries it allows others to wander wherever they like, often leaving damage and frustration in their wake. While the “zap” of the boundary being called may be uncomfortable in the moment, in the longer term it is essential for a sense of safety and peace. #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #boundaries #boundarysetting #safety
What makes a good leader? Having a clear purpose and communicating it! Gently pushing people to be the very best they can be because you believe in them when they don’t believe in themselves, and helping them feel safe because they know you have their back. Leading from behind is all about observing, understanding, acceptance, compassion and inspiration...... #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #leadership
