Life in the LongWhiteCloud

Tough week... Getting crap Xmas shifts at work, uncertainty about enough work over summer, lingering doubt about work choices, and above all an uncontrollable urge to do something for the planet but confused and unsure what I can do. It came to me that composting is the most logical option, learning as much as possible about how to do it right and make a business out of it, by selling sweet wooden bins made out of recycled pallets. It will take a bit to get off the ground (See Givealittle) It took a fair bit of mental energy to make a decision, but felt great to and gave me a clear direction, when before I was feeling a little out of sorts. The ideas that flow on from a project like this are limitless, who can say how far reaching this will become? For now its not about money just making a positive difference, to neighbors and Kingsland residents. New ride... Picked up a great secondhand bike from T-whites, absolutely love it. Incredibly fast, lightweight and agile it suits my...

Found out I've got heaps of time off work this week... It's a strange paradox when your given heaps of time and have lots of ideas for positive change in community for sustainability, helping those in need (given the festive season), with creative solutions through music, art, etc... But confusion about where my efforts are best spent stops every plan in its tracks. Doubt is an reoccurring rain-cloud hanging over my overactive mind. Pick one. I have free time. That is certain. What am I most passionate about? Democracy in NZ, protecting environmental links crucial to our survival, pollinators, sustainable farming, clean waterways, controlling carbon emissions. Whats closest to my heart is protecting NZ's beautiful coastline, beaches, fauna and flora having grown up on the east coast up north. Protecting this from pollution through oil drilling seems the biggest issue and threat to Northland (and Auckland's) ecological value. Sometimes I lose hope and it seems the ...

Been a while since I made a post, this one talks about a recurring trend in all aspects of life, be it acting, sport, business, arts, whatever. Being 'in flow' or 'in the zone' if a concept based on finding your optimal challenge to anxiety balance, with a situation which pushes you to your limit in physical or mental competency, without tipping over the edge. How can you achieve this? Finding the quite place in your mind before a big game, public performance or whatever the situation is. Greater the importance of an event, more anxiety, so more important the mental approach! This practice I want to develop to increase performance in sport, work presentations, and any other challenges which come my way Things to practice Awareness of attitude heading into challenge, how am I feeling? frustrated, unprepared etc. What attitude do I need to face this challenge with skill and confidence? Stop and check Quite negative thoughts. These will happen, can be blocked ou...