Pay it forward.

That's what business leader Deanne Weir  is doing by donating to the $500,000 to the Sydney Women's fund and a further $500,000 to IWDA. 

Deanne Weir is allowing her good fortune to benefit others. 

P

Thanks for your generosity of spirit Ms Weir!  

Philanthropy is alive and it feels good to give. 

Of course not all if us can give that much but a little can help.  

I recently donated to Breast Cancer (many friends have been touched by this disease) and My daughter's pet rescue hospital. It felt good to take some action. 

How can you pay your good fortune forward today ?

It may be a gift to a worthy cause or as simple as a kind word and a smile to a stranger. 

;))

Identifying the states of Resource Therapy and the pathologies including...

Harriet Wran - another kid in trouble.

Regardless of her social status or wealth, Harriet Wran is a troubled kid in need of help from her family and community. 

What parent hasn't had to come to the aid of their child at some stage ?

Any acting out behaviour is a scream for help. This child is in pain. She has lost her father Neville Wran and now her freedom. Many young people our Gaols are in looking at the same steely view. 

 We are seeing extended 'teenagehoods' with many young folk not developing emotional integrity or maturity until around the 30 year old  mark.

Part brain development, part nurturance, our duty as parents ( and I really feel Jill Hicksons sense of helplessness and shock at this horror) is to stand by our children. 

Unconditional love is being there as best you can. It doesn't mean we always approve of our child's decisions or actions but we love them in spite of it all. 

Parenting is for life.

 You always have an opportunity to improve - I know I have gotten better and I'm sure Jessica agrees. Begin today, talking, sharing not only concerns but your love and kindness. 

RIP Robin Williams

My deepest condolences to Susan Schneider and Robin's children and friends. 

It's sad the world lost a major artistic talent. He blessed us with his wonderful movies and tv - Good will hunting, Good morning Vietnam, What dreams may come ( a favourite of mine very touching and a beautiful palette), the Dead poets society and Mrs Doubtfire to name a few. 

I grew up with Mork and Mindy. 

Maybe a part of him really did feel like an alien on earth. 

 

Severe depression, with it's melancholy and topped up with addictions took there toll. 

May he be at peace now. 

My uncle suffered depression with psychotic features of paranoia which saw him kill himself. I was very close to him and was a vulnerable teenager. It left a mark of unhappiness on our family. 

Shame also stained  - I'm from a small NZ town. There is also guilt. These can be heavy burdens - please do not bear them alone. 

 Mental illness is deserves tender treatment. Please if you have concerns about a loved one and notice changes in their thinking and behaviour consult a health professional. 

Help is out there. 

In mourning I will be watching a film of Robins soon to honour his life. 

Best Wishes Philipa.