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A private letter to those who have “thrived” during the pandemic.

A private letter to those who have “thrived” during the pandemic.

coronavirus, covid 19, dear friend, lockdown, pandemic, thriving, under the doona

Where do you stand in the status game?

When I was a student in a drama workshop, the teacher spoke about the concept of ‘status’ in acting. In … More

caste system, hierarchy, ICMC, India, orphanage, orphans, social standing, status, third world, Westerners

How to deal with powerlessness

One of the first times I felt powerless was as a little girl, waiting for my mum to pick me … More

choice, choices, choose, power, powerless, powerlessness

‘The little things’ change lives

Her passion for cooking started with one aromatic meal, served up with love and a cheeky smile. Her love for … More

accident, cooking, God, Jesus, legacy, little things, love, simple gestures, spark, tea, trafficking, wartorn

Caught in compassion

You know the feeling. The ache. The sorrow. The grief. You feel compassion rising up, and you’re caught. You can’t unfeel … More

brothels, compassion, faith, God, Jesus, life, love, prostitution

Kindness shines in the dark

In the darkest times, kindness shines brightest. Do you agree? When we’re feeling at our lowest and most despondent, a … More

be kind always, beacons, clothe yourselves with kindness, kindness

Other people’s shoes

If I could list my two great passions, it would have to be writing and acting. I have always written … More

compassion, love, need, needy, pain, prayers, sacrifice, walking in shoes, wisdom

What’s your ‘starfish story’?

Do you know the story about the starfish? Just in case you haven’t, here it is (author unknown): While walking … More

ICMC, India, life, needy, poor, starfish, story

If money were no object…

Do you ever ponder the ‘what would I do if I won the lottery’ hypothetical in your head? The one … More

ask, financial blessing, knock, million, monetary hardship, money. no object, obedient, poverty, seek, won the lottery

Moments of kindness

Have you ever been moved by a small act of kindness? When I look back on my life, I’ve been … More

compassion, heart, kindness, little things, moments, Mother Teresa, never wasted, small gestures

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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