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huge thank you for all your good wishes.

It’s my forever plus one’s special day today.
This guy, Anthony Deans. 🤩
Every year your birthday is the sequel to our anniversary. This one is super special.
Husband – has survived 25 years and one day. 😁😂
Celebrating you - that on this day, someone extraordinary came into the world, and I couldn't be more grateful. 🙏Here's to many, many more years of celebrating your birthday and our anniversary together.🥰
😘I hope you see yourself the way I see you: a wonderful man, kind, smart, funny, compassionate, and loving. Good-looking, great father, and most importantly - my number one bottle opener...
Celebrations continue as I have a bottle waiting on ice. 🥂
Love you. Happy birthday. 😍😁

27th March 1999 was a significant milestone for me... I married for the second time.

Today marks 25 years since that day.

Why is it significant?

The silver anniversary is important because it symbolises the strength and endurance of a couple's love and commitment to each other, as well as the growth and changes they have experienced together over the years.
It is also a time for reflection and appreciation of the past, as well as looking forward to continued growth and happiness in the future.

Celebrating 25 years with a great man, husband and father.

Thank you!

Learn one new thing each day to improve intellectual wellbeing.
Today I am researching the history of the word - Equinox.

Equinox comes from the Latin words meaning "equal night."
‘Equal Nights’ is the signal for changing season’s both in the north and southern hemispheres? That is the March ‘equinox’ - when the sun crosses the equator from south to north. In Perth, Western Australia, that is today Wed, 20 Mar 2024. Happened at 11:06 am.

Equinox!
An annual astronomical event that marks the change of seasons across the globe. In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox signals the end of winter and the beginning of spring (which is why it's also called the ‘vernal equinox’, or spring equinox).
In the Southern Hemisphere, today marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

Equinox comes from the Latin words meaning "equal night."
That's because, on this day and several days before and after, the length of daylight is almost exactly 12 hours in both hemispheres, with slight variations depending on your distance from the equator.

To learn more check out this article by the space/physics editor at Live Science Specktor

Focus today on Intellectual Wellbeing and / or Environmental Wellbeing.










(Image credit: Mike_Pellinni/Getty Images)

Take Notice... Be AWARE

Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual.
Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you
are on a train, eating lunch or talking to friends. Walking on the beach....

Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
Let's optimise wellness and happiness, Focus on all or just one of the dimensions of wellness - Cultural, Digital, Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, and Spiritual.

Thursday Thoughts -
Love research that lasts! Read on...
'Mental Capital and Wellbeing: Making the most of ourselves in the 21st century', (2008).
A groundbreaking project that is still the main driver of Mental Wealth - Wellbeing policies all over the world.
This project lead to the development of 'actions' for wellbeing called : 'The Five Ways to Wellbeing'.
The actions lead to 'what behaviors' are needed for wellbeing : The 'Dimensions of Wellbeing'. Which are many.
My favourite is 'Intellectual Wellbeing'.
Becoming a life long learner...Keep learning!

Why Mental Wealth - Mental Wealth The Mental Wealth Project looked at the following critical areas relevant to society: children, adolescence, mental health, lifelong learning, work, and adults.

On a Wednesday, I usually do personal posts to friends and family.

Connections matter. Strong ties with family, friends, workplace colleagues and the community provide us with happiness, security, support and a sense of purpose.
A big part of 'Mental Wealth' - Being connected to others is important for our mental and physical dimensions of wellbeing and can be a protective factor against anxiety and depression.

This is the focus of the event I am sharing below. Mental Wealth matters.
I am personally inviting all of my connections to join me and the Mental Wealth Team Lorraine Donachie, Rick Smith Suhani Vaidya. Friday 22nd March. Check out the link below.
Come along, bring a friend and please share this post.







https://mentalwealthevent.com.au/

🌟 Celebrating International Women's Day 🌟

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 - 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲❜𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
‌Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and relentless spirit of women around the world. Their contributions, leadership, and resilience continue to inspire change, challenge barriers, and pave the way for future generations. Let's honor their journey, support their ambitions, and amplify their voices today and every day.
To all of you incredible women, thank you for your boundless love, strength, and grace. Today and every day, we celebrate you!
I am thrilled to announce a special giveaway in the spirit of empowerment and togetherness! 🎉
We're offering 𝟮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 (𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 $𝟯𝟵𝟰) to our upcoming event on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. “Mental Wealth” at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, an event designed to inspire, connect, and empower professionals in all workplaces. It's more than an event; it's a community coming together to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and foster collaboration.
👉 How to Enter:
Like & Share this post with your network along with your story.
Follow our website – www.mentalwealthevent.com.au for updates and winner announcement.
🗓️ Giveaway Deadline: 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.
🏆 Winners Announcement: Wednesday, 13 March at 9pm on our Mental Wealth page.
Together, we can create an inclusive future where everyone's achievements are celebrated.
Looking forward to seeing you at our event and reading your inspiring stories!

International Women’s Day 2024 has a theme.
It is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.
To inspire inclusion means to celebrate diversity and empowerment on International Women's Day 2024 and beyond.
The Mental Wealth Team are out to inspire inclusion beyond International Women’s Day by hosting an event on Friday 22nd March 2024.
‘How Mental Wealth helps Inspire Inclusion’.
Having positive mental capital and wellbeing, known as Mental Wealth can help us handle challenging times in our lives.

Recognising International Women's Day 2024, consider how Mental Wealth can help inspire inclusion to help women progress in work and life. Progress is not possible with women alone, for change, we need men in the conversation!

Click in the link bellow.
Join us for this International Women’s Day event and inspire inclusion
- beyond International Women’s Day.

Home - Mental Wealth Join us on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 to celebrate International Women's Day 2024 as we foster positive mental health and well-being for leaders in the workplace.

Productivity Plus = today’s intention.
Meeting #2.
The team has grown to four. What are we up too?
Lorraine Donachie Clara Deans Suhani Vaidya Rick Smith
FIVE weeks and counting.
Priorities set.
Photo shoot fun....

A wonderful book for sharing during the Luna New Year and Lantern Festival.
By Western Australian award winning author .

Happy Lunar New Year. Looking for a suitable children's book for the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival? https://steveheron.com/ling-lis-lantern/

Have you googled yourself recently?
This time I found my profile on RocketReach. Now that is scary!
5 free lookups a year to find out an email and phone number.
Who knew????

Interesting to see the digital footprint you have have left behind over the years. In RocketReach my information has been collected and the data used to set up a business. I don't remember being asked. Or getting any of their profits.
I guess if it is out there in digital cyber space they don't need your permission.

2024 will be the year of just being myself.
Staying disciplined, committed and consistent. Perservering against all odds.
See you in 2024.

Tuesday Thought.

Monday motivation.

"It's not about the journey but the destination"
…Waldo Emmerson.

There is a place called Two Wells. It is a town approximately 40 kilometers north of the Adelaide CBD. The Port Wakefield Road passes nearby as well as the Adelaide to Port Augusta railway line.

This place represents a part of my intergenerational story... my grandparents lived there and are buried there.
My father and mother owned a market garden there.
I lived in the area until I was six years old.
I went to Two Wells Primary school for the first year of my school life.
The place has an interesting history too.
Two Wells Two Wells is named Two Wells due to the two natural and permanent waterholes there. A regular stop for all travelers. The original name of the township was the "Town of Two Wells" c.1850.

Two Wells was never officially declared a town until 1957 _when a private survey occurred and the council then declared it as such. And, it wasn't until 1990 that the boundaries were officially fixed.

This photograph was taken on one of my trips across the Nullarbor from the west. A timely reminder of how far I have come and where the journey has taken me so far.

The destination is still in my future.

We are having a Heat Wave. The heat has been the conversation for the last few days.
At Fremantle station at 6
30pm....had to take a photo from inside the car with aircon running. Too hot to get out.
Finally, at 7pm I stopped at beach. Cool breeze to cool me down on way home. It was just starting.
An extreme weather event happening in Perth, WA. Amazing sunsets...skies still full if smoke because of bushfires on 3 fronts. Not looking forward to the next 3 days.

Did you know that a Puffer Fish can be very poisonous alive or dead. Even a lick can be very toxic to your dog. Best to avoid this fellow at all cost. Even the seagulls won't touch it.

Cumulus clouds...a brilliant dispaly.

The Coral Princess is in Port of Fremantle today.

Get rid of crows and bird pests...

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What do you do on Melbourne Cup Day?

This tiny little bird shared the beach with the larger crested terns, dogs and humans. Oblivious to everything and everyone.

Innaloo Florist has tomatoe plants for sale. Perfect time for starting your own patch.

https://www.carerswa.asn.au/

A vote of appreciation to Carers WA and all carers this week.
How do you know you are a carer?
Ask yourself the question:
Do I provide unpaid care and support to family members or friends who have an illness, disability, addiction, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail aged?
If the answer is yes! Then you are a carer.
Anyone at any time can become a carer. Contact:

www.carerswa.asn.au

Agree.

Not what I expected on AFL Grand Final day....a bonus solo beach walk. Now that is my kind of goal!