Zombie nephews. Photo by Hayley French at feijoadesigns.
These two little treasures look iron depleted and could perhaps do with a good feed of spinach from our lush garden, but it’s Halloween and what they are really after is zombie brains and sweets galore.
Luckily their mother doesn’t belong to the fun police and nor is she a religious fanatic, both of which seem to push harder in the media every year to sanitize the darkness of Halloween. Why people continue to say it’s an Continue reading
I love potential. I love seeing brave people going after their dreams, taking chances, combining talent with lady luck. I also enjoy most parts of reality shows that give people a chance to shine, whether they’re renovating houses, singing or performing in talent shows. What I enjoy less is the mocking and trashing that sometimes accompanies it.
Everyday-people can sometimes be too quick to Continue reading
Your life becomes better by making other people’s lives better.
Happy birthday Hayley over at www.feijoadesigns.co.nz
magic in the clouds-photo by Leanne French
1. Watch your thoughts come, and then watch them go; just like clouds floating across the sky.
2. Watch one cloud at a time, and tell yourself how interesting it is to observe that particular cloud.
3. Breathe and wait for the kinds of thoughts to Continue reading
magical moments
This week Prince George of Cambridge was born to proud parents William and Kate. Whilst you and I may not have a child third in line to the throne of England, those of us raising our own prince or princesses know that they, like any lucky parent, are in for an exciting journey of bravery, truth and Continue reading
Finley French (Age 6)- Awesome artist. Image Copyright. This is his ‘Monster Girl’
When you were six:
Did you think it was possible to draw monsters all day for a living?
Did you wish you could marry a prince or princess and live happily ever after?
Did you want to become the Continue reading
Credit to artist Evan Heasman – Soju Shots. This is his princess.
In the middle of a cold wet winter day, hauling in our olive harvest, dressed in drenched rags, full of the flu, I heard myself asking the angels for a miracle, a way out of unfortunate circumstances, a way back to my sparkle.
I usually like to sit in the Cinderella story as either the fairy godmother who helps others see their brilliance and potential, or as the bejewelled sparkling girl at the ball, feeling proud of my own accomplishments. I am not at all comfortable being Continue reading
One of the reasons why being in therapy uncovers truth and causes discomfort so readily for people, is because it takes place in unfamiliar surroundings, with an unfamiliar person.
The therapist’s care, compassion, and intense focus on you can actually make it easier to find hidden treasure. When they focus on you and you focus on yourself, it makes it more difficult to become distracted or sidetracked. In fairytales, it’s akin to finding yourself alone in a dark cave or deep woods. Without distraction it’s so much easier to see how you operate. It also enables exploration of outcomes and Continue reading
unhatched princes – sewn and photographed by Leanne French
Photo credit and thanks to Nisha Ravji Photography and Models Sabina Vixen and Candy Thorne.
Snow White and Rose Red is a Brother’s Grimm fairytale about two sisters who shared a close and loving friendship with each other, where ‘No evil ever befell them.’
Their widowed mother taught them ‘What one has, she must share with another,’ so they effortlessly obeyed and shared whatever they had. This fostered the type of generosity and kindness that enabled them to offer shelter to a half-frozen bear who knocked on their door in the middle of winter, asking to be warmed. He became a trusted family friend, and when he left in the spring, they were sad. On their many adventures they encountered Continue reading
BUY my book in NZ. Pay with PayPal.
NZ$28.00
Leanne French Relationship Expert & Counsellor 