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Let’s Talk About Talking (a.k.a. Gossip)
There’s something a little icky about gossip, isn’t there? That slow drip of conversation that starts as “concern” and ends up twisting into something that leaves a funny feeling in the pit of your stomach ♡ Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to fall into it ~ even accidentally. Small towns, small…
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The Art of Surrender (Part Two)
So…..remember that post I wrote about letting go? Yeah. I have a confession. When I wrote it, I wanted to believe I’d fully surrendered ~ that I was gliding through the storm with barefoot grace and enlightened calm 😳 But honestly? I was more like clinging to the steering wheel of life whispering, “I’m fine,…
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Letting go!
Wow! That one really knows how to test me. (And if I’m honest, I’m a little stubborn when it comes to “surrender”) It’s not a neat chapter with a clear ending ~ it’s a lifelong rhythm of release, a practice of surrendering again and again……. This week, I’ve had to say goodbye to a lot.…
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I Would Really Like to Exclude Myself from This Narrative
The world feels unsettled lately and I can feel it mirrored inside me. Life lately feels like a roller coaster with a dodgy safety bar and I’m ready to get off, stat! We’re back in the rental market (send prayers, crystals and snacks) And wow ~ it’s hectic. Like, if the Hunger Games and “The…
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It’s Not Giving Up ~ It’s “Maybe Not Right Now”
Isn’t time a funny thing? One minute you’re cruising along, everything flowing, plans falling into place ~ and then bam ~ the universe hits shuffle! Suddenly what felt easy starts feeling heavy. The to-do list multiplies overnight. Your brain starts doing that tap dance between “I’ve got this” and “I might actually combust” I’ve been…
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When the Ground shifts
Well… this one’s a little hard to write. We’ve just been given notice ~ 90 days to move out. And while I know “home” isn’t always about four walls, this place has been our sanctuary. It’s hard to imagine leaving it behind :'( Uncertainty is a funny (and slightly cruel) thing. You tell yourself to…
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The Thrill of the Op Shop Find
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of an op shop treasure hunt. You walk in with zero expectations ~ maybe just to “have a quick look” (famous last words) and suddenly you’re holding something that needs to come home with you….immediately! Yesterday we took a drive to Mullum ~ that dreamy, boho little town tucked…
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Is My Obsession with Indoor Plants… Healthy?
So, here’s the thing. I talk to my plants. Every. Single. Day. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Bird of Paradise, Spider Plants, Peace Lilies, Pothos, Devil’s Ivy, Palms, Monstera (even a Thai Constellation baby) ~ they all get their daily pep talks. And yes, they’re thriving. (Coincidence? I think not) Now, I’m about to add a Maidenhair Fern…
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Who Even Am I?
So, apparently, I’m now one of those humans with a blog (wtf, I know!) Somewhere between raising five kids (who are now adulting in the big wide world), starting community projects, drinking far too much coffee and wrangling life in the rainforest, I decided the internet needed my rambles. You’re welcome. A little about me?…
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What Does RainMinded Mean?
Humans often ask me: what does RainMinded actually mean? So, I guess it sounds like I’m either obsessed with the weather forecast (which is kinda true!) or it’s some kind of niche yoga pose. But here’s my truth: RainMinded is my philosophy, my mess and my magic all rolled into one ✨️ So being RainMinded…
Rain’s Rambles
A space for honest reflections ~ on life, love, struggles and the messy beauty of being human. Here I share raw thoughts, small wonders and the moments that shape me, in all their imperfect honesty ♡
