nicole calder

“You can’t help anyone who doesn’t want to be helped.” How often have you heard this phrase throughout your life? And do you really...

Sometimes it takes meeting someone to help you realise all the places in which you are stuck. At least that’s what happened with me....

I read something a few years ago in The Art of Belonging by Hugh Mackay that has continued to influence my perception of human...

Surprisingly, despite me having just moved back to Australia, this post does not pertain to distance, but to time and experience. Since...

How often have you been asked this seemingly simple question of, what do you want? Whether that’s been in the form of a profession, a...

Dallas, I recently attended your concert at the Georgia Theatre, the second time I have been fortunate enough to see you perform live....

Is it possible to ever truly appreciate something without being exposed to the stark harshness of its contrasting and opposing...

We live in a technology-dominated society. The same technology that was once invented to make communication more accessible has been...

Last night I served the most beautiful woman. She was 93 years young and had a real zest for life. When I asked her what her secret is to...

In order to experience the true elation of belonging, one must first experience the true isolation of feeling alone. And that I have...

As I was writing the post “The Power in Vulnerability,” I started to question why we perceive certain things as making ourselves...

I felt seen last night. Understood too. Not on all levels, but on a level. The energy I exerted resonated with the table I was serving,...

How many times have you opened yourself up to someone, only for them to reply with just love yourself or just be positive? Yet, despite...

Before reading this post, I encourage you to check out the Ted Talk I posted above. Brené Brown is a phenomenal speaker who has devoted...