Life is worth living. Even on the days it doesn’t feel like it. Especially on those days. Because life isn’t just about the big wins or perfect moments it’s about the tiny sparks that keep showing up when we think we’re done. It’s the smile you didn’t expect. The text that arrives at the right time. The laugh that sneaks out when you swore you were finished laughing. The sunrise that doesn’t ask permission it just shows up anyway. Some days we break. Some days we bend. Some days we feel invisible in a world moving too fast. But you’re still here. And that means your story isn’t done. You matter more than you know. You’ve survived things that once felt impossible. And there are people maybe more than you realize who breathe a little easier because you exist. Life is messy. Life is heavy. Life is unbelievably beautiful. And it is worth living. So if you needed a sign today… This is it. Stay. Try again. Take one more step. Because the world is better with you in it. And your best chapter may not be written yet. If you’re reading this… Tell me one thing big or small that makes life worth living for you

A new year isn’t magic. It doesn’t erase the scars, the grief, the lessons, or the battles still ahead. But it does give us something rare… A moment to pause. To breathe. To ask ourselves: “Who do I want to become from everything I’ve been through?” This year isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. It’s about choosing yourself when it would be easier to quit. It’s about healing slowly, stubbornly even on the days you don’t feel strong. Some of us are rebuilding. Some are rediscovering joy. Some are just trying to stand back up. And that’s enough. You are enough. So here’s to the quiet restarts. The small victories. The boundaries we finally honour. The peace we stop apologizing for. This year, we aren’t chasing a “new” us. We’re honouring the unbreakable one that survived every version of the past. If you’re walking into this year with courage even just a teaspoon of it tell me one word you want to live by in 2026 👇 Mine is: Unbreakable. What’s yours?

My dog doesn’t care if the house is spotless. He doesn’t care if I bought the “right” gifts. He doesn’t judge my Christmas pajamas, my snack choices, or the fact that I’ve watched Die Hard for the 47th time. He just sits beside me tail wagging, heart open reminding me that love doesn’t need to be complicated. Be present. Find joy in the simple stuff. Nap often. Snack responsibly-ish. And love your people (and pets) like it’s the best day ever because to your dog, it is. So here’s to the dogs who stay by our side through every season the silent therapists, the belly-rub addicts, the loyal shadows who make Christmas warmer just by being here. We may be slightly fur-covered… but we are happy… grounded… and absolutely UNBREAKABLE. #Unbreakable #DogDad #DogMom #BestChristmasBuddy

This morning I have been going through my skool notifications and messages and it occurred to me that I haven’t really posted anything about what motivated me to start a skool community and why I have joined this community. So here it is … My motivation didn’t come from a single spark — it came from a few long-running forces converging: 1. Years working the frontline of security and safety I have spent a lot of time as a Security Officer & Safety Representative in NT/WA environments. I have witnessed and experienced firsthand how ordinary people including myself have been caught off-guard by preventable risks — violence, theft, scams, unsafe homes, poor situational awareness. That built a conviction: that everyday families need practical tools, not theory. 2. A belief that preparation turns fear into confidence My philosophy — observation, detection, reporting and deterrence = preparedness, layered protection — has shaped my mission. I want to help ordinary households apply the same simple principles used in professional security: perimeter→exterior→interior→core, colour-coded responses, ThinkSafe-ActSafe-HomeSafe. In other words, don’t panic — prepare. 3. A gap in the Australian family-safety space The public messaging I have encountered was scattered: a bit of police advice here, a pamphlet there, some online-safety tips thrown in. You didn’t see a unified system that: - spoke to regular homes - covered home safety, home security, and online safety together - gave step-by-step room-by-room action plans That gap has pushed me into creating a full publishing line. 4. A personal drive to leave a legacy This is emotional, not commercial. I want my work to: - prevent loss of life - stop innocent people becoming victims - help families protect children, elders, and finances - be something that I can look back on with pride That sense of legacy sits underneath everything — particularly now that I’m in my 60s. 5. A desire to teach and train, not just observe

Being single at Christmas hits different. The world turns the volume up on couples, families, matching pajamas, and “perfect” moments. And if you’re alone, it can feel like you’re somehow behind… or missing something. But here’s the truth we don’t talk about enough: Being single doesn’t mean you’re broken. It doesn’t mean you failed. It doesn’t mean you’re unlovable. Sometimes it means you survived something. Sometimes it means you chose peace over chaos. Sometimes it means you’re learning who you are without noise, without compromise, without pretending. Loneliness isn’t weakness. It’s a season that teaches you how strong your own company can be. Christmas isn’t just about who’s beside you. It’s about what’s inside you. If you’re single this season, be gentle with yourself. Celebrate the quiet wins. Honor how far you’ve come. And remember being alone is not the same as being empty. You’re still whole. You’re still worthy. And your story is still unfolding. Unbreakable.