Robin's Little
Wisdom Nest

Last year, I started studying for my Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care & Disability) here in Sydney. By balancing online study with in-person classes on a part-time basis, I managed to wrap up all the theoretical coursework. These days, I’m in the middle of completing my 120-hour practical placement, working and learning on-the-job at a local residential aged care facility. Life has been incredibly busy lately because of this, but I’m learning so much every day

A few days ago, I was chatting with a friend, and we ended up talking about where most of our daily stress comes from. We both agreed: a massive chunk of it stems from human relations. There are times in life when interacting with others feels exceptionally heavy and draining. It could be a subtle tension with a co-worker, an unexpected sting of disappointment from an old friend, or recurring arguments with family—the people we care about most. When our feelings get hurt by o

Whenever I visit Brisbane, there is one place I always make a point of going back to — Brisbane Meditation. Tucked away in the suburb of Nundah, the centre is just an eight-minute walk from Nundah Station, which makes it wonderfully easy to get to without a car. The moment you step inside, you are met with a cosy, warm atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. It genuinely feels like a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of where you come from or what you know abo