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Richard Ing

Full Heart

A Haiku poem to express my love for my sons and how they complete our family

Here

Far too often we let our minds be whisked away by the busyness we call life. At what point do you decide to just be?

Cheers

Inspired by the amazing people in my life, this is a celebration of that and a message that goes out to each and every one. I know I don't express this enough but here it is.

No, I don't have thousands of years... so here's my thoughts on that.

No, I don't have thousands of years... so here's my thoughts on that.

This marks the first philosophy post. These are snippets of my thoughts and views centred around quotes or statements from different philosophers.

Magic Beans

I love my coffee and the process that goes with it. There's nothing quite as satisfying as a smooth workflow to earn your cup of deliciously brewed coffee.

Sunday Dinners

My family get together every Sunday for dinner. This is an ode to this life long tradition and one I hope to carry on with my own.

Corgis

My corgis have been with us for over 10 years now and one thing which hasn't changed is their presence in our homes and the fur they bring.

Time is Everything

Time is Everything

This is a poem to celebrate the finitude of our lives and the time we are gifted. It explores in brief the various facets that time presents us and the choices we get to make.

As the journey ends, the adventure begins

As the journey ends, the adventure begins

This is a short personal blog about my experience and my perspective of welcoming a new child into our family.

Morning Pages

This is a short fun poem to celebrate the art and practice of morning pages. It is a simple type of journalling which gives you free flow to write your thoughts and express yourself on paper each morning. 3 magical pages of whatever you want.

Sushi Roll Sideways

Sushi Roll Sideways

This is my first try at a poem after being inspired by a fun moment watching my son Leon eating his sushi roll sideways. There was an innocence about it.

Let It Brew, Just A Little While Longer.

Let It Brew, Just A Little While Longer.

I’ve learnt that I need to ensure I get back to basics and allow myself the time to let it brew longer.

My Daily Ritual - Part 2

My Daily Ritual - Part 2

This is the final post on My Daily Rituals as of January 2023.

My Daily Ritual (Part 1)

My Daily Ritual (Part 1)

Join me for Part 1 of how My Daily Rituals is used to ensure that I spend my days on what matters in terms of life goals and overall happiness.

Midnight Run

Inspired from an early adult memory I had when I used to live for late-night drives with mates. I blend memories with some fiction. What is fiction and what is fact? You will never know.

My First YouTube Video!

My First YouTube Video!

I jump into the world of YouTube by crafting my first video!

Step Out of Your Village

Step Out of Your Village

Discovering new things can sometimes be a lonely pursuit but it doesn't have to be. I share a concept of building a Serendipity Vehicle shared by David Perrell combined with my own fun (terrible) hand-drawn illustrations.

A Turbulent Lesson

A Turbulent Lesson

This is a story about a short and terrifying lesson of what happens when you drift off into a daydream amidst a class

People Inspire People

People Inspire People

This is a post to celebrate the energy and inspiration of David Grohl's audiobook The Storyteller which I have just recently finished listening to.

My Coffee Mug From Hakone

My Coffee Mug From Hakone

During a Japan trip, I purchased a souvenir mug from Mt Hakone's Picasso open-air museum as I exited through the gift store. Little did I know it's become my favourite mug for my pour-over coffee routine.

York Lane (YOLA)

Cafe Creativity Nooks

York Lane (YOLA)

My first Cafe Creativity Nook post and it's about a cafe called York Lane. I delve into this cafe that I love and frequent. It's a place I go to take life slow and deliberately practice my writing.

Nature's Little Prank

Nature's Little Prank

During a family trip to Tasmania, I convince my family to take a "short" easy hike through Notley Fern Gorge State Reserve.

Cafe Creativity Nooks

Cafe Creativity Nooks Featured

Cafe Creativity Nooks

The perfect space for focus and creativity when you are deliberately looking for a spot in a cafe! These types of spaces are what I'm affectionately naming my cafe creativity nooks.

Airbnb

Our family and my parents go on a short weekend away at a coastal Airbnb stay. I've noticed that my son Leon behaves differently on holiday. More jovial, adventurous, and energetic. This is a short story to celebrate the innocence and energy he adds to our holidays.

Discovering Grit

Discovering Grit

I was loaned a book called Grit and it's given me a series of invaluable lessons to propel me into my practice of writing.