River & Rose Wellbeing

22/08/2025

I am so excited to be an exhibitor at the event hosted by the wonderful Kerri-Anne Dooley!

Please come along a see the various exhibitors that are looking forward to sharing their gifts with you at this event. 🌹

Send a message to learn more

04/08/2025

This is an ode to some of the reasons why 'River ' was chosen for part of my business name. Enjoy 🏞

Flowing with Life's Rhythm

Life moves like a river.
Always shifting.
Always flowing.

From moments of ease to times of challenge.
From happiness to sadness.
And through the countless spaces in between.

Some days feel light,
like a breeze on warm skin.
Others weigh heavy,
like clouds before the rain.

But through it all,
there is a steady truth:
nothing lasts forever.
Not the sorrow.
Not the joy.
Not even the uncertainty.

Each rise and fall
is part of the journey.
Each pause
is a chance to breathe.
Each challenge
is an invitation to grow.

So instead of resisting,
move with life.
Trust its rhythm.
Find peace in its ebb and flow.

Because every valley
carries you closer to a hilltop.
Every night
edges slowly toward dawn.
And every moment,
no matter how heavy,
is simply another step
in the endless unfolding
of your story.

~ 'Flowing with Life's Rhythm' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art Unknown via Pinterest

04/08/2025

Only a few places left for this Wednesdays gratitude workshop. ✨️ Please RSVP asap if you would like to join us. 🙏 We would love to see you. 🌹

Gratitude Blooms - August Art Therapy Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, 6 August 2025
🕰️ 5:30-7:30pm
📍 Studio 1, Redcliffe Art Society, 395 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe
🎟️ $15pp payable in cash on the night

Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate and meaningful. Please RSVP if you would like to attend by emailing Michelle at RnRWellbeing@gmail.com or texting 0435 028 178. Remember, you must be a RAS member to participate.

Let this be a gift to yourself — a pause to breathe, create, and remember what truly matters. Reconnect with the simple yet powerful act of gratitude in this gently guided, two-hour holistic art therapy workshop. In a creative and nurturing space, explore the many shapes of gratitude — from cherished memories and everyday joys to the quiet strength found in difficult times.

No artistic skills or experience is needed. This is a space for expression, not perfection — a chance to explore, reflect, and let gratitude bloom.

Through art-making, journaling, and gentle reflection, you’ll:
🌿 Shift your focus from pressure to presence
🌸 Reduce stress and gently uplift your mood
🎨 Express gratitude through intuitive, meaningful art
🌀 Cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness and emotional balance
💞 Feel supported by shared stories and connection.

Please bring a sketchbook, your choice of pencils/ texters/ paints & paint brushes, curiosity with an open mind, and a water bottle.

You’ll leave with a symbolic piece of art, a renewed sense of appreciation, and a heartfelt reminder that beauty and blessings are always within reach.

23/07/2025

Ed Sheeran is such an inspiration with the challenges he has faced and how he has met them with kindness, compassion and respect. I am sure it was a process for him to get to this point, but it illustrates how you can shape your own life with authenticity for being yourself. ❤️

Ed Sheeran said, “People will always judge you. You just have to learn to be happy with who you are,” he was speaking from experience—years of being in the public eye, facing criticism, and being different in ways that the world doesn’t always accept easily. From being teased for his red hair and appearance as a kid to being doubted for his unique voice and unconventional rise in the music industry, Ed knows what it feels like to be judged. But rather than letting that shape him, he chose to embrace it. This quote reflects his belief that no matter how much success you gain or how kind you try to be, there will always be opinions you can’t control. The only thing you can control is how you feel about yourself. For Ed, learning to be content with who he is—flaws, quirks, and all—was freeing. It allowed him to focus on his music, his relationships, and his purpose without needing approval from the outside world. It’s a reminder that self-acceptance isn’t about arrogance; it’s about peace. Ed encourages others, especially young fans, to stop chasing perfection or trying to please everyone and instead find strength in being authentically themselves. Because in the end, happiness doesn’t come from what others think—it comes from knowing you’re enough just as you are.

18/07/2025

I am just curious if anyone can reasonate with this ⏬️?

I Wasn’t Loved—I Was Useful
They liked me because I was easy.
Easy to talk to.
Easy to lean on.
Easy to forget.
I said yes when I wanted to say no.
Laughed when things weren’t funny.
Held space for people
who never once asked if I needed holding, too.
And now I’m angry.
Not just at them—
but at myself
for thinking that kindness would keep me safe.
1. I Became Who They Needed—Not Who I Was
In every room,
I scanned for cues.
What do they want?
Who do I need to be to stay loved?
I shape-shifted so well,
I forgot what my actual voice sounded like.
Because being authentic
felt like a risk I couldn’t afford.
2. I Confused Being Liked With Being Safe
If they like me, they won’t leave.
If I’m useful, I’ll matter.
If I’m low-maintenance, they’ll stay.
So I made myself easy to digest.
Softened every edge.
Apologized for my needs
before anyone had a chance to reject them.
But approval is a fragile currency.
And one day, I woke up bankrupt.
3. I Didn’t Burn Out—I Was Used Up
I wasn’t overreacting.
I was overextending.
And the weight of being “the good one”
crushed the parts of me
that longed to scream, cry, rage, and say NO.
I thought being nice would make people love me.
Instead, it made them forget I was human.
4. I’m Not Bitter—Just Finally Honest
I don’t want to be the safe choice anymore.
The reliable one.
The emotional sponge.
I want to be loved for my soul,
not my silence.
And if setting boundaries makes me hard to love—
then maybe they never loved me at all.
5. Final Word: I’m Done Performing
I’m not your emotional support human.
I’m not here to stay small so you feel big.
I’m not shrinking anymore
just to stay included.
If love requires disappearing,
I’d rather be alone.
Because I deserve to exist fully.
Loudly.
And unapologetically.
Credit: True Feeling

✨️There are ways to work through this with creative arts healing. Would you like to meet your authentic self? 💝