Let's Talk Life

04/07/2024

Today it is 1 year since we said our earthly goodbye to my darling Zea. It is a bittersweet day – a day full of beautiful and precious memories and so much gratitude to God for all Zea and I shared together through 5 decades. Gratitude to Zea for enriching my life in so many ways with her love, compassion, understanding, forgiveness, patience and gentle teaching. Yes I experience a close personal loneliness at times but this is soon overwhelmed by the gratitude I am blessed with; and the peace (and deep-seated spiritual joy) of God that passes human understanding.
Today I also am specially blessed to have Steve, Som and Lloydie (Samson) here with me for the past weeks and just a few more days.
I thank all of you for the support and love you have shared over the last 18 months.
Zea, until we meet again I will miss you every day. Even as my life goes on, it goes on influenced by you and all the qualities you so generously shared with me and with others.
Thank you, and thank you God for your Grace and Mercy.
https://youtu.be/0ZwUCmIg8As?si=_St7r-cs_XQmw37d

23/08/2023

This is David again on Zea’s FB. Today is Zea’s birthday. 10 years ago she was blessed having a wonderful birthday tea with many of her dear friends - a day full of love and so much more. I’ve put together a 5 minute video from that day. You may see yourself in it if you were there 💕💕

When Zea celebrated her 60th birthday in August 2013 she was blessed to have many dear friends celebrate it with her. It was a wonderful day of sharing love...

15/07/2023

Thank you to all who have expressed their condolences on my dear Zea’s passing. The Celebration of Zea’s Life on 13 July was a wonderful reflection of her life. Everyone who participated and contributed - thank you 💕

This is a link to the service. The full service has been edited into separate shorter videos, and the full service is also included at the end of the playlist.

Extracts from the Celebration of Zea's Life Service on 13 July 2023, and the full service.

04/03/2023

Dear friends and colleagues - it is with sadness that I announce that I very suddenly and unexpectedly was forced to retire on 20/2/2023 due to serious health issues. My prognosis is 6-12months.
Because of the suddenness of the situation, I did not have time or opportunity to chat individually with each of you, which I am truly sorry about.
I hope you will seek out someone with whom to continue your growth and healing journey.

Please know that I am receiving wonderful support and care, and have a peace that passes understanding in the face of a challenging path ahead.

Thank you for your understanding and for giving me the privilege of working with you over the years.

Take care.

21/01/2023

So true …

14/12/2022

Are you and those around you okay? Reach out and if necessary talk to a professional. Reach me at Cbt Professionals (07) 5668 3490

The holiday period can be a difficult time for many Australians. R U OK? has produced tips and resources to help you support someone who is finding things tough.

13/02/2022

"According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence:

1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
2) Emotional Quotient (EQ)
3) Social Quotient (SQ)
4) Adversity Quotient (AQ)

1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons.

2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate.

3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time.

People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down.

A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ.

Your EQ represents your Character, while your SQ represents your Charisma. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs, especially your EQ and SQ.

Now there is a 4th one, a new paradigm:

4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): The measure of your ability to go through a rough patch in life, and come out of it without losing your mind.

When faced with troubles, AQ determines who will give up, who will abandon their family, and who will consider su***de.

Parents please expose your children to other areas of life than just Academics. They should adore manual labour (never use work as a form of punishment), Sports and Arts.

Develop their IQ, as well as their EQ, SQ and AQ. They should become multifaceted human beings able to do things independently of their parents.

Finally, do not prepare the road for your children. Prepare your children for the road."

26/09/2021

Dear Friends -

It is with excitement that I announce that after 12 years, Let's Talk Life will no longer be taking bookings as I will be joining CBT Professionals teams at Coomera and Nerang, on the Gold Coast, Queensland from 11 October 2021. There I will enjoy full administrative support and be able to offer Medicare rebates.
As a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, I am able to receive GP referrals and Mental Health Care Plans making my services more affordable. If you would like to book in, please go to https://cbtprofessionals.com.au/contact/ and ask to book in with Zea. I look forward to being able to make accessing therapy a bit easier.

20+ Psychologists Gold Coast providing therapy for child, adults, depression, axneity, stress, and more. 5551 0251.

13/08/2021

We may look like we have it all together, and we also all have a behind-the-scenes story. That’s the part we talk about in the counselling room.

04/07/2021