A very grand Advent
It’s Advent again – the season of waiting. This year, our waiting takes on a special focus – we are awaiting the arrival of our first grandchild. Actually, Francine has been
Wrangling the Memory Factor
Our memories are a powerful influence on our present wellbeing. Good or bad, old or recent, our past experiences form us into who we are today and our memories reinforce it
That Romantic Atmosphere
On Friday afternoon we went on a bush walk with Byron’s work colleagues. Although we were with other people, we so enjoyed the time together. Walking is remarkably therapeutic for us…
Power and Passion
Christians have a rather unusual perspective on passion. ‘Passion’ Sunday marks the beginning of Holy week and the holiest day in the Church calendar celebrates the ‘passion’ of our Lord. To
The Power of Ritual
Some years ago, we attended a Smart Marriages conference in the United States. One of the most memorable inputs was from Dr Bill Doherty, a family therapist and author. Over dinner,
A Field Hospital For The Soul
We’ve written a lot about forgiveness, about the need to forgive others not just because Jesus’ commands us to do so but because it liberates us to receive love. As we
SL eNews December 2014
From the Editors It's been a very eventful six months for us here at SmartLoving HQ. Not only have we just about finished a revamp of the SL Engaged course, we've also
SL eNews November 2014
November 2014 Stress affects us all. Whether its source is work, family, health or our marriage, stress undermines our capacity to operate at our best. This month we feature an article
SL eNews October 2014
From the Editors We're a bit late getting the eNews out this month...lots of things happening here with two new online courses going live in the next few weeks. The courses are
SL eNews September 2014
From the Editors This month we welcome Bernard Toutounji as a regular contributor and we look forward to many insightful articles from him in the future. This one on The Temperaments