Virtues in Paradise
The Virtues of Success
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
When I was in primary school, the first ever IQ tests were given. There was a lot of buzz about this new way of measuring a child’s “intelligence quotient”.
Small steps can make life beautiful
Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Have you ever wished for a more loving relationship, a healthier diet or a fitter body, but felt it was beyond your reach?
Creating a paradise of love
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Our wedding anniversary is this week, so love is on my mind. Love is easy to fall into, harder to sustain. Seasoned love is edged with inevitable disappointments and annoyances. Yet faithfulness is good as gold.
Election: Walk with integrity
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
There is one virtue for which people are crying out, especially around election time. It is bound up in hope and leads to trust – the virtue of integrity.
Parenting in paradise: Better with virtues
Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
One of the first joys I had when floating at Ootu Beach on Aitutaki was watching beautiful island children playing after their sailing club lessons.
Winter in Paradise: Reminder to relax
Friday 4 July 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Ah, winter in paradise. A refreshing break from the heat both for those born here and those who have come from cooler climes.
Love is the answer
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Whatever the question is, love is the answer. Why are we here? To love and to serve – to express love in the way we live, the way we worship, the work we do, the relationships we nurture. Here in paradise, the love of God, of family, and community are vibrant threads woven into the culture.
On helping others deal with grief
Saturday 21 June 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
This week, I was privileged to facilitate a two day workshop sponsored by Te Vaerua Rehabilitation Services.
Tapping the 'Power of Wisdom'
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Many decisions arise in our lives. We all have to make choices, some that affect us for a lifetime.
The good within – living by your virtues
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Do you love your life? If you do, it’s a sure sign you’re living by your virtues, because they are the portals to happiness, the essence of a well-lived life.
Cooks are the 'gateway to paradise'
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Do you realise that Cook Islanders are guardians of the gateway to Paradise?
Virtues make good business sense
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Did you know that virtues are the keys to success in anything we do?
Islands full of treasures
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
These islands are full of treasure – from abundant sea life to the profusion of coconuts, flowers, mangoes, taro, bananas, and breadfruit.
Faith, culture should be linked
Saturday 26 April 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Cheekiness is, to me, one of the leading virtues of this country. From a virtues perspective, I see it as a combo of confidence, humour and humility.
Forgiveness and justice inseparable
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
I met an unforgettable woman during a virtues workshop in an Australian women’s prison. Marie swaggered into the room, parting the others like the Red Sea.
From violence to virtues
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
The old song goes, “You always hurt the one you love.” Sometimes this applies to the little ones in our care.
Keep a 'pace of grace'
Saturday 29 March 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Years ago, I found myself at death’s door. I crawled out to my prayer corner one morning to ask God if I should prepare to die, and instead received guidance in the form of 10 Rules for Health.
Trustworthiness not a lemon
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
My husband has a weakness for Meyer lemons, the big juicy ones. He makes quarts of lemonade from them and, to my delight, gets his Vitamin C that way.
Virtues – power of generosity
Monday 11 November 2013 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Virtues are the qualities of our souls, the content of our character, “the fruits of the spirit”.
Deals dishonour the country
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Sometimes we call the Cook Islands God’s country. We do that for many reasons. Perhaps it is because we believe its people are clean living and uncorrupted by the evils of the world. We also generally regard ourselves as nice “God fearing” people with charming smiles and decent morals.
