Golden Wattle Stories, Dreams, and Poems

Okay, so here are some examples of how culture and country can influence social anxiety disorder rates: 1.  Cultural Acceptance of Shyness: In some East Asian countries like Japan and South Korea, shyness and introversion are often seen as more acceptable or even desirable traits compared to Western cultures. This can lead to a lower reported prevalence of social anxiety disorder because individuals who might meet the diagnostic criteria in a Western setting may not be labeled or perceive themselves as having a disorder. 2.  Diagnostic Practices: Diagnostic criteria and practices can vary significantly between countries. For instance, the threshold for diagnosing social anxiety disorder might be higher in some countries due to cultural norms or differences in healthcare systems. This means that even if the underlying levels of social anxiety are similar, the reported rates can differ. 3.  Social Support and Collectivism: In more collectivist cultures, where strong social ...

I went and opened the curtains today and saw to my surprise, a butchet bird which I think was a young one, perched on the end of a perch sticking out of the cockatiels cage. So they were right up against the cockatiel cage. And they were just watching the cockatiels and maybe trying to make friends with them and I even saw them play with some of the cockatiels toys that were at the edge of the cage with their beak. They also sat there and preened themself. It was such a sweet and precious sight. 

Plus size models and plus size people showing off or being visible isn't promoting obesity just promoting equality of body sizes and everyone feeling beautiful and equal representation of people of all body shapes and sizes. Just inclusion. 💜

I dreamed Orlando was much older, maybe elderly and I was drawing his face and all the lines and wrinkles on his face. And I think he wanted me to draw him. It's like he was saying we've made it this far together in our lives and show me how much you care about me at any age. It was such a sweet and tender dream. 

I was in my bedroom listening to music when I heard some tapping on my window! I peered out the blinds and saw 2 baby butcher birds on the window ledge! Looks like these little angels wanted to visit me or maybe even were telling me to open the blinds to "take care of me". So I followed their suggestion to open the blinds and have a view of the trees outside as they recommended. What sweet little angels. 

I was in the lounge room when a baby butcher bird landed on the window ledge outside. The curtain was mostly closed but he was trying to peer in underneath. My message from him was that he was telling me to open the blind which I did. I felt like the baby butcher bird was trying to take care of me which he did by making me feel better with a view of the garden. A few minutes later his mum fiona flew onto the chair outside to visit me and say hello. And then awhile later the baby butcher bird came back onto the window ledge. Then flew onto the fence.  I felt like he was asking me to come outside. So I did. And lay down on the outdoor lounge. A minute later a butcher bird sang to me through the bushes. It sounded so loving. I feel so loved and taken care of by the butcher birds today!