For Peter Hoskin, and many other returned service men and women, ANZAC day is a day to remember. To remember those who he fought with and those who didn’t return home. Lest we forget.
“I was a National Service Man, aged 21, serving in Vietnam with 3 Platoon. It was July 21st, 1969 and a man had just landed on the moon. We were in the Long Hai mountains, well known for...
Across cultures, age and gender, we share a common desire to feel connected. To be a part of something, to align with other like-minded people, to share our experiences and to feel valued. For Candid Luminary and Marketing Partner, Amelia Veale, communication that connects, that unites communities and generates engagement is one of her core passions. Today she shares her passion for stories that unite and the inspiration for her piece "a waterfall begins with one drop".
It’s in people, places, stories and quotes. There are so many things around us that inspire us to reach for the stars and follow our dreams.
Perhaps it’s a desire to belong to something, to leave a legacy or to make a difference – in your life, in your community, in your world. But how do you get clear about what inspires you, so you can follow your dreams?
Here are...
We’ve all had at least one dark moment! That moment... when our mind becomes a prisoner, when we are overwhelmed, our heart might cry, but often we have no time for tears. It could be the result of a sick child; a terminal illness; the loss of a job; the death of a spouse, parent, or friend; separation or divorce; or as simple as, a significant change in our lives.
It’s how we cope with those...
Throughout the Candid journey, we have met many strong and courageous people. Women with stories that mix tragic loss with an inspirational spirit of survival; these women are amazing. Through these conversations, there is a common sharing of the experience of 'stigma' or awkwardness that comes when talking about death. You might already be feeling uncomfortable, just reading this. Yet death is the one thing that is common among each and every one of us. Here's some lessons of support we've learned from our beautiful...
