Having an open stance 1



We live in an age of change. Everything is always changing: technology, dietary recommendations, parenting tips, financial systems and so much more.

And for the most part, these kinds of changes are outside of our control. We bystanders. Onlookers. Trying to stay afloat. And I think knowing this, even sub consciously, leads us to shut down areas of our personal world. We want to be able to say ‘no’ to new ideas or systems that keep messing with our lives and our ways.

But here’s the risk, we stop changing. We stop exploring and risking and daring.

We set up a fear of change that contains our lives and limits our future.

Instead the word ‘openness’ offers another approach. Not change for the sake of change. Not change for the sake of acceptance or political correctness or getting ahead.

But an open stance.

A way of standing and looking at the world that says,

”I am ready for you and whatever you have to teach me. No matter what today brings, I have learned enough to be ready and waiting.”


About Kelley

Kelley is a speaker, author, overseas aid worker and perpetual student. She is passionate about women and gender issues, both in the local and international context, which underpins her enthusiasm for kinwomen and its contribution to women ‘living their finest life’. In 2014 Kelley completed a Masters in International and Community Development before establishing The Foxglove Project. Foxglove is a registered charity focused on supporting international development projects that are sustainable and driven by indigenous leadership. Kelley’s paid work requires her to travel extensively to evaluate and support projects supported by Australian funds. This experience and networking enables Foxglove to partner with outstanding overseas agencies delivering real opportunities for the poor and vulnerable to lead independent self-determined lives. Kelley combines these passions with a love of family and faith. Across more than 30 years of marriage, Kelley and her husband have worked through many of the challenges of building a relationship while raising three sons. Their boys have now finished high school changing the dynamics of family life and relationships. One of her great joys is sharing parenting lessons and learning from good and bad (sometimes disastrous) experiences. She uses humour and common sense to talk about the everyday challenges facing parents in today’s context.

One thought on “Having an open stance

  • Elaine Fraser

    Love this: ‘A way of standing and
    looking at the world that says,

    ”I am ready for you and
    whatever you have to teach me. No matter what today brings, I have learned
    enough to be ready and waiting.”’

    Great thoughts about being open to change. ????

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