Stella Campbell

Focus of international search of 16th century painting worth millions, the master piece by Palo to express a story Jesus healing a man in Jerusalem, was purchased by Catherine the great and eventually gifted to museum in Germany, where it was last documented in 1904. But by that time, its true value has become much obscured.

Whether you are tennis fan or not, I suspect you’ve caught something of controversy surrounding world number one Novak Djokovic, and the decision around participating and sharing the Australia Open. At the centre of the debate is the issue of vaccination. As the issue has played out on public eye, it seems unlikely there will be an outcome that will please everyone, fair and health that used to be found in every side.

Getting bad unexpected news can be challenging, but of course the manner which the news was told can make a big difference. A boss in US made headline this week for completely lack of empathy, as he fired 900 employees on one Zoom call. He has apologised for the way he dropped that particular bombshell has already caused lot of hurt.

If you have many men in your life, you might have noticed recently, some of additional facial hair. That maybe because we’re in the middle of Movember, the annual event where moustache grown to help raise funds awareness around men’s health issues. But do you know that today is International Mens Day, I suspect that might take most of us by surprise, for going under the radar, in much the same way as the topic as mens’ mental health.

Like many of you, I have being enjoy the excitement of Olympics, from the grace elegance of gymnasts to the speed of runners, to the power and strength of triathletes. The effort of every olympian is inspirational. They work so hard to get to Tokyo and under extreme challenge circumstances. It cannot be easy to compete when your family were not there cheering you in person. Early this week, youngest summer olympian won a bronze medal, competing along side other teens, the camaraderie relation was a wonder to behold as they celebrate the achievements and console disappointments. It's clear demonstration of being in it together, the energy was efficacious. And it was refreshing to see them approach Olympics with such freedom.

Live music is one of the great gift of this life, which shared across humanity. Every culture, every generation develop their own signs and styles. Music is able to draw us in, to inspire us, rest our spirit and ease anxieties. It allows expression of self which can resonate deeply in the heart of a listener. If you give out words and melody that somehow articulate exactly how we're feeling, and it can evoke memories very deep within.

Over recent years the phenomenon of reality TV has grown exponentially. Although there is perhaps question mark over the influence what we’re watching is real, it seems to be a hunger observe the life of beautiful people in stunning locations. Over this week thousands of residents in ByronBay signed petition called for a ban on a production of just such a show. According to the programmers the picturesque town of NSW provides perfect backdrop for online influencers living their best lives. Although local community facing environmental and economical challenges, together with high level of gender and domestic abuse does not want to be part of unrealistic portrait live, seems to be deep cry for authenticity, but also for help in dealing with real significant issues. The temptation to compare our lives to others sort of hide behind carefully manufactured images of ourselves is not new. Some of the pharaohs of particular religious group in the time of Jesus were known for make great show of themselves before the Christ. Caesor’s powerful fathers are powerful motivators as they flaunted the religiosity, generosity, and intellect. But Jesus saw through the created versad and accuse them more than once of hypocrisy, he was challenge them to be honest about themselves. In many ways the most powerful example we have to live authentically come from Jesus. He shared his life with disciples, and on his most painful moments he did not put up brave face, but allow them to see how much of he was struggling with his fears and doubts the night before his arrest to crucifiction. Throughout his life his conversation with man and woman of all ages and background, he ask insightful questions that demands truthful answers. For him, living a best life is all about authenticity. Perhaps we need to join our voice to those of the people over ByronBay, and calling for a bit more reality, and bit less of perfect backdrop.

What’s the pandemic has impact on all generations, the challenge that children are facing are not always recognised.