Rochelle Martinez
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From Strings to Stories: How Guitar Lessons in Auburn Are Changing Lives One Note at a Time
It starts with a single string. A hesitant pluck, a slightly off-key note, fingers fumbling over frets. For many residents of Auburn in Western Sydney, this is how a deeply personal journey begins—one that stretches far beyond mastering chords or perfecting strumming techniques.
By Rochelle Martinez11 months ago in Journal
From Chaos to Calm: How I Used Mindfulness to Discover Cleaning as a Daily Ritual
There was a time in my life when I couldn’t find the floor—literally or figuratively. My home office was cluttered with paperwork, dishes lingered longer than they should have, and even the simplest of tasks felt overwhelming. I didn’t realise it at the time, but the chaos around me was feeding the chaos within me. Everything felt heavier, noisier, harder to control. That’s when I stumbled upon the unlikely pairing that would help restore a sense of peace: mindfulness and cleaning.
By Rochelle Martinez11 months ago in FYI
