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Whatipu Caves - 20 Minute Walk from Omanawanui Track Carpark - Waitakere Ranges
This cave was wide - the widest cave I have been into. The cave provided coolness from the hot temparature outside and would provide shelter in a storm.
Whatipu Caves is a 20 minute walk from Omanawanui Track carpark.
David Clouston
6 days ago1 min read
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Cascades Kauri Track - Beautiful Easy Bush Walk in Waitakere Ranges
The river itself is beautiful with so many native trees.
During one section of the walk, a river can be seen cascading down large stones, placed perfectly by Nature.
David Clouston
Jan 41 min read
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Flat Tyre During the Xmas Swirl - Power of Gratitude
At 5.30 pm on Monday night I slowly parked my car at my gym ready to attend class.
A bystander standing next to my car noticed my tyre was flat and pointed it out to me. đ
I had been driving with a flat tyre.
David Clouston
Dec 20, 20252 min read
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Great Keppel Island - A Day Trip Snorkeling Off The Capricorn Coast
It was a dream being on the island.
David Clouston
Dec 7, 20252 min read
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Omanawanui Track - A Must Do Waitakere Ranges Walk
Looking out over the water coming in from both sides. The Pacific Ocean bringing itself into the west coast beaches and sweeping wide into Manukau Harbour.
You would never know it is only 1 hour from Auckland CBD.
David Clouston
Nov 8, 20252 min read
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Arataki Trail Run - 6km - Waitakere Ranges
A 6 km trail run of the Arataki Loop located in the Waitakere Ranges in West Auckland.
Starting the morning in nature with the morning sunlight is something I always love.
Waking up fresh and making the most of my day is something I want to do for the rest of my life.
David Clouston
Oct 19, 20252 min read
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Redwoods Forest - Heal Your Soul
Breathe in the fresh air.
Pause.
Stare at the soft morning light penetrate through the giant trees.
 I â¤ď¸Â Redwoods Forest.
David Clouston
Oct 11, 20251 min read
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Blue Lake - A Beautiful Run In Nature
The beauty and difference of this run was that it was not about time or winning.
Instead of me trying to run against time, it was about how many laps of the lake I could do.
David Clouston
Oct 4, 20252 min read
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Tiny Stories of Change - The Red Cup
Over time, the cup grew on me.
I started to like the look of it.
It no longer appeared cold, but warm.
One day, I made the bold move and took it down from the upper shelf of the cupboard...
David Clouston
Sep 13, 20251 min read
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Tiny Stories of Change - My Heavy Bag
When I get home from work, I walk upstairs and unload my heavy bag and gym gear.
However, this week I was so tired I didn't feel like going straight upstairs.
Usually, I would plow through, and even if I was dog tired, I would go upstairs.
David Clouston
Sep 6, 20252 min read
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How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - Movie Review & Reflections
It's nice, as ultimately both of them could not fake it forever, eventually their true selves shine through.
David Clouston
Aug 23, 20252 min read
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Federal Square Cafe - A Welcoming Atmosphere With A View
In the mornings, it is lovely, as the sun pours into the deck and through the windows.
The cafe is popular at morning tea and lunchtime, with CBD workers frequenting the place.
David Clouston
Jul 20, 20251 min read
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God and Adam - Michelangelo's Famous 500-Year-Old Sistine Chapel Painting
Michelangelo never explained what his famous painting meant.
Scholars believe the painting depicts the biblical moment when God breathes life into Adam, the first man.
David Clouston
Jul 13, 20252 min read
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Life After Death? A Close Friend Riding The Blue
Because I was the oldest sibling in my family, he was like an older brother.
David Clouston
Jul 5, 20251 min read
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The Most Powerful Force In The Universe - Did Albert Einstein Write These Words?
I ask you to guard the letters as long as necessary, years, decades, until society is advanced enough to accept what I will explain below.
There is an extremely powerful force that, so far, science has not found a formal explanation to. It is a force that includes and governs all others, and is even behind any phenomenon operating in the universe and has not yet been identified by us.
David Clouston
Jun 28, 20253 min read
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Spirited Away - Reflections On The Classic Japanese Anime Film
Greed and love are so well expressed through the original characters set in a world where spirits and the human world overlap.
Each encounter nudges Chihiro to grow in courage, inner strength, and kindness.
David Clouston
Jun 21, 20252 min read
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The Most Positive Person I Met
A few years ago, I was volunteering, doing promotional work.
I was handing out brochures to people on the street and letting them know about the meditation I do.
I met people from all walks of life.
David Clouston
Jun 15, 20251 min read
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The Method To Overcome "Ground Hog Day"
Before meditation, I experienced "Ground Hog Day" every day.
Just like Bill Murray's classic comedy, every day seemed the same.
It was like being stuck inside a boring television repeat.
After meditation, each day can be a new day.
David Clouston
Jun 8, 20251 min read
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Hike Mount Manaia - Things To Do In Whangarei
Spending time in Whangarei and looking for something to do?
If you like the outdoors, then hiking up Mount Manaia might be a good option.
Mount Manaia is a 35 minute drive from Whangarei township and is a relatively easy walk.
David Clouston
May 24, 20251 min read
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Do You Want To Dance? - Age Knows No Boundary
Behind her age was a true soul who let go on the dance floor, not caring about what others thought.
David Clouston
May 4, 20253 min read
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