Norfolk is a beautiful little gem of an island in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, approx. halfway between Australia and New Zealand, 1600km northeast of Sydney.
Extremely remote, Norfolk Island territory includes the much smaller and uninhabited Nepean and Phillip Islands which can be easily seen from the original Kingston settlement (see photo below).
In order to maintain its pristine natural beauty and the health and safety of its inhabitants, limits and boundaries have long been put in place.
With its isolation, sea and air transport is relied upon for vital supplies including vehicles and white goods.
Because of its rugged coastline, large ships cannot dock at Norfolk, they have to anchor about a kilometre offshore (see photo of the pier below).
Cargo is then unloaded at sea and taken ashore via small boats or “lighters.”
Originally used as whaling boats, over the years they have evolved and have been widened to carry heavy cargo (see photos below)
This means that bad weather has a huge impact on supplies and there are times when Norfolk runs out of certain foods and items.
This has led to the implementation of boundaries to protect the island and it’s inhabitants.
Norfolk used to be a popular port of call for cruise ships until the negative impact of 3,000 passengers flooding onto the island took it’s toll on the infrastructure and so boundaries have now been put in place and cruise ships no longer visit.
Now tourists only arrive by air, with numbers limited and closely monitored.
Here’s the interesting thing, there are lessons we can learn from Norfolk to protect our own health and wellness.
Many people are stretched to the limit, on the verge of burnout.
The demands and busyness of modern day life, without implementing boundaries and support can cause chronic stress, anxiety, pain and overwhelm.
Protection and preservation of our precious energy and resources are needed for continued health and wellbeing.
For the past 25 years, I’ve helped thousands of clients with pain, stress, anxiety, boundaries and overwhelm.
I can work with you on-line so that you get the help you need from the convenience of being at home.
You don’t need to suffer, email me if you’d like to discuss how I can assist you to change your life!
