About

Can we change? Yes we can.

Hi, my name is Peter  and welcome to The Change Blog.

I started blogging in April 2007 because I wanted to share my own personal story of change. In 2007 alone I became a father for the first time, relocated from Australia to Canada and started a new job. Perhaps more importantly, though, I experienced a shift in terms of how I saw my life and the world in which we live.

My goal for this blog is to make the world a better place by helping people to lead happy, conscious and meaningful lives.

When reading this blog, please be aware that my life is a work-in-progress and that I don’t have all the answers. I would, however, love for you to join me as I explore how we can consciously change for the better - both on an individual level and on a global scale.

About Me- Q&A:

Who are you?

I am a 25 (soon to be 26) year old guy. I live in Vancouver, Canada, with my gorgeous wife Kathryn and son Xavier (baby #2 is due this July). Here is a recent shot of us:

I was born and grew up in Perth, Australia. In 2004 I graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History, Asian Studies, Finance and Banking.

After graduating university, I took off for a one year round the world trip with only the barest of plans. I ended up in Banff, Canada, where I met and fell in love with Kathryn. We returned to Australia in late 2005 and in February 2007 our son Xavier was born.

In July 2007 we relocated to Vancouver where I found work in the Finance industry. I love to spend my free time either with my family, blogging (obviously!), reading a good book, skiing, practising yoga and golfing.

Why do you care so much about change?

In my late teens I was depressed and in my early twenties I was on what I call autopilot. Having beaten depression and become aware of the unlimited possibilities I have in life, I now want to help others do the same.

My wake-up call came on 24 May 2006 when I received the unexpected news that I was to be a Dad. I remember the date so well because it was my birthday (what a present!). Initially I did not welcome this news. But at some point in the next month or two something inside me changed I came to not only accept the news, but embrace it. I took it as a sign that I needed to change my life. And I did (read this article if you are interested in how I proved it to myself).

As I continued to share my story and connect with other like-minded people online, it became obvious to me that there truly is a worldwide shift underway. In April 2008 I made the conscious choice to focus less on “I” and more on ” we” - hence I relaunched this blog under the new name The Change Blog.

Where else can I find you online?

Apart from The Change Blog, you can find me on Pick The Brain where I am the Editor.

Also, feel free to view my profile on the following social media sites and add me as a friend:

• Digg
• StumbleUpon
• Mixx

Can you recommend me some good books?

Of course! Please see my Recommended page.

About The Change Blog - Q&A:

Do you accept guest articles and/ or freelance articles?

Yes and yes.

If you have written an article that you would like me to consider as a guest post, please email me at peter [at] thechangeblog.com with the article attached. If you are a freelancer, I am more than happy to compensate you at a generous rate for your writing.

Can you link to the article I just published on my own blog?

Once per month I publish a blog carnival called The Change Carnival. Feel free to submit an article to the next edition by clicking here.

Also, I normally send out a few links at the end of each month so you are welcome to email me if you have published an article you think I may enjoy.

How can I support The Change Blog?

Perhaps the best way to support The Change Blog is to share anything you find useful with other people. The social media - eg Digg, StumbleUpon, Del.icio.us, Mixx - are a great way to do this. You will find buttons at the end of each article that will allow you to vote or save that particular article.

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