Claire Rhodes lives surrounded by bushland at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Australia with her daughter and dog-like cat, Yoda. During childhood, Claire often immersed herself in daydreams of distant lands, engrossed in books and crafting heartfelt poems. Today, Claire derives happiness from genuine connections with others and the world around her, which lead her to create Conscious Connection Cards, a set of affirmations and activities that nurtures connections among children, families and communities.