Celebration Resilience - A school teacher poetically shares the experience of children, his students, who live in poverty.
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One BBC reporter experiences an 8 week course of Mindfulness Meditation. For those of you who regularly follow my blog you will know that I practice mindfulness always. It has changed my life and the lives of those around me. Living in the present means that e.g. when I am with my children they get 100% of my attention, when I walk my dog, all of my senses are awakened making the colours crisper, perfumes more fragrant and my dog incredibly amusing. It also means that when difficulties arise I experience them for what they are no more and no less. I am then able to live my life, unburdened by memories of the past or thoughts of the future.
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Eight Ancient Beliefs now Backed by Science.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/21/8-ancient-beliefs-now-bac_n_4995877.html?ir=Arts
This year in May I will entrer my 15th year of this difficult journey. I intend to continue this battle to the end in order to protect children and raise awareness of horror that is childhood sexual abuse. The trial will not commence until April next year.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/22059043/innocence-stolen-by-man-of-god-vic-victim/
Mindfulness techniques have enabled me to travel excruciatingly difficult paths with appreciation. It may not sound possible but with a little peaceful practice the neural pathways in the brain can change thoughts of anxiety to an embodiment of transformation. When we dwell on difficult times from the past or worries about the future we may miss out on the present moment. The present moment may contain no negativity apart from our thoughts.
My little grandson was born yesterday. He is in the 90 percentile for his height and weight and has already been labeled as a " bruiser,tough boy and killer" by some. He is a one day old baby!!! He has a right to be what ever he chooses to be,a poet,a childcare worker or a wrestler. His choice. Keep the labels away so that he is free to be what ever he wants to be and express himself freely as an individual.
SANE Australia - Mental illness affects around 20% of Australians every year, but it is treatable. This pamphlet answers commonly-asked questions about the effects of mental illness on the families of people affected, and how they can be supported to help the person and themselves.
http://www.sane.org/information/factsheets-podcasts/206-families
Transformation Workshop - Celebrate the Winter Solstice with me and other Holistic practitioners on 31st May 2014 ant The Abbotsford Convent. Our aim is to have fun while offering a holistic approach to your physical and mental health in group settings.
http://www.natalierozencounselling.com/#!transformation-/c20lm