Every so often, (and especially after we have encountered some life-changing experiences, whether they be illness, job-change, relationship disruptions and the like) it becomes valuable to take some time out to assess what it is that’s important and where you are headed with your life. Having done that the next thing is to take a [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day
Posted in Alexia Miall, Consciousness, Meditation, Quest for Life, StJohn Miall, tagged Alexia Miall, Quest for Life programs, St John Miall, Take a Stand for Life program on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Feed the Wolf of Love
Posted in Guest blogger, Wendie Batho, tagged Feed the Wolf of Love, Love on February 27, 2012 | 4 Comments »
We often share a version of this on programs and when we came across this on the Just One Thing, daily practice blog, we wanted to share it with you. Feed the Wolf of Love Why? I once heard a Native American teaching story in which an elder, a grandmother, was asked what she had [...]
The Problem with Grief
Posted in Grief, Margie Braunstein, tagged Grief, Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life, recovery on February 23, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Why does our society have such a problem with grief? Following is a composite, fictional story about a fictional person based on many real experiences I have had as a psychotherapist working with clients over the years. I had been working with Ruth for 5 months. She was working through the loss of her 8 [...]
Relax – a practical philosophy!
Posted in Bernadette Arena, Meditation, Yoga, tagged Mind, philosophy, problems, Relaxation, yoga nidra on February 21, 2012 | 4 Comments »
For me, Yoga is a process of deconstruction. Of letting go of everything I thought I’d learned. The Yoga tradition says that all information, all wisdom is available in Universal Mind/Consciousness. And if one is open enough, it starts to come though. When we get stuck, when we reach an impasse it is helpful to [...]
Take a Stand for Life – 12-16 March 2012
Posted in Alexia Miall, Compassion, Inspiration, Margie Braunstein, StJohn Miall, tagged Alexia Miall, Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life programs, StJohn Miall, Take a Stand on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
As the next Take a Stand for Life program approaches, I am reminded of last year’s program on which I was privileged to participate and support as the counsellor. As counsellor, I shared many sacred and beautiful moments with people who came to my room to privately share precious parts of their lives. People were [...]
A Day of Inspiration
Posted in Inspiration, Petrea King, tagged Day of Inspiration, Mind map, Petrea King, Tour de Cure 2012 on February 16, 2012 | 2 Comments »
This week, Petrea cast her magic spell over the 400+ guests at yesterday’s Day of Inspiration in Sydney supporting Tour de Cure 2012. The incredible line up of speakers included; International speaker: Phillip Hesketh, Awesome Foursome Olympian: Drew Ginn, Glenn Capelli, super coach: Paul Roos, Susie Maroney and more. All beyond inspirational. With a gentle [...]
Million Kilo Weight loss Challenge: Participant Diary
Posted in Guest blogger, Inspiration, Quest for Life, tagged Jay Chapman, Million Kilo Challenge, Quest for Life Foundation, Weight loss on February 15, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I have joined the 10-week Healthy lifestyle Challenge ~ to become a New Healthier “Me” as it came to my attention the past few months that I am feeling unhealthy. Feeling tired all the time and being overweight was causing me to feel unhappy as life was becoming increasingly more of an effort. So I [...]
Oneness Meditation
Posted in Bernadette Arena, Compassion, Consciousness, Meditation, Peace, Petrea King, Wendie Batho, tagged Bernadette Arena, Oneness Blessing, Petrea King, Wendie Batho on February 13, 2012 | 8 Comments »
Petrea wanted to share these events with you: Petrea King, Bernadette Arena and Wendie Batho travelled to India in 2010 to meet with Sri AmmaBhagavan and to receive (and to give) the Oneness Blessing. It is now available to everyone here in Australia. You may find it a wonderful opportunity to settle the chatter in [...]
What to do When Someone You Love is Diagnosed
Posted in Cancer, Compassion, Crisis, Petrea King, tagged Cancer, Diagnosis, Life threatening illness, Petrea King, Supporting person with cancer on February 5, 2012 | 1 Comment »
These notes have been put up to support a radio interview done by Petrea King on Monday 6th February on Nightlife with Tony Delroy (ABC local radio). Introduction It’s often difficult to know what to say when someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or a serious disease. Some people find it so uncomfortable that [...]
Magnificent Spirit: Freedom and Jeff
Posted in Cancer, Guest blogger, Hope, Inspiration, tagged Cancer, Eagle, Freedom and Jeff, magnificent spirit on February 1, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Petrea came across this story via email and we just had to share it! This is the kind of story that enlivens and nourishes our hearts. Freedom and I have been together 11 years this summer. She came in as a baby in 1998 with two broken wings. Her left wing doesn’t open all the [...]
