I recently attended a 30 day gratitude challenge workshop with Toni Powell which was absolutely wonderful and inspiring. Many lights have switched on for me from that great day and the most exciting of all is in regard to my partner in life, David. Toni was talking about the “opposite of gratitude” which turned out [...]
Archive for the ‘Margie Braunstein’ Category
Angel on Earth
Posted in Gratitude, Margie Braunstein, tagged Angel, Gratitude, Margie Braunstein on May 21, 2012 | 2 Comments »
The little things
Posted in Compassion, Inspiration, Margie Braunstein, tagged Flowers, Margie Braunstein, nurturing, the little things on April 23, 2012 | 2 Comments »
One of the best things I have learned from Petrea’s inspiring teaching over the years is about how important the ‘little things’ are. One thing I have implemented since coming to Quest is to put a bud vase next to my bed and choose a new living flower or piece of greenery every week. This [...]
Kicking the cat syndrome
Posted in Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life, tagged Kicking the cat, Margie Braunstein, Reaction on March 12, 2012 | 4 Comments »
At Quest for Life, we often speak about reaction versus response. I experienced a lovely lesson about this recently and thought I would share it with you because I imagine I am not the only one experiencing reactions. If I am not facilitating on a workshop, I usually work from home. One day recently I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Climb-it Change
Posted in Inspiration, Margie Braunstein, tagged challenges, Margie Braunstein, Overcoming Challenges on November 23, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Is it just me or does change seem frustratingly slow at times? Whether it’s a journey up the mountain or a path to enlightenment … change can seem slow. I reckon, however, that some of the best change is really gentle and unhurried… it takes time. Our impatience with change is usually about pain relief. [...]
Self Care Matters
Posted in Compassion, Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life, tagged Kiama, Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life, Self Care Matters on November 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Our facilitators have had a brilliant year out in community delivering the practical and caring teachings of Quest for Life, to a wide variety of groups. These programs, called Self Care Matters are about creating a more vibrantly peaceful and health filled life. We have delivered programs to both staff and clients and have met [...]
Coming to Quest
Posted in Cancer, Compassion, Forgiveness, Inspiration, Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life, tagged Brave, Cancer, Courage, Depression, Margie Braunstein, Quest for Life Centre, Trauma on November 1, 2011 | 4 Comments »
I am just back from yet another inspiring week with the most wonderful people and it motivates me to jot down a few words about the courage people demonstrate when they come to a program… It never ceases to amaze me on day one of a residential program just how much courage it must take [...]
My Friend in the Garden
Posted in Book review, Margie Braunstein, Meditation, tagged Margie Braunstein, Meditation, Petrea King, Relaxation, Visualisation, Zen Garden on October 18, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Recently I was in a beautiful garden sitting with a dear friend asking her for her wisdom and guidance about an issue in my life. This friend is a true and trusted loving presence in my life and I often consult with her. I have to say she has never given me bad counsel. As [...]
Pearl of Wisdom
Posted in Book review, Inspiration, Margie Braunstein, tagged Margie Braunstein, Pearl of Wisdom, Sydney Morning Herald, Tom Bass on October 11, 2011 | 11 Comments »
In 1994 I cut an article out of the Sydney Morning Herald. I found it again today and have transcribed for you below. I hope you find it as inspiring as I did all those years ago. “It took sculptor Tom Bass 68 years to make the major breakthrough of his life. Now 78, the [...]
