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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Saturday tip: Listen!
The Chinese characters which make up the verb “to listen” include: You, Eyes, Undivided Attention, Heart and Ear. When we listen this tells us to bring all of ourselves to the task, using our eyes, ears, heart and giving our … Continue reading
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The soft stuff
My work as a trainer and facilitator was once described by someone as “the soft stuff” that was “an extra to other skills”. My workshops and courses were in areas of self awareness, self development, communication and facilitation skills, relationships, … Continue reading
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Tagged adaptability, empathy, Life long learning, relationships, resilience, self awareness, stress management
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Remembering
It is ANZAC day here in New Zealand. Today we remember all the members of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces who have served in wars. Today I am remembering the following members of my family who served in … Continue reading
Sunday quote
” Start where you stand and make the road by walking.” Antonia Machado
Saturday tips
Two tips for stress management: Touching your fingers to your lips signals to your body to calm down. A glass or two of water and some big muscle activity ( running, dancing, digging the garden, walking briskly, vacuum cleaning) dilutes … Continue reading
Water, wildlife and a walk
I am fortunate to live in an area which has two man-made lakes near the local shopping area. Yesterday was warm and calm and I took the opportunity to walk around the larger of the two lakes. There are always … Continue reading
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Anticipation
This time last week I was anticipating what a roadtrip and weekend away could mean for me. I have checked the meaning of the word “anticipate” and found the following aspects that applied to me and my planned weekend. “Anticipate”: … Continue reading
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Tagged anticipation, feijoas, holiday, honey, nature, stress management, walking
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Missed Monday
We have been on a road trip to Hawkes Bay to visit an elderly relative. On the most beautifully warm late autumn afternoon we visited an ashes site at the local cemetery. Here is a photo of some of the … Continue reading
Sunday quote
“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way … Continue reading
