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John’s Message
Do you ever wonder why you’re not getting what you want?
Trying to gain or attain calm, wisdom or enlightenment is no more possible than trying to gain or attain your head or feet.
Calm clarity; insightful wisdom and spiritual enlightenment are our fundamental nature.
The more we stress and struggle, strain to attain, the more we move away from what we already always are – Real Peace & Perfect Freedom.
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Ajahn Tiradhammo – Sharing his Wisdom Teachings
Venerable Tiradhammo has been a Buddhist Monk for over 30 years.
He is one of the world’s most senior western Theravada Forest Monks and a senior disciple of the Meditation Master Ven. Ajahn Chah.
After many years in North-East Thailand, he was invited to England to help in the establishment of the western monastic communities there. He has been the abbot of several monasteries including Dhammapala Monastery in Switzerland for 15 years, and is now the abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in...
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Do you ever find yourself caught up in a mental mode or mood that feels very …… ‘ordinary’ ??????
John's thought for today -
Do you ever find yourself caught up in a mental mode or mood that feels very 'ordinary'?
No JOY - just getting by????
Life can even feel TIRESOME.
Having Mindfully recognised this state - we can 'pep up' -
with some Psychological Medicine.
Use the MENTAL MANTRA - JOY!
Suggest to your mind by voicing inwardly ..... JOY JOY JOY JOY
x 3 times
'Think It', 'Feel It', 'BELIEVE IT' - 'Become It'!
Life is too short to be caught in the Hum Drum...
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Video: Realising The Main Thing In Your Life – What Is It?
Saturday Urban Retreat on 7th March was a wonderful day of Mindfulness Meditation, sharing and discussion.
During Q&A in his workshop "Realising the Main Thing" John Barter offered this short description on the Four Brahma Viharas.
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Combining Eastern Philosophy & Spiritual Traditions with Contemporary Psychology – that’s Ken Wilber
I am excited by Ken Wilber - who with great skill, combines Eastern Philosophy & Spiritual Traditions with contemporary Psychology, offering a great understanding of our human condition and transpersonal nature.
Take a moment to view this .... I am Big MIND
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One Of My Favourite Teachings – A healthy mind is the greatest gain
A healthy mind is the greatest gain
Contentment is the greatest wealth
A trustworthy friend is the best of kin
Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss
The Buddha
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Students view the HSC as stressful – but this can be changed
We completed our 4 week HSC - Help Stay Calm during the HSC Journey (Co-Presented by John Barter & Megan Miller).
We like to refer to our students in year 11 and 12 as 'Emerging Adults'.
These emerging adults view the HSC as a very stressful time - however changing this thinking to a perception of it being a challenge of learning and growth can create a much more positive attitude with more joy around the whole HSC experience.
Using the 7...
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Walking Meditation as a way to move around when sitting at a desk for long periods
Week 3 of the HSC - Help Stay Calm through the HSC Course covered Mindful Exams, the physical changes that occur through anxiety and stress, and WALKING MEDITATION as a way for students to get up from their desk while studying or working and move around to help clear the mind and reduce stress.
With just one week to go, next week will consolidate all the learning and cover the final 4 of the 7 Wise Attitudes.
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Social Media and Electronic Devices the topic of discussion during Week 2 of the HSC Course
Our second week of our NEW HSC - Help Stay Calm during the HSC Journey Course raised issues facing emerging adults today - difficulties in balancing sleep and well-being with the demands of school, sport, friends and family.
Social media and noticing the need and even addiction around electronic devices and how to use these tools wisely and not let them control you was also discussed.
Finding ways to help manage the workload of year 11 and 12, time management, staying...
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