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Practical Wisdom in Precarious Times
Catherine Ingram is an
international dharma teacher with communities in the U.S., Europe, and
Australia. Since 1992 she has led Dharma Dialogues, which are public
events that focus on directing awareness toward greater wellbeing in an
ethical and happy life.
Join Catherine for any of these events to
explore the most fierce and complex aspects of existence from the calm
and simple quiet of the heart.
Dharma Dialogues in Melbourne
February 19, 22, 23, 25
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Suggested donation: $12
Non-residential weekend Retreat in Melbourne
Feb. 25 - 27
(Begins Friday evening and ends midday Sunday)
Cost: $150
Armagh
226 Kooyong Rd.
Toorak (Melbourne)
Saturday, February 19 at 7:30pm - February 27 at 12:30pm
The Universe, you, me, everything! Science has
confirmed what mystics have been saying for centuries, when you look
into seemingly solid objects, there are smaller and smaller particles
and more space, until you arrive at the quantum level, the field of
infinite possibilities, Source itself.
Einstein said energy can neither be created nor
destroyed just transformed into another form of energy. The law of
attraction enables the intentional use of the source of creation -
pure energy! You are always creating.
From the infinite field of Source energy to physical
form, creation begins as the lightest impulse, becomes an inspired
idea, a thought, then action until it is manifested on the physical
plane. Thoughts, ideas and emotions are the pathways of energy,
starting with subtle vibrations and becoming denser until they appear
in form.
The law of attraction states that like energy
attracts like energy. Energy flows where your attention goes. You will
get more of whatever energy level you are vibrating at. Even if it is
more of what you don't want if your attention or emotions are focused
on that. When you are in alignment with source energy you are
powerfully creative and filled with joy, enthusiasm and inspiration.
3 Tips to focus your attention and get your energy flowing.
Gratitude. When you come from an
attitude of gratitude you are open fully to the flow of source energy.
Emotions are magnetic and draw like unto like. Find 5 things to be
grateful for every day, you can always find more than 5 but use it as a
starting point. You might like to write them down in a notebook every
morning or evening. Open your heart to feel the gratitude as you do
this exercise.
Breathing. Life is breathing in
spirit - inspiration. Deep abdominal breathing helps to circulate
energy through our body and releases tension, stress and acidity.
Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes breathing into the lower
belly. Start by breathing in through the nostrils, expanding the belly
and letting the belly relax on the out breath. Mouth breathing is a
wasted breath and does not enhance the Chi- life force energy. Try 3
minutes of deep breathing 3 times a day to release stale, stuck energy
and bring in new life force.
Present Moment Awareness. When you
make the present moment the focus, instead of the past or future, you
enhance your connection to Source energy. Being in the moment
increases your ability to enjoy what you do and you will find your
quality of life improves. Find the joy of being in the moment in what
you are doing. If you have tasks to do you hate or find stressful, can
you open into acceptance or stop doing them. Delegate the tasks. Any
stress will shut down your energy flow and take you out of the present
moment awareness of joy.
Start now with taking a deep breath, on the exhalation
think of something you are grateful for, you will naturally find
yourself in the present moment. Have fun with the exercise.
Want to know more? Have a look at my blog.
Simone Engdahl is the founder of Energy Flows
Coaching based in Northern Victoria, Australia and specializes in
assisting people release the energy blocks to emotional and physical
health. Services include transformational energy coaching, private
healing sessions using leading edge tools to enhance health, happiness
and abundance.
Yackandandah Sustainablity is a resource and forum for individuals and groups to use to help them undertake activities which will enhance their sustainability.
Yackandandah Sustainability was formed in 2008 after a series of well attended community meetings. These forums identified many different ways people felt "sustainability" should be achieved but there was consensus in
empowering the community by bringing like minded people together to undertake activities
to provide education and share knowledge to improve skills
reducing our carbon footprint by reducing the amount of resources we use and reducing greenhouse emissions
These forums identified manhy activities already being undertaken by exisiting community groups and we should not reinvent the wheel.
With these points in mind Yackandandah Sustainability aim of linking individuals, groups and businesses within the community to aid in the promotion, education and implementation of sustainable practices was set.
Subsequent meetings have involved 25 very diverse groups and individuals to build these links and the list is growing. These forums have helped gain contacts to develop and achieve their programmed activities and improve their awareness of what else is happening around the district.
Yack Sustainability resources are available to all in the district to aid in building a sustainable future.
Can we help or can you offer your services?
If you would like to become involved please contact
Stephen McInnes Yack Sustainability Ph 6027 0920
Water Tanks, Recycling, Fuel Costs, Public Transport, Changing Rainfall, Food Miles, Energy Efficiency, Firewood, Rising Prices, Vege Gardens,Education, Solar Power, Car Pooling, Emissions Trading, Carbon Credits, Permaculture
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