30 Nov 2022 | Mindfulness

Ongo: Everyday Nonviolence February 2023

I’m back for 2023! I am delighted to announce that Kate Raffin and I will be hosting two Ongo programs next year starting in February. 12 week Ongo: Everyday Nonviolence online program – a practical, doable guide if you want: to relate to others in a more collaborative way that brings connection even…

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07 Nov 2022 | Celebrants

Thorny Conversations

Mindfulness: Engaging in Thorny Conversations as a Celebrant  The Celebrant School in New Zealand is hosting a very special program next month. Join popular presenter and celebrant coach, Wendy Haynes on Mon 21 & 28 Nov by Zoom, 7-9pm, if you ever find yourself caught in these thorny situations as…

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Loving Kindness

31 Oct 2022 | Mindfulness

Loving kindness one breath at a time

“Close your eyes or simply let them soften. Take a few deep breaths and then it fall into a comfortable rhythm… Turn your attention to the energy of loving kindness that lives in you. Offering this energy of loving kindness to yourself, say, in the quiet of your own heart. May…

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Ongo: Everyday Nonviolence

28 Sep 2022 | Mindfulness

Loving Kindness Meditation and Ongo 2.0

I am constantly amazed by the offerings given to the world by Ongo: Everyday Nonviolence authors, Catherine Cadden and Jesse Wiens Chu.  I extend their invitation to join us online. The short video meditation is a gem that is beautifully crafted together. Catherine and Jesse write: The Ongo Book 2.0 is here,…

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31 Jul 2022 | Ceremonies

Online Mourning and Celebration Circle Monday 8th August 7pm-8.30pm AEST

Using guided practices from the mindfulness, Ongo: Everyday Nonviolence and Celebrating This Precious Life programs, we will come together online to share our Mourning and Celebration Circle. Mourning… the loss of a beloved family member, friend, pet, member of the community… or the loss of a job, a change of situation, financial…

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22 Jul 2022 | Mindfulness

Introduction to Mindfulness and NVC

John Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as: ‘Awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.’ At a very difficult emotional period in my life, my sister in law, Terry, sent me this link to a talk by John Kabat-Zinn. I researched the…

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17 Mar 2022 | Mindfulness

Where Do I Have Agency When It Comes To War?

Where Do I Have Agency When It Comes to War? My dear friend, spiritual director and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) colleague, Pam Winthrop Lauer attended a call with one of my NVC teachers, Miki Kashtan. Where Do I Have Agency When It Comes To War—Antidote to Helplessness: Notes from a call…

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Room at the Table for Everyone

09 Mar 2022 | Healing

Grandma, can you tell me what is going on?

There is Room at the Table for Everyone We all have something we can bring to the table whether it is joining the front lines of actions or keeping the home fires burning. We each have a unique way of showing up in the world and finding our way to…

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Self empathy

26 Feb 2022 | Healing

Worry, worry, worry

I sit and write at my table that overlooks my garden. It’s raining a lot. Here in Gumbaynggir country and all up and down the east coast of Australia, we are in the midst of torrential downpours, flooding, big seas and strong winds. There are intermittent breaks in the rain…

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09 Feb 2022 | Healing

A Gate to Walk Through

I’m humming along this new path of resting after my surgery a few weeks ago. I am bone tired, at times, which supports me to embrace the rest with a sense of gratitude for the love and care that is being showered upon me, which is richly nourishing and healing….

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