Ever find that life is getting too stressful?Having trouble staying motivated and positive in life?Having sleep issues?Want to be more productive?Meditation may be the answer.
When we mention the word “Meditation” it used to conjure up images of hippies on a hillside with dirty feet and incense – but that is far from the reality of today’s modern reality of meditation.With today’s ever increasing pace and stress more and more people are turning to the benefits of meditation. CEO’s, mums and dads, athletes, celebrities and more are reaping the benefits of meditation in all its varied forms.
Free weekly meditation classes are being conducted by Sahaja Yoga at Petrie State School ongoing from 16th January. Sahaja Yoga focuses on the growth of the spirit through the enlightenment of kundalini and the knowledge of the chakras. Many benefits can be gained through the application of kundalini awakening. Take up that New Years resolution […]
What a summer we are having! But there is grass and water too, what a novelty for our sunburned hills!
Our daughter and her family came over to the SunshineState from the Land of the Long White Cloud for two weeks and Christmas. They didn’t see the sun once.But they went home to clear warm sunny days – certainly aberrant weather for Auckland too!
This is the first time since we have been on the Mountain that we have seen pink-eye or barber’s pole anaemia in young calves on their mothers – so be warned!
We hope to start the Dayboro students on Dance exams in Term 4 of this year and would also like to get “Song & Dance” and Drama classes up and running in 2008.
Our Dayboro studio held its Open Day for 2008 at the Dayboro Community Hall on Wednesday 30th JanuaryWe had teachers, students doing demonstrations, uniforms and school information packs were available on the day.
Recently, our Dayboro Head Teacher – Mrs Karen Mellers – accompanied me and 13 of our students to Melbourne where we chaperoned the students who were attending the Australian Ballet School Summer School. I have attached a photo of Karen with the students (aged 10yrs-17yrs) at the foyer of the Australia Ballet Centre.
PNG was settled more than 30,000 years ago, although the first European sighting was made in 1512 by Portuguese explorers. It was named New Guinea by the Dutch explorers who followed. Missionaries and traders exerted a great influence, and today cultural heritage is largely preserved by small, independent villages.The country was initially divided between the Dutch, Germans and British. Australia took control of the British sector in 1905, and later captured the German sector during World War I.The country, fully independent since September 16, 1975, has a freely elected democratic government. Papua New Guinea became the 142nd member of the United Nations on October, 10, 1975 and is also a member of the British Commonwealth. Strong ties to Australia remain.
Attention all computer Geeks and possible students!Our U3A is starting very soon, with its ’08 series of low cost, user friendly classes.We meet generally at Bunya House in Arana Hills . Some courses run from a few days or several weeks spread over a generous time frame so as not to be too "heavy ".We have had ladies over 90 yrs (young ) attending so all can be catered for generally, providing a very small membership fee and course attendance cost.Our courses are run by people in your own age group in a friendly and helpful manner – no hard workload .
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP RUNS CANCER INFORMATION COURSE
A local branch of Canhelp Australia Wide, a charitable non-profit organization, has been established in the Samford-Dayboro area as a result of the excellent attendance at the presentation by Darryl Jones at the Samford Bowls Club on November 10th 2007.
Darryl and wife Jan, founders of Canhelp Australia Wide were thrilled with the response from so many eager to learn from their years of experience in helping people overcome cancer and other health issues.
The following morning a meeting was also well attended by people who were willing to establish a group in Samford to learn more about Darryl’s program in order to help others as “Cancer Buddies”.
The first stage in the learning process will be a weekend course on 22/23/24th February 2008 entitled “The Philosophy of Cancer”.This weekend will be held at Armstrong Creek near Dayboro. (Please note this is not a live-in weekend).
In this course participants will learn about such things as – What is cancer?What causes cancer? and How to support someone with cancer to help them achieve a positive outcome.
Sessions will be presented by Canhelp Trainers, including Darryl Jones.Course numbers are limited and bookings are essential.Please phone Ian Wills (07) 3289 9220 or 0428 188 101 for more information or to secure your position.Bookings close Friday 15th February.
Anyone wishing to know more about Darryl’s program can attend a free
DVD showing at Ian & Narelle Wills’ place.Please ring Ian on 3289 9220 if you would like to see this.
