We find ourselves living in unprecedented times… or do we? History has a nasty way of repeating itself every 50 or so years. We are living through something that has happened time and time again throughout our human evolution. Light Ages taken over by Dark Ages and vice versa but the formula stays the same. Someone decides that they know better as to how you should live, they seize power by telling you how wonderful they are and BANG!!! before you know it the world is on the brink of Armageddon… again.

What a strange species we are, sometimes compassionate and caring, wanting the best for everyone and then all of a sudden our ugly side shows up, creating chaos, misery and suffering for supposed enemies. What is it about us that makes this happen? I have been trying to wrap my head around the current events of our time but I cannot make sense of it all. I believe the majority of humanity just want to live in peace and harmony, have food in their and their children’s bellies, a roof over their heads and aspersions of a better life for their family and friends. Doesn’t sound too complicated or far fetched now does it? Enter the Meglomaniacs, the despots who think they are smarter, more entitled and just all around totally out of touch with the rest of humanity. They wreak havoc with their insatiable demands, their greed knows no bounds and all the while telling everyone who will listen “they know what is best for everyone.”

Always in the end, these Despotic Demagogues fail but not before they destroy communities, harmony and the wellbeing of entire nations of people all over the world. Those who follow and believe in their rhetoric always have an excuse for what in the end just comes down to plain old bad behaviour. Being able to point the finger of blame at “the others,” gives them license to do all manner of despicable things in the name of righteousness. It is a sad indictment on our world society that we find ourselves back in a situation where “for evil to prevail, good people must simply do nothing.”

I was hoping to live out my Autumn/Winter years in serenity and contemplation. Being ever mindful of the needs of those around me. This idyllic fantasy seems to be evaporating before my very eyes… just like my superannuation. What the future holds remains to be seen, I for one, will not quietly accept the hostile mandates of a handful of narcissistic individuals, hellbent on becoming the first “trillionaires” on the backs of the masses.

When the really greedy and the really needy are all that is left on planet earth and the middle class which supports both is squeezed so hard they cease to exist, there can only be one outcome. History has shown this time and time again. All past civilizations have failed, if they hadn’t we’d still be under that rule.

The pendulum keeps swinging, left to right, right to left but only when it stays in the middle is there equilibrium. Whatever your beliefs are, we are all in this together and I hope for the sake of all the children of the world, the great humanitarians of days gone by, such as FDR & Eleanor Roosevelt rise up and stop the madness before we find history repeating itself yet again.

Never lose the hope that things will get better.

Where are you going in such a rush? Hurrying here and there, never enough time in the day to get to the end of the endless list of “to do’s.”

Sit for a moment and listen to the sound of your stillness, wisdom comes from deep within your inner realm.

Stop the incessant running and doings and listen to the whispers from within. 

What can you hear when you listen, silently, without judgement or criticism? Joyful curiosity replacing fear and doubt.

Listen to the river that flows within you, perhaps it sounds like a gentle bubbling stream or a raging torrent of white water desperately seeking the sea of infinite possibilities.

Sit with yourself in silence, letting all things be equal, lungs breathing and heart beating continuously without the need for thought.

Feel the magnificence of the unique universe that is within you.

Listen from the inside out, let your intuition and creativity run free.

They will serve you well if you sit still and just listen to them. 

Do not let the inner critic drown their voices with its “to do’s” and what not “to do’s”, rather let them rise up, trust them as you would a cherished friend.

In the silence of the self, there is no need to shout, just listen.

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives… let’s make it great.

I love this saying and I believe each day dawns fresh and new and if we choose to, so do we. The last 18 months has been a roller coaster ride for myself and my family. The death of a loved one, seeing the end of the pandemic and recovering from Covid all took their toll. However, it was also a time of great learning and growth for me. I earned a Diploma of Counselling and an accreditation as a teacher of Mindfulness and Meditation which now see’s me embarking on a new career. As I write this, my 6th decade is fast approaching and with it a certain wisdom that grows over time. Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation has changed my life and Counselling has taught me to be a better listener of both myself and others. I see myself over the next coming decades as someone who is open to infinite possibilities and a lover of learning. Our world is changing so rapidly, some of the changes are wonderful and some downright frightening. Becoming a “Mindful Witness” to myself and listening as a friendly observer and guide through the myriad of changes in my life, allows me to move through this life with confidence and a lack of fear of the unknown. My guides are Loving Kindness, Joyfulness, Compassion and Equanimity and it is my hope to share them with others in this evolution of my Life.

I am happy to announce TresVitas classes will be starting on the Monday 25th of September 2023 at the Lane Cove Bowling Club 151 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove at 11:00am. For more information check out the Sessions page in the drop-down menu above.

I look forward to sharing this adventure into Mind Body and Spirit with you. May our paths lead us to our Bliss.

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I am the weaver of the tapestry of my life.

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