Hello friend

So often I observe in my clients'  faces; or hear embedded in their words; or sense in their body language, "I am stuck".  

If you don't listen, you will not hear.  If you do not hear, you will not learn.  If you do not learn, you will not grow.  If you do not grow, 'I am stuck' will reverberate continuously.

Courage is the stepping stone....free-falling is the risk... landing on your feet is the outcome... being truly happy is the benefit.

And...I am not just suggesting listening to others......I am suggesting listening to your heart.

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart ... Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.  Carl Jung

Annemaree

Issue 19

Contents

'A Noble Heart' - Bali 2011

Are you Happy?

Happiness is...

A gift for you...

Gifts that give back...

The Quinoa Craze

Is Social Media a Fad?

What's happening - 2011?

'A NOBLE HEART'  wellbeing tour - Bali

A 9 night/10 day vacation...

Departure: 2 - 11 June 2011

Purely for those who wish to be nurtured!

Deposit early as this is expected to fill very quickly...we are now holding several bookings. Don't be disappointed!

Bali, a land of gentle souls; warm and welcoming faces; magical environments; stylish hotels; gastronomic adventures; yoga and meditation; massage and more massage; galleries and mystics; cultural awareness and fun-filled adventures.

For more information: click here

Try this - you may be absolutely amazed at the results!  Or not!

All you have to do is register and then you complete the three tests. 

Make yourself a cup of tea and learn more about yourself.

- The Happy 100 Index

- VIA Character Strengths

- Gratitude Questionnaire

Go on!  Do it!  Enter here...

makingaustraliahappy.abc.net.au/

"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power." — Lao-tzu

Happiness is an inside job!

Shanti Gowans

(photo courtesy of Yosarian, wikimedia)

Would like to purchase a gift certificate for yoga or deep relaxation sessions?

more...

And...as a thank you, when you purchase one of these gifts, a complimentary yoga class will be gifted to you too!

What gift do you give to someone who has it all?

A chance to help someone who doesn't. 

www.kiva.org/

This is sensational.

Take a moment or two to explore KIVA.

It may amaze you and it will certainly lift your heart!

Quinoa (KEEN-wah) for breakfast:

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa (red or white)
1 cup milk (can use soy or any preference)
High quality honey
Handful dates chopped
Handful dried figs, chopped
Handful dried apricots, chopped

Handful of pepitas and a handful of sunflower seeds
Handful of almonds

½ sliced granny smith apple
½ teaspoon cinnamon to sprinkle over the feast

Method:
1. Heat the quinoa, milk, honey, cinnamon, dates and dried figs.
2. Serve topped with nuts, seeds, honey & cinnamon
You can toast the nuts if you wish and add additional fruit such as mango. Add additional nut varieties such as walnuts, pinenuts, pistachio.
 

Really you could add anything you deem healthy & yummy
I am in love with this stuff!

As scary as this seems...it is also exciting, fascinating and sometimes simply unfathomable.

Make a cup of chai and immerse yourself in the latest update of the social networking revolution!

Be a part of the now!

View: The Social Revolution

What to watch for:

'A Noble Heart' - Bali - June

'A Breath of Fresh Air' - Daylesford - August

'Inlign or Out-of-line?' - workshop - postural alignment & yoga - Melbourbne - Date TBA mid December.

'Be Rest Assured' - workshop - sleep & stress - Melbourne - Date TBA mid December.

'In The Moment' - workshop - yoga & mindfulness - Melbourne - Date TBA mid December.

'Soul Soothing Days' - nurturing day trips - country Victoria - Dates TBA mid December.

'Land of 1000 Smiles' - India - early Jan 2012

Afterthought:

In the time it has taken you to read this you have possibly taken a deep breath, reflected, imagined and slowed down just a little.

So now stand up and stretch; walk around for a minute or two and drink a glass of water.

Hopefully this small break will have restored your energy.