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FEROZE DADA AND THE CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

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Please join Feroze Dada for these 3 linked sessions of 30 minutes each which can be accessed live at 18.00 BST via Zoom on the following Wednesday’s in October: CLICK here to register “Peace lies within, do not seek it without” Buddha Buddhist Ana panna (respiration) Meditation -7th October 2020 at 18.00 Once the breath awareness is mastered the mind becomes calm and free of thoughts and takes us to the place of emptiness and of intense peace. With a focused, clean and peaceful mind comes a greater level of awareness and comprehension.
 Buddhist Vipassana (Insight) Meditation- 14th October 2020 at 18.00 
A chain of Reaction is happening constantly in what we perceive through our five senses: hear, see, smell, touch or taste and our mind. Allowing the mind not to REACT to sensations enables us to ACT not REACT -we are able to live in equanimity, clarity, and true insight. With Mindfulness.
 “Sufi” Meditation- 21st October 2020 at 18.00 “The energy of Dhikr is the path to the inner sacred world of the soul” 
Whilst, it is generally thought that the human body contains only one subtle centre of consciousness which is the mind or brain, the Sufis, through their spiritual experiences, discovered additional centers of inner senses which are referred to as lata’if (chakras).
 
The practice of Dhikr “Breath of Allah” meditation, awakens these subtle senses and enables us to become more intuitive, and perceptive of the truth of our existence.    ***********************************                                                                          Register at:
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These sessions are offered free of charge. Donations may be made to The Sanctuary www.sylvanhealing.org Children of The Revolution. A Spiritual Journey to Burma & Buddhism. (Filament 2018).
New Edition 2018. Fully updated and revised
By Feroze Dada
Edited by Duncan Baird & Andrew Thorman
 
                             “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without” Buddha

“Children of the Revolution is a book of converging worlds. In it you discover the very human weave of courage, perseverance, and vision, woven with a delightful touch of humour and surprise.

It also has the beguiling pattern of a journey unfolding. And as it unfolds, you learn. And you are inspired.
 
Children of the Revolution is both an inspiration and teaching. It unfolds as a flower does. As you are taken along the twin tracks of a journey through a conflicted region, and a personal journey of reflection, gradually what remains with you is a story about Loving Kindness. Appropriately it starts with a family gathering and ends with the family at the monastery. These are the ripples across the lake, ever-widening patterns of mett? as the children are sheltered, fed, educated, and then go into the world”.
Preface by Duncan Baird. Buy from https://www.book2look.com/book/yVpX172h1Q


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Feroze & MuMu Dada
September 2020
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Carolyn Gervais

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Carolyn Gervais of “Life Before Life: How Soul Agreements Direct our Destiny” 

What force sets life events in motion and puts us on our soul’s destined course? Are lives preordained for specific outcomes; are we just along for the ride?
How do we participate in our true destinies without blocking our own way?

In “Life Before Life: How Soul Agreements Direct our Destiny” you will be able to examine these and other important questions through illustrations taken from what I consider to be my very significant mystical journey, as well as real examples of my client resolutions.

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Success & Inspiration Tuesday

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Success by Dianne Shaver

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

I had an entirely different blog planned for today.  It all changed when I heard about the mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida.  We are hearing about this way too often.  It got me thinking.  It’s clear we have a government that is not acting.  So, good news, bad news its up to us.  What’s good about it is, it makes individuals take more responsibility and it makes us act together for a greater good.

There are two courses of action that come from this kind of prevailing violence –

1) get your guns and barricade yourself, or 2) Be aware of your neighbors and when someone needs help get together with others and help.  Most shooters are isolated and feel alone and persecuted. But if neighbors notice someone who is isolating and can offer help, support and caring there can be a very different outcome.  We are a very isolated culture.  We each are focused on our family or ourselves.  We don’t ask for help.  We don’t offer help for the most part.

We are the only country in the free world that has this problem.

Dr. Gary Slutkin, a medical doctor who worked on disease epidemics in India, Africa and other countries came up with the brilliant analysis that violence is this country is also an epidemic and can be effectively treated just as medical epidemics can.  He has successfully used this model in some neighborhoods in Chicago, New York, New Orleans.

Info on the Cure Violence model: 

“The Cure Violence Health Model uses epidemic control method to reduce violence. We train carefully selected members of the community — trusted insiders — to anticipate where violence may occur and intervene before it erupts. And we engage the entire community to change behavior and norms.

Just as we have now discovered that it is more effective and cost saving to treat drug addiction as a health issue than to punish it, it likewise makes more sense to prevent events, provide treatment for people at high risk, and change social norms. Like all potentially harmful behaviors – drug addiction, smoking, eating too much, exercising too little, risky sexual behavior and other behaviors – violent behavior can be understood, diagnosed, and treated through a health lens.

Essential Elements

The Cure Violence Health Model adapts methods used to stop the transmission of some of the most deadly diseases, including AIDS, cholera, and tuberculosis. These disease control methods work by 1) interrupting transmission of the disease, 2) reducing the risk of the highest risk, and 3) changing community norms.

Implementation

The Cure Violence Health Model has been successfully replicated dozens of times around the world – in places like New York City, Chicago, and New Orleans as well as San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Cape Town, South Africa; and Juarez, Mexico. And even in some smaller cities – like Yonkers, NY. If you are in a community with serious violence, you should consider the Cure Violence Health Model.

Who Should Implement the Cure Violence Health Model?

Any community that has a problem with violence should consider implementing the Cure Violence Health Model.  In order to start implementing the Cure Violence health model, someone from the community needs to step up and champion the cause.  This can be anyone from the community – a health department, an elected official, a pastor, a community organization or even a concerned citizen.

Whomever initiates the process, our team can help guide you through this process.  You can start by participating in one of our monthly webinars for new communities.

Path to implementing Cure Violence health approach:

  1. Assess violence problem and community
  2. Engage communities leaders
  3. Identify appropriate community partners
  4. Identify appropriate hospital response partners
  5. Re-examine the data
  6. Hire and train credible workers
  7. Implement program with technical assistance

The Cure Violence Health Model has been implemented in cities everywhere.  In big cities such as New York City, Chicago, Baltimore, San Antonio and New Orleans.  In smaller cities like Kansas City, Syracuse and Albany.   And all over the world – from San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Cape Town, South Africa.

In order for the model to be effective, the program must be implemented correctly. The Cure Violence organization can help to ensure fidelity to the model through our technical assistance and training program. If you are interested in implementing the Cure Violence Health Model in your community, please participate in one of our monthly webinars for new communities.

Implementing the Cure Violence model:

 Trained credible messengers detect potentially violent events and interrupt them to prevent violence.

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Manifesting in Today’s World Retreat

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Do you Feel overwhelmed?

Do you Feel like you can never get ahead?

Do you Feel like you never have enough…..of anything?

Do you Feel conflict in your Relationships?

Ready for Something Different?

Would you like to know how to create anything you want in your life?

Would you like to master the Science of Manifesting and finally understand what REALLY works and what doesn’t?

Would you like to know Why the Law of Attraction Really Doesn’t work and discover a different more powerful path to Mastery?

Would you like to live a life filled with making choices from Inspiration instead of Desperation?

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Remembering To Find Yourself

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Remembering To Find Yourself

When was the last time you allowed yourself some quality relaxation time to clear your mind and recharge yourself? By enjoying some meditation or other self-discovery activity, your memory can be maintained, even into advancing years. A study carried out by researchers from the University of California showed that 14% to 22% of those studied had memory issues. Although, another study – also conducted by the University of California – revealed a more positive finding; the results showed that mindfulness exercises carried out regularly improved both working memory and focus. It was thought that the reduction in stress levels and improved attention span were the results of activities such as Mindfulness and Meditation. Read on to learn more.

The cogs of the mind

The cognitive functioning of your brain, which can be enhanced by Mindfulness Meditation, is responsible for your performance as it supports important mental processes such as learning and memory.  The process of working memory is vital in the workplace as it enables information to be held on to long enough to use, thereby enhancing decision making and the completion of tasks.  During Mindfulness therapy you will focus on the present and live in the moment rather than worrying about the past or the future.  With this open level of attention, you will notice great improvements in your memory and the ability to complete tasks successfully. Also, factors such as diet, enough sleep and techniques to boost memory, have all been found beneficial.  Some popular techniques are recalling information regularly, visualization and association which is memorizing something along with a mental image, and brain exercises like Sudoku or word searches.

Nutrition to improve memory

When improving your nutrition, focus on including essential fatty acids (EFAs) which can be found in oily fish, like salmon and sardines or vegetarian options such as flaxseed, soy and walnuts. EFAs have been linked to improved general health, especially cardiovascular, as well as brain function. Furthermore, the increased level of nutrition will make your mind and body more receptive to your alternative therapy sessions too, enabling you to find ‘a better you’, i.e. become the best version of yourself.

Whole Grains are another source of better nutrition, with a low GI they are helpful as they produce a steady supply of energy to the body and brain.  The consumption of antioxidant-rich food is also important for brain health, so eat brightly coloured fruit and vegetables containing anthocyanin e.g. blueberries, and tomatoes which contain lycopene. All antioxidants have been shown to protect against free radical damage to cells, which is important for general health, but in the case of brain cells, this will impact on memory and brain function.  Foods rich in B vitamins, for example, eggs, fish, chicken, have also been shown to improve brain health by reducing levels of a compound called homocysteine.

Holistic health, best for mind and body

By taking the holistic approach, which means focusing on the whole body and mind including connecting with the environment, great results can be achieved.  Perhaps try taking part in alternative therapy, such as meditation, alongside improving diet and practising some memory techniques. There’s a lot to be gained from a fitter mind, including improved confidence, better social connections, possible progression in the workplace and a generally good sense of well being.  Make this your way to go for a better quality of life, even into senior years.

By Sally Writes