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Worry Less, Laugh More – Noirin Callanan on How to Be Happy

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Worrying is a complete waste of living, loving and laughing time. We have this notion, that if we worry enough we will avoid danger. We think God or Fate will become vengeful and send problems, if we are too damned happy! 

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“Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do but it won’t get you anywhere.”
– Wise, inspirational quote courtesy of Benjamin Franklin

The essence of Spirit is Joy and we are here to live joyfully. My tips are;

1. CONDENSE your worries into one specific ‘Worry Hour’ each day.

2. MEDITATE and ask for guidance towards the best possible solutions.

3. WRITE down the specific worry.

4. BRAINSTORM possible solutions, pick one and take action on it.

5. ACCEPT the things you can’t change (including other people). Visualise them smiling and happy and release them.

6. CHANGE what you can (yourself and your words, thoughts, actions )

7. REALISE that you’re not responsible for and can’t fix World problems or force anyone else to be happy.

8. LOCK your worries away in a Worry box. If a worry returns during the 23 hours off, tell it to “feck off” into its box until Worry Hour !    

9. TALK to someone about your worries. Problem shared is problem halved.  

10. PLAN regular laughing time; watch comedy, meet crazy friends, borrow a kid, play, skip, pull funny faces!

Noirin Callanan www.healer.ie
Call (0404) 45948  for Seminars & Classes 

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What Happens When You Die? The Next Big Adventure

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Laura Ivers looks at the topic of death and what happens to us when we die.

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Throughout the narrative of my life there has been one particular recurring theme which has moulded my worldview significantly; death. That it is a taboo topic is bizarre considering every one of us will be affected by it, and experience it subjectively, within our lifetimes.

By the time I was eleven I had experienced, in quick succession, the death of my grandfather, a close surrogate grandfather and the death of my father. Aside from the plethora of predictable emotional issues I undoubtedly developed, I was also left with a profound fear of death. At age thirteen I have a vivid memory of waking in the middle of the night full of terror at the thought that I would someday die, that my existence would one day simply cease. It was an extremely traumatising recurring experience and even now as I write of it I can feel that creeping uncertainty and the terror that would crawl over me, consuming me. For many years when asked my greatest fear I would without hesitation say death.

I then, of course, forgot about these metaphysical concerns as I grew to become more occupied by the hugely important dramas of an adolescent female and it has only been in recent years, with the awakening of my mind and heart to possible truths outside of my cultural conditioning, that I have revisited the topic.

I now see death as an unknown. I cannot in good reason accept the worldview that existence ceases at death as I have encountered a significant amount of information based on many subjective accounts which show this not to be the case. It is as if though, because there is no observable material evidence, that many believe existence must simply cease at death for that is what is observed within the material world. Science tends not to accept subjective experience as valid which causes the eternal rift between the scientific attitude and the spiritual, or faith based, perspective.

However, if on a level the separation of the spirit from the body can be shown to be an acceptable phenomena (and there is much scientific evidence for the validity of experiences of astral projection, or out of body experiences, for example which could be seen to prove this to be the case), then how can we be certain that existence, outside of the material realm, ends at death?

The answer is simple; we can’t.

If the correlation between numerous accounts of subjective experience shows the possibility of existence outside of the constraints of the physical body then, I believe, it should be taken as true, or at the very least possible. While this article does not claim to propound any theories as to the nature of this possible incorporeal state of existence, it simply strives to logically posit the claim that we cannot be certain that non-physical existence ends at death. Should this be accepted to be true then it opens up the discussion to questions concerning the possible nature of this incorporeal existence. Upon this I intend to make no claims but I would recommend the writings of Dr. Brian Weiss and the documentary Infinity: The Ultimate Trip-Journey Beyond Death should you be interested in exploring these ideas.

The significance, for me, of the acceptance of this truth becomes apparent when the thought of death occurs to me now and I experience an emotion entirely different to the despair which plagued my adolescent metaphysical ponderings. Now I become overwhelmed with a sense of melancholic  joyousness; I feel my eyes well up with tears and my lips twitch into a smile, as the sense of serenity I have grown to feel in life washes over me. I know that because I have felt this, even for a moment, that my life has been fulfilled and that I can gladly go in absolute peace ready for what happens to us when we die, what can only be, the next great adventure.

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Tantric Yoga Introduction, Dawn Cartwright at the Buddha Bag Meeting

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BUDDHA BAG MEETING PRESENTS:
Dawn Cartwright: An introduction to tantric meditations. endless love . winter solstice . Ireland

Date: 13th December 2012 (Thu)
Time: 7:45pm – 10:30 pm
Venue: Oscailt Mews, 8 Baggot Lane, Dublin 4

In the days and nights leading up to the Winter Solstice, we’ll explore the endlessness of love. Secluded in the wilds of the Wicklow mountains, we’ll practice specific sutras from the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, keys to bringing more love onto the planet, one heart at a time through tantric yoga. This immersion is open to singles and couples – courageous hearts dedicated to the limitless possibilities offered up every moment in life and love.

For 6 days and nights you’ll experience a full program of Tantric meditations, tools, techniques and practices. You’ll also have plenty of free time for hill walking, tree listening, cozying up with a book, dunking in the river, brack & tea, or cuddling with a friend, too. We’ll journey in the darkness and the light, discovering Tantric keys to creating sacred, conscious, ecstatic, loving, empowering relationship – with ourselves, our sexuality, our hearts, and the loves in our lives. We’ll explore ways of moving beyond the limits of our past, bursting through into the limitless potential of love we all hold inside.

Each day, we’ll focus on one Sutra from the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, building energy as we go along. You are welcome to join the immersion on any day and you may book 1 night up to 6 nights. The sessions will be composed of dynamic meditations, Tantric Sutras, bio-energetic practices, relationship building tools, shamanic practices, women’s circles, men’s circles, jumping the fire, drumming, Tantric clearing practices, purification in the river, communication techniques, partner yoga, gentle movement exercises, sharing, laughing, celebrating and more – creating a Tantric field of transformation, Dawn-style.

 

 

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Ashtanga Yoga

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A deeper, more personal experience of Yoga 

By Gillian Mooney

I was initially drawn to Ashtanga Yoga for its physical intensity, but slowly, slowly, after many years of daily practice, I’ve been amazed by its transformative powers – not only physically, but more importantly on a mental and spiritual level. From the moment I started Ashtanga, I felt like I was tapping into some kind of magic and I had a strong yearning to go to the source and immerse myself in studying at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. I had no idea then of the power and depth of Ashtanga, which resulted in me spending many years studying there and now passing on these teachings in their pure unadulterated form.

The traditional way to learn Ashtanga is “Mysore style,” where one works at one’s individual level, receiving hands on adjustments and guidance from the teacher. The beauty behind this system is that it is suitable for all ages and levels, as the key to Ashtanga is learning to move your body in coordination with your breath.

Compared to other yoga classes, the silence in the Mysore style classes is striking, as the teacher is moving swiftly from one student to another giving them adjustments, and the dominant sound is of collective breathing. The energy and focus in the Mysore classes can be extraordinary, as even complete beginners find themselves slowly sinking deep inside themself, achieving a sense of grace that is like nothing else they have ever experienced.

www.ashtangayogaireland.ie

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Feel Love, Spirituality and the City – Autumn 2012

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Patricia Lohan

Sacred Sound & Energy Therapist / Yoga Teacher

Dearest Love,

Engulfed in your firm embrace, the words flew up through my body unintentionally, unplanned, from a place I never knew existed, and caught me by surprise. I felt my body tense. My heart skipped a beat as shock and fear simultaneously permeated throughout. Stuck at my throat, I couldn’t utter them out loud. I hardly knew you! “It’s crazy,” I thought. Quickly, I pushed them down to the depths; too afraid to release these never before uttered words. They have been trapped inside me too long, filling me with anguish. Now, a dawning, I set them free. I love you. Easy, yet, why so much fear? I feel love. It’s light, bright and beautiful. Is there an on button in your heart to feel and share this love too? Or is it time for me to move on, being eternally grateful for the magical taste of love which you ignited in me.

P xxx

www.peaceyogahealing.wordpress.com

 

Sarah Mullarkey

Teacher / Dancer

Dear loved ones,

It is in the unconditional that we are truly free to grow. I have sunk and swam many times. I would surely drown without the love and tenderness of your souls, without the logic and ferocity of your minds, without a hand to hold during times of sorrow. I am who I am with the help of you.

Vision.

In the ways possible, I have been supported. Money cannot buy.

I love how we talk so openly and freely. I hope to do so for as long as I live.

Communication.

I thank you for patience, for love and mercy with my troubles. You see the best in the worst of me. You remind me to…Trust.

I wish I could give you more than I have and I hope to do so with all that I am.

Thank you for the unconditional. Thank you for growing with me.

 

Bridgeen Rea

Mindfulness Teacher

Dear Sisters of New Hamlet,

I love you all very much. Your kindness and goodness radiate from you. Your dedication to mindful living is embodied in your every instance.

When I am lucky enough to go to Plum Village (which I do every year), I always feel excited on my journey – I will see the Sisters again! Like my long lost family or a best friend I rarely see but know that once we meet again it will be like it was before. We will pick up where we left off; continue our conversations, listen deeply and share from the heart.

We sit, walk and sing together. Last time you sang this song with words that made me cry because they are so true and sum up how I feel about you: “In gratitude, you have watered seeds of love in me. In gratitude, I will water seeds of love in someone too.”

With love,

Bridgeen x

 

Declan Tarpey

Solas Counselling & Psychotherapy

 To all the people I love in my Life,

It is you, all of you, that taught me how to receive and offer love. Sometimes, I struggle to find the courage and generosity to accept and receive your love fully. Equally, in challenging times, I struggle to allow my love for you to be visible. This beautiful thing we call love is what gives my very existence meaning. You could not have given me a greater gift. Today, as a psychotherapist, my life is dedicated to the act of loving each individual person that sits in front of me, and I am fully aware of just how privileged I am to have love as the oil, the mood music, the river that runs through each working hour. I offer deep gratitude and, above all, love to all of you who have taught me how to love by loving me.

Grá mor,

Declan

www.solascounselling.com

 

 

Kevin Eakins

Naturopath

This letter is about as private as a public shower.

I protest (and yet he continues).

How can I write this to you and the whole world as well?

How do I write about something I have never understood?

How can I live without you, and know that one day, if you left, I’d have to go on?

What is my love worth when it’s so inconsistent?

Does my love still exist when I’m feeling “bad” thoughts?

How can I fit a lifetime of love into 150 words?

And yet I know you.

I know you by your smell, your curves, your moods, your femaleness, your maleness,

The way you walk down stairs, the sounds you make, the way you touch me…

The fact that my world revolves around you (how can he admit to that?).

I know you and I always will.

Let these words pour all over you.

Will I still love you when I’m dead? (He hopes so.)

www.thehealthworksclinic.com

 

Peter O’Brien

Cultural Event Organizer

The Dictionary says that this love thing is “a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.” I have an abundance of that for a lot of people, for every individual in my life, for this country, and for the whole of this human project on this magical planet. In my day-to-day, I have difficulties with people, and certain individuals don’t like me, and I just don’t like them; but for better or worse, we are truly amazing creatures and I am so glad to be here, in this body, in relationship with so many human creatures. We are insane, outstanding, average, annoying, depressed, elated, smelly, stunning, impossible, talented, and that list goes on and on in every one of us. I have a profoundly tender and passionate affection for this miraculous expression of life called humanity. We are all incredible. I love myself and every one of you.

www.happenings.ie

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Deepak Chopra at RDS Ireland: Spiritual Solutions

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Date: 15th November 2012 (Thu)
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30 pm
Venue: Concert Hall, RDS, Ballsbridge

“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle.”
– Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra has made clear his conviction that it is within the potential of every human being to live an enriching, self-aware, magnificent life. But to reach that state of empowerment is a difficult task, calling for courage, will power and – often – guidance.

In this talk Deepak Chopra offers that guidance and encouragement, and solutions enabling you to take your life into your own capable hands. There is a spiritual solution for every problem you face whether that be job loss, financial difficulties, relationship issues, health problems or spiritual dilemmas.

Over the course of his career as a physician, teacher, and bestselling author, Deepak Chopra has received thousands of questions like these from people facing all kinds of challenges:

  • Can a stagnant career be jump-started?
  • In a world full of distractions and stress, how does one find time for meditation?
  • How do I nurture more spiritual relationships?
  • How can awareness have long-term effects on body and mind?
  • How do I lead a fulfilling life?

Hidden inside all of these questions is an answer waiting to be uncovered. With practical insight, Chopra will provide the tools and strategies to enable you to meet life’s challenges from within and to experience a sense of genuine fulfillment and purpose.

“If you want to reach a state of bliss, then go beyond your ego and the internal dialogue. Make a decision to relinquish the need to control, the need to be approved, and the need to judge. Those are the three things the ego is doing all the time. It’s very important to be aware of them every time they come up.”
– Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra will share how to expand your awareness, which is crucial to combating the confusion and conflict we all face. Deepak Chopra will discuss what he calls “the true self,” where peace, clarity, and wisdom serve as guides in times of crisis. Spirituality is primarily about consciousness, not about religious dogma or relying on the conventional notion of God. “There is no greater power for success and personal growth than your own awareness.”

With wisdom and compassion, Chopra offers us the guidance and encouragement necessary to face adversity, transform obstacles into opportunities, and live a satisfying, enlightened life.

“You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices.”
– Deepak Chopra

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Venus CúMara – A night with devotional poetry and chant

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A night to rest your soul, and bathe in the bliss of devotional, spiritual poetry and chant
with Venus CúMara

“Venus. In memory of your performance in Dublin, it was one of the most memorable artistic experiences of my entire lifetime and I weigh my words. Deep grattitude and Love”.
Pierre Prandervand, Author of The Gentle Art Of Blessing

At The Living Room, corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2.
Friday the 19th of October.
Arrive 7.15
Entry €10/€5

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