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Realising Possibilities

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 403 316 951

Address: 503 Flinders Street 4810 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.realisingpossibilities.com.au

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24.01.2022 Its so easy to become dependent on these drugs to fix the unpleasant feelings associated with panic attacks and anxiety. Next time you are considering reaching for the benzo's consider what other strategies might be just as effective - belly breathing, deep relaxation techniques, anchoring in our senses etc...

22.01.2022 Buddhist monk shares his secret of Meditate.

19.01.2022 Not drinking alcohol is ok. You dont need to explain yourself

18.01.2022 Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking at the death cafe on Grief as part of the compassionate communities movement.

15.01.2022 I love this article by Zen priest Edward Espe Brown. It reminds me that the best meditation practice is not governed by strict rules, shoulds and should nots. Our meditation practice is about finding what is comfortable and doable for each of us that we can integrate easily in our daily lives. That it is ok to sit cross legged on your meditation cushion focused on the breath bringing your awareness into the present moment with your freshly brewed cup of coffee in front of y...ou. I too find it difficult to meditate in the early hours of the morning prior to showering and having coffee. I often feel guilty about drinking coffee before morning mediation or yoga; thinking that I am depreciating the true essence of the practice, somehow polluting or diluting my practice with caffeine. This leads to all kinds of negative self-talk about not doing my practice justice, my guilty little secret about gulping down a cup of rich strong coffee before heading off to a yoga class worrying that everyone will notice the smell of coffee on my breath and judge me. Hating myself for rushing what I love to savour. If I dont have coffee I dont go to yoga; and thats just ridiculous! Edward Espe Brown describes the delightful ritual of incorporating the full essence of the experience of coffee into his morning meditation practice. Honouring the preparation, smell, taste and giving thanks for the awakening of body and spirit to the true taste of the dharma. While I may not go as far as bringing my coffee cup to a yoga class; Browns story has reframed my relationship with coffee and meditation from one of self-loathing to one of honouring and gratitude for something that brings great pleasure to my day. See more

15.01.2022 Some very insightful comments from the blokes.

14.01.2022 If you don't follow my business page Realising Possibilities you may have missed this exciting opportunity to be part of Mindful in May. I will be guiding weekly sessions during the month of may helping you establish or develop a daily mindfulness meditation practice. Come and join us at Live and Breathe Yoga. All proceeds will be donated to Charity Water.

14.01.2022 Australian social workers have joined social workers worldwide in declaring a climate emergency, said AASW National President Christine Craik, who attended the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Asian-Pacific Social Work Conference in September. http://bit.ly/2p1511i

14.01.2022 Exciting new courses coming up Live and Breathe Yoga Meditation for grounding and balance with Helen Sheeran Wednesday 6.45pm and Thursday Lunchtime yoga 12-1 with Tracey Uber Cook. Hope to see you there.

14.01.2022 Starting this Wednesday 4th of March 6.45pm at Live and Breathe Yoga studio

13.01.2022 We start tomorrow if you havent already booked in its not too late. Looking forward to a transformational month of meditation!. Click on the link to sign up on line. If you have any difficulties just PM me and we will sort it out. See you tomorrow night

12.01.2022 Those with depression are often judged as "weak", "lazy", or "dramatic". They are told they should just "snap out of it" or "cheer up". These harmful comments a...re grounded in a misunderstanding of depression, confusing it with things like sadness. This video details what depression is REALLY like so we can finally stop the stigma and get sufferers the support they need. Much love, The Depression Project

09.01.2022 These three cities are transforming street life by cutting out cars.

09.01.2022 So simple yet so effective

08.01.2022 The "dark triad" of personality consists of three negative traits: the tendency to to manipulate others (Machiavellianism); seek admiration and special treatment (narcissism); and to be callous and insensitive (psychopathy). In contrast, researchers have recently defined the "light triad" the traits of a loving person with a focus on others The researchers say naming these traits gives some much-needed focus on our light side

07.01.2022 Mindful in May with Realising Possibilities and Live and Breathe Yoga

05.01.2022 The first step to mental wellness is the most important.

04.01.2022 Alternative possibilities for complex mental health care treatment. Ask your GP for a referral to an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and experience the relational difference.

02.01.2022 Living sober might seem impossible especially in a culture like ours where alcohol consumption is so closely associated with good times and being social. Yet dig a little deeper and you will find many people who lead fulfilling social lives without drinking. If alcohol is keeping you from optimal functioning at work or impacting on your personal relationships - if you are experiencing an inner conflict about drinking and always struggling with clarity and focus - then perhaps sobriety is a serious option to consider. In this enlightening article Seizan Egyo discusses the experience of relief from making the choice to live sober.

01.01.2022 There are times when it is difficult to integrate conscious social action with the principles of meditation. To straddle the path of political activism and mind...fulness has often been a conundrum for me. Jack Kornfield writes here with such simplicity and clarity about the fundamental teachings of the Dharma which invites us to not only walk the path of inner peace but also to actively embrace the relational aspects of the Dharma in the expression of Right Intention and Right Action. "It is a misunderstanding to think that meditation and contemplation are the fulfillment of the Buddhist Path. Inner peace, freedom and joy develop only when paired with the outer teachings of virtue, respect and mutual care. The foundation of Dharma is relational, built on generosity, virtue and loving-kindness..." I hope you enjoy this short piece of insight as much as I did. See more

01.01.2022 Following last years IPCC report, there has been a lot of discussion about their 12 year window in which we need to make dramatic changes. This article does a good job of unpacking what that actually means...worth a read https://insideclimatenews.org//12-years-climate-change-exp