MEDIA WORDS
Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Chloe Booker explores an example of a right of passage, journey and anticipating arriving to destination when revealing “10km-long poem along bike path from Brunswick to Fawkner Cemetery” via The Age
Jacinta Tynan explores dealing with loss, growing self-awareness and how getting things done with true mindfulness brings back smiley face faster “Leaning in to pain is a thing, and we should embrace it” via The Canberra Times
Evelyn Heard explores pilgrimage, applied compassion and the individual getting of Wisdom, life lessons in “Faith: How to not judge a book by its cover” via The Brisbane Times
Intra
Peter Hannam explores place, shared purpose and respectful co-existence, swimming in “'Cultural water': Indigenous water claims finally on Darling agenda” via The Age
Dvir Abramovich explores bigotry, racism and role for wider public response, responding that “For Jews, 'Never Again' is right now” via The Age
Gabriella Marchant explores early Australian entrepreneurs, enterprise and endeavour, history with one lump or two under the spot light as “Virtual reality brings 'invisible history' of the outback Muslims who helped build Australia to life” via ABC News
Inter
Sasha Petrova explores migrant experience, badges of arrivals and discovering new ways to get along, revealing why she’s “Embarrassed: when my parents tried to fit in, now I understand” via The Age
Kerrie O’Brien discussing self-acceptance, purposeful art and diverse belonging, revealing reasons over lunch why “'If in doubt, take your clothes off': a revealing lunch with Maude Davey” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Farhad Manjoo explores an Ancient way of dealing with causes, affects and effectiveness of busy, modern times, calmly asking “Why haven't you started meditating, already? Why hasn't everyone?” via The Canberra Times
Multi
Natassia Chrysanthos discusses public visibility, positive role modeling and constructive engagement, inviting us to meet “Brooke Boney from Channel Nine's Today show on being commercial breakfast TV's first Indigenous star” via The Age
Joseph Wakim explores an example of symbolism being seen as a sign of the times, sharing “Faith: Spotting celestial signs of Jesus' scars in the Southern Cross” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Ray Edgar describes examples of green-volution taking place in various urban planning when citing “From Skyrail to sewer, Victoria embraces a new state of play” via The Sydney Morning Herald
All
John Elder explores the modern science of ancient walking on water, reasons for marveling in “The gecko get-go 'They're superheroes'” via The Canberra Times
Bridget McManus explores the enduring value in unedited storytelling, reviewing “All aboard the Indian Pacific for SBS' next 'slow TV' experiment” via The Age
Stephen Harrison explores collaborative learning, peer review and public accessibility, declaring “Happy birthday, Wikipedia, you're all grown up now” via The Age
Togather
Wendy Harmer reveals life-lessons in love, overcoming difficulties and reveling in effective teamwork with inspiring leadership, describing “The lesson from facing my fears and peers after life-changing surgery” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Nicole Partridge explores a creative collaboration expanding horizons, about the “Two of Us: actor Gerard O'Dwyer and Bus Stop Films CEO Genevieve Clay-Smith” via The Age
Richard Woolveridge explores positive developments in overcoming personal distress and inability to cope, revealing “Care, collaborate, connect new approach to suicide prevention” via The Brisbane Times
Nobly
Brian Johnston explores early recycling as an act of everyday spiritual worship, bedazzled by “Bangkok, Thailand: The porcelain work in the Thai capital's many temples is dazzling” via Traveller.com.au
Mujib Mashal explores an ongoing cost of war and rehabilitation as “Quiet ‘hero’ marks 30 years restoring limbs, and dignity, in war” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Kerrie O’Brien explores the importance of knowing culture, country and family to grow belonging, self-determination and a realized equity, over lunch with Barkindji artist Kent Morris, revealing “Once you know who you are – your culture, country and family – you're halfway there” via The Age
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TED TALKS
10-20min presentations
Samina Ali: What does the Quran really say about a Muslim woman's hijab? (18 mins)
Sue Klebold: My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my story (15 mins)
Gaurav Tekriwal: The magic of Vedic math (10 mins)
Jeff Speck: 4 ways to make a city more walkable (18 mins)
Grace Kim: How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) (10 mins)
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GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Lisa Simone, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Angélique Kidjo - Four Women
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STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street with Jason Bateman: Comfort
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WISDOM RECONCILES
Approx 74 min presentation
Adam Hills: Happyism (47 mins)
Caution, some crude language. Celebrates difability (differently abled), Dali Lama and sharing discovery of the secret to getting along is useful speech, kindness in family and doing good for all. Via ABC iView.
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CHALLENGE REFLECTS
Approx 30 min presentation + reflection times
If desired, a short selection of publicly available material on a chosen theme for personal reflection.
For best results, sit comfortably with a straight back, have headphones in a shared space, after each clicked link, allow a little reflection with your personally-held view before clicking on the next link.
Get ready to Reflect!
Choose your playing level:
Be introduced at 1.
Be soothed at 2-4.
Be shocked at 5.
Be inspired at 6.
Fuller illumination 1-6.
And yes, it might be a repeat of an oldie and a goodie. Or not. You be the judge.
Cryptic Clue:
What is a tip to reconcile unreasonable expectations?
-- Inspire https://youtu.be/2-eclUz-RYI
-- Perspire https://youtu.be/hbXHyFhF_A4
-- Collaborate https://youtu.be/Z9cGv8iLXwI
-- Engage: Test for personal circumstances, if useful keep, if unuseful discard, if exceeds needs, share mindfully https://youtu.be/GdCCqKPsVVE
-- Endure: Adapt for present times without sacrificing intent https://youtu.be/sK2CSX2NnBQ
-- Endear: (Inspiring Others To Tend the Flame) live/ demonstrate/ inspire/ teach experience with others https://youtu.be/SXXG77yNxZg
Expectation
[Ecks’peck’tation]
From mid 16th century English = defer action, wait; via Middle French expectation, from Latin exspectare = look out for, from ex- = out + spectare = to look + at = be in, abide in, placed + ion = energy
1. Object: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case. Ie, reality had not lived up to expectations. Ie, I sat down in expectation of a feast of nostalgia.
2. Action: A belief that someone will or should achieve something. Ie, students have high expectations for their future.
3. Subject: archaic one's prospects of inheritance.
4. Mathematics: another term for expected value.
Lament
[la’ment]
From late Middle English (as a verb): from French lamenter or Latin lamentari, from lamenta (plural) = weeping, wailing.
1. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Ie, the late and much lamented Leonard Bernstein.
2. a song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief or sorrow. Ie, the piper played a lament.
3. a complaint. Ie, there were constant laments about the conditions of employment.
Magnanimous
[Mag’nan’ee’mus]
From mid 16th century: from Latin magnanimus: magnus = great + animus = soul + -ous = characterised by, distinguishing features
= Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. Ie, the goal of "being a good sport" is to try hard, play fair and be magnanimous in victory.
[Practice https://youtu.be/uEEvOZwUCsc ]
Optional
-- Chant Buddha Mantrastyle: https://youtu.be/GZZ-pFa7MJM
Feel welcome to transform expectations, let go of lament and become magnanimous with all, some or sum of the above meanings. Or not. As the case may be.
This is universal basis of re:lig:ions (again:uniting:energy). Here in this email, we'll hear it as countless sounds: of thoughts, words and actions wishing, causing and receiving less Suffering and more Happiness. For benefit initially of the individual increasing in beneficiaries until it includes all across all times and directions.
It is not personal, it just the way things are.
Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Chloe Booker explores an example of a right of passage, journey and anticipating arriving to destination when revealing “10km-long poem along bike path from Brunswick to Fawkner Cemetery” via The Age
Jacinta Tynan explores dealing with loss, growing self-awareness and how getting things done with true mindfulness brings back smiley face faster “Leaning in to pain is a thing, and we should embrace it” via The Canberra Times
Evelyn Heard explores pilgrimage, applied compassion and the individual getting of Wisdom, life lessons in “Faith: How to not judge a book by its cover” via The Brisbane Times
Intra
Peter Hannam explores place, shared purpose and respectful co-existence, swimming in “'Cultural water': Indigenous water claims finally on Darling agenda” via The Age
Dvir Abramovich explores bigotry, racism and role for wider public response, responding that “For Jews, 'Never Again' is right now” via The Age
Gabriella Marchant explores early Australian entrepreneurs, enterprise and endeavour, history with one lump or two under the spot light as “Virtual reality brings 'invisible history' of the outback Muslims who helped build Australia to life” via ABC News
Inter
Sasha Petrova explores migrant experience, badges of arrivals and discovering new ways to get along, revealing why she’s “Embarrassed: when my parents tried to fit in, now I understand” via The Age
Kerrie O’Brien discussing self-acceptance, purposeful art and diverse belonging, revealing reasons over lunch why “'If in doubt, take your clothes off': a revealing lunch with Maude Davey” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Farhad Manjoo explores an Ancient way of dealing with causes, affects and effectiveness of busy, modern times, calmly asking “Why haven't you started meditating, already? Why hasn't everyone?” via The Canberra Times
Multi
Natassia Chrysanthos discusses public visibility, positive role modeling and constructive engagement, inviting us to meet “Brooke Boney from Channel Nine's Today show on being commercial breakfast TV's first Indigenous star” via The Age
Joseph Wakim explores an example of symbolism being seen as a sign of the times, sharing “Faith: Spotting celestial signs of Jesus' scars in the Southern Cross” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Ray Edgar describes examples of green-volution taking place in various urban planning when citing “From Skyrail to sewer, Victoria embraces a new state of play” via The Sydney Morning Herald
All
John Elder explores the modern science of ancient walking on water, reasons for marveling in “The gecko get-go 'They're superheroes'” via The Canberra Times
Bridget McManus explores the enduring value in unedited storytelling, reviewing “All aboard the Indian Pacific for SBS' next 'slow TV' experiment” via The Age
Stephen Harrison explores collaborative learning, peer review and public accessibility, declaring “Happy birthday, Wikipedia, you're all grown up now” via The Age
Togather
Wendy Harmer reveals life-lessons in love, overcoming difficulties and reveling in effective teamwork with inspiring leadership, describing “The lesson from facing my fears and peers after life-changing surgery” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Nicole Partridge explores a creative collaboration expanding horizons, about the “Two of Us: actor Gerard O'Dwyer and Bus Stop Films CEO Genevieve Clay-Smith” via The Age
Richard Woolveridge explores positive developments in overcoming personal distress and inability to cope, revealing “Care, collaborate, connect new approach to suicide prevention” via The Brisbane Times
Nobly
Brian Johnston explores early recycling as an act of everyday spiritual worship, bedazzled by “Bangkok, Thailand: The porcelain work in the Thai capital's many temples is dazzling” via Traveller.com.au
Mujib Mashal explores an ongoing cost of war and rehabilitation as “Quiet ‘hero’ marks 30 years restoring limbs, and dignity, in war” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Kerrie O’Brien explores the importance of knowing culture, country and family to grow belonging, self-determination and a realized equity, over lunch with Barkindji artist Kent Morris, revealing “Once you know who you are – your culture, country and family – you're halfway there” via The Age
-----------------------------
TED TALKS
10-20min presentations
Samina Ali: What does the Quran really say about a Muslim woman's hijab? (18 mins)
Sue Klebold: My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my story (15 mins)
Gaurav Tekriwal: The magic of Vedic math (10 mins)
Jeff Speck: 4 ways to make a city more walkable (18 mins)
Grace Kim: How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) (10 mins)
-----------------------------
GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Lisa Simone, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Angélique Kidjo - Four Women
-----------------------------
STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street with Jason Bateman: Comfort
-----------------------------
WISDOM RECONCILES
Approx 74 min presentation
Adam Hills: Happyism (47 mins)
Caution, some crude language. Celebrates difability (differently abled), Dali Lama and sharing discovery of the secret to getting along is useful speech, kindness in family and doing good for all. Via ABC iView.
-----------------------------
CHALLENGE REFLECTS
Approx 30 min presentation + reflection times
If desired, a short selection of publicly available material on a chosen theme for personal reflection.
For best results, sit comfortably with a straight back, have headphones in a shared space, after each clicked link, allow a little reflection with your personally-held view before clicking on the next link.
Get ready to Reflect!
Choose your playing level:
Be introduced at 1.
Be soothed at 2-4.
Be shocked at 5.
Be inspired at 6.
Fuller illumination 1-6.
And yes, it might be a repeat of an oldie and a goodie. Or not. You be the judge.
Cryptic Clue:
What is a tip to reconcile unreasonable expectations?
-- Inspire https://youtu.be/2-eclUz-RYI
-- Perspire https://youtu.be/hbXHyFhF_A4
-- Collaborate https://youtu.be/Z9cGv8iLXwI
-- Engage: Test for personal circumstances, if useful keep, if unuseful discard, if exceeds needs, share mindfully https://youtu.be/GdCCqKPsVVE
-- Endure: Adapt for present times without sacrificing intent https://youtu.be/sK2CSX2NnBQ
-- Endear: (Inspiring Others To Tend the Flame) live/ demonstrate/ inspire/ teach experience with others https://youtu.be/SXXG77yNxZg
Expectation
[Ecks’peck’tation]
From mid 16th century English = defer action, wait; via Middle French expectation, from Latin exspectare = look out for, from ex- = out + spectare = to look + at = be in, abide in, placed + ion = energy
1. Object: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case. Ie, reality had not lived up to expectations. Ie, I sat down in expectation of a feast of nostalgia.
2. Action: A belief that someone will or should achieve something. Ie, students have high expectations for their future.
3. Subject: archaic one's prospects of inheritance.
4. Mathematics: another term for expected value.
Lament
[la’ment]
From late Middle English (as a verb): from French lamenter or Latin lamentari, from lamenta (plural) = weeping, wailing.
1. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Ie, the late and much lamented Leonard Bernstein.
2. a song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief or sorrow. Ie, the piper played a lament.
3. a complaint. Ie, there were constant laments about the conditions of employment.
Magnanimous
[Mag’nan’ee’mus]
From mid 16th century: from Latin magnanimus: magnus = great + animus = soul + -ous = characterised by, distinguishing features
= Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. Ie, the goal of "being a good sport" is to try hard, play fair and be magnanimous in victory.
[Practice https://youtu.be/uEEvOZwUCsc ]
Optional
-- Chant Buddha Mantrastyle: https://youtu.be/GZZ-pFa7MJM
Feel welcome to transform expectations, let go of lament and become magnanimous with all, some or sum of the above meanings. Or not. As the case may be.
This is universal basis of re:lig:ions (again:uniting:energy). Here in this email, we'll hear it as countless sounds: of thoughts, words and actions wishing, causing and receiving less Suffering and more Happiness. For benefit initially of the individual increasing in beneficiaries until it includes all across all times and directions.
It is not personal, it just the way things are.