Welcome
May this find you well and kindly treated.Another special edition Grabs for challenging times.
Adopting, Holding and Embodying the view that this is universal year of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Otherwise, the following monthly curation from publicly available information is offered below for consideration.
Kutcha Edwards - We Sing
Sesame Street’s Murray and Mark Ruffalo: Empathy
Intro
Marlee Silva explores personal journey of being born of two cultures, recounting the reconciliation and reasons how, why and when "'I still carry that image with me today, as a shield’" via The Age
Kerrie O’Brien explores remote distancing, power and desire over lunch with Eddie Woo, from his view that "When we went to remote learning I could feel every teacher's eyes on me” via WA Today
Carolyn Webb explores turning an abundance of time and hidden talent to bring joy to others when this "Out-of-work actor turns to art... with 300,000 TikTok followers” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Intra
Nicole Abadee explores how stable accomodation, receiving necessary medical care and feeling a part of a greater whole are better than judging a book by its cover, in "Homeless people aren't literary? Think again” via The Brisbane Times
Nick Miller explores a creative household channelling its pent-up energy, brightly going where "It's grassroots theatre from for-lawn entertainers” via The Age
Adam Carey explores how channelling anxiety productively can be a blooming success when "Kids' paper posies brighten life in lockdown for aged care residents” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Vivienne Skinner and Phillippa Carnemolla explore consequences, causes and choices, writing that "If we realised the true cost of homelessness, we’d fix it overnight” via Domain.com.au
Madeleine Heffernan explores how lock-down is affecting some family time, revealing that with "'A lot of scheduling': Teachers with children see remote learning from both sides” via The Age
Michael Dwyer explores the value of reflecting upon place, unifying occupation and sharing understanding as "Midnight Oil taps into Australia's 'unfinished business' for upcoming album” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Multi
Martin Boulton explores overcoming difficulties and rising above circumstances and sharing a brighter future, revealing why "Kutcha Edwards and his 100-voice lockdown choir send spirits soaring” via The Age
David Whitley explores early processing centres for full scale migration on a scale not previously seen, revisiting "Bonegilla Migrant Experience, Albury-Wodonga: The birthplace of modern Australia” via Traveller.com.au
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics death, politics and sex with "Fiona Stanley: 'The argument that we can either have health or the economy makes me angry’” via The Brisbane Times
All
Brook Turner explores modern life, technology and overcoming separateness while living in "'The world's greatest psychological experiment': When the loneliness epidemic met the coronavirus pandemic” via The Age
Craig Platt explores nature at its best, entertainment for the homebound masses as "Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020 finalists named: Funniest animal photos of the year” via Traveller.com.au
Zach Hope and Elsie Lange explore the value of living in friendlier neighbourhoods, citing examples of how "Kindness of strangers lights up Victoria's coronavirus gloom” via The Age
Togather
Brian Johnston explores the intersected paths of illness, science and medicine as displayed at "Museum of Human Disease, University of NSW: Australia's most disturbing museum is not for everyone” via Traveller.com.au
Elizabeth Callinan explores how technology is improving access to specialist tele-services without the commute, reporting how "For children with disabilities, the lockdown has opened new doors” via WA Today
Angus McDonald explores self understanding, moral exemplar and fortitude, reasoning behind "My Archibald entry of Behrouz Boochani, the refugee who refused to be invisible” via The Age
Nobly
Clay Lucas explores the role of correctly understanding the situation, applying wisdom and acting compassionately when "Evading disaster: how one aged care home stopped COVID-19 in its tracks” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Kerrie O’Brien explores different ways of showing gratitude in public, citing civics and construction saying on behalf of the community "Thank you for looking after us: Melbourne's tribute to unsung heroes” via The Age
Jane Wheatley explore two individuals uniting in adversity to dedicate their lives in the service of a greater public benefit, recounting why, what and when "'If he can go on, I can go on': the two fathers united in grief, and a desire for peace” via The Age
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.
You be the judge. Or not.
Cryptic Clue:
In uncertain times, where is the best place to meet?
1. Inspire
2. Perspire
3. Collaborate
4. Engage: Test for personal circumstances, if useful keep, if unuseful discard, if exceeds needs, share mindfully
5. Endure: Adapt for present times without sacrificing intent
6. Endear: (Inspiring Others To Tend the Flame) live/ demonstrate/ inspire/ teach experience with others
intention
[in’ten'shone]
From late Middle English; from Old French entencion, from Latin intentio(n-) = stretching, purpose, from intendere = intend, extend, direct, from in- = towards + tendere = stretch, tend, direct.
exemplar
[ecks’zem'plar]
From late Middle English; from Old French exemplaire, from late Latin exemplarium, from Latin exemplum = sample, imitation
A person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model. Ie, Melbourne is an exemplar of multicultural Victoria.
speech
[spee'ch]
From Old English sprǣc, sprēc, later spēc, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch spraak, German Sprache, also to speak.
Optional
-- Chant Mantrastyle
The long and winding path to a lasting happiness is paved with good intentions. When enthusiasm flags, it is useful to have past exemplars and living role models with inspiring speech to raise our spirits. The past has been done and can't be undone. The future hasn't been determined yet, is full of potential and influenced by what we do now. The present timing is here, where courses are maintained or adjustments are made. The first step is always the most important, without this, there is no journey and no path made for self or cleared for others to follow.
Why? Why not?
Start today.
As the case may be.
Or not.
It is not personal, it just the way things are.
Topics
- Guest Sings
- Street Jives
- Wisdom Reconciles
- Media Writes
- Music Challenges
- TED Talks
- Invitation to Support Artists/Authors/Journalists
- Caretaker Disclosure
- Acknowledgment
Guest Sings
Approx 5 min presentationKutcha Edwards - We Sing
Street Jives
Approx 2 min presentationSesame Street’s Murray and Mark Ruffalo: Empathy
Wisdom Reconciles
- National Theatre of Scotland: Elwyn Henaway shares a story through Aboriginal Australian Songline (2 mins)
- Vox: Ongoing Human Need to Communicate, Evolving Technology and Why this font is everywhere (10 mins)
- Wong Fu Productions: Accidental Racism (4 mins)
- Colin Jones: How does Aboriginal art create meaning (2 mins)
- UsefulCharts: Writing Systems of the World: Abjads, Alphabets, Abugidas, Syllabaries & Logosyllabaries (11 mins)
Media Writes
Approx 5 min readsIntro
Marlee Silva explores personal journey of being born of two cultures, recounting the reconciliation and reasons how, why and when "'I still carry that image with me today, as a shield’" via The Age
Kerrie O’Brien explores remote distancing, power and desire over lunch with Eddie Woo, from his view that "When we went to remote learning I could feel every teacher's eyes on me” via WA Today
Carolyn Webb explores turning an abundance of time and hidden talent to bring joy to others when this "Out-of-work actor turns to art... with 300,000 TikTok followers” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Intra
Nicole Abadee explores how stable accomodation, receiving necessary medical care and feeling a part of a greater whole are better than judging a book by its cover, in "Homeless people aren't literary? Think again” via The Brisbane Times
Nick Miller explores a creative household channelling its pent-up energy, brightly going where "It's grassroots theatre from for-lawn entertainers” via The Age
Adam Carey explores how channelling anxiety productively can be a blooming success when "Kids' paper posies brighten life in lockdown for aged care residents” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Vivienne Skinner and Phillippa Carnemolla explore consequences, causes and choices, writing that "If we realised the true cost of homelessness, we’d fix it overnight” via Domain.com.au
Madeleine Heffernan explores how lock-down is affecting some family time, revealing that with "'A lot of scheduling': Teachers with children see remote learning from both sides” via The Age
Michael Dwyer explores the value of reflecting upon place, unifying occupation and sharing understanding as "Midnight Oil taps into Australia's 'unfinished business' for upcoming album” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Multi
Martin Boulton explores overcoming difficulties and rising above circumstances and sharing a brighter future, revealing why "Kutcha Edwards and his 100-voice lockdown choir send spirits soaring” via The Age
David Whitley explores early processing centres for full scale migration on a scale not previously seen, revisiting "Bonegilla Migrant Experience, Albury-Wodonga: The birthplace of modern Australia” via Traveller.com.au
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics death, politics and sex with "Fiona Stanley: 'The argument that we can either have health or the economy makes me angry’” via The Brisbane Times
All
Brook Turner explores modern life, technology and overcoming separateness while living in "'The world's greatest psychological experiment': When the loneliness epidemic met the coronavirus pandemic” via The Age
Craig Platt explores nature at its best, entertainment for the homebound masses as "Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020 finalists named: Funniest animal photos of the year” via Traveller.com.au
Zach Hope and Elsie Lange explore the value of living in friendlier neighbourhoods, citing examples of how "Kindness of strangers lights up Victoria's coronavirus gloom” via The Age
Togather
Brian Johnston explores the intersected paths of illness, science and medicine as displayed at "Museum of Human Disease, University of NSW: Australia's most disturbing museum is not for everyone” via Traveller.com.au
Elizabeth Callinan explores how technology is improving access to specialist tele-services without the commute, reporting how "For children with disabilities, the lockdown has opened new doors” via WA Today
Angus McDonald explores self understanding, moral exemplar and fortitude, reasoning behind "My Archibald entry of Behrouz Boochani, the refugee who refused to be invisible” via The Age
Nobly
Clay Lucas explores the role of correctly understanding the situation, applying wisdom and acting compassionately when "Evading disaster: how one aged care home stopped COVID-19 in its tracks” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Kerrie O’Brien explores different ways of showing gratitude in public, citing civics and construction saying on behalf of the community "Thank you for looking after us: Melbourne's tribute to unsung heroes” via The Age
Jane Wheatley explore two individuals uniting in adversity to dedicate their lives in the service of a greater public benefit, recounting why, what and when "'If he can go on, I can go on': the two fathers united in grief, and a desire for peace” via The Age
Musical Challenge
Approx 30 min presentation + reflection timesIf 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.
You be the judge. Or not.
Cryptic Clue:
In uncertain times, where is the best place to meet?
1. Inspire
2. Perspire
3. Collaborate
4. Engage: Test for personal circumstances, if useful keep, if unuseful discard, if exceeds needs, share mindfully
5. Endure: Adapt for present times without sacrificing intent
6. Endear: (Inspiring Others To Tend the Flame) live/ demonstrate/ inspire/ teach experience with others
intention
[in’ten'shone]
From late Middle English; from Old French entencion, from Latin intentio(n-) = stretching, purpose, from intendere = intend, extend, direct, from in- = towards + tendere = stretch, tend, direct.
- a thing intended; an aim or plan. Ie, the student was full of good intentions. Ie, the Councillors announced their intentions to stand for re-election. Ie, the crop was intended for the Spring harvest
- the action or fact of intending. Ie, intention is just one of the factors that will be considered.
- a person's plans, especially a fiancee's, in respect to marriage. Ie, if my fiancee's intentions aren't honourable, the marriage will be called off.
- (Medicine) the healing process of a wound. Ie, first intention, second intention.
- (Logic) conceptions formed by directing the mind towards an object.
exemplar
[ecks’zem'plar]
From late Middle English; from Old French exemplaire, from late Latin exemplarium, from Latin exemplum = sample, imitation
A person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model. Ie, Melbourne is an exemplar of multicultural Victoria.
speech
[spee'ch]
From Old English sprǣc, sprēc, later spēc, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch spraak, German Sprache, also to speak.
- the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. Ie, children born deaf benefit from learning other ways to power speech.
- a person's style of speaking. Ie, the students easily accepted the teacher's correction of their speech due to presence of mutual respect.
- a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. Ie, the CEO gave a speech about the company.
- (Theatre) a sequence of lines written for one character in a play. Ie, Antony's speech over Caesar's body.
Optional
-- Chant Mantrastyle
The long and winding path to a lasting happiness is paved with good intentions. When enthusiasm flags, it is useful to have past exemplars and living role models with inspiring speech to raise our spirits. The past has been done and can't be undone. The future hasn't been determined yet, is full of potential and influenced by what we do now. The present timing is here, where courses are maintained or adjustments are made. The first step is always the most important, without this, there is no journey and no path made for self or cleared for others to follow.
Why? Why not?
Start today.
As the case may be.
Or not.
TED Talks
5-20 min presentations- Jacinta Koolmatrie: The myth of Aboriginal stories being myths (11 mins)
- Drukmo Gyal Dakini: Female in Buddhism (16 mins)
- Roopa Pai: Decoding the Gita, India's book of answers (18 mins)
- Judge John Reilly - My Aboriginal Education (18 mins)
- Sheila Humphries: My stolen childhood, and a life to rebuild (15 mins)
Invitation to Support Artists/Authors/Journalists
The music/stories/videos have been sourced from public domain. If you like any of the content, please consider sourcing directly from online marketplaces and buying to support creators and truth telling in the public interest.Acknowledgment
Acknowledging traditional inhabitants of Cities of Port Phillip and Glen Eira are the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.Caretaker Disclosure
This curation is an interpretation of the universal basis of re:lig:ion (Latin = again:uniting:energy). This email invites a shared hearing 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. Or not. As each case may be.It is not personal, it just the way things are.
