Best wishes for less Suffering, more Happiness with Good Health and Time to Enjoy it. Welcome to Gregorian Calendar year 2024.
Sharing a timely aspiration:
"Give light and people will find the way."
Ella Baker, African-American civil rights and human rights activist (1903-1986 CE)
If having no reason to celebrate this month, here are 3 prepared earlier:
- 8 March: International Women’s Day (International)
- 16-24 March: Cultural Diversity Week (Victoria)
- 21 March: National Harmony Day (Australia)
- 21 March: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (International)
This is also a Re:call edition.
Re:call; from Old English 16th Century, compounding via Norse kalla; from French rappeler (call back), from Latin revocare
re = again, intensify, focus;
call =
- summon. Ie, call to mind
- express. Ie, give voice to
- determine. Ie. decided to call it a day
- contact. Ie, I took a call today
- result. Ie, the call went my way
Those who Re:call wisely have longer memories, clearer clarity-centres and use available means to do more work with less effort, moving smoother and faster towards stated goals.
Read on intrepid Grabbers, and let's see what is to discover this edition. Subscribers decide if anything is useful.
Topics
- Guest Sings
- Stream Jives
- Wisdom Reconciles
- Media Writes
- TED Talks
- Music Challenges
- Acknowledgments
1. Guest Sings
Approx 5 min presentation
2. Street Jives
Approx 2 min presentation3. Wisdom Reconciles
- Keep On Learning: Maya Angelou's Life Advice (8 mins)
- PJ & Thomas: Relationship Advice – Should You Share a Bank Account (10 mins)
- Explained with Dom: How Finland Found A Solution To Homelessness (9 mins)
- Free Malaysia Today: Meet the Nazars: a Mandarin-speaking, lion-dancing Tamil Muslim family (5 mins)
- Mahindra Humanities Center: Herbie Hancock – Buddhism and Creativity (71 mins)
4. Media Writes
Approx 5 min readsIntro
Jane Rocca explores gender, family and opportunity "‘With seven brothers, lord help you if you liked a guy!’: Angelique Kidjo on love” via The Age
Jane Cadzow explores loving, ageing and adaptation, reflecting how "Sue says her life was ‘a mess’ in her 60s. Then along came a man with a poodle …” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Benjamin Law talks dicey topics Money, Politics and Religion with William Yang "From tobacco farm to the NGA: One photographer on his breakthrough moments” via The Age
Intra
Benjamin Law talks dicey topics Sex, Money and Politics with Narelda Jacobs who says "‘We really love each other, but...’ on not needing Mum’s approval” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Andrew Stafford explores language, place and expression revealing how "An extinct language has been reborn in song. Expect goosebumps” via The Brisbane Times
Christopher Harris explores education, civil society and responsibility overcoming how "Students aren’t taught these basic facts about Australia. It’s about to become mandatory” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Mark Brandi talks childhood, fortune and loving environments recounting how "On a TV game show, I locked in my answer. What happened after raised new questions” via The Sydney Morning Herald
David Crowe explores sovereignty, publishing and public interest recounting "How the seat of Australian power swung behind Assange” via WA Today
Kerrie O’Brien explores childhood, innocence and suffering behind "War artist Ben Quilty on painting children, ‘the victims of our collective adult insanity’” via The Age
Multi
Fenella Souter explores persecution, seeking asylum and settling recounting how "‘She was looking after four medical students: three children and me!’” via The Brisbane Times
Amanda Hooton explores capture, expressing and creating "‘That unguarded moment’: Tips from the Aussie portrait artist adored by royals” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Benjamin Law explores gender, ethnicity and diversity with author Rebecca F. Kuang who recounts on her new book how "‘I’ve never seen so many white people being really anxious about being racist’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
All
Christina Caron explores circumstances, causes and consequences when "Feeling stuck? Here are five ways to jump-start your life” via The Brisbane Times
Jo Stanley explores gender, self acceptance and flourishing when reasoning how "I have one gift I want to give to my daughter – and it doesn’t cost a thing” via The Age
Benjamin Law talks dicey topics Sex, Money and Bodies with Genesis Owusu who "After winning multiple awards, has gone on his first-ever holiday” via The Brisbane Times
Togather
Paul Connolly explores gender, football and fraternity recounting "How a ragtag bunch of women renewed my love of football” via The Age
Stephen A Russell explores gender, broadening societal attitudes and equity in "The celebrated play taking on bathroom bigotry” via The Age
Bridget McManus explores visibility, representation and belonging in "‘That’s not for me’: The one thing Eddie Betts wouldn’t do for his TV series” via The Age
Nobly
Sherryn Groch explores necessity, innovation and collaboration when "His dad was dying. So Daniel built a world-first artificial heart – with pipes and magnets” via The Age
Melissa Fyfe explores gender, masculinity and self-acceptance in "‘What’s bubbling underneath’: Showing teen boys how to master emotion and empathy” via The Age
Lauren Ironmonger explores identity, upbringing and belonging when "‘I feel like I’m coming out again’: The Aussies making their Mardi Gras debut” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Jane Rocca explores gender, family and opportunity "‘With seven brothers, lord help you if you liked a guy!’: Angelique Kidjo on love” via The Age
Jane Cadzow explores loving, ageing and adaptation, reflecting how "Sue says her life was ‘a mess’ in her 60s. Then along came a man with a poodle …” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Benjamin Law talks dicey topics Money, Politics and Religion with William Yang "From tobacco farm to the NGA: One photographer on his breakthrough moments” via The Age
Intra
Benjamin Law talks dicey topics Sex, Money and Politics with Narelda Jacobs who says "‘We really love each other, but...’ on not needing Mum’s approval” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Andrew Stafford explores language, place and expression revealing how "An extinct language has been reborn in song. Expect goosebumps” via The Brisbane Times
Christopher Harris explores education, civil society and responsibility overcoming how "Students aren’t taught these basic facts about Australia. It’s about to become mandatory” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Mark Brandi talks childhood, fortune and loving environments recounting how "On a TV game show, I locked in my answer. What happened after raised new questions” via The Sydney Morning Herald
David Crowe explores sovereignty, publishing and public interest recounting "How the seat of Australian power swung behind Assange” via WA Today
Kerrie O’Brien explores childhood, innocence and suffering behind "War artist Ben Quilty on painting children, ‘the victims of our collective adult insanity’” via The Age
Multi
Fenella Souter explores persecution, seeking asylum and settling recounting how "‘She was looking after four medical students: three children and me!’” via The Brisbane Times
Amanda Hooton explores capture, expressing and creating "‘That unguarded moment’: Tips from the Aussie portrait artist adored by royals” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Benjamin Law explores gender, ethnicity and diversity with author Rebecca F. Kuang who recounts on her new book how "‘I’ve never seen so many white people being really anxious about being racist’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
All
Christina Caron explores circumstances, causes and consequences when "Feeling stuck? Here are five ways to jump-start your life” via The Brisbane Times
Jo Stanley explores gender, self acceptance and flourishing when reasoning how "I have one gift I want to give to my daughter – and it doesn’t cost a thing” via The Age
Benjamin Law talks dicey topics Sex, Money and Bodies with Genesis Owusu who "After winning multiple awards, has gone on his first-ever holiday” via The Brisbane Times
Togather
Paul Connolly explores gender, football and fraternity recounting "How a ragtag bunch of women renewed my love of football” via The Age
Stephen A Russell explores gender, broadening societal attitudes and equity in "The celebrated play taking on bathroom bigotry” via The Age
Bridget McManus explores visibility, representation and belonging in "‘That’s not for me’: The one thing Eddie Betts wouldn’t do for his TV series” via The Age
Nobly
Sherryn Groch explores necessity, innovation and collaboration when "His dad was dying. So Daniel built a world-first artificial heart – with pipes and magnets” via The Age
Melissa Fyfe explores gender, masculinity and self-acceptance in "‘What’s bubbling underneath’: Showing teen boys how to master emotion and empathy” via The Age
Lauren Ironmonger explores identity, upbringing and belonging when "‘I feel like I’m coming out again’: The Aussies making their Mardi Gras debut” via The Sydney Morning Herald
5. TED Talks
5-20 min presentations- Bruce Pascoe: A real history of Aboriginal Australians, the first agriculturalists (13 mins)
- Slava Balbek: How to design for dignity during times of war (13 mins)
- Christine Schuler Deschryver: The 5 tenets of turning pain into power (12 mins)
- Aimee Mullins: Changing my legs - and my mindset (20 mins)
- Chris Anderson and Richard Saul Wurman: TED is 40 — here's how it all started (54 mins)
6. Music Challenges
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:
What is a way to respond to adverse situations?
allusion
[ah’loo’shen]
From mid 16th century (denoting a pun, metaphor, or parable): from French, or from late Latin allusio(n-), from the verb alludere, from ad- = towards + ludere = to play.
noun
illusion
[ih’loo’shen]
From Middle English (in the sense ‘deceiving, deception’): via Old French from Latin illusio(n-), from illudere = to mock, from in- = against + ludere = play.
noun
disillusion
[dis'ih’loo’shen]
From Middle English (in the sense ‘disappointment, disbelief’): via Old French from Latin dis- = expressing negation; denoting reversal or absence of an action or state; denoting removal of something; denoting separation; denoting expulsion; expressing completeness or intensification of an unpleasant or unattractive action + illusio(n-), from illudere = to mock, from in- = against + ludere = play.
noun
delusion
[dih’loo’shen]
From late Middle English (in the sense ‘act of deluding or of being deluded’): from late Latin delusio(n-), from the verb deludere = to mock, from de- + ludere = to play.
noun
collusion
[col’loo’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin collusio(n-), from colludere = have a secret agreement, from col- = together + ludere = to play.
noun
elusion
[eh’loo’shen]
From mid 16th century (in the sense ‘delude, baffle’): from Latin eludere, frome- (variant of ex-) = out, away from + ludere = to play.
noun
reality
[rih’ally’tee]
From late 15th century: via French from medieval Latin realitas, from late Latin realis = relating to things
noun
wisdom
[wiz'dohm]
From Old English wīsdōm; of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wijs and German weise, also to wit = sensible prudent, knowledgeable + -dom = decree, judgement.
noun
- Inspire
- Perspire
- Collaborate
- Engage: Test for personal circumstances, if useful keep, if unuseful discard, if exceeds needs, share mindfully
- Endure: Adapt for present times without sacrificing intent
- Endear: (Inspiring Others To Tend the Flame) live/ demonstrate/ inspire/ teach experience with others
allusion
[ah’loo’shen]
From mid 16th century (denoting a pun, metaphor, or parable): from French, or from late Latin allusio(n-), from the verb alludere, from ad- = towards + ludere = to play.
noun
- an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. Ie, an allusion to Shakespeare. Ie, a classical allusion.
- the practice of making allusions. Ie, the use of allusion.
illusion
[ih’loo’shen]
From Middle English (in the sense ‘deceiving, deception’): via Old French from Latin illusio(n-), from illudere = to mock, from in- = against + ludere = play.
noun
- an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience. Ie, stripes embellish the surface to create the illusion of various wood-grain textures.
- a deceptive appearance or impression. Ie, the illusion of family togetherness.
- a false idea or belief. Ie, they had no illusions about the trouble they were in.
disillusion
[dis'ih’loo’shen]
From Middle English (in the sense ‘disappointment, disbelief’): via Old French from Latin dis- = expressing negation; denoting reversal or absence of an action or state; denoting removal of something; denoting separation; denoting expulsion; expressing completeness or intensification of an unpleasant or unattractive action + illusio(n-), from illudere = to mock, from in- = against + ludere = play.
noun
- disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be. Ie, enthusiasm soon turned into disillusion.
- cause (someone) to realize that a belief they hold is false. Ie, if they think we have a magic formula to solve the problem, don't disillusion them.
delusion
[dih’loo’shen]
From late Middle English (in the sense ‘act of deluding or of being deluded’): from late Latin delusio(n-), from the verb deludere = to mock, from de- + ludere = to play.
noun
- a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions. Ie, the person began to experience hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and agitation along with dizziness and nausea. Ie, the delusion of being watched.
- the action of deluding or the state of being deluded. Ie, the banality and delusion of this lifestyle is illustrated with great wit. Ie, the lines between reality and delusion are blurred.
collusion
[col’loo’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin collusio(n-), from colludere = have a secret agreement, from col- = together + ludere = to play.
noun
- secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others. Ie, in some countries, the armed forces work in collusion with drug traffickers.
- (Law) collusion between ostensible opponents in a lawsuit.
elusion
[eh’loo’shen]
From mid 16th century (in the sense ‘delude, baffle’): from Latin eludere, frome- (variant of ex-) = out, away from + ludere = to play.
noun
- escaping from or avoiding (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way. Ie, the visitor tried to elude the security by sneaking through a back door.
- avoiding compliance with (a law or penalty). Ie, we need to ensure that bad cases are not the elusion of tough penalties.
- (of an achievement or something desired) failing to be attained by (someone). Ie, sleep was still an elusion for the visitor.
- (of an idea or fact) failing to be understood or remembered by (someone). Ie, the logic of pushing their chairs in and turning off the lights when leaving the room was an elusion for most Guests.
reality
[rih’ally’tee]
From late 15th century: via French from medieval Latin realitas, from late Latin realis = relating to things
noun
- the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. Ie, the individual refuses to face reality. Ie, the individual was losing touch with reality.
- a thing that is actually experienced or seen, especially when this is unpleasant. Ie, the harsh realities of life in an agricultural community.
- a thing that exists in fact, having previously only existed in one's mind. Ie, we want to make the dream a reality.
- the quality of being lifelike. Ie, the reality of the artist's detail.
- relating to reality TV. Ie, a reality show.
- the state or quality of having existence or substance. Ie, youth, when death has no reality.
- (Philosophy) existence that is absolute, self-sufficient, or objective, and not subject to human decisions or conventions.
wisdom
[wiz'dohm]
From Old English wīsdōm; of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wijs and German weise, also to wit = sensible prudent, knowledgeable + -dom = decree, judgement.
noun
- the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise. Ie, listen to their words of wisdom.
- the fact of being based on sensible or wise thinking. Ie, some questioned the wisdom of building the dam so close to an active volcano.
- the body of knowledge and experience that develops within a specified society or period. Ie, Eastern wisdom.
[Practice]
7. Acknowledgments
Reconciliation
Acknowledging traditional inhabitants of Cities of Port Phillip and Glen Eira are the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung 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.Invitation to Support Content Creators
The music/stories/videos have been sourced from public domain. If you like any of the content, please consider buying directly from online marketplaces to support creators and truth telling in the public interest.Caretaker Disclosure
Words and concepts are conditional things that point to a 'reflection of experience'. They are limited and do not adequately describe the 'full lived experience'. Like the moon's reflection on a lake's surface, it is not the moon, nor the experience of gazing up at the darkened sky transformed by the presence of a full moon. It is in the eyes/ears/nose/mouth/touch/cognisance of the beholder.This curation is an interpretation of the universal basis of re:lig:ion (Latin = again:uniting:energy) or bodhicitta (Sanskrit = Awakening Consciousness). This email invites a sharing of countless 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 the 3 times and 10 directions. Or not. As each case may be.
It is not personal, it just the way things are.
