Best wishes for less Suffering, more Happiness with Good Health and Time to Enjoy it. Welcome to Korean calendar year 4357.
Sharing a timely aspiration:
“May all our positive energy today
Extend out like a great ocean
Bringing less Suffering, peace and happiness to all.
May less Suffering and great peace begin here.”
Attributed to Buddhism (since 483 BCE to present)
If having no reason to celebrate this month, here are 3 prepared earlier:
- 7 August: Aged Care Employee Day (Australia)
- 9 August: International Day of the World's Indigenous People (International)
- 12 August: International Youth Day (International)
Remember, information may contain misunderstandings, deliberate omissions and complete fabrications. And remember, watch out for the thing forgotten. Accept nothing blindly. Test for usefulness, if useful keep, adapt for personal circumstances or if unuseful discard. Be your own guiding light.
Read on intrepid Mixers, and let's see what is to discover this edition. Subscribers decide if anything is useful.
Topics
1. Guest Sings
Approx 5 min presentation
2. Street Jives
Approx 2 min presentation
3. Wisdom Reconciles
- Knowledgia: Why did Yugoslavia Collapse? (12 mins)
- First Post Vantage with Palki Sharma: PM Modi Hosts US Leaders after Dalai Lama Meeting and US Resolve Tibet Act (7mins)
- DW News: Namibia strikes down colonial-era laws criminalizing gay sex (8 mins)
- Thomas SowellTV: Why Indians Were Forced to Leave Uganda: The Full Story (16 mins)
- Australian Story: How chef Kylie Kwong channelled the ‘overwhelming energy’ of grief (30 mins)
4. Media Writes
Approx 5 min readsIntro
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Money, Politics and Religion with comedian Steph Tisdell when reckoning with "What are you willing to sacrifice?” via The Age
Elizabeth Kulas explores love, sustainable relationships and sanctuary when recounting the time "Dianne visited Joan’s New York apartment for bagels. That was just the start” via The Age
Simon Taylor explores connection, belonging and 3rd spaces in reasoning why "State Library should stay open at night for booze-free chats” via The Age
Intra
Jane Rocca explores childhood, influences and love with Narelda Jacobs who recounts how "‘It was hard for me to be open about my sexuality’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Joyce Morgan and John Shand explore identity, upheaval and reestablishing reviewing reasons why "Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson are the dream cast in this hilarious classic” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Kate Halfpenny explores relationships, day-to-day style and gender equity in "What makes for a good husband? It’s the small things” via The Brisbane Times
Inter
Lisa Miller explores friendship, enduring and sustainability when reflecting upon "Not best friends, not acquaintances: ‘Medium friends’ are complicated” via WA Today
Amanda Hooton explores life, love and beyond recounting how "‘It was weird’: These days, Jade’s less sceptical about wife Jess’s psychic work” via The Brisbane Times
Sonia Nair explores gender, misogyny and debate in "The takedown of toxic masculinity that you must not miss” via The Brisbane Times
Multi
Robert Moran explores gender, creative expression and equity with artist Eves Karydas who recounts how "Her pop career became soul-destroying. So she torched it and rebuilt it on her own terms” via The Age
Waleed Aly explores fame, following and public in "Do you recognise this man? He has 300 million die-hard fans but isn’t famous” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Steve Dow explores people, place and purpose recounting a past when "‘You hid your identity’: Why Tasma Walton’s Indigenous past was a mystery for years” via WA Today
All
Stephen Brook explores place, people and passion over lunch with Radek Sali whose “‘Mum still thinks I am going to run out of money’” via The Age
Jacqueline Maley explores people, place and passion with Brooke Boney who recounts "There is nothing like proving someone wrong to motivate you” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Benjamin Law explores childhood, dreaming and expression with Frances Rings who recounts how "‘I need money for a nanny’: Advice for parent dancers from Bangarra’s co-CEO” via The Age
Togather
Andra Putnis explores people, place and perseverance when hearing "Grandmothers have stories you wouldn’t believe. Ask about them before it’s too late” via The Brisbane Times
Karl Quinn explores events, witness and legacy when reviewing a new TV series recounting "From Port Arthur to racism in sport, You Can’t Ask That creators tackle Australia’s biggest moments” via The Brisbane Times
Peter Milne explores neruodivergence, supportive workplace and self-acceptance contribute to "‘Best thing I’ve ever done’: How a chance diagnosis transformed this WA mining worker’s life” via WA Today
Nobly
Thomas Mitchell explores people, place and purpose revealing why "My new favourite place to go - and the fun is free” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Bryce Corbett explores easy access, over saturation and under discerning in "How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea” via WA Today
Caroline Schelle explores people, purpose and passion when "They get knocked down: $2.4 million rebuild for school of last resort” via The Age
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Money, Politics and Religion with comedian Steph Tisdell when reckoning with "What are you willing to sacrifice?” via The Age
Elizabeth Kulas explores love, sustainable relationships and sanctuary when recounting the time "Dianne visited Joan’s New York apartment for bagels. That was just the start” via The Age
Simon Taylor explores connection, belonging and 3rd spaces in reasoning why "State Library should stay open at night for booze-free chats” via The Age
Intra
Jane Rocca explores childhood, influences and love with Narelda Jacobs who recounts how "‘It was hard for me to be open about my sexuality’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Joyce Morgan and John Shand explore identity, upheaval and reestablishing reviewing reasons why "Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson are the dream cast in this hilarious classic” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Kate Halfpenny explores relationships, day-to-day style and gender equity in "What makes for a good husband? It’s the small things” via The Brisbane Times
Inter
Lisa Miller explores friendship, enduring and sustainability when reflecting upon "Not best friends, not acquaintances: ‘Medium friends’ are complicated” via WA Today
Amanda Hooton explores life, love and beyond recounting how "‘It was weird’: These days, Jade’s less sceptical about wife Jess’s psychic work” via The Brisbane Times
Sonia Nair explores gender, misogyny and debate in "The takedown of toxic masculinity that you must not miss” via The Brisbane Times
Multi
Robert Moran explores gender, creative expression and equity with artist Eves Karydas who recounts how "Her pop career became soul-destroying. So she torched it and rebuilt it on her own terms” via The Age
Waleed Aly explores fame, following and public in "Do you recognise this man? He has 300 million die-hard fans but isn’t famous” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Steve Dow explores people, place and purpose recounting a past when "‘You hid your identity’: Why Tasma Walton’s Indigenous past was a mystery for years” via WA Today
All
Stephen Brook explores place, people and passion over lunch with Radek Sali whose “‘Mum still thinks I am going to run out of money’” via The Age
Jacqueline Maley explores people, place and passion with Brooke Boney who recounts "There is nothing like proving someone wrong to motivate you” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Benjamin Law explores childhood, dreaming and expression with Frances Rings who recounts how "‘I need money for a nanny’: Advice for parent dancers from Bangarra’s co-CEO” via The Age
Togather
Andra Putnis explores people, place and perseverance when hearing "Grandmothers have stories you wouldn’t believe. Ask about them before it’s too late” via The Brisbane Times
Karl Quinn explores events, witness and legacy when reviewing a new TV series recounting "From Port Arthur to racism in sport, You Can’t Ask That creators tackle Australia’s biggest moments” via The Brisbane Times
Peter Milne explores neruodivergence, supportive workplace and self-acceptance contribute to "‘Best thing I’ve ever done’: How a chance diagnosis transformed this WA mining worker’s life” via WA Today
Nobly
Thomas Mitchell explores people, place and purpose revealing why "My new favourite place to go - and the fun is free” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Bryce Corbett explores easy access, over saturation and under discerning in "How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea” via WA Today
Caroline Schelle explores people, purpose and passion when "They get knocked down: $2.4 million rebuild for school of last resort” via The Age
5. TED Talks
5-20 min presentations- Dan Kwartler: One of the world’s oldest condiments (6 mins)
- Addison Anderson: The most groundbreaking scientist you've never heard of (5 mins)
- Stephanie Honchell Smith: What happened when these 6 dictators took over? (6 mins)
- Daina Ramey Berry: The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth (5 mins)
- Robbin Derry and Saga Darnell: Understanding Non-Binary: Excerpts from a Correspondence (16 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:
- 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
allude
[ah’lood]
From late 15th century (in the sense ‘hint at, suggest’): from Latin allus-, alludere, from ad- = towards + ludere = to play.
verb
prelude
[preh’lood]
From mid 16th century: from French prélude, from medieval Latin praeludium, from Latin praeludere = play beforehand, from prae = before + ludere = to play.
noun
illude
[ih’lood]
From late Middle English: from Latin illudere = to mock.
verb
collude
[cole’lood]
From early 16th century: from Latin colludere = have a secret agreement, from col- = together + ludere = to play.
verb
[ah’lood]
From late 15th century (in the sense ‘hint at, suggest’): from Latin allus-, alludere, from ad- = towards + ludere = to play.
verb
- suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at. Ie, the child had a way of alluding to their sibling without ever saying their name.
- mention without discussing at length. Ie, we will allude briefly to the main points.
- (of an artist or a work of art) recall an earlier work or style in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it. Ie, the photographs allude to Italian Baroque painting.
prelude
[preh’lood]
From mid 16th century: from French prélude, from medieval Latin praeludium, from Latin praeludere = play beforehand, from prae = before + ludere = to play.
noun
- an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important. Ie, a ceasefire had been agreed as a prelude to full peace negotiations.
- an introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugue.
- a short piece of music of a style similar to a prelude, especially for the piano.
- the introductory part of a poem or other literary work.
- serve as a prelude or introduction to. Ie, the bombardment preluded an all-out final attack.
illude
[ih’lood]
From late Middle English: from Latin illudere = to mock.
verb
- (literary) trick; delude. Ie, the children had allowed their imaginations to illude them.
collude
[cole’lood]
From early 16th century: from Latin colludere = have a secret agreement, from col- = together + ludere = to play.
verb
- cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others. Ie, the opponents were accused of colluding with one another. Ie, certain officials were colluding in the avoidance of drugs tests.
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.
