Best wishes for less Suffering, more Happiness with Good Health and Time to Enjoy it. Welcome to Assyrian calendar 6774.
Sharing a timely aspiration:
“Relations are like electric currents. Wrong connections will give you shocks throughout your life. But the right ones will light up your life and lighten the load.”
Attributed to Buddhism (since 483 BCE to present)
If having no reason to celebrate this month, here are 3 prepared earlier:
- 2 October: International Day of Non-Violence (International)
- 17 October: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (International)
- 24 October: World Development Information Day (International)
Please note information may contain misunderstandings, deliberate omissions and complete fabrications. And remember to 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
- The History of Simple Things: When Did We Start Wearing Underwear? (13 mins)
- Sojourner Truth - Ain't I A Woman? (3 mins)
- Nico Carney: Fighting like a Middle School Girl (11 mins)
- Becoming Ben Smith: Growing up with gay parents! (7 mins)
- Centre for Independent Studies (CIS): Australia Day – Move or Stay? (34 mins)
4. Media Writes
Approx 5 min readsIntro
David Leser explores originality, resilience and compassion in "‘Such a weird kid’: Alone winner Gina Chick never did fit in – and that’s her strength” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Jane Rocca explores trials, tribulations and triumph in becoming "Virginia Trioli: ‘I had to go through a lot of life to be confident to write about me” via The Age
Neil Orford explores pain, suffering and grief when recounting "If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me, Dad said. But I had no choice” via The Brisbane Times
Intra
Lenny Ann Low explores certainty, team sprit and focus with Leeanna Walsman who reflects "‘I look in the mirror and I see how old I am’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Liam Mannix explores mind, vitality and presence in why "To treat an incurable illness, he quit science – and took up Qigong” via WA Today
Malcolm Knox explores separation, education and migration recounting how "My tearful farewell to my son cast new light on the foreign student ‘industry’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Melissa Fyfe explores childhood, parenting and shared interests when recounting "‘I’m so glad he ignored me’: Alan Kohler on the advice son Chris didn’t take” via The Age
T L Swan explores difficulties, creativity and rediscovering passion when "My family was facing financial ruin. Then I discovered romance writing” via WA Today
Kerrie OBrien explores importance, earnest and being "Inside the ‘big, gay’ story the ballet has been scared to tell” via The Brisbane Times
Multi
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Religion, Bodies and Money with Karl Kruszelnicki who asks "‘Why can’t we talk about the part between the knees and the belly button?’” via The Age
Gary Nunn explores identity, context and characterisation in "Please, stop condemning my nickname as ‘extremely derogatory’ on my behalf” via The Brisbane Times
Ben Pobjie explores identity, origin and storytelling "In Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey, comics go back where they came from” via The Sydney Morning Herald
All
Jenny Taitz explores balance, resilience and aspiration in "How to feel happier in one day, according to a therapist” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Lauren Ironmonger explores understanding, empathy and supportive environments when "No parent wants to think of their child as a bully. But what if they are?” via The Age
Kate Halfpenny explores solitude, recharge and reflection are some of the reasons how "An isolated beach shack has finally made me feel like myself again” via The Brisbane Times
Together
Tom Decent explores childhood, recovery and strength "After surviving a racially motivated machete attack, this Paralympian fell in love with table tennis” via The Age
Emily Chantiri explores opportunity, learning and application recounting how "Athan flunked his first job interview. But he got the best life lesson” via The Brisbane Times
Tim Elliott explores place, people and purpose "When two tradies in Antarctica had time off, they snapped pics like this” via WA Today
Nobly
Jessica Yu explores time, technology and gig economy in "This wild ride reminds us of the faceless people who bring us food” via The Age
Nick Bryant explores education, citizenry and peaceful transfer of power when "Defending our democracy: How a cranky uncle, Swedish inspo and ‘pre-bunking’ help out” via The Age
Nell Geraets explores ageing, contributing and sustaining when "Making friends later in life can be tough, but these women are bucking the trend” via The Sydney Morning Herald
David Leser explores originality, resilience and compassion in "‘Such a weird kid’: Alone winner Gina Chick never did fit in – and that’s her strength” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Jane Rocca explores trials, tribulations and triumph in becoming "Virginia Trioli: ‘I had to go through a lot of life to be confident to write about me” via The Age
Neil Orford explores pain, suffering and grief when recounting "If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me, Dad said. But I had no choice” via The Brisbane Times
Intra
Lenny Ann Low explores certainty, team sprit and focus with Leeanna Walsman who reflects "‘I look in the mirror and I see how old I am’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Liam Mannix explores mind, vitality and presence in why "To treat an incurable illness, he quit science – and took up Qigong” via WA Today
Malcolm Knox explores separation, education and migration recounting how "My tearful farewell to my son cast new light on the foreign student ‘industry’” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Melissa Fyfe explores childhood, parenting and shared interests when recounting "‘I’m so glad he ignored me’: Alan Kohler on the advice son Chris didn’t take” via The Age
T L Swan explores difficulties, creativity and rediscovering passion when "My family was facing financial ruin. Then I discovered romance writing” via WA Today
Kerrie OBrien explores importance, earnest and being "Inside the ‘big, gay’ story the ballet has been scared to tell” via The Brisbane Times
Multi
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Religion, Bodies and Money with Karl Kruszelnicki who asks "‘Why can’t we talk about the part between the knees and the belly button?’” via The Age
Gary Nunn explores identity, context and characterisation in "Please, stop condemning my nickname as ‘extremely derogatory’ on my behalf” via The Brisbane Times
Ben Pobjie explores identity, origin and storytelling "In Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey, comics go back where they came from” via The Sydney Morning Herald
All
Jenny Taitz explores balance, resilience and aspiration in "How to feel happier in one day, according to a therapist” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Lauren Ironmonger explores understanding, empathy and supportive environments when "No parent wants to think of their child as a bully. But what if they are?” via The Age
Kate Halfpenny explores solitude, recharge and reflection are some of the reasons how "An isolated beach shack has finally made me feel like myself again” via The Brisbane Times
Together
Tom Decent explores childhood, recovery and strength "After surviving a racially motivated machete attack, this Paralympian fell in love with table tennis” via The Age
Emily Chantiri explores opportunity, learning and application recounting how "Athan flunked his first job interview. But he got the best life lesson” via The Brisbane Times
Tim Elliott explores place, people and purpose "When two tradies in Antarctica had time off, they snapped pics like this” via WA Today
Nobly
Jessica Yu explores time, technology and gig economy in "This wild ride reminds us of the faceless people who bring us food” via The Age
Nick Bryant explores education, citizenry and peaceful transfer of power when "Defending our democracy: How a cranky uncle, Swedish inspo and ‘pre-bunking’ help out” via The Age
Nell Geraets explores ageing, contributing and sustaining when "Making friends later in life can be tough, but these women are bucking the trend” via The Sydney Morning Herald
5. TED Talks
5-20 min presentations- Julia Galef: Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong (12 mins)
- Brian S. Lowery and Kylan Gibbs: What makes us human in the age of AI? A psychologist and a technologist answer (27 mins)
- Laura Wright: Why should you read "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy? (5 mins)
- Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth: What makes you “you”? An actor and a neuroscientist answer (22 mins)
- Lisa Feldman Barrett: You aren't at the mercy of your emotions – your brain creates them (19 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
mission
[mih’shen]
From mid 16th century (denoting the sending of the Holy Spirit into the world): from Latin missio(n-), from mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
admission
[ad’mihj’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin admissio(n-), from the verb admittere, from ad- = to + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
permission
[per’mih’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin permissio(n-), from the verb permittere = allow; , from per- = through + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
remission
[ree’mih’shen]
From Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin remissio(n-), from remittere = send back, restore; from re- = back + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
intermission
[in’ter’mih’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin intermissio(n-), from the verb intermittere; from inter- = between + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
[mih’shen]
From mid 16th century (denoting the sending of the Holy Spirit into the world): from Latin missio(n-), from mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
- an important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad. Ie, a fact-finding mission abroad.
- a group of people sent on a mission. Ie, by then, the mission had journeyed over 3,500 kilometres.
- an organization or institution involved in a long-term assignment abroad. Ie, the head of the Australian mission.
- an operation carried out by military aircraft. Ie, a reconnaissance mission.
- an expedition into space. Ie, the science agency has approved a mission to investigate the atmosphere of Mars.
- the vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith. Ie, the Christian mission. Ie, Gandhi's attitude to mission and conversion.
- a building or group of buildings used by a Christian mission. Ie, a tour of the missions on the East coast.
- a strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling. Ie, their main mission in life has been to cut unemployment.
admission
[ad’mihj’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin admissio(n-), from the verb admittere, from ad- = to + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
- a statement acknowledging the truth of something. Ie, an admission of guilt. Ie, a tacit admission that things had gone wrong.
- the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or organization. Ie, the evening before their admission to hospital. Ie, the country's admission to the UN.
- the fee charged for entry to a public place. Ie, admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children.
- the number of people entering a place. Ie, cinema admissions have been rising recently.
- a person admitted to hospital for treatment. Ie, there was a substantial reduction in hospital admissions.
permission
[per’mih’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin permissio(n-), from the verb permittere = allow; , from per- = through + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
- the action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing; consent or authorization. Ie, they had entered the country with permission. Ie, they received permission to be absent from work for 2 weeks.
- an official document giving authorization. Ie, permissions to reproduce copyright material.
remission
[ree’mih’shen]
From Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin remissio(n-), from remittere = send back, restore; from re- = back + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
- the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty. Ie, the scheme allows for the partial remission of tuition fees.
- (British) the reduction of a prison sentence, especially as a reward for good behaviour. Ie, for every two days they work, the prisoners earn one day's remission of their sentence.
- (formal) forgiveness of sins.
- a temporary diminution of the severity of disease or pain. Ie, ten patients remained in remission.
intermission
[in’ter’mih’shen]
From late Middle English: from Latin intermissio(n-), from the verb intermittere; from inter- = between + mittere = send, let go, let pass, put.
noun
- a pause or break. Ie, ill students were granted an intermission in their studies. Ie, the daily work goes on without intermission.
- an interval between parts of a play, film, or concert.
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.
