[Edited extract from public address]
Best wishes for less Suffering, more Happiness with Good Health and Time to Enjoy it. Welcome to Gregorian Calendar year 2026.
Meanwhile, 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, here are some prepared earlier:
- 4 September: Indigenous Literacy Day (Australia, First Wednesday)
- 5 September: International Day of Charity (International)
- 21 September: International Day of Peace (International)
- 23 September: International Day of Sign Languages (International)
Individuals are trapped in a limitless and endless cycle of Suffering until the Individual frees themselves from their Suffering. There are many ways to liberate oneself from Suffering, here is another one.
This edition, we explore the Ancient Indian Buddhist concept of Dasa disā tīṇi addhānī/Trikāla-daśadiś/Three Times & The Ten Directions (Pali/Sanskrit/English).
Tīṇi addhānā/Trikāla/Three Times (Pali/Sanskrit/English) are periods of time usually known as Past, Present and Future.
Dasa disā/Daśa-diśā/Ten directions (Pali/Sanskrit/English) usually known as the four cardinal points (East, West, North, South), the four intermediate/ordinal corners (Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest), plus Zenith (up/skywards) and Nadir (down/earthwards).
Acknowledge how every individual is the sum of their experiences, starting points and ability to work with their Mind all influence outcomes.
- The past is useful to explain how we got to ‘here’.
- The future has not been determined yet, so it is unuseful to attach to absolutes and defined outcomes. The future is unlimited in potential and is influenced by what we do right now.
- The present is the most important because this changes our immediate experience and influences the future.
- Intention makes the thought that makes our speech that makes our reality. Through the 3 times and in the 10 directions.
Let us adopt a view that the present is just an intersection we're momentarily passing through. Not where we wish us to be necessarily but as it is. Then we have the capacity to change what is happening around us and into the future. Chasing delusions and illusions is where the Suffering is. Abiding in clarity is where the causes of less Suffering start with intention rather than accident, coincidence or serendipity.
In all cases, the destination after freeing oneself from Suffering of Ignorance is called Awakened Mind.
We do not need to know Pali or Sanskrit or be Buddhist to use this way. The concepts will exist in some way or another in whatever language and whereever you are right now.
It is simple, if one wants less-Suffering, think, say and do things that cause less-Suffering. It is not important what causing less-Suffering is called. What is important is that less-Suffering is chosen, caused and the consequence. Starting with the individual, growing in surpluses, sharing with a greater number of beneficiaries until including all. Or not.
Remember: information may contain misunderstandings, deliberate omissions and complete fabrications. Accept nothing blindly. Test for usefulness: if useful keep; adapt for personal circumstances if necessary; 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 List
1. Guest Sings
Approx 5 min presentation
2. Street Jives
Approx 2 min presentation
3. Wisdom Reconciles
- You Can't Ask That: Indigenous Australians challenge every assumption you have (21 mins)
- Asian Boss: Thailand, Tales, Tourism, Trends (37 mins)
- Attitude Magazine: Chat with Dutch Prime Minster Rob Jetten (34 mins)
- Infinite Ltd: Why Every Caltex Servo Suddenly Became Ampol (20 mins)
- ABC If You're Listening: Taiwan: China's desperate attempts to take over (24 mins)
4. Media Writes
Approx 5 min readsIntro
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Sex, Money and Bodies with Shabana Azeez in "‘You’re already doing it flawlessly’: The Pitt star on her US accent hack” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Katrina Strickland explores identity, diversity and collaboration in "How a shared passion project (and a lot of fighting) saved this marriage” via The Age
Kate Armstrong explores separation, reunification and peaceful coexistence recounting how "As a backpacker, Martin changed my life. We found each other again 30 years later” via WA Today
Intra
Lorna Gray explores childhood, talent and endearing in "‘I feel more empowered now’: How Jessica Mauboy found her voice, 20 years after Idol” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Garry Maddox explores identity, intersection and illuminating recounting how "A burnt school blazer was just the start for this bold young director” via The Age
Jane Rocca explores gender, creativity and enduring in "‘I wouldn’t call her cuddly’: John Cameron Mitchell’s take on working with Nicole Kidman” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Sex, Money and Religion with Rosemary Kayess who “… broke her neck in a car accident. Life changed forever” via The Age
Tony Wright explores language, diversity and socialisation in "Excusez moi! No foreign words here, s’il vous plait” via WA Today
Mark Naglazas explores science, research and technology in why "Veteran journalist Tony Jones wants you to bring your hankies to this Perth film festival” via The Brisbane Times
Multi
Tim Duggan explores skilfulness, progression and satisfaction in "This counterintuitive career move could make you happier (and wealthier)” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Alex Reszelska explores conflict, restoration and sustainability recounting how "It started small when our kids fell out. It escalated between the parents” via The Age
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics politics, bodies and religion with Dr Melissa Kang in "‘Dolly Doctor’ talked us through puberty. Now she’s talking us through menopause” via WA Today
All
Sarah Scheller explores change, sharing and overcoming recounting how "I am paid to be an oversharer, but when my life took a tragic turn, I clammed up” via The Brisbane Times
Katherine Scott explores place, people and picturing in "The world’s most spectacular aerial photos for 2026 named” via WA Today
Helen Pitt explores gender, identity and becoming "At 18, with a baby, Leah Purcell fled violence with her mother’s book. It became her life’s work” via The Age
Togather
Aunty Munya Andrews explores identity, collective and diversity in "We’ve never been a monoculture: One group of Australians knows this” via The Age
Jon Pierik explores identity, inclusion and harmony in "‘I know what’s right and what’s wrong’: What star Pie has to say about Hanson’s ‘monoculture’" via The Sydney Morning Herald
Victoria Laurie explores local thrift, innovation and global application in "The tiny Aussie company solving the data centre cooling conundrum ... without wasting water” via The Brisbane Times
Nobly
Alex Crowe explores concentration, engagement and sustainability in "This school has turned the page on its poor reading results” via The Age
Bridget McManus explores identity, culture and camaraderie in "‘One of the toughest things I’ve done’: The NRL and AFL superstars helping run a good cause” via The Brisbane Times
Cara Waters explores port, passage and passing in "Deaths on planes and romance scammers: Life as an airport chaplain” 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:
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.
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Sex, Money and Bodies with Shabana Azeez in "‘You’re already doing it flawlessly’: The Pitt star on her US accent hack” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Katrina Strickland explores identity, diversity and collaboration in "How a shared passion project (and a lot of fighting) saved this marriage” via The Age
Kate Armstrong explores separation, reunification and peaceful coexistence recounting how "As a backpacker, Martin changed my life. We found each other again 30 years later” via WA Today
Intra
Lorna Gray explores childhood, talent and endearing in "‘I feel more empowered now’: How Jessica Mauboy found her voice, 20 years after Idol” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Garry Maddox explores identity, intersection and illuminating recounting how "A burnt school blazer was just the start for this bold young director” via The Age
Jane Rocca explores gender, creativity and enduring in "‘I wouldn’t call her cuddly’: John Cameron Mitchell’s take on working with Nicole Kidman” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Inter
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics Sex, Money and Religion with Rosemary Kayess who “… broke her neck in a car accident. Life changed forever” via The Age
Tony Wright explores language, diversity and socialisation in "Excusez moi! No foreign words here, s’il vous plait” via WA Today
Mark Naglazas explores science, research and technology in why "Veteran journalist Tony Jones wants you to bring your hankies to this Perth film festival” via The Brisbane Times
Multi
Tim Duggan explores skilfulness, progression and satisfaction in "This counterintuitive career move could make you happier (and wealthier)” via The Sydney Morning Herald
Alex Reszelska explores conflict, restoration and sustainability recounting how "It started small when our kids fell out. It escalated between the parents” via The Age
Benjamin Law explores dicey topics politics, bodies and religion with Dr Melissa Kang in "‘Dolly Doctor’ talked us through puberty. Now she’s talking us through menopause” via WA Today
All
Sarah Scheller explores change, sharing and overcoming recounting how "I am paid to be an oversharer, but when my life took a tragic turn, I clammed up” via The Brisbane Times
Katherine Scott explores place, people and picturing in "The world’s most spectacular aerial photos for 2026 named” via WA Today
Helen Pitt explores gender, identity and becoming "At 18, with a baby, Leah Purcell fled violence with her mother’s book. It became her life’s work” via The Age
Togather
Aunty Munya Andrews explores identity, collective and diversity in "We’ve never been a monoculture: One group of Australians knows this” via The Age
Jon Pierik explores identity, inclusion and harmony in "‘I know what’s right and what’s wrong’: What star Pie has to say about Hanson’s ‘monoculture’" via The Sydney Morning Herald
Victoria Laurie explores local thrift, innovation and global application in "The tiny Aussie company solving the data centre cooling conundrum ... without wasting water” via The Brisbane Times
Nobly
Alex Crowe explores concentration, engagement and sustainability in "This school has turned the page on its poor reading results” via The Age
Bridget McManus explores identity, culture and camaraderie in "‘One of the toughest things I’ve done’: The NRL and AFL superstars helping run a good cause” via The Brisbane Times
Cara Waters explores port, passage and passing in "Deaths on planes and romance scammers: Life as an airport chaplain” via The Age
5. TED Talks
5-20 min presentations- Sarina Petersen: How "Bluey" teaches adults to be playful again (15 mins)
- Kiah Williams, David Fajgenbaum, Alexandra Tillman: What to do when you’re told there’s nothing left to try (29 mins)
- Stephanie H. Smith: Was Alexander the Great really that great? (6 mins)
- Jessica Malaty Rivera: The infodemic — and the scientists fighting against it (20 mins)
- Kevin Heath: A powerful Acknowledgement of Country (8 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 of painting a brighter future?
- 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
portraying
[por’tray’ing]
From Middle English: from Old French portraire, based on traire, from an alteration of Latin trahere = to draw.
verb
bifurcated
[bye’fer’kay’ted]
From early 17th century: from medieval Latin bifurcat- = divided into two forks, from the verb bifurcare, from Latin bifurcus = two-forked, from bi- = having two + furca = a fork
verb
impassive
[im’pas’sive]
From late Middle English, also in the sense = exposed to suffering, acted on by an external agency; from Latin prefix
variant spelling of in = not, without; a lack of + passivus, from pass- = suffered, from the verb pati.
adjective
evocative
[eh’vock’ah’tiv]
From mid 17th century: from Latin evocativus, from evocat- = called forth, from the verb evocare, from e- (variant of ex-) = out of, from + vocare = to call.
adjective
convoluted
[con’voh’loo’ted]
From late 16th century in the sense = enclosed in folds. From late 18th century: past participle of convolute, from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere = roll together, intertwine; from con- = together + volvere = roll.
adjective
idiosyncratic
[ih’dih’oh’sin’kra’tick]
From mid 18th century: from Greek idiosunkratikos = mixed together, from idios = own, private + sun = with + krasis = mixture.
adjective
multilingualism
[mall’tih’ling’you’ah’lizim]
From from Latin multus- = much, many + lingual = from lingualis, from Latin lingua = tongue, language; + -ism, from French -isme, via Latin from Greek -ismos, -isma = suffix forming nouns denoting an action or its result; a state or quality, a system, principle, or ideological movement. a basis for prejudice or discrimination, a peculiarity in language, a pathological condition
adjective
kintsugi
[kint’soo’jee]
From Japanese, from kin = gold + tsugi = patch.
noun
Optional
-- Chant Mantrastyle
Why? Why not?
Start today.
As the case may be.
Or not.
[por’tray’ing]
From Middle English: from Old French portraire, based on traire, from an alteration of Latin trahere = to draw.
verb
- depicting (someone or something) in a work of art or literature. Ie, author Evelyn Waugh’s writing portraying the ineffectual Oxbridge dons.
- describe (someone or something) in a particular way. Ie, the article portraying the politician as a self-serving careerist.
- (of an actor) play the part of (someone) in a film or play. Ie, the actor was chosen portraying Captain Bligh.
bifurcated
[bye’fer’kay’ted]
From early 17th century: from medieval Latin bifurcat- = divided into two forks, from the verb bifurcare, from Latin bifurcus = two-forked, from bi- = having two + furca = a fork
verb
- divide into two branches or forks. Ie,just below Cairo, the river bifurcates. Ie, the trail was bifurcated by a mountain stream.
- divided into two branches or forks. Ie, a bifurcate tree.
impassive
[im’pas’sive]
From late Middle English, also in the sense = exposed to suffering, acted on by an external agency; from Latin prefix
variant spelling of in = not, without; a lack of + passivus, from pass- = suffered, from the verb pati.
adjective
- not feeling or showing emotion. The news brought cold, impassive faces.
evocative
[eh’vock’ah’tiv]
From mid 17th century: from Latin evocativus, from evocat- = called forth, from the verb evocare, from e- (variant of ex-) = out of, from + vocare = to call.
adjective
- bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Ie, powerfully evocative lyrics. Ie, the building's cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries.
convoluted
[con’voh’loo’ted]
From late 16th century in the sense = enclosed in folds. From late 18th century: past participle of convolute, from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere = roll together, intertwine; from con- = together + volvere = roll.
adjective
- (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. Ie, the film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens.
- mainly technical intricately folded, twisted, or coiled. Ie, walnuts come in hard and convoluted shells.
idiosyncratic
[ih’dih’oh’sin’kra’tick]
From mid 18th century: from Greek idiosunkratikos = mixed together, from idios = own, private + sun = with + krasis = mixture.
adjective
- relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual. Ie, the artist emerged as one of the great, idiosyncratic talents of the nineties.
multilingualism
[mall’tih’ling’you’ah’lizim]
From from Latin multus- = much, many + lingual = from lingualis, from Latin lingua = tongue, language; + -ism, from French -isme, via Latin from Greek -ismos, -isma = suffix forming nouns denoting an action or its result; a state or quality, a system, principle, or ideological movement. a basis for prejudice or discrimination, a peculiarity in language, a pathological condition
adjective
- in or using several languages. Ie, a multilingual dictionary.
kintsugi
[kint’soo’jee]
From Japanese, from kin = gold + tsugi = patch.
noun
- the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by joining pieces back together and filling cracks with lacquer dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, thereby highlighting the flaws in the mended object. Ie, the artist works from their home studio practising the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi.
- an aesthetic or world view characterized by embracing imperfection and treating healing as an essential part of human experience. Ie, With a kintsugi mindset, we can reframe mistakes as opportunities.
Optional
-- Chant Mantrastyle
Why? Why not?
Start today.
As the case may be.
Or not.
7. Acknowledgments
Reconciliation
- Acknowledging traditional inhabitants of City of Port Phillip are the Boonwurrung, Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions.
- Services and program delivery is culturally safe to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, aesexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+).
- 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 is just the way things are.
