Everyday Calm

Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah. We used that...

2010-03-12T11:23:05.541+11:00

Thanks for your lovely comment Sarah. We used that technique too and it's amazing how different it is drawing something when you just see the shapes that you see.

thats an excellent drawing Kate! you should feel q...

2010-03-11T21:42:24.978+11:00

thats an excellent drawing Kate! you should feel quite proud, in the drawing and in taking the step into something new. I was telling my daughter just yesterday how I learnt to draw .. turning the image upside down. It really does helps us 'see' without judgement! Still the only way I could possibly draw anything. Hope you are well.

Thanks Heather. I'm glad you enjoyed the tips. I'm...

2010-02-22T15:28:48.616+11:00

Thanks Heather. I'm glad you enjoyed the tips. I'm sure you'll enjoy no 3 even with the tears!

You're right Pittsburgh - it's about making the time. Enjoying the journey is the key.

Good point Todd. I'm not aware of loads of new resources or innovations but what was presented at the conference was some solid research about the effectiveness of the existing interventions so that was pleasing.

I'm just wondering if anything new and interesting...

2010-02-22T15:14:24.698+11:00

I'm just wondering if anything new and interesting was presented at the conference? These three ideas have been central for nearly 8 years and it feels as if applied positive psychology is almost at a standstill. Can't wait to hear about the innovations...

thanks,
Todd

This is very sound advice. My first reaction was -...

2010-02-22T00:03:16.467+11:00

This is very sound advice. My first reaction was - who has the time to do that? Then I realized that this is the point. Taking the time to acknowledge the wonder and beauty that comes from outside of myself without taking any personal credit - selflessness. Now the true test putting these to work. Thank You for your post.

Thank you for these simple inspiring ideas. I wil...

2010-02-17T09:00:47.069+11:00

Thank you for these simple inspiring ideas. I will try these exercises out. I already have something similar to No1, the three blessings. No2 sounds wonderfully uplifting and will really give me a boost this week. And I know No3 will have the tears flowing :-)
Thank you Kate for these wonderful gifts, much love, Heather xxx

I m finding I need a place of refuge to call my ow...

2010-02-10T19:11:06.069+11:00

I m finding I need a place of refuge to call my own...soon. My own space I can carve out of nothing and make into something.

Thanks Kate

Thanks Sarah...I'm glad the reminder came at the r...

2010-02-05T13:47:35.171+11:00

Thanks Sarah...I'm glad the reminder came at the right time for you.

Hi Kate, I loved this - such simple steps and achi...

2010-02-04T21:24:54.548+11:00

Hi Kate,
I loved this - such simple steps and achievable! A timely reminder for me.
Thanks,
Sarah S

Ive heard so many great stories about the Dalai La...

2010-01-29T11:42:14.988+11:00

Ive heard so many great stories about the Dalai Lama and his humour. The funny thing about people addicted to exercise (like running and swimming) is that it clears their mind of the jibber. Meditation need not be silent lotus position.

I am looking forward to change this year. I'm not ...

2010-01-22T08:39:50.639+11:00

I am looking forward to change this year. I'm not quite sure what it is yet, but I am staying open to opportunities and looking forward to a few turns in the path...

Thanks Anon! I love the gratitude journal too - I ...

2010-01-19T10:48:09.464+11:00

Thanks Anon! I love the gratitude journal too - I use one myself most days.

It was nice having a break but I'm also enjoying being back.

Hmmmm, does Darren feel like coming to Johannesbur...

2010-01-12T17:57:12.117+11:00

Hmmmm, does Darren feel like coming to Johannesburg to build one for me?

It's GORGEOUS, Kate, as are you :)

Missed you and your inspirations over the past few...

2010-01-11T19:47:27.206+11:00

Missed you and your inspirations over the past few weeks Kate. I must say, I just love the idea of the Gratitude journal. I have not heard of that before and I plan to use one of my new little notebooks ( one of the many quirky things I love; pretty little notebooks) and begin this habit tonight. Hope you have had a good holiday break and glad to see you back on line, although I totally get the idea of computer free days.

Oh my God, your new picture. I am so digging it. ...

2009-12-27T17:02:24.458+11:00

Oh my God, your new picture. I am so digging it. You are stunning.

Love Renee xoxo

Kiva is a great organisation and we have been lend...

2009-12-09T12:29:39.975+11:00

Kiva is a great organisation and we have been lending as a family via Kiva for most of this year now.

It is great when we see our loans repayed and we can then choose another microbusiness to lend to and support.

It is so inspiring to see the results of the efforts put in by so many tiny business's and the results they can achieve with access to small amounts of money.

I am very happy that the money we lend is being managed so effectively. And I get so much more happiness and satisfaction from knowing the difference this can make to someone and their family.

Anne

Thanks Mary for joining the Blog with Heart Challe...

2009-12-09T09:59:31.420+11:00

Thanks Mary for joining the Blog with Heart Challenge!

Every little bit we do makes a difference:-)

All the best for the festive season.

Thanks Mary - I have updated the listing. Kate

2009-12-08T16:01:52.145+11:00

Thanks Mary - I have updated the listing.

Kate

Hey that's great news! Congratulation on joining t...

2009-12-08T14:20:10.139+11:00

Hey that's great news! Congratulation on joining the Blog with Heart Challenge!

Please add the words "Blog with Heart Challenge" to the description of your lending group.

Wishing you all the joy of sharing with those less fortunate -

Mary Jaksch

I agree with what Shelly said!

2009-11-26T10:44:49.394+11:00

I agree with what Shelly said!

Hello Kate, I enjoy your Revive email and decided ...

2009-11-21T13:18:49.472+11:00

Hello Kate, I enjoy your Revive email and decided to visit your blog. I'm relocated to North Carolina but still have a co-op in Chelsea. It's on 15th Street so your pix are nostalgic. So glad you enjoyed my neighborhood. Thanks for sharing you and your pleasure. :-)
With joy, Karen

By jingo! Best slide night I've been to in ages! L...

2009-11-16T09:19:03.615+11:00

By jingo! Best slide night I've been to in ages! Love the attention to detail shots. Much more interesting than your standard happy snaps. Glad you got out and about, Kate. You sure deserved a break. Many thanks for your newsletter, blog and piccies. Really great stuff! Best regards, Paul. :)

It was Kate - absolutely! We would go back in a he...

2009-11-08T15:02:28.960+11:00

It was Kate - absolutely! We would go back in a heartbeat.

Thanks Anon...lovely little video. I really appreciate you sharing the links, thank you.

Kate Sounds like you had a brilliant time. glad y...

2009-11-04T21:12:38.924+11:00

Kate

Sounds like you had a brilliant time. glad you enjoyed The City!

Thought you may like this. Again its through a link, sorry.

http://www.youtube.com/edwardmonktontv#p/u

Sounds absolutely sublime!

2009-10-28T21:36:30.635+11:00

Sounds absolutely sublime!