So live as if you were living already a second time and as if you have acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act NOW!
Professor Victor Frankl, Holocaust Survivor
The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but the thought about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. Separate them from the situation, which is always neutral. It is as it is.
Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
Anonymous: found on a “Memories” Sculpture made in China
Other like-minded websites
The benefits and definition of mindfulness
Helpful Books
Atkins, C. (2005) Riding the Wheel to Wellness: A Buddhist perspective on life’s healing gifts, meditation, prayer, & visualization. Nicolas-Hays, ME, US.
Carter, R. (2009) The Brain Book: An illustrated guide to its structure, function, and disorders. Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, UK.
Gimel, T. (1994) Healing with Colour: Using colour and light to restore your well-being. Simon & Schuster: Sydney, AU.
Hanh, Thich Nhat. (1991) The Miracle of Mindfulness. Rider: London, UK.
Harris, R. Dr. (2007) The Happiness Trap: Stop struggling, start living. Exisle Pub.: Auckland, NZ.
Harris, R. Dr. & Aisbett, B. (2013) The Happiness Trap Pocketbook: An illustrated guide on how to stop struggling and start living. Exisle Pub.: Auckland, NZ.
Harris, R. Dr. (2011) The Reality Slap: How to find fulfillment when life hurts. Exisle Pub.: Auckland, NZ.
Murray, L.E. (2012) Calm KIds: Help children relax with mindful activities. Floris Books: Edinburgh, UK.
Siegel, D. (2007) The Mindful Brain: Reflection and attunement in the cultivation of well-being. W.W.Norton & Co.: NY, US.Tolle, E. (2005) A New Earth: Awakening to your life’s purpose. Penguin Group: London, UK.
Relaxation CDs
Abram, A. (1996) Spirits of Nature. Virgin Records: UK. [Music Compilation]
Black, A. (1992) Didgeridoo Dreaming. Larrikin Records: AU. [Music Compilation]
David, K. (1990?) Daintree Dreamtime. Inspired Music: AU. [Rainforest Sounds with Pipe Music]
Ryan, N. (2009) The Very Best of Enya. Warner Music: UK. [Music Compilation]
Harris, R. Dr. (2011) Exercises & Meditations from The Reality Slap. Exisle Pub.: NZ. [Mindful Meditations]
Redwell, M. (Unknown) Quick Getaways: Ten minute meditations for busy people. Newmind Records: AU. [Structured Meditations]
Ross, G. Dr. (2013) Be Still, Be Calm: Relaxation and meditation practices. ABC Music: AU. [Relaxation and Breathing Meditations]
Ross, G. Dr. (2013) Meditation: Breath, Heart and Light. ABC Music: AU. [Healing Meditations]
Art Therapy
Therapeutic art kits are available for purchase for using at any of the Retreats or for personal creative sessions. The kits include everything you need for drawing and watercolour including case. $82.50 including GST and P&H to anywhere in Australia. Contact Peter.
