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“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." Albert Camus⁠⠀
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If you, or one of your loved ones, are going through a difficult time right now, it’s likely that you know the weight of uncertainty, sadness, and some kind of pain. ⠀
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But also know this. ⠀
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It won't feel the same in a few months and it’s likely that you’ll feel very different in a year.⁠⠀
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Go gently for now and remember - at the end of the darkness, is light. ✨⠀
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Beautiful 📷 by @aero.aus

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A few weeks ago I got chatting to an old friend, Nicola Newman and she told me about a course she’s running next year which is all about connecting with creativity. ⁠⠀
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Our conversation really struck a chord – I’ve been yearning for more time to be creative lately. ⁠⠀
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So I took some time to clear a corner of the little studio at the top of our garden and gathered my grandfather's old jug of paintbrushes. I’m about to set to work to teach myself how to make art. ⁠⠀
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I have to confess, I have no idea what I'm doing. ⁠😌
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I'm not one of those lucky people who have natural artistic talent BUT I've always held a secret desire to paint. Now that I'm older, I realise that it's actually ok for me to do something that I'm not good at.⁠⠀
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If you're like me and have a longing to connect with the creative part of yourself, Nicola has a fantastic 7-day course she's running to help connect with creativity. I've included a link in my bio.

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"The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” Mitch Albom⁠⠀
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Finding meaning in life is not only about changing your outer world but also seeing your life through fresh eyes. ⠀
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⁠Look for the ways you are already making a difference in other people’s lives and notice how your love and support is impacting the people closest to you. ⠀
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You may still want to explore bigger changes to give your life a greater sense of meaning and purpose, but don’t lose sight of the small things. ⠀
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These are deeply meaningful too. 🙏🏼

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Our friends at @madamheap and @mindfulwalk are now taking bookings for the 2019 Mindful Walk. It’s happening on Sunday 27 October and has been created by a collaborative team of people who are all passionate about teaching mindfulness and improving mental health in our community. All funds raised this year will be donated to @lovemeloveyoufoundation to support the very important mental health programs they deliver in schools, corporates, sporting clubs and other organisations. Early bird tickets now on sale @mindfulwalk 🙏🏼
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📷 via @madamheap

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Too often we spend our time worrying about what we're not good at instead of embracing our natural strengths.⁠⠀
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Here's a mini-challenge for you. Grab a notebook, a scrap of paper or open the notes on your phone and make a list of at least ten things you're naturally good at and ten things you genuinely love doing.⁠⠀
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Think about everything that energises you and anything that brings you joy. Think about any task that makes you feel as though you lose all sense of time. ⁠⠀
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Then think about how you could include more of these things in your week. Can you shape your role to include some of these activities? ⁠⠀
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Could you give yourself half an hour of each day to do something that you love?⁠⠀
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You might be surprised to know that even a small chunk of time dedicated to engaging your strengths will boost your mood AND increase your confidence.

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"The quieter you become, the more you can hear." Rumi⁠⠀
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⁠I don't know about you, but when I have a gap in my diary, I'm tempted to find something to fill it. Yet I know that creating space, both mental and physical, is one of the most important gifts I can offer myself.⁠⠀
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This week I'm going to make an effort to seek out some quiet moments. To make room for silence and stillness. To tune in and listen to the wisdom that's most easily found in the spaces we find in between all of the noise.

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I’m back in the world of writing, this time a longer book with @macmillanaus where I’ll be sharing lots more about the work that I do. ⠀
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As I make my way through the huge number of books on my shelves to ensure I share ALL of the things that have helped me most, I’ve been thinking about how much there is that I still don’t know. 😌
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So I wanted to ask you - which book has had the most significant impact on your life?⠀
#whichbookchangedyourlife

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"Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle." Charles F. Glassman⁠⠀
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A therapist friend of mine recently shared that when we don't feel empathy for someone, we don't know enough of their story.⁠⠀
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When you encounter someone you find difficult to deal with this week, remember that behind the facade lies a story that might include some kind of pain. ⁠⠀
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Instead of getting caught in an upset or angry response, see if you can be mindful enough to be in the moment with openhearted compassion. For them, but also for yourself. 🙏🏼

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What a beautiful surprise – I have just discovered that my meditations have been listened to on @insighttimer two million times! ⁠⠀
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If you haven't downloaded this app yet, make sure you do. It's home to over 9 million meditators and 25,000 meditation tracks and best of all, it's free.⁠⠀
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A few of my favourite teachers are Tara Brach @tarabrach, Sarah Blondin @sarahfinds, Meg James @megjames.com.au, Jennifer Piercy @jenniferpiercy, Andy Hobson @andyhobsonmeditation and Davidji @davidjimeditation. ⁠⠀
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Thank you to everyone who has meditated with me. It's a joy to be part of this community. 🙏🏼

© Kate James 2019

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