Sometimes a day comes along that seems to produce just too many things to do. Yes, we all have regular tasks and responsibilities. But sometimes a whole new bundle of duties seem to make their appearance all at the one time. For me, this took place on a recent day when my diary was looking free enough for me to spend the morning finalising some fairly detailed written work. Read more
Do you ever pause to consider that your life is like a story, unfolding day by day – or page by page if you were to read it literally. How interesting is each person’s life! And how little it matters that we might describe ourselves as ‘just an ordinary person’ when we recognise that each life is filled with precious moments and memories, coloured by times of change.
As each birthday is celebrated we can be sure that the preceding year has called for some new adaptation: friends come and go, family life changes, study is completed and work life shifts direction, illness and loss makes its mark and successes give cause for rejoicing. But what happens when too many negative events collide? And how do we respond to the collective change that is occurring all the time throughout our world? Read more
Next time you’re waiting in a coffee shop to meet a friend, instead of pulling out your mobile or reaching for a well-thumbed magazine, take a moment to scan the room and observe what people are doing with their feet under the table.
This is a fascinating exercise in how to pick the most stressed person in the room – and ultimately, how to watch what we do with our own body. Read more
Living as we are in what is frequently referred to as the age of anxiety, it’s little wonder that when meeting new clients, their individual stories mirror those of today, those of before or those who come after.
Most commonly we hear of discomforts such as trembling, ‘butterflies’, overwhelm, apprehension and panic. Living, for a great many people feels as if they are constantly on the edge of some kind of catastrophe where the ever present ‘emergency’ reaction is accompanied by frustration, sadness, depressive feelings and regular tears. A constant urge to be coping ‘better’ is dominant. Read more
It is well over thirty years since I mastered anxiety and began to know what life was like without the constant presence of unsettling and sometimes terrifying symptoms, severely limiting and distressing my life.
When I took courage and told my success story all those years ago, I also emphasised that the key to my deliverance from the clutches of anxiety was a particular concept of meditation. In this blog I want to re-emphasise that the elements of this meditative concept involve mental rest – the unique teaching of Ainslie Meares M.D. This is a stress relief therapy now recognized as SMT® and one that I have authentically adhered to for many years within my work at the SMT Centre in Melbourne.
At its peak, anxiety produces symptoms that become apparent as an awareness of dis-ease. Traces of physical and mental unrest emerge, feelings first noticeable in physical exhaustion and perhaps erratic conduct. Sensing this, the mind becomes distressed, feeling strained and drained. If these disturbances are not addressed in a satisfactory way, the slippery slope to psychosomatic illness is not too far away. For some people that state of being converts to a range of illnesses such as asthma, eczema, stomach problems or high blood pressure. Read more
Over many years my signature book, In Stillness Conquer Fear, has supported the recovery of many thousands of anxious people.
If you are seeking anxiety relief and haven’t previously read my story, here are a few bytes from the book to offer encouragement and a starting point for change: Read more
On a recent day ‘off’ I happened to have one whole hour, wholly to myself. At 2pm on this sunshiny afternoon I was out of town with a commitment to meet someone at 3pm There were no other obligations, no dog to walk (my morning walk having already taken place), or pressing requirements for the fridge or even otherwise interesting diversions. And having already meditated generously for the day, here was an hour, stretching before me to use – or not use – as I wished.
An hour of 60 minutes’ time can seem lengthy – but when filled with the hustle and bustle of ordinary life, an hour is very little time. On that sunny afternoon I was struck by the impulse and temptation to do something productive – an impulse that almost caused me a moment of confusion! Read more
How challenging it is to be confronted with the news each day and to witness so many levels of violence occurring.
Our new Prime Minister has taken up the cause against domestic violence. This is admirable and a grand step in the right direction. But personally I believe that we are living in times where violence readily expressed, exists not only within families, but across the scope society.
Unfortunately, all people are capable of violent behaviour when true control is absent and when reaction takes the place of considered response. Read more
SMT assists the natural regulation of the nervous system through deep mental rest. At our facilitated sessions you will learn this practice correctly and benefit from our extensive experience ... we aim to help you change your life!
To support the community by helping as many people as possible to enjoy the benefits of living calm
To embrace compassion, integrity and dedication to client care – with a dash of light-heartedness for good rapport!
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Kew Holistic Health,
77 Willsmere Rd,
Kew VIC 3101
Phone: 03 9817 2933
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