AWAKENINGS

RIVERDELL SPIRITUAL CENTRE           

October 2011

In This Issue
Bathing in Belonging
Surrender
Beginnings & Endings
Word of the Month - Belonging
2012 Riverdell Wall Calendar
'Embracing 2012' Seminar
'Spirituality Now'
Riverdell Upcoming Events
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Song of the
Month

Music Notes

 "You are the Face of God"

by Karen Drucker

"You are the Face of God

I hold you in my heart

You are a part of me

You are the Face of God."

 
Click on the
 web link
to visit Karen Drucker's website.

Movie of the

Month

A Courageous Heart 

"The Courageous Heart"

Irena Sendler was one of the most remarkable and unlikely heroes of WWII, saving 2500 Jewish children during the German occupation of Poland.

See this movie at the  Riverdell Movie Night on Friday 11 November, 7.30pm start.

You Tube of the Month

 "Inclusion means belonging"

 Enjoy this delightful short You Tube

about the power of inclusion.

 

  Inclusion is.........  contributing........ being valued........ feeling useful....... being needed.......

 

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View our videos on YouTube 

 

Bathing in Belonging
 

Welcome to the latest Awakenings! At the recent Creative Field Conference at Sunrise Ranch in Colorado, Lynne McTaggart spoke of her new book "The Bond". This bond is what connects us all - an invisible energetic reality.   As unique individuals, we can be wooed by the appearance of separateness. Latest science proves that this is an illusion. We are like "knots of energy" in a sea of energy and are intimately connected with the rest of creation.

 

Lynne suggests that there are 4 human needs which, when met, help us recover the living reality of "The Bond". They are the need to belong, to give, to agree and to take turns. She simplifies this to "share, care, be aware and be fair".  We intend to explore each one of these essences in over coming issues.

 

In this issue our theme is belonging/sharing - from Rita's poem on surrendering to her innermost reality, to Richard's wise words on transitions through to the word of the month - belonging.  And check out the song, movie and You Tube clips.   Enjoy bathing in belonging!

 

Andrew Horwood, Director, Awakening Inspired Living program at the Riverdell Spiritual Centre. 

 

 

Surrender

By Rita Koehler - Nuriootpa - South Australia - written 4 July 2011Rita Koehler

 

To continue to surrender

To a process set into motion so long ago

I have not always followed that at all

And hence there have been falls, still are.

Read More......

 

 

Beginnings and Endings

by Richard Hetzel GP - Payneham - South Australia

 

RHetzelIncreasingly as I get older I am aware of the fact that life has its chapters and stages. On the one hand I note the capacity to play sports such as squash, cricket or football, to responsibly father and raise children or undertake major skill training has clearly long since gone. Alternatively I now find much opportunity to mentor and support younger people, to develop deeper friendships with my peers and to spend more quality time with my partner. 

Read More......

 


"Word of the Month" -  Belonging 

By Andrew Horwood- Program Director - Hillier - South Australia

 Andrew Horwood

Belonging is one of our basic needs.   Dictionary.com defines it as "a sense of security in friendship".   Words expressing similar essences are acceptance, affinity, association, attachment, inclusion, kinship, loyalty, rapport, relationship. The sense of these words is connection - never being alone.  

Read more........

  


Order Your 2012 Riverdell Wall Calendar Now!Riverdell Calendar front page

 

Our new 2012 Calendar is now available for ordering, with delivery in November.
 

The 12 full colour images in this uplifting A4 wall calendar combine views of nature at Riverdell with heartfelt words on the theme of inspired living. As we step into 2012, this beautiful calendar helps us remember what's really important.   Why not treat yourself today, or give one as a Christmas gift that will continue to provide inspiration and joy for the next twelve months.

 

The price is only $12.00 plus $5.00 postage and handling and payment can be made by credit card.  Click on the Order Form link and place your order today.


'Embracing 2012' Seminar  - Great Early Bird Savings

 

Embracing 2012 Logo Join us for our 'Embracing 2012' Seminar to be held at Riverdell Spiritual Centre from 6.00pm Wednesday 11th January to noon on Sunday 15th January.   

 

2012 has been heralded as a time of major changes and this Seminar has been  designed to welcome and embrace the new energies and provide a safe container for deep healing, relaxation, insights and creativity to emerge.   Presenters are Andrew Horwood, Ruth French and Deborah Crkovnik.

 

The fee for 'Embracing 2012' has been priced very realistically, and to make it even more enticing a special EARLY BIRD FEE applies if paid by the 30th November.    Check out the Flyer for more information.  We look forward to connecting with you in January.


'Spirituality Now' Workshop Spirituality Now

 

Learn how to bring practical spirituality into your daily living now!   'Spirituality Now' is a day-long workshop combining short presentations, experiential exercises, as well as practical spiritual perspectives and tools for you to take into your future with confidence.  Why not join Andrew Horwood and Ruth French for a day packed with possibilities for personal growth.   

 

The next 'Spirituality Now' will be held at Riverdell on Saturday 12th November from 9.30 am - 5.00pm.   Click on the Flyer in the Event Calendar below for more information and to complete the registration form.


Riverdell Spiritual Centre Upcoming Events

 

Check out our upcoming events and download flyers for more information and to register.  

  Riverdell Grounds

Transformation Group Series 4:   Tues 25th Oct   7 - 8.30pm

First of 6 weekly sessions.     Flyer 
 
 

Spirituality Now:      Sat 12th Nov 9.30am - 5.00pm  

Making friends with your mind      Flyer

 

Right Use of Power:  Sat/Sun 19-20th Nov 9am - 5.00pm

Ethics Training for people who help.      Flyer

 

Embracing 2012:  Wed/Sun 11-15th Jan  6.00pm Wed to 12.00 noon Sunday     Tools to embrace the energies of 2012    Flyer 

  


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Awakenings - October 2011

 

 

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