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ABEL TASMAN SCHOOL CAMP An experience of a lifetime

PATIENCE & PRACTICE The secret for success

IMAGINE THE LAND

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Editor’s Letter

OneSmile inspire | ignite | illuminate EDITOR/PUBLISHER: Catrin Jacksties catrin.jacksties@onesmile.co ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER: Jason Petterson, Gusto Design info@onesmile.co EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES Contact: Catrin Jacksties editor@onesmile.co CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE: Joy Kachina, Yvonne Tait, Marilyn Greenfield, Laura Raduenz, Elayne Lane, Amy McComb, Suzanne Masefield, Philippa Ross, Swami Muktidarma, Ian Willams, Chris Williams, Daniel Taylor, Andrea Lawrence, Clare Wade, Beth Beauchamp, Kaitlyn Cole, Ricky Dasler, Amy L. Dunn, Gavin, Mary Curnow, Joshua Donelly, Page Sofield, Simon Starr, Susan Matthews, Anahata Yoga Retreat.

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My words for this issue are perspective, colour and poetry.

Funny combination you might think.

Here is my idea on perspective.

Everything that we experience in our environment, and with that I mean family, workplace, friends, people around us, is a reflection of our current belief structure and patterns. Whatever is ‘showing’ up has a direct link to our subconscious mind and the way we have learned to interpret our lives.

There is always at least two different ways to look at things and to use a most common sample: the glass half full or half empty. If I have been conditioned to see the glass half empty I will also apply that thinking pattern in other areas of my life.

Therefore, when I encounter a challenge (you can fill the content with your own imagination) I look at other parts in my life and think: where else does this apply? Where else do I experience that? That way I am detaching the emotion from the story and simply become aware of a pattern of mine. When I am not happy with that pattern and what shows up in my life I can now change it in order to receive a different outcome next time.

One of my ‘patterns’ unveiled the absence of vibrant colour in my life.

I decided to add some and went to a colour workshop at Emma Manhart’s.

It was not only fun, it was also educational and inspiring. The next step was to find out in what other areas of my life did I want more vibrancy and colour? The kitchen came to mind! Spices that is, not the wallpaper.

What a difference a bit of ‘colour’ / spices can make to any dish. I can also add a bit into my next bath or put a colourful table cloth on the desk. The applications are endless and can be transferred to other patterns also. � We are heading into winter here in New Zealand. It used to be a time to slow down and reflect, to have dinner with the whole family, to engage with an indoor hobby, to read and to write.

Although the slowing down part seems to have gone astray I am engaging in writing poetry again to add more vibrancy to my way of creative thinking.

You are all invited to participate on page 70. Have a go. It is great fun.

I would love to hear from you, dear reader. You are my motivation and I would love to know how you experience One Smile and what else you would like to see in the magazine.

Please do email me at catrin.jacksties@onesmile.co I wish you a vibrant and colourful time.

Catrin

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Contents FEATURES

GLOBAL SMILE 6

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

Golden beaches and a long winding track

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IMAGINE THE LAND A connection between people & the environment

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TURKISH DELIGHT Travelling between the continents

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HOW DO WE HELP STRANDED DOLPHINS A day at the beach

CLEVER SMILE

6 THE ABEL TASMAN CAMP Nelson College Preparatory School

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PATIENCE AND PRACTICE The real key

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THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

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There must be something else…

A journey of transformation

GREEN SMILE 54

12 PATIENCE AND PRACTICE The secret for success in yoga and spiritual life

HEALTHY SMILE 20

STEP UP YOUR LIFE Your adventure book

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TRANSITION A long conversation with change

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR LOVE LIFE FADES? You have a choice

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BODY TALK FOR HEALTH What would your body say?

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KEEPING PASSION ALIVE It’s called acedia

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RED CLOVER One of the ‘six’ herbs

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PLANTAIN The band aid plant

14 IMAGINE THE LAND PROJECT Mandala inspired art into landscapes

PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Working hand in hand

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THE WHEEL OF LIFE Reflection on what we can become

WORKING SMILE 27

HOW TO CREATE A GREAT HOMEPAGE First impressions

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STRESS TO SUCCESS How do you deal with it

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EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WHO YOU ARE teamwork, integrity and excellence

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EAST CAPE ESCAPE Active Planet Student Tours

HUNGRY SMILE 66

WINTER SOUP AND SPANISH OMELET

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COMFORT IN THE RAIN

CREATIVE SMILE 18

IT STARTED WITH A FIG Going with the flow

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A FRESH APPROACH TO SKINCARE F.I.T.E – a global initiative

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THE RIVER - A POEM

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HAIKUARY An open invitation from Gavin

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THE 10 BEST BOOKS ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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THE EXTRA SMILE 36

SAVOUR St Joseph school Nelson: cookbook

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HEAVEN IS...

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A SCULPTORS DELIGHT

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GRATITUDE PAGE: What made you smile & where do you read yours?

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You cannot smile and judge at the same time

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MUSIC REVIEW: BILL FRISELL

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EX LIBRIS: Anastasia and the Ringing Cedars Series

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experience Golden beaches, blue skies and a long winding track “As a teacher of Year 7 boys I have found no better environment than the great outdoors to learn more about my students. Taking advantage of our local environment and tramping the Abel Tasman National Park has become an annual outdoor opportunity for my class. The boys learn many and varied skills; bush safety, packing their packs, preparing and cooking their own meals with a buddy, bonding as a team and learning the importance of accepting a challenge. What better way to read about this experience than through the words of one of my students who has captured the essence of the tramp.”

Dian Edmondson, Year 7 Teacher, Nelson College Preparatory School

The roar of the engine drowned out the excited babbling of the children as the boat pulled away from the wharf. The smooth surface of the water

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Camp… in a lifetime experience

By Daniel Taylor, 11 years old.

Photos by Joy Kachina

The roar of the engine drowned out the excited babbling of the children as the boat pulled away from the wharf. The smooth surface of the water shattered into a million pieces as the boat sliced through the sea. The journey to Totaranui had just begun. I looked at the blurring landscape outside the window as the boat ploughed through the ocean.

The cold wind rushed up to greet me as I climbed out of the boat and onto the top deck. As we drew closer to the golden beaches of Kaiteriteri you could still see Nelson harbour in the distance. Looking down at the water I could see clear to the bottom.

The dancing shadows looked like darting fish.

We sailed past split apple rock. It lay there helplessly. It had a clean cut from top to bottom.

It sat on top of smaller boulders as if it was trying to escape the water.

On we went around the corner. The clumsy bodies of the seals flopped around as they lay on the rocks.

Everybody crowded on the desk and took pictures.

They were so happy and playful, they weren’t just doing well, they were thriving. Finally the bay of Totaranui was in front of us. The anchor plunged

into the clear waters of the Abel Tasman National Park. We walked off the boat and onto the sun-baked sands of Totaranui with our day packs sitting on our shoulders. It was hot!

We started our long journey towards the first nights’ accommodation, Awaroa hut.

After some time we came across a large estuary that was between us and the hut. The brown wet mud crawled up our legs as we tramped through the estuary. It would soon be flooded as the water invaded from the incoming tide. The shells littered the ground like corpses after a battle and our feet cried out in protest. We had made it to the other side. The hut was now a welcome sight.

That night the whole class went outside and onto the beach to look at the night sky. The stars looked like a diamond had been smashed to pieces and scattered into the blackness of space. The moon illuminated the estuary, casting shadows as we lay on our backs in the dry sand, scanning the sky for satellites. The Milky Way ran right through the middle of space, lighting the sky with glitter like patterns. www.onesmile.co

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We awoke to a new day. Our longest day on the track. It was a quick carry and drop off of our packs onto Awaroa beach, before we headed over the hill to Onetahuti beach. Joy, our photographer captured the whole class smiling as we lay in the sand in the shape of a big smiley face. After lunch we continued up some of the gruelling hills and finally reached Bark Bay. The wind was howling into bark bay – which meant another long portage for us all, with our gear to the hut. Thank goodness - a long day finished off with laughter playing ‘Harry one spot’ and ‘pulse’. Snores and more snores… they were endless.

Bark Bay to Anchorage – a stunning sunrise greeted us as we continued our journey through the park. After lunch and a game of football at Torrent Bay we headed into the clear waters of Cleopatra’s pool. With a natural waterslide to tempt us my classmates joined me in a freezing fun experience of shooting down the waterslide. I had never been so cold in all my life!! You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.

Finally dry and warm we headed across the low tide mark at Torrent Bay. Exhausted but happy we ended our last evening of the tramp with a camp concert. Our international students performed a haka that brought endless peals of laughter from all of us.

Anchorage to Stillwell Bay. With a heart starter of a climb up the hill from Anchorage we stopped at the top to be greeted by expansive views of the park. It was a stunning array of vivid colours. The blues and greens were crystal clear stretched out towards the horizon. After a group photo we headed down the track to Stillwater bay. Here we relaxed and played games until our boat arrived to take us home.

We had walked 44Km’s – tired feet, heavy packs, sleepless nights… but it was all worth it. I learnt so much about teamwork, self-responsibility [I can cook!] and just enjoying our beautiful country. We are so lucky to have it all at our doorstep. I will never forget.

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Swami Muktidharma is an inspiring speaker and teacher who has dedicated his life to yoga. He shares a deeply experiential and practical understanding of yoga, having spent 16 years in India living directly with Yoga Master Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati. He lectures throughout the world and imparts more than 40 years of yoga practice. His main purpose is to inspire and uplift humanity.

Swami Muktidharma approaches yoga from a scientiďŹ c point of view to bring it into the 21st century in a valid way. He postulates bringing yoga into daily life. People who take his courses and spend time at Anahata Yoga Retreat receive inspiration and techniques to transform their daily lives into a yogic life. For more info visit: www.anahata-retreat.org.nz or e-mail: yoga@anahata-retreat.org.nz

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By Swami Muktidharma

The secret for success in yoga and spiritual life is the degree of dedication and consistency with which we apply ourselves. It is necessary to have a practical approach to these matters in order to experience real progress. Just by reading and discussing spiritual matters we are not able to transform our lives. We become more like parrots repeating what we hear from the gurus and the scriptures, without converting the intellectual knowledge into our own experience.

In order to convert the book knowledge into practice, it takes

The true spiritual masters will not perform miracles for you.

some effort on our part.

They will simply provide you with certain methods or techniques and it is up to you to practice and develop them. These spiritual

As a yoga teacher, I come across some students who complain

masters can also help to inspire you to move successfully through

about the techniques they are learning. They become frustrated

the process of growth and they can guide you when the going

and say it doesn’t work, rather than analysing the way that they

gets tough, but nobody can walk the path for you. If the master

are practicing them. Many times I have found their degree of

walks the path he/she will receive the benefits. In the same way

interest to be faulty, giving more importance to other activities in

you must walk the path yourself and then you will receive the

their lives. I hear comments such as; “If I have time I will practice”.

profit from your spiritual investment. Once some people asked

The time never comes unless one makes their practice a priority.

Jesus, “How will we be able to recognize a true disciple?”

It is not possible to receive the real benefits of the powerful

Jesus answered, “By their actions you will recognize them.”

spiritual practices, when other things always come before the practice. The yogic experience will remain a mysterious concept

It is very important that we trust the path that we have chosen,

that we will never understand. There are many people who are

but before choosing it we should ensure that it feels right for

able to deliver discourses on spiritual topics, like the famous

us. In this life there is a way for every body. Since we are born

pundits of India, some Christian priests in the west, or some so

with this physical body, it means that we have been given an

called new age healers. However, many of them are not able to

opportunity for spiritual growth. Our duty is to find the path and

translate the book knowledge into action.

start walking it. How long will it take for us to find the right shoe so we can walk comfortably? This depends on several factors,

In order to firmly establish oneself in spiritual life, it takes time

but the most important and most determinant aspect is our

and dedication. However, we seem to be allergic to processes.

degree of interest. I am sure that if we have a high intensity and

The ripening of the fruits and the blossoming of the flowers are

eagerness to find our inner treasure, the universe; God will guide

all a result of a slow and steady process. If you try to speed up

us on the way to find it.

the blossoming of a flower by opening it with your hands, it will not work. Due to an impatient mind, we try to jump the steps of

A little bit of effort every day is enough. We do not need to be

spiritual life in order to obtain a quick result. As we know from

in a hurry in the path of life. Rushing makes us tired and then

material life, fast food is not the best for our body. In the same

we make mistakes. We should move slowly and steadily just like

way the fast spiritual track can lead us astray and then we may not

the famous tortoise in the tortoise and hare story. We can go

reach the goal. The ambitious and fast way of life in which we have

according to our own capacity and then we will be able to walk

been involved, pushes us to run after quick achievements. We

further. The fast ways and short cuts most of the time become

want to impose this habit on all the activities of our life, causing us

a long and painful experience. When we move too fast we are

to approach yoga and spiritual life with the ‘fast food’ mentality,

prone to lose our awareness and then we will end up walking

looking for that “quick fix”. This often causes disillusionment.

in darkness and despair. Every day brings new lessons and we

Some people, who have experienced small psychic currents,

should digest them properly in order to avoid constipation.

believe that their kundalini has reached the top chakra. Their ego

Let’s move with serenity in this path and try to find the balance

blossoms and they present themselves as enlightened to others,

in each action that we perform. Soon we will be able to transform

degrading the whole tradition of authentic awakening.

our lives into a great celebration.

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Imagine Thanks to impermanence anything is possible

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the Land Project Awe-inspiring installation art projects impassion the co-creation of works, blurring the line of viewer and artist, and create opportunities that move art back to a place of spiritual practice and away from the make/sell reality many artists are finding themselves bound within.

Imagine The Land Project works to re-establish a connection between people and the environment through art. Through an artistic practice that works within a context of locality and placement. The installation works are based on inspirations of mandalas and medicine wheels from world cultures and constructed from a palate of natural materials. The project is coordinated by female artists Karma Barnes (New Zealand/ Australia) and Ekarasa Doblanovic (New Zealand/Croatia).

Each work is an in-depth production, with the local environment, history and culture researched. The installations are made from an earth palette of natural materials that are regionally gathered and are hand crushed and grinded into workable pigments. This attribute of the project works to foster a deeper environmental awareness within the natural world. Establishing a space for people to connect with the land in a cooperative art exploration and develop a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with nature and each other.

“The installations explore the languages and memory of the land and its messages. Every landscape has unique songs, qualities and textural forms. By interacting directly with specific sites and presenting a new visual form, we bring to the participants and viewers a space to reflect and connect with the land and reflect upon the artistic powers of Nature.”

This conversation between art, culture and nature evokes ancient ceremonies that lie within the collective subconscious of humanity. The Imagine the Land installations are impermanent. This ephemeral exploration of nature generates a space of mindfulness to the present moment and draws awareness to the subtle qualities of time and space. The art works are deconstructed either onsite or left to the natural elements to weather. A handful of the materials are carried over from one installation to the next, creating a larger unseen circle through the world.

The project was established in 2009 with its methodology being grounded during an international artist residency program in Villa de Leyva, Colombia (RESARTIS). Here the project worked developing several installations in the desert from the vibrant array of local pigments as well as an exhibition in the regions museum. Since then the project has been exhibiting throughout New Zealand and Australia, including being chosen to present at the 2010 TINA festival in Newcastle, Australia. At the end of 2011 the project was backed by Auckland Unitec’s “Environmental fund” in a cross-Tasman installation project tour. Highlighting the tour was an exhibition at the Wellington Museum of City and Sea being “The Mandala of Life and Death”. The work explored Buddhist practices in relation to themes of “Death and Diversity” and collaborated with the Auckland Buddhist Amitabha Hospice. The work featured as part of a public program that featured the construction of the work being open to public viewing.

“Every landscape has unique songs, qualities and textural forms.”

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Bay, Australia during NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week that celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This will involve an interactive public installation to be presented in a significant position of this iconic costal location.

Imagine the Land project have a creative practice that balances high quality contemporary arts with participatory arts programs. These programs have created opportunities for a diversity of people to participate in creative collaborative experiences. The projects participatory arts programs have delivered multiple benefits across a wide range of communities. “It is the sincere, creative and respectful use of diverse common soil materials that we have found has created a wider sense of appreciation, interest and gratitude for the local environments that these materials have come from. For example, the project Alluvium at the recent ANZATA conference in Brisbane engaged attendants in the making of an art installation consisting of soil and sedimentary materials gathered from locations along the Brisbane River. Participants had a positive and creative experience with the materials that only a year ago were a part of a significant flooding disaster. The project utilized community arts participation in a process of restoring relationships with the river”.

“Nelson Rhythms” was a group participatory work produced with over 100 participants from 3 to 70 years of age, recently in Nelson, New Zealand during the 2012 Evolve Festival. Participants delighted as the work grew, with some children returning over several days to contribute.

The installation was kept by Founders Park as a funded project by Creative New Zealand.

The project is currently working between Australia and New Zealand and has some exciting upcoming projects.

Including a collaboration in Byron

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In August the project will be presenting a 7-day public program at the Wallace Gallery of Morrinsville, New Zealand.

The program will include 35hrs of artistic and educational workshops for regional schools and two days of public programs. The project is planning to construct their largest indoor installation to date at the gallery. The Wallace Gallery project will benefit over 500 children and participants in a rural area, generating a great opportunity for access to the contemporary arts. The project is seeking to raise funds for the Wallace Gallery project through New Zealand’s new and exciting crowd funding platform “Pledge me”. Readers can access a web site where you can become a supporter of the project by choosing to make a bid and in return, choose from a selection of limited edition prints of the completed installation.

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Fig There is a lot to be said for living one day at a time and ‘going with the flow,’ so to speak. One weekend I had good intentions of cleaning out the wardrobe and helping hubby to stack the firewood. I really did.

But an early morning barefoot stroll in my nightie— across the lawn still damp with dew—changed my destiny. Well, for that particular day anyway. In a secluded corner of the garden I came upon our hardy fig tree laden with pendulous purple fruit glistening in the sunrise. A captivating configuration: like dazzling decorations on a Christmas tree.

After gorging myself silly, I decided with such an abundance of fruit, to share my sweet bounty with friends and family.

Maybe impress them with a little chutney or jam making.

Back indoors I googled fig recipes, as you do, and was overwhelmed with all manner of facts and figures relating to this ancient fruit (which is actually the flower of the tree).

The fascinating fig, I read, had its botanical origins back in Western Asia over 4000 years ago, and was spread throughout the Mediterranean and beyond, by ‘old worlde colonisers and traders. Highly prized as a natural sweetener and deemed a ‘luxury of the rich’ by the Romans and Greeks, the fig was consumed by pharaohs and courtesans, popes, paupers and poets. The leaf was utilised in the bible, to cover the nakedness of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and to conceal genitalia in great masterpieces of art, figurines, statues and architecture. Amazingly oversized leaves were crafted and often attached to existing sculptures many years later to avoid offending Queen Victoria and her ilk.

In the 16th Century Botticelli painted this peppy plant, and much later Edward Lear became inspired to pen this lilting Limerick:

‘There was an Old Person of Ischia Whose conduct grew friskier and friskier; He danced hornpipes and jigs, And ate thousands of figs, That lively Old Person of Ischia.’

I was even more intrigued to discover that throughout the ages this potassium-packed delicacy was renowned for both its medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities. Hence the questionable conduct of the aforementioned! Who would have thought this exotic edible with such humble beginnings contained such passion-producing power?

Finally a simple fig and ginger jam recipe — but wait — no ginger! Off to the neighbours (I’m dressed now), armed with a bulging basket of figs and bursting with new found knowledge and fig fables aplenty. Oh and yes, I will be back to stack that firewood. Three hours later I return from my successful trade mission, a little worse for wear having bravely battled a neighbour’s guard duck for entry to their property; minus the figs but proudly bearing free range eggs, rhubarb, and a smidgen of gossip. Well, it does take time to negotiate a fair fig deal, I tell hubby.

“Are you for real, or a figment of my imagination?” he quips with a wide smile.

As the sun sets in the west, we dine al fresco on Eggs Benedict, followed by fig and rhubarb crumble. Not forgetting the fig chutney and cheeseboard. The wardrobe is still waiting, but my day has been all the richer for the time spent lingering beneath the boughs. I gaze in awe upon the fig tree, with a satisfied smile on my face. I have gained some knowledge, and journeyed back in time to mysterious, legendary lands steeped in mythology; shared food, laughter and a little love in the Nelson sun and travelled my own intrepid trade route; reconnected with old friends, and experienced a feeling of connectedness to humanity that reaches back to the dawn of time. Pure magic – and it all started with a fig!

Every year I do battle with the birds for the best of the best, as they indulge in a fig-eating frenzy. Hey, you win some, you lose some. But there is nothing quite like that first sweet dew-dropped fig at first light, in a secluded corner of my own Garden of Eden. Sensational and just that little bit naughty too. Go figure...

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Step up your life:

Your Adven

YOU have a Big Adventure inside you waiting to get out! Have you found yours yet? Have you listened to your heart? Your gut? The gleeful little kid inside of you that would love to ___? You probably even have a list of things you would LOVE to do before you die.... Here’s the deal... there is no better contribution to this world, to your community, to your family, to your health, to yourself than to be a person who is happy, joyous, energized, gleeful doing what they LOVE doing.

Don’t you love to be around people like that? I do. And, we humans thrive on adventure, learning, growing, discovering, curiosity. Particularly when it is pursuing something that simply, deeply, clearly inspires us. Think back to a time you were really interested in doing something. There was no stress, difficulty, angst, or overwhelm in learning about, figuring out, solving the dilemmas associated with it because you were so incredibly focused, delighted, intrigued to learn about it. Time flies by and you catch yourself having a ball! Like a little kid. Energized, excited.... having fun having an adventure!

So, what is on your list? Life may be short, so there is no time like RIGHT NOW to be working on something on your list. You are never too old, too grey, too young, too poor, too encumbered, too anything. These are just excuses.

Parents can take their children along for the ride. What a beautiful thing to teach your children by example! Pursue your dream! Pursue the Adventure inside of you. I hear a lot of excuses about money, too. My husband, Roger, has a money pattern. We have done some great Adventures.

However, each time, it never fails, the first words out of

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his mouth when we talk about doing an Adventure is “We can’t afford it.” This is a joke for us! He really believes this.

It is his pattern. Even when we prove him wrong each time we Think Big and manifest our Adventure. He still hears his father’s voice say “Money does not grow on trees.” So, I say “Hmmm. That’s interesting. Forget that for now. Let’s just see how much this might cost and how we might do it.” We start a cost worksheet, start lists, begin to do research, and come up with a rough estimate of what it might cost. The reality is that EVERY time we Think Big and manifest our Adventure, it costs much less than we originally thought.

We see what we can afford, focus on what we want to do, and make it happen within that budget. And, we’ve always “found” the money to do the dream or “found” the way to fit our budget. And, that’s all you need....not millions, but just enough. Many of us have this same “story”, so I will be writing about budgeting, cost estimating, and researching your Dreams, Desires, and Adventures in future newsletters.

So, I want to spread the word. Create an Adventure Book.

Or, a Vision Board, or Life List, or whatever you like. Send a message to the Universe that you are READY, that you INTEND to manifest one, FOCUS on it. Follow the steps I’ve spoken about in past newsletters on How to Think Big. Say YES. The Universe will respond and BANG, you’re in the flow. The Universe supports you because you are so ON FIRE and VIBRATING joy, gratitude, awe, wonder. The Law of Attraction can only respond by allowing you to attract more of the same!

Try it. Say Yes to something on your list that makes your heart sing. Fill yourself with awe and wonder for manifesting the life you desire. The life of your Big Adventures. They are inside of you waiting to be manifested.

nture Book

By Laura Raduenz

“Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words.

Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions.

Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits.

Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become your values.

Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny.�

Mahatma Gandhi

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Transition What if you had a long conversation with change? You know, sat down with a latte and had a heart to heart?

Or duked it out?

Or what if you wrote a letter?

What would it say?

What if change wrote a letter back?

What would it say?

I think these are important conversations to have. I think they give a lot of insight and make transitions a bit easier, maybe even a LOT easier.

I think we should all write a letter to change. And one from change, to ourselves.

Here are mine.

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Dear Change You keep coming no matter what I do! It seems like once I finally get things figured out, you go and dish me out some crazy new thing to deal with. Some of the things you bring into my life hurt so badly. You know, I spend a lot of energy trying to figure you out. I often wonder what I’ve done wrong and whether or not I can handle things. And I’m tired of it. And the truth is, I wish you would just go away sometimes and leave me alone.

So guess what?

Things are changing for YOU now. You can go ahead and bring it on. I’m not going to try to understand you anymore.

I’m just going to stay strong. I’m going to live my life 100% on fire. I’m going to trust that things will be okay. I’m going to accept what you offer at face value. I’m not going to argue with you anymore.

Sincerely, Andrea PS I’m pretty sure I’ll be transitioning a lot more gracefully now that I switched that up. So be ready.

PPS I know some things you bring are really incredible, too.

I’m not trying to ignore the fact that if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have all the amazing things I have. Thank you for those things.

Dear Andrea I love you.

I always have your best interest at heart.

You are so wonderful and strong.

I only give you what you can handle.

I believe in you and there is a reason for all of this.

Nothing ever really changes.

Everything you ever had in your life is always in your life.

It’s in your heart.

It’s in your soul.

I give you everything you need and more.

I adore you.

EVERYTHING I bring is amazing and incredible.

I know one day you will see this.

But you don’t have to understand now.

I will continue loving you and giving you as many beautiful and wonderful things as I can no matter what.

Sincerely, Change PS I am ready. I’ve always been ready. The more you love me and accept what I bring you, the more you will see your life as totally and completely beautiful and perfect.

PPS You’re welcome. Now try to see the good in all the changes you’ve experienced. It’s there.

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What happens

when your

lovelife

By Elayne Lane

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fades?

Many people experience sexual shut-down at some point in their lives, yet to make love and be loved is something most of us aspire to. There are many reasons for this...

1. If you have no sex drive then go to a good naturopath to check your hormones are in balance. If we have excessive stress or emotional upset in our lives, drink alcohol or take drugs then this can affect our body’s chemistry. Hormonal imbalance and a toxic liver is one of the main reasons we have no interest in sex.

• A person may have had a major operation or serious illness which has shut down their sexual energy.

• Long term stress, death of a loved one or a traumatic event may shut a person down.

• We get hormonally out of balance and, well, just don’t feel like sex anymore.

• We are angry with our partner that they don’t make love to us in a way that we enjoy.

• A person may have experienced sexual abuse. For many it is a traumatic experience that stays in their bodies throughout their relationships and often it acts as a hindrance in creating a healthy love life.

• The energy in your meridians become out of balance which impairs your ability to sustain your sexual energy for a long period of time, so a person wants to avoid sex.

• Orgasms don’t turn up and a person feels inadequate.

• Sex is painful.

2. Do you receive loving, nurturing touch that gives you pleasure regularly? I’m not talking about deep tissue massage here, I’m talking about the massage that connects you with your body and feels delicious. This kind of massage can help you reconnect with your sensuality in a safe place where you know there will be no sexual demands. You can control what happens and go at your own pace. This type of massage gives you time to process the feelings within your body that you may not have processed on a mental level. Choose your therapist wisely, often a same sex therapist is helpful as they are less threatening – at least until you are comfortable in your own body. Explain why you are there and ask if they are willing to help you explore your body. Practice asking for what you want, saying stop, redefining what you want and also saying when something feels nice.

There are some wonderful services that can help people after a traumatic event, and often people do use them. But what happens after that? Whilst some people end up having a healthy love life, others remain closed off.

The good news is that there are some positive steps we can take to open up again. First we need to admit there is a difficulty and then be prepared to do something about it. It’s all done in small steps over a period of time; it needs courage and a strong motivation to move forward. And yes much can be done!!!

Here are some suggestions:

3. Ignite your sexual energy: There is some very good chi kung practices called the Tao of Healing Love which helps open up your natural sexual energy and connect it with your heart.

These gentle and simple practices run alongside the Six Healing Sounds which convert negative feelings into positive ones.

4. Sex therapy is another option where there is sexual dysfunction such as lack of orgasms, painful sex, unable to get in the mood. Talking Sometimes with someone who is skilled in this area to help us move forward.

5 At times we completely forget how to connect with our partner. Lying together breathing at the same pace with the intention to connect and then talking about the experience brings about a connection.

6. Also slow sex down so that you are able to notice how you are feeling. Whenever you feel uncomfortable ask your partner to stop. Take a few deep breaths and concentrate on the discomfort. You might talk to your partner about how you feel or you might just wish to acknowledge to yourself the felt sense in your body. When you are ready, carry on until the next sensation occurs. Sometimes the felt sense is delicious and sometimes it feels uncomfortable. In both cases your attention, breath and acknowledgement helps to heal the body.

7. Give yourself permission to feel sexy again. You could: Buy some new underwear that feels comfortable and sexy. Dress up.

Dance. Have a date night. And most of all enjoy it!

8. Have some counselling. Much can be done to health hurts of the past. Yes it does take work, time, commitment and courage. Yet this is a journey of self discovery and opening up, and in the long term can bring you and your partner great pleasure. So don’t put yourself aside – you are worth the effort.

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how to create a great Clare Wade, Airsquare www.airsquare.com

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Your website’s homepage often creates the first impression, so it deserves extra consideration. Having said that, people will often find and enter your website through the other pages, so make sure every page is user-friendly and looks like your brand.

Think of your homepage as a signpost that directs people where to find the information that they want.

1. Establish your company’s personality using your company name, logo, colour scheme, tag-line, style of writing, typography, photography etc.

2. Establish credibility by adding customer testimonials/ customer ratings and your contact details.

3. Use a catchy headline to get your key message across clearly.

4. Reading on a screen is not easy, so keep blocks of text brief and relevant.

5. Your homepage should mostly consist of headings, short descriptions and links to other pages on your site.

6. Imagine the questions that people will come to your site with. Will they find the answers?

7. If you add a search box to the homepage, place it near the top of the page.

8. Remember that people view web pages differently, depending on the screen they’re using, so place important information at the top of the page; usability studies have shown that people tend to focus on the top and left side of a web page.

9. Ensure that key tasks can be completed on your homepage e.g. sign up, browse your products, check availability, contact you or whatever it may be.

10. The website menu should be clear and obvious - a person should know which page of your website they are on at any time.

Getting Kiwi businesses online Airsquare is an online tool, that allows you to create and manage your own website, eliminating expensive design fees. You can try Airsquare free for 14 days, with no obligation, using the button on our website.

Airsquare is different from other website providers, in that we offer multiple services within the same system, for one monthly fee.

You can: •Create your website •Sell your products online •Create a customer database •Create and send out email newsletters

We have five different website packages that you can choose from, to suit your requirements and your budget (from $19 per month). You can upgrade, downgrade or opt out whenever you like.

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We know that technical jargon can be daunting, so we’ve made the system easy to use and we’re happy to answer any questions that you may have - fire away!

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By Joshua Donnelly

Ballooning over the Capadocia Region

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I can still remember the butterflies churning away in my stomach as I nervously watched the gigantic balloon slowly rising up as the fans hastily pumped air into it. Thoughts like ‘Why am I doing this?’ and ‘this is so outside my comfort zone!’ were buzzing around in my head but these feelings were quickly put at ease as the experienced pilot flew us over the unreal landscape that is the Cappadocia region of Turkey.

The balloon ride was just one of the many highlights that I experienced on my 21 day journey through Turkey. Turkey is a travellers dream, it is a destination that is full of amazing history and culture and being a keen photographer it is a place that is full of amazing photographic opportunities as I was soon to discover.

I started my journey in Istanbul. Part of Istanbul is in Europe and once you cross the mighty Bosphorus you find yourself in the continent of Asia. Sultanahmet is the area where a lot of tourists mainly stay. It is also the area where you will find most of the main tourist attractions of the city all within good walking distance or a short tram ride away.

A must for anyone visiting the city is a visit to Topkapi palace which was once the home of the Ottoman Empire’s Sultans but now it is a museum holding a vast collection of treasures from Turkey’s past. Worth paying the extra 15 lira is a visit to the Harem which once was the living quarters of the Royal family.

Another must in Istanbul is the Aya Sofya. This building was once a basilica built during the Byzantium period of Turkey, it was then turned into a mosque by the Turks but it is now a museum. This incredible building contains the most amazing religious frescos that date back as far as 578AD. After a few days stay in Istanbul, I was off to the Cappadocia region. The unique landscape of this region was formed thousands of years ago by two volcanic eruptions. The landscape is full of amazing rock formations from fairy chimney houses, beautiful colourful rock valleys to rock formations that look very similar to a particular part of the male body!

The region is also a great place to pick up some Turkish handicrafts such as that carpet you’ve always wanted or ceramics – but don’t forget your bargaining skills!

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Cappadocia has an amazing history and a visit to the Goreme Open Air Museum is definitely a must. Here you will visit some churches that have been carved out of the rock, they date back as far as the 12th century and some of them contain some amazing painted frescoes showing different stages of Christ’s life.

Ballooning is well worth doing and although I do confess being very nervous beforehand just having the chance to experience Cappadocia’s unique landscape from above and also with the company of 50-70 other balloons will definitely be a highlight for anyone.

After 3 days in Cappadocia it was time to head further south towards the Mediterranean coast. Aspendos is a beautifully preserved Roman theatre and is so well preserved that concerts are still performed there. The theatre is not far from the beautiful coastal city of Antalya. I stayed for a few days in the coastal village of Kas, a seaside village that reminded me very much of Greece. It’s full of interesting boutique style shops and is also a great base to explore the surrounding area in a Turkish traditional boat.

In 1923 Turkey undertook a population exchange with Greece. A direct result of the population exchange was the ghost village of Kayakoy which once had a population of 3500, now it’s completely deserted and has an airy, spooky feel about the place, I got some fantastic photos in its deserted church.

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“Turkey is a travellers dream, it is a destination that is full of amazing history and culture”

The ghost village of Kayakoy – once part of Greece.

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Ephesus was absolutely amazing and well worth the visit. This ancient city once had a population of 200000. A visit to the museum before you visit the ancient ruins is a must, here you will see some of the most amazing things like doctor’s instruments and remarkable carved coins and you will be amazed with how advanced the romans were.

The ancient ruins are incredible, and it’s possible to imagine yourself walking down the main road all that time ago. You can visit an area where there are still excavations going on and admire the beautiful mosaic flooring. The breath-taking library is a finale like no other to your Ephesus visit.

Because I was in Turkey in April, I decided to incorporate ANZAC day in my itinerary. The chance to experience the dawn service was a highlight. We arrived at the dawn service at 1am , throughout the night there are very informative documentaries played on giant televisions that give you an idea of just how horrible it must have been for our men way back in 1915. It’s very difficult not to feel some sort of emotion at Gallipoli and I had never felt so proud to be a New Zealander.

How could one finish such an amazing but busy holiday? The answer is a traditional Turkish bath! I would recommend the Cemberlitas Haman in Istanbul. This Haman dates as far back as 1584 and is stunning inside.

One is bathed by an attendant who scrubs away your dead skin, then piles you with soap, massages it in and rinses you off and while this is going on you are lying on a hot marble slab. You soon loose your modesty and experience true bliss…. a great way to end my adventure through Turkey!

Josh Donnelly is a Portrait and Landscape Photographer based in Nelson and is a member of the PSNZ. He has had his work published and his images accepted into some of the most prestigious photographic competitions in New Zealand.

Please contact Josh at joshd@ihug.co.nz

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The time of

your life

Learning to slow down

When we rush through our days and lives, we fail to notice the simple beauty of living.

Throughout our lives, we are taught to value speed and getting things done quickly. We learn that doing is more valuable than merely being, and that making the most of life is a matter of forging ahead at a hurried pace. Yet as we lurch forward in search of some elusive sense of fulfillment, we find ourselves feeling increasingly harried and disconnected. More importantly, we fail to notice the simple beauty of living. When we learn to slow down, we rediscover the significance of seemingly inconsequential aspects of life.

Mealtimes become meditative celebrations of nourishment.

A job well-done becomes a source of profound pleasure, no matter what the nature of our labors. In essence, we give ourselves the gift of time—time to indulge our curiosity, to enjoy the moment, to appreciate worldly wonders, to sit and think, to connect with others, and to explore our inner landscapes more fully.

A life savored slowly need not be passive, inefficient, or slothful. Conducting ourselves at a slower pace enables us to be selective in how we spend our time and to fully appreciate each passing moment. Slowness can even be a boon in situations that seem to demand haste. When we pace ourselves for even a few moments as we address

urgent matters, we can center ourselves before moving ahead with our plans. Embracing simplicity allows us to gradually purge from our lives those commitments and activities that do not benefit us in some way. The extra time we consequently gain can seem like vast, empty stretches of wasted potential. But as we learn to slow down, we soon realize that eliminating unnecessary rapidity from our experiences allows us to fill that time in a constructive, fulfilling, and agreeable way. We can relish our morning rituals, linger over quality time with loved ones, immerse ourselves wholeheartedly in our work, and take advantage of opportunities to nurture ! ourselves every single day.

You may find it challenging to avoid giving in to the temptation to rush, particularly if you have acclimated to a world of split-second communication, cell phones, email and overflowing agendas. Yet the sense of continuous accomplishment you lose when you slow down will quickly be replaced by feelings of magnificent contentment.

Your relaxed tempo will open your mind and heart to deeper levels of awareness that help you discover the true gloriousness of being alive.

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From ‘ There must be something else’ to ‘ What would it take?’

by Catrin Jacksties

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I thought it is timely to begin to share part of my journey with you, my dear and valued reader. Yes YOU. Most of us know that outside events, especially the more traumatic ones, have the capacity to evoke change. If we would all sit around a table and share our stories I am certain that every one of us has experienced some of those outside events or were close to them at some point in our lives.

I had my fair share of those and each of these events has shaped me into what I have become so far in my journey here on earth. Even as a little child a thought would dominate my mind. ‘There must be something else’ and when you are reading those words out aloud you will most likely feel a vibration inside you that emanates from these words, especially ‘must be’. Doesn’t it feel like a push or hard work or running against a brick wall with force? That is exactly what I experienced over the next 30 or so years. I found out there is always ‘something else’ because I believed from my core that there is and the words (vibrations) ‘must be’ influenced the way I created and experienced it. Hang on a minute you might say. What do you mean you created it? At the time I was not aware of it but I now know that all of us have an amazing capacity to create our lives. And some of us use it consciously and some of us don’t. But we all have it and it works for each of us in the same way.

It does pay to become aware of how we are ‘creating’ our lives as that is the only way we can actually change something that we may not like or need anymore. Many concepts have been explored in this field and I came across a few which I now combine and facilitate in a workshop.

The topic is the mind and the incredible mechanisms that we possess, that are putting our lives in many areas on autopilot without us even noticing. We are creating patterns or habits and have an inbuilt guide that will always create circumstances and events that proof us ‘right’. Right in the sense of what be have come to accept as the truth in our subconscious. When we want to change something we need to change it at that level. � After coming across a tool that enabled me to reach the subconscious and actively work on changing some of my very old belief patterns my life has changed in such a dramatic way that I would call it almost a miracle. A miracle however is only something that what we at this point belief not to be possible with the belief pattern that we are holding.

Once I understood the concept and practiced it for a while I now know what it means that I create my own life. We all do.

Mostly unconscious though. I would never have started One Smile without these realizations and the new experiences

that evolved after I shifted and transformed beliefs, emotions and blockages. I discovered a totally new side to myself, one that I always wished I had.

The biggest difference for me is that I no longer live from a fear based consciousness. Can you imagine making decisions that are created out of an open space, filled with love and no limitation? Like a brainstorming session? That is what I practice every day now and I am having quiet a ride.

Because I don’t belief anymore that life is hard I can have experiences that show me another way. I am no longer running into brick walls nor having endless arguments about whether I am right or wrong. I love to engage in life and discover my creativity and I am so aware how important it is that we make a conscious decision what we feed our minds with that I created One Smile. It is as much a great ‘feed’ for your mind as it is for mine. The more I work with it the more I feel it and the more I experience a different reality. I had lots of aha moments in this last year and more importantly have had more heart to heart connections with you, my dear reader, than I had most of my life. This is what keeps me going in a joyful and inspired way. That does not mean life is a gentle and smooth ride. How can it be and I even think why should it? It is the way we respond to life’s challenges and how we perceive them that makes all the difference.

I changed my point of view. There is no outside source, person, event, mother in law, economy or whatever I labeled it before ‘doing’ stuff to me. Everything I ‘see’ and experience is a reflection of my own beliefs. What I consider to be true or possible. And if I don’t like it, I now know I need to look inside and transform the belief, the emotion, the pattern and create a new one that I now consciously desire.

One Smile is so much more than a magazine. It is the belief that we are all connected and that we are all on our way to consciously creating a world where we can be part of something wonderful. Part of a community that cares for their personal development as much as for a sustainable future. A community that shares their stories to support each other, that collaborates and inspires, that respects every living being (including ourselves) and that sees and feels life from the heart as a most enjoyable journey (including it’s ups and downs).

I am a dreamer and I consider this to be a good thing� So knowing that everything we can dream about is possible I am no longer thinking ‘there must be something else’ but I am now asking every day: ‘What would it take….?’

For more information on the workshops or talks I am giving either go to www.2pointsonesmile.co.nz or email me catrin.jacksties@onesmile.co I would love to hear from you.

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Two favourite recipes selected from St Joseph’s School cookbook for you to enjoy.

roman apple coffee cake Recipe supplied by Emily Brennan 1 ½ cups flour ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup melted butter 4 medium apples topping: ¼ cup of flour ¼ cup of butter

To prepare the cake: Preheat the oven to 175ºC. Lightly butter or spray a baking pan.

Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using a spoon, form a well in the centre of the flour mixture. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and pour into the well. Add the milk, vanilla and melted butter to the well and stir until thoroughly combined. Peel, halve and remove the cores from the apples. Cut the apples into thin wedges and stir into the batter. Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly.

To prepare the topping: Place the flour, butter and brown sugar in a small bowl and mix well. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when gently pressed.

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pita bread Recipe supplied by Margaret, Kaylee, Kieran and Emma Easy to make and fun to cook. We love them warm with jam or garlic butter, cold with sandwich fillings or used as hamburger buns.

2 tsp sugar 1 cup lukewarm water 2 tsp dried yeast granules 1 tbsp oil 2-3 cups of flour extra oil 1 tsp salt

In a bowl, combine sugar and warm water, and then sprinkle on the yeast.

When frothy add the oil.

If you have a microwave, warm the flour in a bowl for 45 seconds on high.

Combine liquid and flour and knead to a smooth elastic dough. This takes around five minutes. Return dough to the bowl and drizzle with oil.

Cover the bowl with cling film until the dough is double in size.

You can set the dough aside in a warm place until doubled or set the microwave at 30% power in one minute bursts allowing ten minute rests in between. (Feel the sides of the bowl. It should be cool to the touch before each burst of the microwave.)

When doubled, sprinkle with salt and knead thoroughly.

Cut the dough into eight pieces and roll into circles about 2-3 mm deep.

Meanwhile heat the oven to its highest temperature with a baking sheet inside.

When the dough circles have risen slightly, slide them on to the hot baking sheet. A fish slice is a good way of doing this.

Cook one or two at a time.

Bake 2-3 minutes until completely puffed up but only slightly tinted with gold; slip a sharp knife into the side to let out the steam and then remove from the oven.

Stack the cooked pita bread on top of each other to cool.

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Nelson Beauty therapy has already provided their support for the Mandela Day initiative so be sure to check in store for details of their auction, which will be going live to the public on the 8th July and running for 10 days ending on the 18th July 2012

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Body Talk f

By Beth Beauchamp

What if your body could talk to you and tell what it needs for better health and healing?

What do you think your body might say?

• “I need more sleep so I can adjust my endocrine system.”

• “I need the organs communicating better so I can improve digestion.”

• “I need to let go of my fear of taking on too much responsibility so my shoulder will relax and stop hurting.”

In my journey as a natural health practitioner I am realizing more and more that we each need to take responsibility for our own health and healing. Our physical body and its symptoms speak loudly about the underlying mental, emotional and consciousness imbalances in our body mind complex. This doesn’t mean doctors and therapists are not needed, it simply means that we need to try and fully understand, own and manage our own health. Health practitioners can provide great insight, guidance and education into helping us understand our current health situation.

Through my work with The Body Talk System I have learned that everything in the body has consciousness, which goes beyond its anatomy and physiology. Each organ, endocrine and body part has a personality which can tell us a lot about what we are holding onto or what is out of balance in our lives. Our thoughts, emotions, beliefs and life experiences all play a major role in how our body mind complex is operating on a conscious level. If we constantly run negative programs in our mind of self doubt and lack of capability, then that will become our reality because our thoughts and beliefs hold an energetic charge.

So how can each of us take more responsibility for our own health and healing? First of all you can become an observer of your live. You can pay attention to what you think, feel and do every day. This will help you recognize thought patterns, actions and activities in your life that may not be serving your higher good. Are you constantly saying I’m sorry? Are you trying to solve everyone else’s life problems?

Are you emotionally affected by everything that happens around you? Are you constantly doing for everyone else and not nourishing yourself? Are you holding onto pain and fear from an experience in your past?”

These are all very important questions that can help us see what aspects of our lives are holding us back. Once we see the patterns we can change them! And it doesn’t have to be hard or take a long time. Think of your patterns as computer programs that have been running which are out dated

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Heaven

is not a place where you go;

…“it is something that you carry with you every day of your life. It is here with you and accessible to you right now, at this moment. With your intention and beliefs, you create your own version of Heaven in your life every day... Heaven is a state of being, where humanity co-exists with the spiritual world. And you get closer to Heaven every day as you move forward on your spiritual path and surrender to the possibility of being co-creators of your lives... The veil between the spiritual and material continues to lift as more of humanity embraces their spirituality and allows the vibration of Heaven to reside on the planet. Each person who raises their vibration brings more of Heaven to earth. As you create your version of Heaven you assist in this process. This week, define what your version of Heaven looks like. What do you feel like when you live in Heaven, how happy are you? Know that as you set your intention for your Heaven to exist in your life, you create the energy for it to happen. Your purpose is to bring peace, joy and unconditional love to all of humanity, beginning with yourself.”

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There’s a block of stone sitting all alone upon my workshop floor To you it may look hard and cold but to me it’s so much more My inner thoughts they start to race at what I see within.

With hammer and chisel and sleeves rolled up sitting comfortably, I’ll begin.

Sculpt it, shape it, and give it form. It’s going to take some time But time is all it’s going to take and to rush would be a crime.

Stone can be hard, stone can be cold and stone can be oh so incredibly old.

As old as this nation on which we stand, I’ll carve it, shape it all by hand.

To some my work appears to be bordering on tedium As I release the form that lies within the stone I’ve found my true vocation and a passion for this medium And to top it all I’m living in god zone.

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Stranded A Day at the Beach It’s a lovely day. You gather up the family and head for the shore. The kids scamper off while you set up to spend a happy relaxed day. You’re stretched out lounging when your youngest comes running, shouting, “Dad! Mom! Come look! There’s a dolphin on the beach!!” Up you go. Some folks around you hear this too, so they clamber up to follow.

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By Amy L. Dunn Images by Joy Kachina

Yes, there is a dolphin on the beach. At first you fear it may be dead, but then you see a little mist of air come out of its blowhole. “Oh, poor dear,” says a beach fellow, “this can’t be good. They live in the ocean, so I guess we better get it back in.” Together the kind concerned group surrounds the stranded animal and prepares to lift and return it to the sea: “One, two, three…”

STOP! Why? This is the subject of a book I am writing for children (average age 8-12) on what to do in the event they come across a stranded marine mammal. Although my story specifically addresses Hawaiian ‘Spinner’ dolphins, Stenella longirostris, the correct response applies to all dolphins and whales, cetaceans. If you put the animal back in, it may drown.

So, let’s put our story in reverse, and restart here: “They live in the ocean, so I guess we better get it back in.”

“Actually, no,” says your teenager, “I mean no disrespect – that seems to make sense. I thought so too, until the Marine Mammal Rescue (MMR) folks came to my school and taught us what to do. We need to leave it where it is and call for help.

I have the number right here.” You swell with pride as your oldest child pulls out her cell phone and makes the call. By now a large crowd is gathering, and together you listen as the correct procedure is relayed by phone until help can arrive.

Procedure Move back; this animal is wild, out of its element and afraid of us.

Be quiet; cetaceans have exquisite hearing, so to them our conversation is loud, possibly painful.

Make the call immediately If no-one has a contact number specific for this problem, call a logical agency that will, such as a Coast Guard, a Fisheries Agency, or similar. Keeping in mind that police are very busy with human matters, if you have no other contacts, call the non-emergency number for the local police station, then call the MMR number they provide. Follow instructions given by the MMR network crew chief.

Observation and Report: Typically there will be a delay until help arrives; thus, you may be asked to observe and report by phone. If so: • Approach slowly, one person only, no closer than necessary; about 3-5 meters / 10-15ft.

• Describe any wounds, cuts or other injuries you see.

• Count breaths per minute and report.

• Check for anything else the MMR asks.

Intervention: Aside from injury or illness, the greatest immediate danger to a beached cetacean is dehydration, possibly sun burn, and, if winter or high latitude, possibly freezing.

The following are general suggestions; direct instructions from your local MMR absolutely supersede these suggestions.

Dehydration: gather receptacles and gently bathe the animal with sea water avoiding the blowhole, making sure to bathe fins (top and sides) and flukes (rear). If this is a sandy beach, have only two persons approach and gently bury the pectoral fins in wet sand to protect them. Sun burn: Find soft fabric, soak in seawater, and place over the animal’s body avoiding blowhole. If you have not yet been able to reach MMR, think through situation specifics: www.onesmile.co

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Hot weather: covering may increase the animal’s heat, so fins and flukes may need to be exposed and constantly bathed with cool seawater to release body heat. The wet covering should be refreshed and kept cool with seawater.

Colder than sea temperature: you may need to cover fins and flukes to retain body heat – fins and flukes are lacking in blubber insulation.

Once the MMR folks get there, they will take over. You will have done your very best to help by calling the experts rather than taking any action that, although well-intended, may hurt the dolphin.

Why Do They Beach Themselves?

We don’t know. Reasons range from disorientation to sickness to injury to imminent death. These are mammals that need to breathe, so sometimes they will beach themselves if they are exhausted. This is why we must never put them back in the sea – we may accidentally drown them.

If you are like me, you love these animals with an almost transcendent affection, often comparable to that for our species’ closest companions: dogs. However, it is no more appropriate for us to approach wild dolphins than it is to approach wild dogs or wolves: we are not part of their pod / pack, we are top predators, and thus we are a threat to these magnificent beings. Although hard to intuit that our fondness may harm them (or us), we must respect this difference between wild and tame creatures.

The greatest love we can give our cetacean friends is to stay away, and when they are in trouble and need our help, handle them as little as possible, let professionals treat any illness or injuries they can, and then, hopefully, return them to their glorious home, Earth’s oceans.

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Passion

By Marilyn Greenfield

alive

There is a malaise which can creep into a relationship.

It’s called acedia. I first read of it in Martin Seligman’s book, “What we can change and what we can’t”.

“The most mysterious and painful and costly sexual problem is “acedia,” which means the waning of sexual attraction and passion between married couples as they age. Acedia is both a physical torpor and the torpor of the soul. It is a sexual indifference that comes from familiarity. Acedia is a sexual disorder since it meets the defining criterion of a disorder, namely, it grossly impairs sexual, affectionate relations between two people who used to have them!”

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Have you ever looked at personality types and discovered how some people are ‘wired’ to be extroverts, administrators, carers, leaders or whatever their personality might be? It can be a relief to see that people are being authentic, living their truth and by doing so, they are not trying to be annoying, they are not wrong nor do they need to be mended. They are who they are, I am who I am and that’s okay.

Like personality types, it seems acedia is part of life, it is what it is. Our lifestyle and society can set us up to make vibrant relationships difficult when we are time poor, have much to cram into our lives, have many decisions to make and be accountable for. Who has time to work at putting spark into their relationships when there is so much else to be done?

It may be a few years or more before acedia is noticeable. When there is little passion left in the hug, no lift off the floor and twirl around or Hollywood kiss, bent back, leg in the air.

“Hi Honey, I’m home!” is relegated to the part of the brain that hears but isn’t really listening, we’ve heard it a thousand times before. There is a little death of the relationship.

1 Go away from home for the

This may be common among couples in long term relationships. It is recognized as a sense of apathy and a loss of passion yet we seldom hear it talked about other than advertisements for low libido. The spark of passion we once knew and for which we mourn turns to apathy and inertia. This erosion or malaise is considered normal by many. Life becomes a routine of going through the motions.

Expectations are reduced and the cycle is repeated on a daily, monthly, yearly cycle.

Sometimes we see our life stretched out before us – and although it is “good”, it lacks passion, it lacks the joy of life, it is like Groundhog Day, the same stuff, different day.

2 Do something you love in your free

This deterioration can cause despair, thoughts of escape, memories of a life long ago. The grass looks greener on the other side. We look and see “opportunities” everywhere.

If you were with that person, or that one, your life would be thrilling. Such is the panacea which leads away from the one you love.

To make the battle in the mind worse, we live in an age of instant gratification, easy fix, no fault and little shame.

For those that may like the challenge of keeping that spark alive, I have some suggestions.

weekend

You may have noticed that being on holiday can be good for you both.

Create mini-breaks, (an afternoon, a day, a weekend...) somewhere different, not necessarily expensive – the key is surprise.

time

We all have things that ‘feed our soul’ so to speak. It may be reading, running, art, gardening, working on a particular project.... Go to where you have flow and your energy is renewed. Do this regularly to keep balance and prevent burnout.

3 Take a technology break Leave the phone at home and go for a walk on the beach, out for coffee or for a drive together. Wherever you are, be there, be present.

4 Have some inspiring goals A relationship is about co-creating your lives so you need some shared goals. Make them inspiring and exciting for both.

5 Celebrate Too seldom do we celebrate events and achievements. It’s time to change that.

To create a life less ordinary you must be extraordinary.

6 Nurture with extreme self care This means getting enough sleep, hydration, health generating food and exercise. It also means avoiding negative people who bring you down, doing things that make you laugh, finding the good in difficult situations, being grateful to the wonderful people all around you and to remember at the end of day, what made this day go well.

7 Make an effort They say variety is the spice of life and it can enhance a relationship. Yes, it does take effort but the rewards are worth it, your relationship is worth it, this is your time to live with passion. http://www.activatedliving.com www.onesmile.co

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Stress How do you deal with stress?

Do you feel stressed out by different parts of your life?

Do you feel like you never have enough time or a clear mind?

If this sounds like you, you will benefit from reading through this article.

Times of seasonal change are a great opportunity to evaluate and update ourselves. Reviewing one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century ‘Stress’, how it impacts your life, what causes it, how you can choose to deal with it and how you can update old patterns, can be a valuable exercise if you want to become more effective in your life.

Many people suffer from stress in everyday life, and yet they are totally unaware of the causes of stress or the simple ways they can minimize and often completely eliminate the stress entirely.

What is stress?

Let’s start by having a quick look at how we become ‘stressed’. By definition, stress is simply ‘a preconditioned response to stimuli’. Each person has a unique way of responding to events and circumstances that make up their life. This is very important to understand for two reasons: 1. It means that all the stress you experience is actually caused by you, and the ways you choose to respond to each circumstance you find yourself in. Which means you can actually take charge of it once you know how.

2. It means that you may have gotten into the habit of becoming stressed. Therefore you can actually change the habit with work and effort. It takes 21 days to make or break a habit with consistent effort.

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to Success

By Suzanne Masefield

All of us have felt under pressure in our lives at times.

We have had deadlines to meet, payments to make, people to answer to and things to get done. Usually when the amount of time and effort required is more than we feel we have, we start to feel stressed. The most common ways stress manifests itself in our lives is through: Anger – Anxiety - Worry - Guilt – Confusion - Fear Even though we all feel stressed at times there is actually no such thing as a fundamentally stressful situation. It all really depends on what we choose to feel and how we choose to respond and the habits we have formed around these.

Once you understand this, it gives you power, you can choose to work on it and greatly reducing any stress you feel.

So now you know that you choose if you get stressed or not, and you also know that you can update your stress habit – How can you do this? By using some simple strategies to change your thinking and your life you can overcome stress.

What is really important?

If you spent your life only doing the things that are really important to you do you think you would be stressed?

You would reduce your stress considerably. Now is the opportunity to figure out once and for all what is really important to you, stop worrying about what you should or could be doing and focus on creating the life you want.

You can do this by making a list of 5 -10 people, activities and things that rate the highest level of importance in your life. Take some time to seriously think through what you value most in your life and rate them in order of importance. These now become your priorities!

You may choose options like: - Your relationship with your husband/wife/children/ partner/family/friends - Your education - Your business or career - Your personal development - Your health & fitness - Your physical appearance - Your financial future - Your creative interests When you have a clear list of priorities, review the list daily or weekly if time is a challenge, to ensure that the most important areas are getting your attention and effort.

When you know you are spending your life focused on what is really important to you, it reduces stress and gives you a greater sense of control and satisfaction.

Clear the clutter Once you have decided what’s really important you need to look at where you could be wasting time. Most of us have things we are still doing or are a part of that we no longer feel are important and may not even like anymore.

If you want less stress, take a deep breath, grab a handful of courage, take charge and make the decision to clear these things out of your life or deal with them and move on.

You may be spending time with people who you no longer enjoy being with. Maybe you’ve got a list of unreturned phone calls, emails or letters that need to be completed.

Maybe you need to delegate specific tasks and let go of control. Maybe you need to face those bills and write out a budget for creating a savings plan. Maybe you’re volunteering for something that no longer interests you.

You may have some habits that are holding you back.

Whatever the circumstance, it takes courage to cut yourself loose from these areas, but by doing so you will free up your time for the things that are really important to you, and reduce your stress levels at the same time.

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Choose to re-focus Another way to reduce stress is to change your usual responses/reactions to stress. Remember there is no such thing as a fundamentally ‘stressful’ situation, so it’s really up to you how you choose to focus on things.

See your current problems as ‘a catalyst to learn, grow and update’ or ‘a chance to try out a new way of thinking’ to help you de-stress. If something (or someone) starts to agitate you, try thinking ‘Great, an opportunity for me to work on refocusing my thoughts’.

A powerful way to refocus your thoughts is to use empowering questions. Here are some that can help you.

Think about a situation where you currently feel stressed, then ask yourself these questions.

1. What am I doing to create this situation?

2. What can I personally change?

3. Are my current emotions appropriate?

4. What am I telling myself right now?

5. Am I exaggerating or distorting the situation?

6. What are the real facts in this situation?

7. Are there other explanations available – what are they?

8. Am I dramatising this situation?

9. How likely are my fears?

10. Is this really my problem? (Who’s business am I in?)

11. Am I unrealistically demanding a specific outcome?

12. Am I taking something too personally or seriously?

13. Do I need it or only want it?

14. What is the worst that can happen?

15. What will I do to deal with it if the worst happened?

16. How can I think more realistically?

17. What are my options in this situation?

18. What is the best thing that could come out of this?

19. How will I feel if I deal with this successfully?

20. What one thing can I do that would make me feel in charge right now?

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It’s a great idea to keep a list of these empowering questions somewhere you can refer to them often.

Try refocusing any situation where you feel stressed or pressured and you will soon notice how much power you have over yourself.

It’s always a choice The main thing to remember whenever you feel your stress levels rising is that getting upset about something is your choice. If it’s something in your life that needs your attention, then you can choose to deal with it, rather than avoid it or let it stress you out. If it’s something that is wasting your time, you can choose to muster your courage to clear it out. Even when you can’t choose the circumstance, you can still always choose your reaction or response.

Facing up to your everyday stress will allow you to take control and feel more in charge of yourself. When you have a sense of control, you’ll feel much happier, create more opportunities and attract greater success in all areas of your life.

Why not take this opportunity to Choose a more productive way of facing stress by Re- Focusing on what you want to create in your life from now on.

Take a deep Breath, you have read this for a reason – Choose to make it work for you.

Suzanne Masefield as seen on Close Up TVNZ, is a Mind Body Analyst AIBMA (Body Language Specialist), Clinical Hypnotherapist, Writer, Presenter and an Executive Coach.

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People and the environment

Working

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By Mary Curnow I’ve been working at the Nelson Environment Centre for the last four years. My portfolio includes working with businesses to reduce waste; providing Create Your Own Eden workshops and road shows; and developing the volunteer programme.

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It’s Monday morning and I’m back to work. Fortunately for me, I get a lot out of my job, work in great surroundings with a bunch of motivated, committed and fun people who are passionate about what they do, so Monday mornings really aren’t too bad. Of course, there are not-so-good days but working at the Nelson Environment Centre has enabled me to combine two of my greatest passions – the environment and people. More specifically people who volunteer – and they are a very diverse group.

story. Volunteering builds strong communities by developing networks of trust and shared values, breaking down barriers and misunderstandings, and bringing diverse people together to work for a common goal. Harnessed effectively volunteering can change the world. So perhaps it is no coincidence then that I now find myself bringing these two passions together.

The environment does not exist in isolation, people are part of it and we have a responsibility to keep it safe and well. Involving people through volunteering is one way to achieve that.

Growing up in an industrial area on the outskirts of London, family holidays were spent walking the cliffs of Cornwall; exploring the Lake District and Scotland; and discovering the wooded hills and hidden valleys of the Cotswolds. At a young age, I developed a deep love for the natural environment.

There’s nothing quite like watching the power of the Atlantic waves rolling in, pounding the rocks below you from the top of a sheer cliff face to instil in you a healthy respect for nature.

Now living here in Nelson, I am even more aware of the natural environment surrounding me. It is part of my day to day life.

Travelling to work has become a pleasure in itself as I make my way along Rocks Road, looking across the bay to the mountains beyond – no two days the same.

In 2010-2011, 102 people volunteered 2,393 hours to support the work of the Nelson Environment Centre. When I worked that out, I got quite a shock. I hadn’t realised the extent of the support we were receiving from keen, passionate people across the wider community. Spending my time on a myriad of different projects to reduce waste from businesses; support schools to be more energy efficient; improve the website; and develop new facilities at the centre to name but a few, it’s easy to lose sight of just how important this contribution is to the organisation.

Leaving university at 21, clutching a Geography degree in my hands with no idea what to do or where to start, I took some time out to volunteer and with hindsight, that was probably the turning point. No going back. It started a passion for volunteering that has stayed with me. Whether based in the welfare or health sectors, education, policing or the environmental field working with, supporting, encouraging and managing volunteers has been the common thread through my working life.

Volunteers are the life blood of many organisations and without them things that we take for granted everyday would simply not get done - passionate and committed individuals making a difference to the lives of others, the community and the surrounding environment. Where would we be without them?

According to Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (OCVS) figures, in 2008 it was estimated that over 34% of New Zealanders aged 10 years and over were regularly involved in some kind of formal volunteering with an organisation or agency, with even more involved informally like helping a sick neighbour activities that many do not regard as volunteering. New Zealand is a leading nation in contribution made by volunteers.

In 2004 non-profit organisations contributed 2.6% to NZ’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Adding the contribution made by volunteers, increased this to 4.9% (Statistics New Zealand), similar to the contribution of the entire construction industry.

The value of volunteers and volunteering in general should not be underestimated but its monetary value is only part of the

Without volunteers we wouldn’t have been able to run events like e-Day, saving 70+ tonnes of electrical waste from going to landfill; develop our garden; set up our new Art Box initiative offering early education centres the opportunity to swap their waste with others and create new art resources; build our plastic bottle greenhouse to up cycle plastic bottles destined for the recycling box; improve our weekly e-newsletter, Eco Events; sort items at our Nelson Reuse & Recycle Shops along Pascoe Street in Tahuna; or even function as a legal entity (our Governance Board is solely made up of volunteers)! The list appears to be endless…

Organising the volunteer programme is a privilege, an opportunity to interact with people who have a passion to get involved and are keen to share their experiences, skills and knowledge. But volunteering is a two-way street – volunteers need to get something out of it too. And I guess that’s where I come in. To make the volunteer programme effective I need to make sure that those taking part feel valued; are given roles that match their needs and expectations, while not setting them up to fail; and that enable them to make a valuable contribution to the environment around them.

I’m keen to see our volunteer programme grow; to provide more opportunities for interested people to get involved; increase the capacity of the Nelson Environment Centre to extend its work further; and build closer links with the surrounding community.

If you would like to get involved, give me a call on 03 545 9176 ext 3 or email me at marycurnow@nec.org.nz – I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

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Effectively communicating who we are This is the continuing series of Kairology articles, based on the Kairology Coaching and Leadership Programme. Kairos is a Greek word for time, in the sense of the right time or season for change. This month’s featured card is one in the series of 52 personal leadership tools from the Kairology pack in each issue of OneSmile.

By Ian A Williams Author, coach and facilitator www.kairology.com

In the last issue we looked at the importance of your personal and business values. This time I want to develop that into how you express and communicate your values. What we say and how we say it tells others a great deal about who we really are, what’s going on in our head, and how we are likely to behave.

I head up a family business in hospitality.

Family businesses are known to be perilous, and hospitality is one of the hardest (though enjoyable) industries. So before we even set out on the journey of buying a business and working together, we gave a great deal of thought to what our business values might be. One of the advantages of looking at this in a family business context is that there are likely to be some very strong shared values among the family, which we found there were.

We brainstormed our values and after a lot of discussion we narrowed them down to three words: Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.

Clearly behind the words, there is a statement of what they mean to us as a family business.

Having gone through the process we were able to include these values as the core of our business plan, and then explain to our staff why we have business values, and what they mean in respect of the expectations of staff, and the intended impact on everything we do – in particular our approach to customer service, which of course is at the heart of hospitality.

Inevitably in a customer-facing industry we meet the best and worst of people’s expression and behaviour, but having a set of core values enables us to have a base from which to work, and to hold each-other accountable within the family and the staff.

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Why am I relating all this?

• Well firstly I believe that any business has to establish core values at the outset, and review them regularly. They summarise the essence of what you are passionate about, individually and collectively. They are a cornerstone of what you stand for, and what you won’t stand for! There are many ways in which they then become a very practical business tool, which I’ll come back to in the next issue when we look at ‘values in action’.

• Secondly values draw a line in the sand for youpersonally.

They are helpful in self-discipline and in a sense holding you accountable to yourself. They give you something by which to measure what you do and how you go about it.

• And thirdly they are at the core of relationships. We are drawn to people with similar values and find that we want to spend time with them. We find we have things in common. On the other hand, they also tell us, in the expression and behaviour of others, who we don’t want a relationship with.

External The tongue, along with non-verbal expression, is very powerful! We can use it to show the best or worst of ourselves. And of course others interpret all that information while they make their minds up about us in an instant! We can express ourselves positively and use it to build others, or have a very negative and destructive impact – even with a smile while we do it. Do you know anyone like that? Listen to how you express yourself, and more importantly ask others how they think you come across.

So I encourage you to take control of your internal and external expression, and check out how it relates to your personal values. Often people find themselves thinking and saying things they really don’t intend – but then it’s too late!!

In coaching others my most often used phrase is ‘stop and think’. It’s good advice if you want some great relationships with others, and if you would quite like to like yourself.

F O O R P

We’ll come back to behaviour and action next time. For now I want to focus on expression of values. I think there are two main ways in which this expression is important: internal conversation (self-talk) and expression to others (verbal & non-verbal).

Internal We have something like 50-60,000 thoughts go through our head every day. How amazing is that! To a large extend we choose what and how we think, based on our core beliefs.

We touched on this last time. For example if I have a core belief that tells me I’m not up to much, that will impact badly on my self-talk, my self-confidence, and in turn what I feel I can or can’t achieve – or even attempt to achieve. Just as importantly the words I use in my head will end up being how I express myself to those around me. So to keep healthy and productive communication with others, I need to keep it that way in my thinking.

So that’s the Kairology tool for this time, and here are some coaching questions to help your thinking and change: How does what you say: (a) represent your values and beliefs? (b) represent the person your portray? (c) build or destroy your confidence and sense of worth? (d) build or destroy other around you? (e) align and prepare the way for what you do?

Start a journal (if you haven’t already) for these questions and your answers, or contact Ian for a workbook. As always, don’t make heavy weather of this challenge, but have fun with it, be bold and have courage. It’s easy to drift and live with the same old same old lifestyle and values. If you don’t know where to begin with values, ask me for a full set of common values that might help you select and eliminate values, either for yourself or your business. Have fun in exploring and improving your expression!

More info under: www.kairology.com ian@kairology.com Kairology® ©Kairos Development Ltd. 2009 – All rights reserved

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P oetry The River

The splooshing, chocolaty brown, wavy and loud river splashed between the rocks.

Rocks smashed into the river.

I would not like to go on there, would you?

Paige Sofield, Aged 7, Nelson

Winter Senses Winter tastes like hot mozzarella pizza melting in my mouth.

Winter tastes like hot tomato soup burning my mouth.

Winter sounds like snowflakes falling onto my beautiful warm house.

Winter looks like snow melting as it falls from the sky.

Paige Sofield, Aged 7, Nelson

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Red clover

Trifolium pratense Papilonaceae

By Yvonne Tait

Dip. Medical Herbalist, Iridology, and Colour Counselling. Post Grad Clinical Nutrition.

Yvonne had over twenty years of clinical experience working in her own practice as a Medical Herbalist.

She is now retired and resides in Nelson, New Zealand.

In the mid eighties I was studying herbal medicine. I remember one exam in particular when the question was posed: ‘If you could choose only six herbs for your dispensary which six would you choose and why?’ I was reminded of this just the other day when writing a section of the natural health book I’m working on at the moment, and I thought it would be appropriate to talk about one of those herbs in ‘One Smile’. It can be found in meadows, gardens and hedgerows and it is often grown as a cover crop for poor soils. Valuable in preventing erosion and fi xing nitrogen, it is often turned over; back into the soil as a fertiliser.

Traditionally used by North American Indians for wound healing, as an expectorant and blood purifier. Folk medicine used the flowers to treat any lumps or tumours. They also utilised it for their women folk with menstrual problems.

The reason I chose red clover as one of my six only herbs, is its incredible scope to help with almost any malady.

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Common Names: Trefoil, Purple Clover.

Parts Used: The Flower Heads, gathered in summer.

Constituents include: Anti- tumour compounds, magnesium, chromium, calcium, iron, potassium, some of the B complex vitamins, Isoflavones (chemicals that act like estrogens) coumaric acid, salicylic acid, ascorbic acid and essential oil.

Actions: Alterative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, derma tonic- aids the skin-, expectorant, sedative, fungicidal, anti-biotic, anti-oxidant, nervine and digestive.

Red Clover is an alterative herb. I’ve mentioned this class of herbs in OneSmile before. The computer never wants to recognise that word and desperately tries to change it into ‘alternative’. But ‘No’ I’ll have none of that; red clover is definitely- no argument- an ‘alterative’.

This descriptive word indicates that it has the ability to beneficially change the body’s chemistry by nudging into action-without over stimulation- the organs of elimination, bowels, lungs, kidneys and skin.

Its alkaline properties aid the gastrointestinal system. Red clover helps the liver in the detoxification process and stimulates the secretion of bile. These cleansing actions serve to aid with skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis.

The skin is the largest eliminative organ of the body. Often it takes over to help reduce the toxic load. Red clover’s cleansing action reduces the need for the skin to detoxify the body and skin eruptions clear up.

Red clover can be taken internally and also made into a soothing lotion or cream for these skin conditions.

Being an excellent nerve tonic it can be used in times of exhaustion, nervous tension, insomnia and as an anti-spasmodic.

When dealing with cases of bronchitis, coughs, whooping cough, laryngitis and asthma, it is a valued ingredient in herbal compounds.

It has a reputation for helping- along with other herbs- in the treatment of cancers.

In recent years commercial products have been made from isolated ingredients of red clover: Isoflavones. These products are for the treatment of menopause, hot flashes and associated symptoms.

Isoflavones are plant derived chemicals that act like estrogens in the body.

Researchers give mixed findings on the efficacy of these products made from an isolated part of red clover. Some have found the products to be useful in reducing hot flashes, whilst others report no such findings.

In my opinion it is far better to treat the cause of a problem rather than trying to get ‘a balance’ by using an ‘out of balance’ substance.

It is much wiser to use the whole plant as God provided it, in perfect balance.

Menopausal and menstrual problems are usually caused by eating excessive amounts of foods and drinks that overtax the digestion and the liver. In turn this upsets the hormonal system, and no matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself; menarche or menopausal, the effects are the same, a hormonal imbalance causing distressing symptoms.

Inappropriate food choices are a big factor in why we have young teenage girls on the contraceptive pill for painful and unmanageable periods: too much chocolate too many soft drinks too much junk food.

With the more mature lady, diet is usually involved, and it would be beneficial to talk over the problem with a healthcare professional trained in nutritional medicine.

Adopting a nutrient rich and well balanced diet will help to get the hormonal system functioning normally. Herbs, including red clover can be a part of that process, but the whole herb, not isolated parts.

I have used red clover as one of a number of ingredients in hormone mixtures over the years with very pleasing results, but always accompanied by the appropriate dietary changes. Of course treating a problem in a dietary fashion has other beneficial spinoffs, often other maladies clear up, seemingly ‘like magic’.

Although my choice of red clover was made in that exam room almost three decades ago, I am still of the same opinion, and have the greatest regard for the herb and its abilities to heal.

The other five herbs I chose to have in my hypothetical ‘six herbs only dispensary’ were: St Mary’s Thistle, Echinacea, Cayenne, Goldenseal and Slippery elm bark. This list contains yet another ‘alterative’.

Red Clover can be obtained in capsules, tablets, and tinctures and dried to use as a tea.

Please Note: Avoid Red Clover if you are on prescription drugs, consult your doctor.

Because of the estrogenic activities of Red Clover it should not be used by anyone taking the contraceptive pill or any form of hormonal therapy.

Avoid taking Red Clover if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Red Clover has a blood thinning component so it should not be taken by anyone on blood thinning medication.

This article is written for educational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional before taking herbal medicines.

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Plantai n Plantain

Plantago Lanceolata

by Amy McComb

Qualified Herbalist, BSc(hons), Tutor at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies

One of the most overlooked and amazing little wild plants in the whole world. Plantain lives everywhere, in children’s playgrounds (where it can be made good use of), along walkways, along the edge of river beds, in fields; it is able to live in slightly wet soil quite well and is frequently found growing in clay rich areas. Plantain isn’t a deep rooted plant, with nearly 90 percent of its growth being above ground. Plantain is a gypsy herb from way back with a myriad of uses. There is another species of Plantain that has very similar properties, it is called Plantago oblongata, round leaved plantain and has very similar properties. Both grow worldwide and have been used for hundreds of years.

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Spiritual Properties Energetically this is one of the best plants to connect with to facilitate letting go of what no longer serves your highest good.

• Assists this process with the least effort.

• Letting go, and nourishing yourself at a core level.

• Reminds us of the simple things of life and coming back to that.

• Plantain shows us the light in everything and everyone and helps us open up to the rainbow beliefs inside ourselves and the knowing of how we are all one.

• There is an Uwunuku PlantRhythms remedy from it.

‘Aniwhaaniwha’, Rainbow plant.

Physical Properties The leaves used topically can be chewed up as a poultice and put directly on bee stings plantain soothes the sting straight away provides instant relief and reduces swelling and inflammation. Its ability to ease brusing, heal cuts etc in the playgrounds has earned it its name, the ‘bandaid plant’.

• For a poultice- the underside of plantain is drawing and the top side is sealing.

• Plantain is a wonderful skin healer when the leaves are made into infused oils and ointments- use lavishly!

• One of the most nourishing greens-;cook as a soup or make pesto or is lovely chopped fine in a wild salad • Great pot herb, it’s nourishing and medicinal qualities are notable and worth knowing about, as this generally encourages use!

• Plantain is full of iron, and very mineral rich. It is an intestinal healer and benefits the lungs.

• The seeds are best used in porridge as you would use psyllium; they have a laxative effect.

• The roots can be boiled up in a tea and drunk for its unique mix of antifungal, antibacterial and anticandida etc constituents.

It is interesting that plantain pesto keeps a long time in the fridge, up to 2 weeks in sharp contrast to basil pesto which just lasts a few days before going off.

PLANTAIN SOUP

PLANTAIN AND GINGKO NUT PESTO

Stir fry onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Add a tabespoon or two of diced or dry ginger Pick and add 5 to 7 large handfuls of chopped plantain (cut across the ribs, small pieces) and fill pot with enough water to cover leaves.

Add one can of coconut milk.

Add salt, umeboshi vinegar and tamari to taste.

Bring soup to a boil and simmer for one hour.

Blend mixture and serve hot with a sprig of parsley or chickweed.

Pound several large handfuls of freshly chopped plantain leaves in a pestle and mortar, or if you prefer, blend it.

Creamy and delicious, with a faint mushroom taste!

Add: roasted gingko nuts salt to taste a few of the following: kawakawa leaves self heal puha leaves chickweed and Olive oil into the mixture.

Will last up to 3 days in the fridge, very mineral rich!

A yummy and very green concoction

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Serves 6

• 1 Tblspn oil

• 2 rashers Bacon Chopped

• 1 large onion

Heat the oil in a large saucepan; add the onion and bacon and sauté over a medium heat 4-5 minutes.

Stir in the carrots, lentils, tomato paste and curry powder and mix well. Add the stock and bring to boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

Chopped

• 450 grams carrots

Washed, trimmed and chopped

Blitz the soup with a hand blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a scattering of coriander and croutons if wished.

• 100 gram red lentils

• 1 tspn curry powder

• 1.5 litres of vegetable stock • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 Tblspn tomato paste

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Tortilla de patata *Gluten free Serves 4

• 7 large potatoes, 1cm cubes • 7 eggs

• 1 large onion, roughly chopped • 1 tsp salt

• 3 tbsp olive oil (& extra for sautéing)

Spanish omelette

Place the potatoes and onions in a frying pan on a base of olive oil. Sauté on a low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and potato is tender.

While onions and potatoes are cooking put the eggs in a bowl and whisk them gently with a fork. Be careful not to over whisk.

When the potatoes and onion are cooked, first add the olive oil and then the whisked eggs to the frying pan. Make sure the egg is evenly spread throughout the potato mix.

Cook tortilla for a few minutes on a high heat, watching carefully. Once the top of the tortilla is no longer runny, turn it over by placing a plate on top of the saucepan and flipping. Then place the tortilla back in the saucepan and cook the other side for one or two minutes.

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CoMfOrT iN tHe rAiN WiNtEr, wInTeR, wInTeR! NoT uSuAlLy pEoPlE’s fIrSt cHoIcE oF sEaSoN. AlL a lItTlE rOuGh oUtSiDe aT tHe mOmEnT iSn’t iT? No lEaVeS oN tHe tReEs, wEt, cOlD, gReY, aNd wInDy. NeVeR a gOoD sEaSoN tO bE iNvOlVeD iN. BuT hOlD oN, iT’s aLl gOiNg tO bE oK, dOn’t wOrRy! If iT’s cOlD aNd gReY oUtSiDe mAkE iT wArM aNd cOmFy iNsIdE. LeTs gEt pOsItIvE aBoUt wInTeR wE mAkE iT wHaT iT iS. I hAvE jUsT tHe dEsSeRt tO gEt rId oF aLl yOuR wInTeR wOrRiEs. It eMbRaCeS eVeRyThInG gOoD aBoUt wInTeR aNd tHeN iNjEcTs iT wItH wArM sUgArY gOoDnEsS, tHeN sLaPs yOu wItH aWeSoMe lIgHt wArMnEsS. It wIlL pUt tHaT wArM gLoW bAcK oN yOuR fAcE. ThIs oNe sUmS uP wHaT wInTeR fOoD iS aLl aBoUt: eAsY cOmFoRt fOoD tHaT wIlL kEeP yOu sMiLiNg fOr tHe rEsT oF tHe nIgHt.

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TrEaClE sPoNgE pUdDiNg A hEaRtY cLaSsIc fOr wInTeR wArMnEsS I usually cook my dishes in my kitchen at the Vic Brew Bar but I decided to take a trip to my mum’s place to cook this one! Was good to hang out and make this childhood classic together.

(Plus she’s just got a bread maker so we had a crack at some tasty bread, warm fresh bread – amazing in winter, especially with a hearty homemade soup!)

MeThOd: Get out whatever container you have chosen to cook it in (it must be oven proof). I am using a large deep container. It holds about 2 litres.

First of all butter the basin, then measure 3 tablespoons of golden syrup into it. In your mixing bowl put the butter and sugar and cream together.

YoU nEeD: • 1 tblsp black treacle • 3 tblsp golden syrup • 170gm self raising flour • Zest of 1 lemon • Zest of 1 orange • 1 pinch ground nutmeg • 1 pinch cinnamon powder • 1 tsp baking powder • 170gm butter • 3 large eggs • 170gm soft brown sugar • Extra butter to grease up the bowl

Add in the eggs one by one and beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until it’s thoroughly mixed. To the mix put in the black treacle, spices, lemon and orange zest, give it another mix. Finally add the sifted flour and baking powder mixing till incorporated (don’t over mix as you make the mix too tight and it won’t be as light as it should be.)

Now spoon the mixture into the basin and level the top using the back of the tablespoon. Place a sheet of grease

proof paper over the bowl then cover that with tin foil. Pull it down the sides and tie the string, taking the string over the top and tying it on the other side to make yourself a handle for lifting. Trim off the excess paper all the way round.

Now steam the pudding for 2 hours in a water bath, checking the water level halfway through to make sure it doesn’t run dry (try not to let it boil).

To serve, loosen the pudding all round using a palette knife, invert it on to a warmed plate, and pour an extra 3 tablespoons of syrup (warmed if you like) over the top before taking it to the table.

Serve with custard or ice cream but preferably custard.

Chris Williams Head Chef The Vic Brew Bar Nelson

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The term ‘haikuary’ is a blend of the words ‘haiku’ and ‘diary’. Haiku is a short form of poetry, originating in Japan a few centuries ago.

Haiku normally contain 3 lines totalling 17 syllables, in the order of 5 / 7 / 5

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Matsuo Basho, Japan’s most famous writer of haiku, will illustrate the form: Wrapping dumplings in bamboo leaves, with one finger she tidies her hair

A simple and beautiful glimpse into a flake of his life.

Here it is again, broken down:

Wrapp-ing dump-lings in (5 syllables) bam-boo leaves, with one fin-ger (7 syllables) she tid-ies her hair (5 syllables)

Why write one?

Taking time to reflect on the tiny and often forgotten moments in our daily lives can be cathartic and it’s amazing what you can capture when limited to just 17 syllables; it focuses the mind.

Haikuary is not about Poking and ‘I Like This!’ so feel free to switch on ‘private mode’ and keep your writings personal, or share them with the community and inspire others.

You can also download your haikuary in book-form whenever you like. That way it is yours to keep.

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Best books The ten best books on emotional intelligence.

By Kaitlyn Cole (Onlineuniversities)

While a high IQ can go a long way in helping you to be successful in the world, studies are increasingly demonstrating that your EQ, or emotional intelligence, is of equal (or perhaps even more) importance. Whether it’s sustaining personal relationships, working on a group project in college, talking with your boss, or managing your own employees, emotional intelligence plays a key role in how successful these interactions are or are not, often in ways we’re not even readily aware of. If you’d like to give your EQ a boost, there are plenty of great books out there on the subject that can help teach you the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and help you through activities that will make you and those around you more emotionally healthy in your interactions. We’ve listed 10 of these great books here to help you get started on your emotional education.

Intelligence: Why It Can 1 Emotional Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman: Curious as to why emotional intelligence might matter more than overall intelligence? Touching on psychology and neuroscience, Dr. Daniel Goleman, an expert on brain and behavioral sciences, explains the crucial skills for success offered by emotional intelligence that can determine your success in relationships and work and may impact your overall health. Even better, Goleman explains that EQ isn’t fixed, and shares ideas on how you can improve your emotional intelligence.

Suck a Lemon: Strategies for 3 Go Improving Your Emotional Intelligence

by Michael Cornwall: Dr. Cornwall’s book is another great guide on improving emotional intelligence. He focuses on aspects of emotional intelligence like controlling emotions, being openminded, breaking out of emotional co-dependence, and thinking before acting. The book aims to teach readers a process they can use that will help them approach any task with more careful and well thought-out emotional problem solving.

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Intelligence 2.0 by Travis 2 Emotional Bradberry, Jean Greaves, and Patrick M. Lencioni: Once you’ve learned a bit about emotional intelligence and why it’s important, you may want to take a look at this book that’s focused more on ways to use EQ to improve your life. As you read through the book, you’ll find a step-by-step program for increasing your emotional intelligence that focuses on four core skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, along with activities that will help you boost each of these areas.

Emotional Intelligence 4 Building Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri and Daniel Goleman: While this book is focused on building emotional intelligence in children, much of the information can be a big help to adults who want an EQ boost as well.

From handling stress to dealing with disappointment, Lantieri and Goleman’s advice will serve anyone who wants to be in better control of their emotions and mental well-being.

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by Maxwell Maltz: Since it was published in 1960, this self-help book has sold more than 30 million copies, helping everyone from athletes to CEOs better meet their potential. So what can it teach you about emotional intelligence? Maltz’s theory of psycho-cybernetics is all about controlling your thoughts and emotions and turning those that are negative into positives, eventually reprogramming your mind.

This can have a big impact not only on achieving career goals, but also in day-today interactions with people, happiness, and overall health, making it a valuable read for anyone looking to improve EQ. EQ Difference: A Powerful Plan for 7 The Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work

EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence 6 The and Your Success by Steven Stein and Howard Book: Do you know what it really takes to get ahead in your career and in your life? While being smart and having great ideas is half the battle, emotional intelligence also plays a powerful role.

In this book, you’ll learn why emotional intelligence is such a critical skill to your success and find new ways to help build stronger relationships, get ahead at work, feel more confident, and even be a better leader.looking to improve EQ.

Language of Emotional 8 The Intelligence: The Five Essential Tools

by Adele B. Lynn: One place emotional intelligence can have a big impact is at work, and in this book, readers will learn how to leverage the lessons they learn about EQ to find more success in their careers. Through great examples and useful exercises, Lynn showcases the profound effect emotions can have on all aspects of work life, from performance to coworker relationships, and discusses ways that anyone can start improving their interpersonal relationships with simple changes in thought and action.

for Building Powerful and Effective Relationships by Jeanne Segal: This book is an excellent place for finding information on using emotional intelligence to build better relationships with just about everyone in your life, from employees to your family. In a step-by-step program, Segal will show readers how to use five basic tools of emotional intelligence to enhance relationships through better communication, reading non-verbal cues, and gaining skills at diffusing arguments and conflicts before they get out of hand.

Emotional Intelligence Quick Book 9 The

by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves:

7 Habits of Highly Effective People 10 The

by Stephen R. Covey: Stephen Covey’s

Emotional intelligence researchers Bradberry and Greaves use their years of experience in the field to offer some great tools for making life at work and at home go a bit more smoothly. Similar in scope to their Emotional Intelligence 2.0, this book boils down the information into easy-to-follow nuggets and applies lessons that you can start implementing right away. Readers can assess their own EQ, learn more about what EQ means, and get advice on developing their EQ at work, home, and for personal well-being.

classic book isn’t focused on emotional intelligence the way others on this list are, but it is an invaluable resource nonetheless. As it turns out, many of the seven habits Covey describes all require an awareness and control of emotional intelligence. Self mastery, being proactive, big-picture thinking, managing interactions, and effective communication are all discussed at length in this leadership classic that make it an incredible read for anyone looking for ways to learn about emotional intelligence and apply it to everyday life.

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EAST CAP I had imagined a lot of things. In my mind I saw driftwood on deserted beaches, dramatic cloud formations over farmland with gnarly macrocarpa trees and multi-coloured cattle grazing peacefully. People riding bareback on horses, māori woodcarving and culture. A place full of spirit and a place for free spirits – room to wander for mind and soul.

One morning over breakfast the topic came up. Nobody knows who started the conversation. “Let’s go – winter is nearly here – the last of the summer wine”. A sense of urgency was filling the room. As seasoned tour operators we felt our approach was daring. Three days to plan, promote and perform. So little time, and so much to do. Fifteen people soon raised their hand to join us – FREE seemed to be the magic word drawing them to us, and us all to the East Cape. “Freedom,” spoken with desire.

New Zealand has changed since I first set foot on this beautiful land some 18 years ago, when I found space to put ideas into action, plans into concrete and ventures to paper without much bother. Today I find us hop-scotching from rule to law, to rule; trying to avoid fines, falls and confrontation with authority.

Take the motorhome industry for example. Gone are the good old days of camping on the beach without fear of raised eyebrows from passers-by, or worse, the sharp pen of an infringement officer.

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HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?

I was dreaming of finding a place still preserving the bygone days of kiwiana holiday qualities. You know? The pictures you see printed on giftware in fancy shops around Auckland; the VW bus with a camping table in front, some flowering p�hutukawa trees for a backdrop – available as coffee mug or tea towel for 9.99.

You see, I am a stubborn sort, the type that doesn’t take “no” for an answer. I see the “not permitted” signs and tell myself: there must be a place in this country where you can still do this. Where you can find a bay without any signage of similar description, where there is mana and respect for the locals and nature; which is what we promote on our tours for international students.

The drive from Auckland to the East Cape takes you through Rotorua, the thermal capital of the country. We like to spend the night at Waitangi Soda Springs, a place not so well known on the loop, where locals open their doors and hearts to you; looking after a natural hot pool big enough for 50 people or so, clean and mystical. A hot spring feeds water into the main pool where you can find several stages of heat to suit your likes and senses.

We enjoyed our morning bath with a beautiful sunrise on a crisp day; the steam formations hovering over the water provided early morning privacy. An early start was scheduled for the team to take us further south and east towards Opotiki. A word of advice: You need to fill up with petrol and organise supplies here before you continue on Route 36, towards Gisborne.

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I look at my pictures today and try to find names for the stunning bays and beaches, Torere, Hawai and Whituare Bay to name a couple. The day was spent stopping and starting, taking photos, constantly in admiration of pristine natural wonders. Perhaps the proof of being captured by a time warp: where one forgets to take notes, just enjoying the views and company of others.

The sun had well and truly left its highest position for the day when we arrived in Te Kaha, a little village situated by the sea.

We stopped by a hidden cemetery on the beach, overgrown with lush trees and shrubs, a place worth visiting.

Ignoring the fact that autumn had arrived we took the plunge and went for a swim in the sea with much splashing and laughter. This reinvigorated us for the next couple of hours driving to Te Araroa, an interesting settlement by the sea.

The genealogies of local Maori tell tales of ancient ancestors Toi and Paikea who arrived on whaleback in this area and settled further south in Whangara. Tattered photographs in sepia spring to mind depicting whalers, missionaries and people of the land planting kumara. Some influential Maori are descended from Te Araroa, notably Sir Apirana Ngata (1874 – 1950), who became a member of parliament advocating the rights of his people.

We took the gravel road to the easternmost point of New Zealand’s mainland and looked for a place to park up for the night.

Wild horses and stray cattle cantered along beside our three campervans, and accepted bread offered at a photo stop.

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With sunset the temperatures dropped considerably, woolly hats and homemade socks suddenly appeared on fellow travellers. A roaring fire on the beach was quickly constructed with driftwood and enticed people to leave the shelter of their mobile homes, and stumble down to the beach on the grassy track through the dunes. Sleeping bags and mats were scattered on the sand with young people enjoying salads and a tasty BBQ, a familiar sight to us, yet welcome proof of people relaxing and enjoying themselves with what simple tools they have in the present moment; “kia ora” to nature and adventure. Marshmallows toasted on sticks in the red embers while the most impressive full moon illuminated the beach, with the tide way out to sea. Falling asleep while star gazing and counting shooting stars all sound like a banal and worn-out description from a second rate romantic novel: yet still reality for our group that night.

In the morning we discovered nearly everybody had spent the night around the fire or tucked up in the shelter of the sand dunes, waking with cheeky smiles on their faces. The wind had picked up, and blew us up the 500 or so steps to the lighthouse in drizzling rain. Rewarded by vast views to East Island past a rocky shore, it was time for more photos. On the way back down to the car park we dodged the rain under the shelter of nikau, kanuka and tree ferns, looking forward to some hot chocolate and sweet fare.

On the drive back to Te Araroa some youngsters tried to master the gravel road on push bikes, following roaming cattle to the beach. Nobody wanted to leave, but curiosity to see more of this magic corner of New Zealand drew us back to Te Araroa where we visited an ancient and majestic pohutukawa tree, named Te Waha-o-Rerekohu, with its 22 trunks, said to be the biggest in New Zealand, and 600+ years old.

The East Cape is famous for its plentiful “kai moana” (sea food), crayfish gathering, and fishing, which we tried later on, from the wharf at Tolaga Bay, named by Captain Cook.

The amber and bronze sunset revealed caves dotted along the rocky sandstone coast. Students stared with great expectation into the pastel-blue sea clutching fishing rods of rusty steel. The impressive fishing wharf, marred by the teeth of time, had seen the good old trading days when wool and frozen meat was hauled by adventurous looking vehicles to be shipped off to transfer ports elsewhere.

We heard from the locals that the best surfing is at Makorori beach. On the last morning we enjoyed a stint with the boards in the surf while breakfast was sizzling on the BBQ and hot tea ready in the pot. Raglan Surf School kindly lent

us some boards and suits to add to the experience, which was much appreciated, thanks again.

Three motor homes parked in a row with excited youngsters hopping in and out and chatting with locals about our adventures, were a lovely sight. Knowing that we had a very long trip back to Auckland ahead of us couldn’t ower our spirits, and many plans for the future were forged that morning.

We enjoyed our visit, and the feedback is promising from the lucky 15 who made it to register for this free trip provided

by Active Planet Student Tours. We certainly found what we were looking for – plenty of space for spirit and soul. Others talk about the desire to go back again, in time and space, and connect with the land and people of the East Cape. Mission completed. Ka kite!

For more information on fully guided travel arrangements for young people in New Zealand, Cook Islands and Australia please visit us at Active Planet Student Tours : www. active-planet.com or send an email to activeplanetnz@gmail.com

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You cannot smile and judge at the same time.

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When you smile judgement does not exist, when you judge smile is veiled from you. The next time you are with a person who raises a reaction in you (a judgement of them and really of yourselďż˝), stop for a moment.

Take your smile and be in it for a minute.

Your judgement will not be there. You will be reecting your love, your acceptance of what is. You will be in allowance, in your beautiful embrace of the moment.

And you can do this anywhere any time.

It is only a simple matter of choice. Try it continuously for a week. Whenever you think of it, whatever you are doing, go to Smile. The change in you and your world will be miraculous.

The Pleiades star formation known as “Matariki” appeared in our skies at the end of May depicting completion of another cycle of the wheel of life.

The new moon that follows marks the beginning of the Maori New Year giving us a chance to reflect on what we have and what we can become.

This year the occasion coincides with the beginning of the winter solstice on June 21st.

The significance of the culmination of these cyclic phenomena occurring on the same day implies that there will be an extraordinary opportunity to evolve if we use the ancient philosophical wisdom contained within the energetic forces that accompany these events.

The Wheel of Life

By Philippa Ross

The Moon symbolizes ‘liberation’ in the Wheel of Life’ - a chance to experience freedom from the perpetual cycles that trap us into a series of patterns that destroy our ability to grow and develop.

The darker days allow us to be still; to get off the roundabout of life and take a good look at ways we can use the resources we have to add value to life; life of our people and planet.

Six pointed stars reflect the coming together of male and female energy; creating unconditional love and balancing self awareness so our actions reflect our true intentions.

Take the time during this amazing period to connect with your life force and build a clear perception of the values, talents, traits and issues that form the cornerstone of your existence. The bond you have with yourself will empower your ability to relate to others and help you to direct your time, energy and resources in ways that stimulate your growth and development and ability to realize your true potential.

Love is what makes the world go round – it’s the linchpin to the wheel of life and our ability to be at ease with everything we come across on this great journey called ‘life’.

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Ball Fever

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• Your dress is the most important part of the night so make sure you find one you are really comfortable in,jazz’ getwas in early the dress hunt, whether is a dress ‘Covered wagon how for Frisell’s particular take on theitgenre maker or a store in town, I promise you all the awesome ones will go quickly! was once described. His choice of material, particularly the country

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• Make-up: remember to keep simple,guitar thereeffects is nothing worse than looking Certainly his use ofitlayered and phrasing place him back on ball photos realising your bright pink eye plains shadow match your outand on his own. His landscape is open anddidn’t a distant horizon. orange dress, light black and silver or white Smokey eyes are always safe And while his style is extremely varied and original, it is uniquely and go with any colour. distinctive. From only a few soft notes of an intro, the listener is well aware who’s He can quiet, on the one • Last but DEFINITELY notplaying. least, fake tan,be after 4 balls thisporch is oneacoustic I have just fullDIY outan distortion anddeveloping dreamy loop on electric mastered. Ifminute, you arethen going awesome taneffects is Sugar Baby next. mouse! Put athe coat on a couple of days before and then another the night before or the morning of the big day!

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BOOKREVIEWS Anastasia and The Ringing Cedars Series

The Alchemist

“The meaning of life – that is to be found in truth, joy, and love.”

- Anastasia

A magical fable about following your dream AN AMAZING TRUE STORY ADVENTURE Anastasia, Book 1 in The Ringing Cedars Series, tells the story of Vladimir Megre, the author and Russian entrepreneur who first learns about the healing power of the sacred ringing cedar trees while on THE BOOK a trade trip in the Siberian taiga (deep forest). After reading up on scientific research confirming the medicinal properties of cedar nut The simple story of a Shepherd oil and the references to cedar wood in the Bible, Megre dream returns to boy seeing a prophetic the village where he first learned of the ringing to retrieve and going on acedars magical journey of some of the wood (to make cedar pendants) and learn the details self-belief and lost treasure, toldof in how to extract cedar nut oil. Instead, he meets Anastasia, an unusual words that resound in every heart and beautiful young woman whose has lived inwonder the taigathen for evenfamily to this day.

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best-selling books in history, with He follows Anastasia deep into athe forest, toWorld the glade that for shethe Guinness Record calls home, expecting to find a house with the expected most translated book bycreature a living comforts of consumerist cultures (or as Anastasia would say, of the author! technocratic society), but soon realizes Anastasia hasusno It is athat book that tells tohouse, have owns no possessions except forthe hercourage few articles of clothing, and finds to follow our dreams, nourishment almost solely on the berries, nuts, forwild if we do not do mushrooms, so, we are and edible plants of the forest for her food. Vladimir, to fathom doomed to a lifeunable of emptiness, this way of life, immediately asksmisery, her, “Anastasia, are you some kind of and dissatisfaction.

The beast?” She replies, “Why a beast?

Because my bed nothappiness like yours? greatest obstacle to is true ThereAs arethe no old cars?

No appliances?” is the fear of failure. crystal-seller tragically confesses to Santiago: “I am afraid that great disappointment awaits me, and so I prefer to dream,” it is and the reader soon come to realize is that not only here only whereWhat The Vladimir Alchemist really captures the psyche of man, who sacrifices is Anastasia perfectly happy and healthy living what many would fulfillment to conformity; who knows he can achieve greatness but shies away “primitive” even lifestyle, from the fear ofconsider loss andadefeat, andand ends up “backwards” living a life of regret her andphysical, sorrow. mental and abilities are more advanced than even the It is only towards end of spiritual The Alchemist, thatfarSantiago discovers that ‘treasure oftreasure our modern She is able to lies where your most heart“learned” belongs’ and and“educated” that the real wasworld. the journey itself; and just as easily human beings, the discoveries communicate he made andwith the plants wisdom heanimals gained.

This is theas core of The and she demonstrates to echoes Vladimirin throughout book.

Alchemist’s philosophy and the mottothis that Coelho’s the writing allShe through can observe situations and people at a great distance and even help the novel. them heal or influence their moods and destinies using the power of what she calls her “Ray”, a powerAwhich also mustshe read fordemonstrates every book to Vladimir in detail throughout the lover, book. The Yet she asserts and Alchemist is the epic demonstrates that her way of life is in harmony thewho natural order journey of with a boy chose to of her surroundings, and that all human beings inherently possess follow his heart and dreams, these seemingly miraculous capabilities. of ussohave justlove, not and Most in doing found learned how to develop them. Even science, out, has wisdom,Vladimir despairpoints and the discovered the existence of this Ray, power and numerous booksall and articles of self-belief within a have come out with evidence demonstrating that plants, animals, and single life-span.

Nature’s elements readily respond to, and communicate with, human beings – most recently documented in Dr. Masaru Emoto’s stunning picture book The Hidden Messages in Water. The Ringing Cedars editor and English translator also do an impressive job of including informative footnotes and citations throughout all the books.

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