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Seek Times of Stillness

28/6/2017

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Still the busy.
Seek times of silence.
Pay attention.
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Patience & Diligence are Key

24/1/2017

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Once the inauguration furore dies down, let's allow the animosity to settle. The time for fighting and name-calling is over. Time instead to look ahead to the challenges we face in our communities, our nations, as a global community, and for our ailing Mother Earth. We need to meet each other, listen, be open to try to understand the points of view of those we oppose. How else will we bridge the divide? Patience and diligence are key.
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Chaos or Community?

22/1/2017

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It's heart warming to see wonderful communities coming together all around the globe. That's where our strength and capacity to bring about life-giving change lies. Stay engaged.
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Trust the Magic of Beginnings

17/1/2017

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What does the new year hold for you?  
What is trying to emerge in your life?
What do you need to let go of?
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The Quality of your Relationships

7/12/2016

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Me and my darling dad.
Making the most of every precious moment.
What could be more important?
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Your Great Task

5/7/2016

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In our ego-driven, achievement-centred world, this haiku by Ian Adams spoke to me with its beautiful simplicity, and it continues to speak.  What if ....?
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A Feeling Mind & A Thoughtful Heart

4/7/2016

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The Power of Love

28/6/2016

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Nurture and Serve the World

25/6/2016

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Venture Beyond the Familiar

23/6/2016

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    Mennie Scapens

    Mennie designs and leads leadership and organisational development programs, teacher renewal retreats, and programs for personal and professional development.  She is passionate about helping people uncover and grow their unique talents and dreams, and discovering personal pathways to living and leading authentic lives.  

    She is a facilitator prepared by the Center for Courage & Renewal. 

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Mennie Scapens M.Ed
Courage & Renewal Facilitator
Phone 07 552 6581
Mobile 027 686 7449
Email  scapens@xtra.co.nz


What participants have to say:

"Taking the time out of the busy rush of university life to really reconnect with my inner self was definitely invaluable! I had forgotten to really take a step back to re-evaluate my personal goals and see whether they align with my values."
   - Merit Scholar, Macquarie 
           University, Sydney.


"I particularly liked the idea of the trust circle, in which silence wasn't awkward, but was mostly a way to reflect upon what others told. The atmosphere was very soothing, relaxed and ideal for inner thinking and reflection." 
  - Merit Scholar, Macquarie 
           University, Sydney.


"The concept of silence as a valued member of the group provides a new framework to connect and relate to others, in a more responsive way rather than a reactive way."
 - Counsellor, Tauranga.