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3 weeks before John leaves North Sydney …..
With only 3 weeks left in North Sydney, do make the most of John's last few Thursday Morning or Evening Meditation Groups.
Drop in with friends or family, and enjoy the last few teachings here in North Sydney before John heads to the Tweed.
Also a reminder that the last Urban Retreat is on Saturday 3rd December.
A few spots left, so hurry and book now.
You can listen to John's Weekly Meditations found on PODCASTS on the website.
If you do want a...
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Only 4 weeks to go until WELL-AWARE-NESS closes in North Sydney
With only 4 weeks to go until WELL-AWARE-NESS Psychology closes it's doors in Ridge Street, North Sydney, it may be time to make an appointment to see John before he heads North.
The following services are on offer -
One on one Psychology sessions
Weekly Thursday Morning and Evening Meditation Groups
Urban Retreat - Saturday 3rd December
Call us now - 9460 4131
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Endings ……
Dear Friends
The Buddhist phrase below offers insight and inspiration as to the reality of Life.
EVAM DHAMMO ANATITO - 'The ending of things is a certainty'
Whilst we can appreciate the ANICCA-impermanence or changing nature of things, we often forget that because things change it also means that things do end. Sometimes we don't appreciate this until the ending actually happens, this can then be a cause of upset, sadness, grief and despair. However, by becoming more aware of the fact that...
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Managing Stress
The management of stress becomes important and imperative for health, happiness and well-being. A very powerful and direct approach to both guarding against stress – proactively, or reducing stress – re-actively, is through Mindfulness based Meditation training.
Come along to one of our weekly meditation groups to help reduce stress and maintain more emotional balance in your life.
Thursday morning 10.15.
Thursday evening 7.30.
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Quote for today ….
A healthy mind is the greatest gain.
Contentment is the greatest wealth.
Trustworthiness is the best of kin.
Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss.
'The Buddha - Dhammapada Verse 204'
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Wisdom Talks 20 – The 4 Jhana (deeper meditative states)
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter discusses the “The 4 Jhana” - translated as The 4 States of Meditation in Theravada Buddhism. To encourage and inspire the possibility of refinement of consciousness and deeper states of mind; and appreciate that there is great joy and peace beyond just worldly pursuits.
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Wisdom Talks 19 – The Power of Trust (Saddha)
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on a teaching of the Buddha called “The 5 Bala”- translated as The 5 Powers (or Strengths). In particular the first power or strength called Saddha - translated as Trust or Faith
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Spring News
Dear Friends
Spring has arrived offering the opportunity of new life, new growth, fresh opportunities, vitality and inspiration. Now that we have weathered the Winter, this new season reminds us to engage more Mindfulness and Motivation as we move towards completing objectives and tasks before the end of this year 2016.
Here at Well-Aware-Ness this includes getting ready for transplanting our practice in North Sydney to the warmer sub-tropics of the Tweed Coast.
I would like to remind you of the opportunity...
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Upcoming 5 session course – for Advanced Meditators and those seeking a deeper understanding … commencing 12th October
This 5 week Meditative program is a unique offering by John of Readings, Reflection, Meditations & Discussions from his yet to be published book
‘Breathing Out: The Fourth Messenger’.
John’s book offers deep insight, investigation & commentary on such concepts as
Self and Non Self
Duality and Non Duality
The World and Beyond the World
Fullness and Emptiness
Conditioned Reality and
Unconditioned Reality - Nirvana
‘En-Light-End
Mindfulness & Wisdom Based Readings & Reflections of Reality Teachings – 5 session program
Email info@wellawareness.com.au to register
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Wisdom Talks 18 – The 4 Stages of Enlightenment
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on the ‘The 4 Stages of Enlightenment” as categorised in Theravada Buddhism. They relate to psychological factors that hold the mind back or hinder the mind from being completely free from stress, distress, angst, unease and suffering.
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