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Announcing the birth of the Children’s Peace and Nature Labyrinth Design
Jerry Etzkorn and Renee Lindstrom have done it *again! They have
collaborated and created the Children’s Peace and Nature Labyrinth Design for the Contemplative Workshop at the World Children’s Summit on Peace and Nature in May, 2015. Renee had the idea of creating a Labyrinth design that children of the future could make their own and Jerry magically turned ideas into amazing and creative results.
collaborated and created the Children’s Peace and Nature Labyrinth Design for the Contemplative Workshop at the World Children’s Summit on Peace and Nature in May, 2015. Renee had the idea of creating a Labyrinth design that children of the future could make their own and Jerry magically turned ideas into amazing and creative results.
This labyrinth design has an entrance at the base of the trunk
and an exit at the top of the branches. It was specifically designed
this way for the movement and contemplation program for the
World Children’s Summit while keeping the traditional four directions.
and an exit at the top of the branches. It was specifically designed
this way for the movement and contemplation program for the
World Children’s Summit while keeping the traditional four directions.
Enjoy the beauty in this pattern. This design will be available in a 30 foot by 30 foot painted portable indoor labyrinth by November 1, 2014
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*Jerry and Renee collaborated in the fall of 2013 on a heart shape labyrinth design for wedding ceremonies. .
Shifting the planet to green together & our differences are in the solutions not the values. Values are in harmony!
If wo/man takes time to consider inner values and share them with a willingness to hear what is important to others, the solutions will more likely include both of set needs. By listening first, before solutions, the results will be more open and expansive versus closed and limiting. (*mirroring mindfulness) This will be the change that will shift the planet to green as this behavior could replace conflict. It may be surprising to hear that there is no conflict at the level of values, only in the solutions and strategies.
To find out more how this can be apart of your surroundings, learning experience and making changes – contact Renee to make inquiries.about:
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Values Based Needs, Language Enrichment, Space Awareness Programs, Coaching & Consulting
- *mirroring mindfulness – read more
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Green Environment? Start where you are – this is where balance will begin
Willows Beach, Greater Victoria, B.C.
Personal connection to the environment is reflected in personal surroundings at home, work and play. It is experienced in our immediate surroundings by the decisions made and personal actions taken. These decisions and actions are experienced in the present and future and impact the quality of life, lifestyles and relationships.
Try answering these easy questions:
1. Begin by considering what is meaningful to you in nature and make a list of qualities that reflect this. Some examples might be; space, order, beauty, interesting, fun and quiet.
2. Now consider how your home reflects these qualities. Ask yourself if your personal space reflects the same qualities that you enjoy in nature?
3. Next consider the surroundings at work or school with the same inner question of whether it has the qualities you enjoy in nature.
4. Once you have considered your structural support take time to consider what you do for play. Do you play in nature? Where do you spend your time? What do you focus your attention on? Are you making any time to enjoy your natural environment?
Take time to integrate your responses
The Environment reflects the story of man and is no longer a respected teacher & provider
Our environment models and reflects back to us the patterns of our reactive behavior in and out of balance. Our space defines us and tells our stories! This includes; homes, offices, schools, countries and the natural environment.
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Inside on Mindfulness in Nature & Mindfulness for Nature
Mindfulness in Nature & Mindfulness for Nature (can you see tanker in background?)
Mindfulness in nature is an outdoor experience and mindfulness for nature, is how we care for the environment. Healthier decisions for the environment will be made when there is a direct connection with nature. Inside Awareness has the perspective that wo/man will be more willing to take care of the planet collectively once they individually connect to their inner values and clearly understand what is meaningful to them in relationship to nature. If one is not aware of what is meaningful for them in their environment, it is a disconnection and the first step to an imbalance in caring for it.
*mindfulness – an attentive awareness of the reality of things
photo taken along Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C.
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Inside’s Mindfulness Behavior Principle
Grounded Stillness
Inside Awareness Behavior principles are founded upon one similar to the first steps in a of Buddhist Mediation. In meditation one is sitting on a cushion to become comfortable being still in space while watching their thoughts. The purpose is to become *mindful and to experience the environment coming into ones awareness softly versus directing ones attention outwardly. The difference in these two focuses of attention is that one is open and expanded, and other one is closed and limiting.
read more on: Inside on Mindfulness in Nature & Mindfulness for Nature
*mindfulness – an attentive awareness of the reality of things
photo taken at Sooke Potholes, Victoria, B.C.
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