Follow the Dots Life Lessons

21/04/2020

WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ...

I heard that we are all in the same boat, but it's not like that. We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.

For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee.
For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.
For some that live alone they're facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters.

With the $600 weekly increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working.
Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales.
Some families of 4 just received $3400 from the stimulus while other families of 4 saw $0.

Some were concerned about getting a certain candy for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend.

Some want to go back to work because they don't qualify for unemployment and are running out of money.
Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.

Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday.
Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it.

Others don't believe this is a big deal.

Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come.

So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.
Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance.
Not just looking, actually seeing.

We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a very different journey.

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This was worth the share ❤️ whatever boat you are in we hope you are ok 🙏

www.sharethedignity.com.au

01/04/2020

Excellent resource for young people ✌️

The Black Dog Institute’s BITE BACK project is very first online positive psychology program designed to improve the resilience and wellbeing of 12-18 year old Australian youth.

09/07/2019

Yoga and breath technique, wisdom and meditation also seeps out of Petra’s calm presence with soothing discussion and thoughts for your week.
Expect gorgeous classes from Petra 💛

Welcome to Petra who will be bringing yoga to our communal space at endota Eltham on Bolton Street. Petra has a great history with this space having taught here over 10 years ago when the spa previously held classes before becoming one of the founding spas of the endota network, with Melanie Gleeson our brand founder managing the day spa back in those early days.
Spread the good word that Petra is back with her beautiful energy and passion, reach out to contact Petra for bookings and enquires.

09/07/2019

Welcome to Petra who will be bringing yoga to our communal space at endota Eltham on Bolton Street. Petra has a great history with this space having taught here over 10 years ago when the spa previously held classes before becoming one of the founding spas of the endota network, with Melanie Gleeson our brand founder managing the day spa back in those early days.
Spread the good word that Petra is back with her beautiful energy and passion, reach out to contact Petra for bookings and enquires.

08/07/2019

Places available for upcoming Mental Health First Aid 12 hr course - Certificate and 3 yr MHFA Accreditation - Thursday 25/7 & Friday 26/7 9:30-4ish each day at endota spa Eltham Meeting Space. Details here, email me any additional questions

Morning tea and afternoon tea with complimentary coffee,tea, and refreshments throughout. Lunch is available at various local outlets. Kitchen facilities available onsite. Free parking onsite.

13/06/2019

With daylight hours decreasing over winter these tips for avoiding burnout are super supportive ✌️

There's been a lot of news about burnout in the news lately, so we've pulled together these 6 tips to help you avoid burning out at work.