Welcome to the Winter Newsletter, June 2022

How great to see the sun peeping out after all the rain, rain, rain!! And blue sky.

For many the change is metaphorical as well, with a watershed moment in oz electoral history. 

How are you travelling?

By armchair: not getting very far.

By plane: hey daydreamer.

By bike: feeling fit and fabulous (as in the pic above, did you notice the bike?)

By car: the daily grind.

By electric vehicle: on top of things.

By bus/train: doing your bit.

On foot: smelling the roses.

I hope you're traveling as well as can be. 

We're about to go by rocket coz a new baby is launching into the world any day now! (pic later in the email)

This newsletter is written from the perpendicular position. (My grandfather's favourite term for being upright). I feel so much better from using a standing desk.

Did you know that prolonged sitting inhibits essential enzymes from processing fats and sugars (think heart disorders and diabetes).

Standing burns calories, processes blood fats, alleviates back pain, repetitive strain injury and arthritis and it enhances wakefulness and focus. 

Way to go!

Standing in spurts is fine. It doesn't have to be all day long.

And no need to spend big money. My first standing desk was a spare ironing board.

Read more about standing ...

Winter is here. Get out the woollies. 

Tho isn't it weird how often a coat objects to being worn. 

Do annoying repetitive thoughts lodge in your brain and drive you crazy?

I invite you to download my checklist for dialling-down overthinking. We can all do with a bit less of that. Newsletter subcribers -that's you- get to download it straight from here.

Living is Dying Discussion Group

Based on the recent book by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, ‘Living is Dying’ is an ongoing online weekly exploration from Siddharthas Intent Australia, of how awareness of death benefits day to day living. Plus practicalities such as advance care plans, organ donation, etc. Panel discussions by professional guest speakers. Download the book for free here. Participate online or access the recordings. Valuable information.

WIN THE MORNING, WIN THE DAY

PODCAST: Jim Kwik's Morning Routine for an Optimal Day (16 mins)

here

What's to Watch

We also enjoyed Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix) starring Michelle Dockery (Mary from Downton Abbey- she's good!!). Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime. (2022) Six episodes.

Oh Dear ...

Did I tell you about the time I scoffed at 11 y.o Ned's fear of spiders, on the school run? Only to slam on the brake as the hairy monster crawled over my side of the car and yell 'abandon ship!'? (I yelled that is, not the spider. Tho it might as well have.) Read more ...

That's all folks.

Thanks for opening and reading. Great to have your company.

If you're in the mood to send a hi, please hit reply. I'd love to hear from you. Tell me how you're travelling.

Til next time,

Big hugs, Shakti

Hey, not need to go into contortions to read this. A standing desk will do! (this pic  and top pic by Matt Blease)

Ps, don't forget to download the 8-ways checklist!

* Look out for the next edition of the Newsletter on 1st August *