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Dear Meditator,
So another year is coming to a close. I find it amazing that we are able to experience time in two ways - that days and weeks can seem to take a such a long time, and at the same time can seem to evaporate! A fascinating phenomenon. This is another proof of the non-absolute nature of time, that time and space are defined by the state of consciousness of the beholder. A topic of discussion for another day!
It has been another great year at The Meditation Centre, with many people from all walks of life taking up meditation for all kinds of reasons - young children, students, parents, professionals, elite sportspeople, those challenged by health issues. We live in demanding and ever-changing times and more and more people are realising the very practical and real benefits of sitting each day to settle the mind, and as you have heard me say "hit the pressure valve and fill up the tank". It is a real pleasure, and humbling to be involved in showing each new person that they are able to do something that most never believed they were capable of.
It has also been a pleasure to sit with many of you in private consultation to develop your meditation practice, discuss life's challenges and come up with ways of navigating life more artfully - the human experience really is a fascinating one.
I hope that you have all enjoyed your contact with The Meditation Centre this year and we look forward to another great year furthering your meditation and experiences in 2012.
The final significant event for the year is The Conscious Club event at Bondi Pavilion on Monday night (see below). Be sure to join us to round off a great year of conscious development.
With warm regards,
Jai Guru Deva
Tim
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Miranda Darling
In Praise of the Smaller Pleasures. . .
There is much talk these days of happiness: what it is, where to find it, what it’s like to hunt for it in vain. I have struggled myself with confusion over where life is going, whether I will ever meet the ‘right’ person, would I ever do what I was ‘destined’ to do – and what was that anyway? Was I doing enough? Too much? The soundtrack to the inside of my head sounded like a carnival fun-fair. There were too many choices, and yet there were not enough.
I have been a meditator for over five years now, and that music in my head has calmed down. I have much of the clarity I used to long for. I also have a theory on happiness: it is about re-learning to take pleasure in the small things, the quotidian satisfactions. If you can do this, there are just so many more reasons to be happy every day.
Miranda's latest book, The Siren's Sting is out now.
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The Empathic Civilisation
Enjoy this amazing talk and sketch history of humanity, the insights into the topic of empathy and it's role in the future of the human race.
This is a 10 minute presentation that is truly worth spending the time watching.
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the Conscious Club
Monday 5th Dec, 6.00pm
Come and enjoy another great evening @ The Conscious Club as we bring you another 'enlightertaining' evening featuring;
a spellbinding musical performance from Miriam Lieberman, a hilarious short film, an inspirational keynote presentation from Gary Gorrow titled'enlightenment in the age of stupid', a feast of divine vegetarian food from Madam Cha Cha, and to top it off a powerful 300 mind strong group meditation led by Tim Brown. All MC’d by the beautiful Nadine Richardson.
Monday 5th December
Time: 6pm sharp
Venue: Bondi Pavilion Theatre Room (upstairs)
Cost: $35 pre-booked. $40 at the door
Book online now.
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Introductory Talks
If your family, friends or colleagues would like to learn more about meditation and it's benefits, let them know they can join Tim for an Introductory Talk where he will discuss the technique, the practice, it's benefits and the structure of a course of instruction.
Tim will conduct hour-long Introductory Talks at the Meditation Centre at the following times:
December
Mon 5th, 6pm
Fri 9th, 11am
Mon 12th, 6pm
Fri 16th, 11am
Mon 19th, 6pm
Fri 23rd, 11am
Register your attendance at one of these talks via email. Further dates are available on the website.
Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you feel may be interested in learning more about our practice of meditation.
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Christmas Gift Ideas 
Looking for inspiration for Christmas Gifts?
Meditation Course Gift Voucher
Do you know someone who would benefit from the wonderful gift of meditation which you have given yourself?
Why not give them a gift voucher for a meditation course with Tim? Contact us via email to make the arrangements.
Boatshed Beach Towels
Lightweight, quick drying and available in a range of fabulous colours. These beautiful woven cotton and linen blend towels are perfectly priced for Christmas gifts.
www.boatshedbeachtowels.com.au
Moksha Ayurveda Teas & Oils
A bag or two of our delicious Moksha Teas is always a welcome gift. Pick them up from the Centre or contact us via email and we'll post them to you.
www.mokshashop.com.au
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