Notes of WISDOM...for the week of: JULY 15th, 2012
We can choose our family. We choose it by how deeply we develop the relationships with those in our family of origin ("our birth group") and with those we have made "our family".
-WHO is YOUR FAMILY?-
Family isn't simply your biology. Family are those special others with whom you have formed a deep bond; and those who you choose to
share your life with.
If you consider the ancient teachings of sages and religious figures, and the teachings of holy scriptures...we are all family.
If the world's people viewed all others as an extention of their family group....as brothers and sisters, mother and father figures...how differently would we treat each other?
The wisdom of your family whether 'biological' or 'chosen' is their love for you.
You have come together for important reasons that are worth exploring and contemplating as there are many important
life lessons your family are always teaching you.
Some 'homework' thoughts for you...
Consider the following sentence stem:
"I am grateful for the love of my family because...."
Write 10 endings to this noting your reasons 'why?' Notice how this gratitude tool
shifts your perspective on "family". Notice the newfound feelings of gratitude you feel for your family.
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| Divya Prajna
MONTHLY MEDITATION PRACTICE with Dorothy Ratusny (Sanskrit translation: Divya Prajna = 'Divine Wisdom') |
Please join me in this beautiful new Monthly Group Practice. For those who live locally, experience a gentle guided meditation in a different location throughout the Toronto area (and celebrating the many beautiful and tranquil settings this city and surrounding areas offers) that both
supports and
opens
you to a new way of experiencing meditation.
The monthly meditation practice series is suitable for all levels. Your individual practice is always your own.
Please bring a mat or blanket for your seated practice. Each monthly meditation session will feature a beautiful new skill practice and an
intention for contemplation.
Bring someone new as your guest to experience meditation for free.
To Register: Please contact Dorothy by email: dorothy@dorothyratusny.com or phone: 647.889.8722.
Practice fee: $40/person
JULY Meditation Practice: Toronto (Yonge & Bloor) Wednesday, July 25th 7:30pm-9:00pm
*This will be a special 'candle light' practice - participants will be given their own sacred candle and ideas for incorporating this ceremony into their home practice. Contact Dorothy for location details and to pre-register!
For more information, as well as upcoming dates and locations of future practice sessions in this monthly series please click here:
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Dorothy Ratusny M.A., (C). OACCPP., PhD (Candidate) is a Certified Psychotherapist in Toronto, Canada who specializes in Cognitive Therapy. She is the Author of 'The Purpose of Love: A guidebook for defining and cultivating your most significant relationship' and 'Live Your Life's Purpose: A guidebook for creating and living a purposeful life'.
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Dorothy's PhD in Metaphysics* and her formal training and study of meditation, offer a unique physiological skill-based approach together with mindfulness based techniques and a reflection on the nature of spirituality and universal consciousness.
[*Metaphysics is traditionally subdivided in
ontology, the theory of being in itself, and
cosmology, the theory describing the origin and structure of the universe. ]
For more information, please visit www.dorothyratusny.com
