January 2013 Newsletter

January 1, 2013|Admin

We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.

“WELCOME 2013 & HAPPY NEW YEAR’ from the Team at The Health Retreat

Hi,

Happy New Year and welcome to The Health Retreat’s January Newsletter.

Do you feel it? The buzz in the air…the extra energy as everyone pledges their New Year resolutions.

The New Year is another opportunity for us to start fresh, with a positive outlook and open arms and hearts to the many possibilities of exciting new beginnings!

We want to be with you every step of the way and will be staying in touch. So you can expect to receive monthly newsletters with inspiration, tips and words of wisdom from our wonderful Team at The Health Retreat. We look forward to sharing and helping you continue to stay empowered and 100%

If you have any specific topics you would like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please send it through to: info@thehealthretreat.net.au

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the very Remarkable Health Retreat Team Team

WE NEED TO RE-TRAIN THE BRAIN BY EXPERIENCE, NOT BYINSIGHT, DECISION MAKING OR BY KNOWLEDGE.

One of the ways to re-train the brain is Mindfulness Practice.

S – STOP

T – TAKE A BREAK

O – OBSERVING

P – PROCEEDING

* Stop, take a breath, observing your body, feelings and state of your mind. Now proceed with a more calm, wiser approach to reality and how you want to BE in any given situation. Keep making the CHANGES you want moment to moment.

HO HO HO! A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU! ” A QUICKIE STRESS BUSTER”

When you become aware of a stress reaction, take a moment by yourself and hear the words you are saying inside your head about the concern. Now say those words out aloud or silently within your mind while moving your eyes rapidly from side to side, keeping your head still. Do this exercise for about 30 seconds, then stop, repeat 2 more times to reduce the stress response.

The above technique is so easy to use and can be very effective.

Wisdom Tools from Salima

As we are approaching the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect on the benefits you have received by making Wisdom part of your daily life. As we often over look the growth and the beauty developing within ourselves. Now is also a great time to work on any stress / anxiety you are “doing” about the festive or not so festive season to come.Remind yourself – it is not the upcoming event that is causing you stress / anxiety, but instead the meaning you keep giving to those events. After you have reduced your stress and upgraded your beliefs, now decided to be the change that is needed. And no matter what takes place you are clear that you will not be moved from your position of being / doing the new wiser behavior – that you have decided to make part of your life.

It is good to feel good within yourself by having greater understanding and acceptance of where others are at in their personal development.

To change your beliefs and behavior you need to:
(1) practice / imagine in your mind new ways of thinking, feeling and responding, and
(2) the other way in which we get to develop new improved responses is by experiencing stressful events that force you in the moment to apply what you have learnt.

Big Hug from Salima

Quote from Richard

“Life is a gift…yours is but to receive.”

Jayana Wisdom Pearls

To help reinforce what you have learnt at The Health Retreat, here’s some fresh ways to work with asking better questions to discover your inaccurate thinking and beliefs..and to use your preferred Upgrade technique to make personal change.

Questions for Self-Wholeness

Instead of asking yourself “Why do these things always happen to me?”

Learn to ask: What is it inside of me that attracts these painful situations?

Instead of asking yourself why things had to go this way or that way…

Learn to ask: Why is the way I feel determined by external conditions?

Instead of asking yourself how to protect yourself in challenging situations?

Learn to ask: What is is in me that always needs to be defended?

Instead of asking yourself how to clear up your mental fog…

Learn to ask: Can confusion know anything about clarity?

Instead of asking yourself what to do about tomorrow (or the next minute)

Learn to ask: Can there ever be intelligence in anxiety or worry?

Instead of asking yourself why does so-and-so act this way or that way….

Learn to ask: What’s inside of me that wants to hurt itself over how anyone acts?

Instead of asking “Why me?”

Learn to ask: Who is this “me” that feels this way?

Instead of asking yourself if you’ve made the right choice…

Learn to ask: Can fear ever make a safe decision?

Instead of asking yourself why doesn’t so-and-so see how wrong they are…

Learn to ask: Is what I’m feeling about that person right now good for me? Or them?

Instead of asking yourself how to get others to approve you…

Learn to ask: What do I really want, the applause of the others or to go quietly have my own life?

(These questions come from ‘The Secret of Letting Go’ by Guy Finley)

Remember: Being, doing and having things “perfect” is the Inaccurate Mindset way. It focuses on the False Idea of Destination = Happiness.

Your purpose is to be living Here, NOW with what is, realistically.

Growing, learning and experiencing, sharing your Life Journey.

Never accept the Inaccurate view which may suggest that Reality is boring, unattractive, sad, less. You ARE reality. You are the creative co-creator with Life.

Life loves us that much it gives us opportunities to learn and grow in Wisdom, until we learn and grow.

Book Recommendations:

The Secret of Letting Go by Guy Finley (an Oldie, but a Good one)

Reviews – read more or buy book, click here

“Guy Finley is one of the most respected people in self-development because he guides the seeker’s soul with common sense, humor, and ultimate spirituality.”

Love Jayana

Goals

Don’t forget to set yourself some new goals for moving forward in the new year and to continue to reinforce the method. Work first with your day to day goals as these are the ones that will help you towards the big picture goals.REMBEMBER THIS: IF YOU GO HOME AND DO THE SAME THING THAT YOU WERE DOING BEFORE YOU CAME ON THE RETREAT PROGRAM, WHAT IS GOING TO CHANGE? NOTHING.

Number one goal. Remember to treat yourself as your best friend as you are going to be with YOU for the rest of your life.

Lots of love
Jo
Enjoy the journey

Welcome

Introducing Jaye Fleming to the Team of Inner Journey Therapists at The Health Retreat.Jaye brings an extensive amount of experience in the field of natural health and healing.

Zoe’s Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice• Olive oil
• 500g Zucchini, grated
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 150g Bacon, diced
• 170g Cheese, grated (replace with soy cheese if dairy cannot be tolerated)
• 75g Rice flour
• 75g Besan flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 ripe Tomatoes

Method

Preheat oven 180°C. Line and grease a 25cm square baking dish.
Combine all ingredients except tomatoes and olive oil. the mix will be dry to start but let it sit for 5 min while you slice the tomatoes.
Pour mix into baking dish and smooth with the back of a spoon. Lay tomato slices over the top, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper.
Bake for 30-35 min or until firm. Serve warm or cold.

Enjoy with love from Zoe Wilson, Chef @ The Health Retreat

Recipe supplied by Aravindha – Chef @ The Health Retreat

Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Strain Penne pasta, cool completely so it isn’t cooking anymore, run cold water over it. Place pasta in large metal bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together.
Tomato & Capsicum Salsa – Prepare your ingredients for blending Salsa – tomatoes, onions, garlic, any fresh hers (basil, parsley, mint), fresh peeled cucumber, salt & pepper, dash virgin olive oil, juice of one lime and ½ lemon.
Put boiling water on for Penne Pasta, cook as per instructions on the packet/box. Put oven on high to roast capsicum pieces, taking out all the seeds, roast in hot oven with olive oil.
Once capsicum is nicely roasted in oven allow it to cool (optional: peel skin), when book blend with all other ingredients in step 2 above (optional: add fresh chili). Add ½ to 1 cup of organic coconut cream and let settle, put in fridge or leave out if using within the hour (room temperature).
Add salsa mix, toss well to combine then add your fresh smoked salmon (4-8 slices depending on your desire). Add very thinly sliced raw red onion and 1 tablespoon capers (optional). Add chopped fresh herbs to make vibrant.
There you have your Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Let the mock tails in the New Year keep you in the zone! Love Aravindah

Andrew’s (H) Masterpiece

Colourful expressions of how we feel…

a selection of some of your amazing artwork

from our Art Workshops (2012)

Kala’s Masterpiece

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
— Aristotle

Andrew’s (B) masterpiece

“A piece of art is never a finished work. It answers a question which has been asked, and asks a new question.” ~Robert Engma

Erin’s Masterpiece

“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” ~John W. Gardner

Bella’s Masterpiece

It is important to express oneself…provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience.
Berthe Morisot

Jenny’s Masterpiece

“The reason that art (writing, engaging, and all of it) is valuable is precisely why I can’t tell you how to do it. If there were a map, there’d be no art, because art is the act of navigating without a map.”
~Seth Godi

February 2013

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We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.

Hi,

Quote from Richard

Suggested Reading

Jayana Wisdom Pearls

Reviews – read more or buy book, click here

Goals

Welcome

Preheat oven 180°C. Line and grease a 25cm square baking dish.

Combine all ingredients except tomatoes and olive oil. the mix will be dry to start but let it sit for 5 min while you slice the tomatoes.

Pour mix into baking dish and smooth with the back of a spoon. Lay tomato slices over the top, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper.

Bake for 30-35 min or until firm. Serve warm or cold.

Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Strain Penne pasta, cool completely so it isn’t cooking anymore, run cold water over it. Place pasta in large metal bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together.

Tomato & Capsicum Salsa – Prepare your ingredients for blending Salsa – tomatoes, onions, garlic, any fresh hers (basil, parsley, mint), fresh peeled cucumber, salt & pepper, dash virgin olive oil, juice of one lime and ½ lemon.

Put boiling water on for Penne Pasta, cook as per instructions on the packet/box. Put oven on high to roast capsicum pieces, taking out all the seeds, roast in hot oven with olive oil.

Once capsicum is nicely roasted in oven allow it to cool (optional: peel skin), when book blend with all other ingredients in step 2 above (optional: add fresh chili). Add ½ to 1 cup of organic coconut cream and let settle, put in fridge or leave out if using within the hour (room temperature).

Add salsa mix, toss well to combine then add your fresh smoked salmon (4-8 slices depending on your desire). Add very thinly sliced raw red onion and 1 tablespoon capers (optional). Add chopped fresh herbs to make vibrant.

There you have your Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Let the mock tails in the New Year keep you in the zone! Love Aravindah

Colourful expressions of how we feel…

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
— Aristotle

“A piece of art is never a finished work. It answers a question which has been asked, and asks a new question.” ~Robert Engma

“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” ~John W. Gardner

It is important to express oneself…provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience.
Berthe Morisot

“The reason that art (writing, engaging, and all of it) is valuable is precisely why I can’t tell you how to do it. If there were a map, there’d be no art, because art is the act of navigating without a map.”
~Seth Godi

February 2013

We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.

Hi,

Quote from Richard

Suggested Reading

Jayana Wisdom Pearls

Reviews – read more or buy book, click here

Goals

Welcome

Preheat oven 180°C. Line and grease a 25cm square baking dish.

Combine all ingredients except tomatoes and olive oil. the mix will be dry to start but let it sit for 5 min while you slice the tomatoes.

Pour mix into baking dish and smooth with the back of a spoon. Lay tomato slices over the top, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper.

Bake for 30-35 min or until firm. Serve warm or cold.

Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Strain Penne pasta, cool completely so it isn’t cooking anymore, run cold water over it. Place pasta in large metal bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together.

Tomato & Capsicum Salsa – Prepare your ingredients for blending Salsa – tomatoes, onions, garlic, any fresh hers (basil, parsley, mint), fresh peeled cucumber, salt & pepper, dash virgin olive oil, juice of one lime and ½ lemon.

Put boiling water on for Penne Pasta, cook as per instructions on the packet/box. Put oven on high to roast capsicum pieces, taking out all the seeds, roast in hot oven with olive oil.

Once capsicum is nicely roasted in oven allow it to cool (optional: peel skin), when book blend with all other ingredients in step 2 above (optional: add fresh chili). Add ½ to 1 cup of organic coconut cream and let settle, put in fridge or leave out if using within the hour (room temperature).

Add salsa mix, toss well to combine then add your fresh smoked salmon (4-8 slices depending on your desire). Add very thinly sliced raw red onion and 1 tablespoon capers (optional). Add chopped fresh herbs to make vibrant.

There you have your Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Let the mock tails in the New Year keep you in the zone! Love Aravindah

Colourful expressions of how we feel…

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. — Aristotle

“A piece of art is never a finished work. It answers a question which has been asked, and asks a new question.” ~Robert Engma

“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” ~John W. Gardner

It is important to express oneself…provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience. Berthe Morisot

“The reason that art (writing, engaging, and all of it) is valuable is precisely why I can’t tell you how to do it. If there were a map, there’d be no art, because art is the act of navigating without a map.” ~Seth Godi

February 2013

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
— Aristotle

It is important to express oneself…provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience.
Berthe Morisot

“The reason that art (writing, engaging, and all of it) is valuable is precisely why I can’t tell you how to do it. If there were a map, there’d be no art, because art is the act of navigating without a map.”
~Seth Godi