October 2012 Newsletter

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We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.
“HELLO” from the Team at The Health Retreat

The Health Retreat Newsletter October 2012

Hi,

Hello from the Team at The Health Retreat.   We want to be with you every step of the way and will be staying in touch.  This is the first edition of our newsletter which is a great way for us to connect with you.  So you can expect to receive regular 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 an specific topics you’d like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please sent it through to info@@theretreathouse.com.au

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the Team at the Health Retreat

Quote & Tip From Salima

For Change to take place we must move beyond blaming them or making it all about us, either way nothing will change if you continue this line of thinking.
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Remember to use the 3 minutes or less technique to catch yourself in the stressful story
and then start the Upgrades.
If you find your mind stuck going around and around in the story,
these are some steps you can take before using the six step upgrade process.

Step I  –   Stop / Pause –  Stay to yourself with determination and compassion – STOP MIND,  STOP THAT THINKING NOW.
Step 2 – Take a deep breath in through the nose, then breathe out through the mouth.  Repeat this three times.
Step 3 – Now change your thinking to :
I can ……Eg.  Get through this
I must …Eg.   Look at this accurately.
I will …..Eg.  Upgrade this, so I can feel better.

Quote & Tip from Richard

“There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is.”
~ Albert Einstein
&
“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention. e astonished.
Tell about it.”
~ Mary Oliver
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Remember – you are always more than your thoughts and feelings,
for they are only objects within the broader awareness that you are.

Quote & Tip from Jayana

Some Wisdom Pearls:
Fact: The wisdom, the guidance, the direction, the community,
the approval that you seek outside, are all within you!
All the hardships, nightmares, and setbacks that come to you, are in fact, gifts.
They are an invitation to grow and love unconditionally.
This is the fundamental purpose of life.
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Practice “Life’s Ups + Downs Mind balancer”
Each night share what you consider have been 5 High-points of the day and
5 Low-points of the day – with another, or write in your Journal.This allows you to practice both Appreciation and Self-observation and
gives you topics/events, perhaps gone unnoticed, to UPgrade!

Remember that little Dung Beetle of a mind can work tirelessly to rebuild old pathways if we are not busily laying down NEW neural track and showing it the Way. Practice, Practice, Practice.
Lots of Hi-5’s! Jayana

Quote & Tip from Jo

What you focus on, you get more of, so if you focus on the negative,
that’s what you will get more of.
Hence, if you focus on all that is positive in your life,
this is what you will get more of.
*   *   *
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
&
Happiness is not something ready made, it comes from your own actions
Dalai-Lama
Health Retreat Homemade Toasted Muesli

Recipe

Ingredients
  • 5 cups of Rice Puffs (Woolworths stock them)
  • 1 cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 1 cup Pepitas
  • 1 ½ cups Almonds
  • 1 ½ cups Macadamia nuts
  • ¾ cup Macadamia nut oil
  • ¾ cup honey (warmed so it is runny)
Method
  1. Combine all above ingredients in large bowl.
  2. Line deep baking tray with backing paper
  3. Cook at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes and keep turning over regularly (10 minutes) until cooked
  4. Once cold: you can add cranberries, currents and Goji Berries if desired.
ENJOY!!
Rice Noodles with Spring Vegetables & Ponzu Sauce

Rice Noodles with Spring Vegetables
and Ponzu Sauce 
Serves 2

 Ingredients
  • 300gm rice noodles (linguine shape)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 450 gms tofu, drained and pressed (cut into thin slivers)
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 150 grms snowpeas
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tbsp green onions (green parts only, sliced)
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh corriander

Ponzu Sauce (Makes 1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1tbs finely chopped ginger
  • 1 Tbs sesame oil
 Method

For sauce

  1. Saute ginger in sesame oil
  2. Pour in rest of ingredients & bring to a gentle simmer for a couple of minutes & turn off.

For Noodles

  1. Prepare all vegetables & tofu for a gentle stir fry
  2. Bring a pot of water on for noodles & prepare according to packet
  3. Put noodles into water & gently stir fry tofu first in sesame oil till a little golden
  4. Gently stir fry vegetables & toss through noodles, sprinkle with chopped corriander
  5. Serve Ponzu Sauce over plate or on the side.

Enjoy with love from Kate Remedios, Chef @ The Health Retreat
Getrude Chinyazu

Meet Getrude Chiyazu

At the Health Retreat we strive to help make a difference to the lives of people.  We would like to introduce you to Getrude Chiyazu our sponsor child  from Zambia through the World Vision.

Getrude is 3 years old with her 4th birthday fast approaching on 19 October and her favourite game is playing with dolls.

Our sponsorship helps provide access to basic necessities like clean water, medicines and education and helps Getrude’s community tackle their everyday problems and meet the immediate and future needs of their children.

If you wish to make a donation to help Gertrude and her community through the Mwinilunga Project emailinfo@thehealthretreat.com.au
Artwork of the Month – Mel

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  • More Quotes & Tips from the Life Coaches
  • Scrumptious Recipes
  • Article “What Happens To Our Brains During Exercise” (And Why It Makes Us Happier)
  • and more….
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