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If the United Nations gave you a chance to vote for your special “international-day-of [fill in the blank]” what cause or passion would you choose to bring to people’s attention? Working out what we most value sometimes only happens when we lose it, or when we witness how little others in the world have.…
Read MoreJonni Pollard is a social entrepreneur driven to affect meaningful progressive change in the world through facilitating a philosophical, scientific and experiential understanding of human consciousness and the role our minds play in shaping our personal and collective experience. Jonni has over 15 years of experience in film, television and event production. He is a…
Read MoreI’ve done many random and spontaneous things in my life, although some would say they were bordering on the ridiculous. I’ve packed up my bags and flown, trekked, bussed, tuk-tuked, sung karaoke, swum and eaten my way across 43 countries, built houses in rural Cambodian villages, spent my life’s savings to make a difference, directed…
Read MoreMatt Young is the Director of the Melbourne Meditation Centre. He’s been teaching meditation for about a decade, endeavouring to demystify the practice and to update the stereotypical impressions of meditation that many still hold. He loves playing squash and finding places free of human habitation. His mobile phone is over 12 years old. People…
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Kate James is the director of The Change Project, an online resource centre creating positive change in people’s lives. In addition to running The Change Project, Kate coaches leaders and business owners on important career issues such as developing emotional intelligence, building confidence and the art of mindful leadership. Kate is a speaker in the…
Read MoreJanice Marturano founded the Institute for Mindful Leadership in 2010, following five years of developing curricula and providing mindful leadership training to leaders from around the world. Prior to becoming the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Mindful Leadership, Janice held the position of Vice President, Public Responsibility and Deputy General Counsel for…
Read MoreAliki Komps is a mindful co-founder of A City With Quirk, an online platform for homegrown activities, events and experiences. This is her story: I have been a keen meditator for seven years. I am currently the Melbourne Player Liaison for the Big Issue Street Soccer Initiative and I also have an eight-year history in…
Read MoreBlind from birth, Frank Senior is a native New Yorker and was raised in Harlem where jazz played a major role in his musical career. His style of music is jazz, blues, standards and gospel, ranging from the 1930s to the present. Early on, he was influenced by artists such as Ray Charles, Nat King…
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Cultivating mindfulness through Mindful in May is not just about being mindful. It’s also about making a conscious decision to follow through, create a new habit in your life, and challenge yourself: To see if you can do what you say you’re going to do. Of course, there is no failing this challenge as your…
Read MoreI have been practising meditation and mindfulness for many years. However, bringing it into my life as a daily practice can still be a challenge; especially when things get busy. This has made me wonder why we struggle to maintain those things in life that we know are good for us. In a world where…
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