Do you have a special lake or body of water?
Bringing a special a lake or a body of water to mind can be a helpful metaphor of the mind and a path to reducing stress.
Why? A lake is exposed to external weather forces which cause surface choppiness. At the same time, it is also contained by the land, and in the deep water the surface turbulence is felt only as gentle undulations.
Likewise, we have the capacity to observe the storms in our minds and the tumultuous external world from a position of stillness where peace can be found – that is what the practice of mindfulness is about. Maybe you can bring to mind a lake or a body of water that can offer you this? What is your special place? Orakei Basin has a special place in my heart.
Hi, what's your name?
We want to get to know our neighbours and we think you do too!
Simply share a little about yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page and others will follow suit (you could also win one of our 10 x $50 Prezzy® cards!).
Perhaps you're looking for others to join you on your walks, or just wanting to know more about your neighbours. You may be the go-to person for baking advice (and a cup of sugar!) or have some computer skills that you're happy to share - we'd love to know.
So go on, introduce yourself.
Poll: Could we live without public bins?
Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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12% Yes
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87.3% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
What's On: Eastern Table Tennis Club
Eastern Table Tennis Club
- St. Thomas' School Hall
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