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I’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 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 More“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead There are a few wonderful FREE events happening around Melbourne for anyone who is signed up or has donated to the Mindful in May cause. Here they are If you…
Read MoreI remember growing up and always having a real love for nature, animals, insects, climbing trees and collecting cicada shells in summer. After school, I was moving along a path driven by ambition. I enrolled in a business systems course at Monash University. However deep down, taking over the world and having lots of money…
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David Prior is a successful entrepreneur and founder of five:AM organic yoghurt. Dave’s Indian heritage means that meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and a spiritual philosophy were in his life from a young age. In his mid-twenties Dave dedicated himself to daily yoga and meditation practice that he continues today and credits this practice with giving him…
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