Fashion for brainy people
March 13, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Brainy people by Lusi at Stock Exchange.
How many people are picky about what they think?
Consistent research supports that thinking positively and living an hedonistic life (focusing on what brings you pleasure) is the quickest way to good health, mental stability, peaceful solutions and, yes, wealth.
Today I am carefully choosing what to dress my brain up in. I am thinking thoughts of wealth, health, longevity and peace.
What’s your brain wearing?
Feed your professional soul
February 24, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
The Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, ‘My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all..
One is Evil.
It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret , greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good.
It is joy, peace , love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.
The grandson thought about it for a minute… And then asked his grandfather: ’Which wolf wins?’
The old Cherokee simply replied, ‘The one you feed .’
Peer Supervision is a good feed. Have you yet registered to feed your professional soul yet?
I am feeding my professional soul a little dessert in July by going to Papua New Guinea. The Kokoda trip is off because of insufficient numbers of people wanting to self torture, BUT, the work at an orphanage in Port Moresby is still on. Five days: we present workshops, help with teaching parenting skills for the under 5’s and do what ever is most needed.
Hungry? Contact Megan Bayliss for further information.
The Teaching Twist in Oliver
January 10, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
We went to see Oliver last night. A BRILLIANT performance by Cairns Choral Society, they filled the stage and the enquiring minds of the audience in perfect harmony.
A few busy London street scenes of over stimulation may have melted down those with autistic tendencies, however, the juxtaposition of the calm intensity of the sub text would have gained control of the melt down. I could not take my eyes, or mind, off the valuable teaching lessons being offered right in front of me.
I watched Oliver through adult, Human Service eyes and immediately grappled with the child exploitation by Fagan, his ill gained superannuation fund with his ever so normal concern for his respectable retirement and the overt domestic violence between Bill and Nancy. I hadn’t seen Oliver for many years, probably since well before I became a social worker, and I do not remember the domestic violence or even reflecting on the exploitation of homeless youth as a modern curse. Wow – what a shock it was to discover a rich tapestry of social science teaching in Oliver. I had not seen it before because I hadn’t bothered to re see the classic as an adult. What a mistake!
As I watched the grooming of Oliver by Dodger and then by the collective (Consider yourself at home), I really dug deep into understanding how easy, how romantic even, it is for our young people to fall into opportunistic prostitution and for us to not care because they are nought but street kids. The gang culture of sharing and a code of honour; how lovely to a young person who is searching for something/someone.
My thoughts this morning are twisted. This is a sign of a most excellent production – it has left me pondering the story line and holding the graphic words and acting in my mind. Most importantly, it has left me wanting to do something practical to end child homelessness and domestic violence. I already work in the field and leave my day job frustrated to the maximum. However, reaching out at a street level and giving what is missing but being searched for: would this make a difference?
The ticked cost me $40.00. Was it worth it? I throughly enjoyed the performance and want more. Congratulations to the Cairns Choral Society. I appreciate the social cognitive torture that has encroached me since last night’s performance and yes, it was worth it. It was so worth it that as a gesture of thanks, I am going to today donate the cost of my ticket to Harold’s House and his Street Level Youth Care. Young Oliver was lucky to have a biological grand father who rescued and loved him. Our street kids are not quiet as theatrically blessed.
On behalf of the exploited street kids and victims of domestic violence that I work with, thank you Cairns Choral Society.
Donations to Harold’s House and the Street Level Youth Care can be made at
Cairns Penny Savings and Loans.
Here’s what a young homeless woman said about the help she could have received from Harold’s Street Level Youth Care:
“If it was there when I needed it, it probably would have been the best thing and I probably would have changed earlier.”
– Liz, aged 18
Sisters, my women friends
A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter.
“Don’t forget your Sisters,” she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. ‘They’ll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them.’
‘Remember that ‘Sisters’ means ALL the women…your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other women relatives too. ‘You’ll need other women. Women always do.’
What a funny piece of advice!’ the young woman thought. Haven’t I just gotten married? Haven’t I just joined the couple-world? I’m now a married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely my husband and the family we may start will be all I need to make my life worthwhile!’
But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact with her Sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that her Mom really knew what she was talking about.
As time and nature work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, Sisters are the mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I’ve learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
- Time passes.
- Life happens.
- Distance separates.
- Children grow up.
- Jobs come and go.
- Love waxes and wanes.
- Men don’t do what they’re supposed to do.
- Hearts break.
- Parents die.
- Colleagues forget favors.
- Careers end.
BUT………
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley’s rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley’s end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you…Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn’t be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other.
Vale all the women in my life. Particuarly to Brenda who sent this to me on email and to the wonderful Al who will be very pleased with a recent decision of mine 
Freud’s contribution to the bedroom and my Freudian slips
Are you a Freudian Slipper? I sure know that I suffer from foot and mouth disease – every time I open my mouth I put my foot in it! But regardless of my personal inadequacies, I overcompensate with my Freudian humour. How’s this for a slip up:
Freudian Slippers available from the Freud Museum.
The perfect Christmas gift for the therapist in your life.
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