Stephanie Dowrick in Kyoto 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 in Frontpage

Writing in Kyoto with Stephanie Dowrick

29 October – 6 November 2012

In one of the world’s most enchanting cities, you can find a new level of writing confidence and pleasure in the company of one of Australia’s most inspiring and successful writers. Morning workshops with Dr Stephanie Dowrick will be followed by afternoons in Zen gardens, sublime temples and little known tea houses with Inspired Traveller’s William Suganda. The itinerary also includes a day trip to the famed Reiki mountain.

All levels welcome. Numbers strictly limited. Single room option available. Accommodation is in the very comfortable Westin Miyako Hotel. Detailed itinerary plus costs in: Writing in Kyoto 2012 Further details from: william@inspiredtraveller.com.au

Stephanie Dowrick on YouTube: Inner confidence and trust

Posted on Apr 23, 2012 in Frontpage

The quality of trust goes to the heart of whether we feel safe inwardly, and whether we are willing to play our part to keep others safe also. It uniquely reflects whether we believe – and can trust – that our lives matter. And that what we do and how we think also matters. In this accessible, deeply encouraging talk, Dr Stephanie Dowrick reflects on this essential quality.  She opens with a memorable reflection on a deceptively simple prayer from Zen monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. The talk was recorded at the monthly interfaith services Stephanie leads at Pitt Street (264) Uniting Church, Sydney, on 15 April. (3rd Sunday of each month; 3pm).

Stephanie Dowrick on choice and freedom

Posted on Apr 18, 2012 in Frontpage

Most of us talk a great deal about freedom. And regard it as an ideal. Living that ideal though – and the sense of choice and inner authority that it implies – is something else altogether. In my own life I struggle not to use the “slave” words: “have to”, “must”, “can’t”. And I try to catch myself when I say, “I have no time to…”.

A whole life

Posted on Apr 3, 2012 in Frontpage

Thomas Merton: “If you want a spiritual life, you must unify your life. A life is either all spiritual or not at all. No man [or woman] can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you desire.”