, I was touched when one of my long time martial arts students responded to my Merry Christmas greeting. You can read it below.
"Terry, Thank you for continuing to do what you do...You have been a tremendous teacher and friend this past year. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
" Mike Milev I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life. One of the secrets I have learned about having great friendships is to simply be who you are, with no hidden agenda, and let people who understand and resonate with this be with you.
Recently we had our annual End of the Year Celebration Social and many people whom I have known for many years attended. I felt so blessed to have them come as well as still be a part of my life. Welcome to 2013. Let's make it an amazing year, friends. 
Many of you were asking about the music used in the first segment of the last Morning Meditation Session. Read on and you will find a link to the Buddhist chant and more information regarding it. Join us for the next Morning Satsang-Meditation Session listed below. Why not take up a new activity like Essential Path Martial Arts and Meditation Training? Ever thought about having a meditation stone from a monastery high up in the Himalayas?
Note: Please help Terry get the word out by sharing this newsletter with your family, friends and any groups or organizations you belong to. If you have attended Terry's events you know you will be giving them an excellent opportunity. Terry has a way of bringing out the best in people.
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Morning Meditation Session |
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The next Morning Satsang-Meditation Session with Terry will be held on Saturday, January 5th.
So what does Satsang mean? Well it has many different definitions but here is one that Terry likes:
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Holding company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about and meditate on the highest truth bringing meaning and inner peace into ones daily life"
Here's what people are saying about these sessions:
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Last Saturday, I spent the morning meditating under Terry's guidance. My experience was illuminating. Terry provided an introduction to meditation - he is pure in his word(s) and teaching(s) and this type of teaching can only come from lived experience and wisdom. I will be returning and will learn more. Thanks again Terry."
- Nita Dayal-Nicholson - Mental Health Care Specialist at Trillium Health Centre
The morning session starts at 10am and wraps up at 12 Noon. It will be held at Terry's office and there is room for 15 people. The first 15 people to register will secure a spot. The cost for this event is only $20.
Terry's office "Positive Changes" is located at:
4895B Dundas Street Etoboke, ON M9A 1B2
Parking is free and the Positive Changes office door and parking lot are located behind the main store fronts facing Dundas street, on the South-East corner.
You can RESERVE YOUR SPOT either by email (click on the link below) or by calling 416-732-0429
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Meditation with a Wandering Ninja by Andrew |
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I am seated on a folding chair in the basement at the Wandering Ninja's office. A melodic chant plays from the stereo in the corner of the room. Incense, discretely wafting through the air, touches my nose. A woman dressed in comfortable-looking clothing is seated to my left on a mat, her back near a wall. I'm in my jeans and a collared shirt. To my right is a gentleman, perhaps in his early middle age, also opting for a chair. We've left our shoes in the hall near the archway to the room, ambled in, and found our places in sock feet on the carpet. A few pieces of art adorn the walls. Inviting, with painted pipes running along in view under the ceiling, the room's atmosphere contrasts the day's weather: cold, cloudy and damp.
We are greeted warmly by the Ninja, also known as Terry Hodgkinson, author, martial arts master, world traveller and owner of...
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Hariharan's Meditation Chant |
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On the last Morning Meditation Session I played a piece of a music chant called Buddham Saranam Gachchhami that is sung by Hariharan. I had a few people email me afterwards in regards to the piece and James Nicoll also a participant that day was able to locate it on youtube. If you click the link below it will take you to the chant and you will be able to listen to it anytime you wish.
James was also able to locate a link regarding information on the chant and you can read more about that here. Thanks James! Information on the Chant
Click to Listen to Hariharan's Chant
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Sanchak Choeling Monastery Meditation Stones |
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The Sanchak Choeling Monastery is very old and has been used for meditation in the Himalayan Mountains over centuries. On my visit to this Monastery I meditated for much of the day. At the end of the day a lama visited with me and said he was impressed with my meditation discipline. We ended up going for walk and just outside the Monastery I noticed these rocks that glittered in the sun. He said that these were meditation stones and have been around the Monastery for hundreds of years and that when they are close to you they can help a person energetically with their meditation. So I asked if I made a donation to the Monastery if It would be okay if I took a few home with me. He said yes and asked that I make them available to only people who enjoy meditating.
I now have 6 of Meditation Stones left that I will be selling at events. I've carried them throughout India me to get them back home and now I can offer them. I selected the ones that I felt were personally energized and will make them available at my events. The smaller ones sell for $60, the larger of the small ones are $80. Let me know if you are interested and would like to purchase one for your meditation practice.
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Hypnotherapy to Change Unwanted Habits |
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For 14 years Terry Hodgkinson has owned and operated Positive Changes Hypnosis and Coaching Centre in Etobicoke. He and Dr. Bronwen Gates use powerful personal coaching backed up by hypnosis to help clients lose weight, stop smoking, manage pain, reduce stress, accelerate learning, improve sports performance and much more.
Founded by Patrick K. Porter, PhD, in 1987, Positive Changes has led the nation in successfully helping clients accomplish specific behaviour and lifestyle changes they desire.
For more information or to book your Free consultation and see how you can get started making those Positive Changes click the link below.
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Sponsor Terry for an Event in your City |
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Terry can lead an event for your group, company or organization in your city. It's a pleasure for him to introduce people to his work and he enjoys leading groups as well as working with people individually. In the past Terry has been sponsored for his skills in personal coaching and hypnotherapy as well as training in meditation, NLP, traditional martial arts, Chi Kung/Tai Chi, Self defense and Zen awareness exercises. Please contact Terry for more information.
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