is this all there is to life? Is there nothing more than this?

Published: Thu, 08/15/13

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When I was of pre-teen age I remember a time hearing my parents argue, shouting loudly at each other was something that happened regularly. I remember sitting there downstairs watching TV and this time all of a sudden everything seemed to disappear. It was if I was now sitting in a room by myself that was absolutely quiet. Then a voice which I assumed were my thoughts said loud and clear "IS THIS ALL THERE IS TO LIFE? IS THERE NOTHING MORE THAN THIS?" and then a second or two later everything came rushing back. The TV was again blaring, a measure taken to drown out the sound of my parents who were still shouting in the background.

Somehow for those few brief seconds questions become larger than life: "Is this all there is to life? Is there nothing more than this?"

My life would be different from then on. I didn't know it yet but I would now make choices that would slowly begin to change how I experienced life for the better.

I was no longer comfortable accepting the idea that life had to be a struggle with little more to look forward to than working, eating, arguing and sleeping.

From then on I continued to nourish a seed that had been planted and would always have me asking, "How can I make life an adventure?" and "What else can I learn about myself and life that I am not aware of right now?"

I remember Helen Keller once said "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing", and she was blind! So I figured what was my excuse? Like you I didn't have one, nobody does. Some people will say "Fear; I'm afraid to try new things" Yes but as soon as you face that fear, you realize it only has power over you if you allow it to by staying stuck and under-satisfied in your life. Or you can wake up like I did one day saying "enough is enough, it's time to really live life" and then get active in events that will help you do just that!

Events:

Public Talk by Terry Hodgkisnon on the magic of India - Sunday August 28th

Meditation Evening with Terry - Wednesday Sept 11th

FireWalk Experience - Saturday September 21st

Sacred India Himalayas Trip - October 26th to November 9th.

Public Talk on India Travel by Terry Hodgkinson

come on out and join in a free talk I will be giving on the incredible diversity of India. I want to share a few stories with you regarding some of the experiences I've had and show a few slides so you can see some of India's mystique and beauty. I will also share some information regarding the places I will be taking a small group to in a few months and show some of the amazing things we will experience. I will take questions and there will be some refreshments and healthy snacks too.

Date: August 28th

Time: 8pm - 9:30pm

Location: Positive Changes Centre

Please call me directly at 416-732-0429 or email me through the link below to save your spot for the short tour of India through the eyes of a wandering ninja.

Email your registration for this talk now

Time For a Laugh

Yes we know that everybody is doing it now a days even the geeks down in the silicon valley. However the important thing to remember is not that you do it once in a while rather that you do it on a regular bases. Have you been?

Wednesday Evening Meditation Session

"Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate." - Swami Sivananda

The next Satsang-Meditation Session will be held on:

Wednesday September 11th

from 8pm to 10pm

Terry's office "Positive Changes" is located at:

4895B Dundas Street

Etobicoke, 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 by calling Terry at 416-732-0429 or email using the link below.

Email Your Reservation Now

Event: The FireWalk Experience

"Many thanks to Terry and Zsuzsa for guiding me through the FireWalk experience. I went to the FireWalk determined to complete the walk and came from it with much more than just the walk itself.

I truly came to understand I was there not just for a physical challenge of walking over hot coals but a spiritual journey of letting go of the negative influences in my life by writing them on paper and symbolically burning them in the fire that later I would walk on.

One of the key influences I found that assisted me in completing the FireWalk was one of the meditation classes I attended, presented and guided by Terry Hodgkinson. The class focused on positive words that left me with the feeling of more inner positivity. I used the verbal encouragement both that Terry and Zsuzsa gave for my mindset to walk around the circle of hot coals and then eventually I found myself walking right across them. To reassure myself that I actually did it I crossed over them a second time. Wow!!

What an experience. I came away from it feeling positive and accomplished, ready to take on whatever challenges were to come my way.

If you ever want to become energized and feel positively empowered and encouraged, I recommend that you participate in a FireWalk!

Thank you Terry and Zsuzsa."

Sincerely,

Lezley Martin

The next FireWalk Experience will be held Saturday September 21st. Early registration will guarantee you a spot.