The Kitchen Table Network

The Kitchen Table Network
our monthly morning tea will be held on
Friday, 10th October
at
ICON BAR & BISTRO
Raby Bay Harbourside
9:45am ~ 11:30am.

Booking & payment essential ... please contact us!
Or phone: 0423965020.

L'Plunge invites you ...

Click here for full invitation and details ...

Download lplunge_birthday_invite.pdf

Julie Bird Workshop ... "BODY FOCUS" ...

Julie Bird Dip Hth. Science (Counselling)

MJ Holistic Counselling & Natural Therapies

 
Date:    Saturday 27.9.08
Two sessions
Time:    10am and 2pm

Date :    Wednesday 1.10.08   
Time:   10am

Venue:

880 Old Cleveland Road

, Carina

 
Mini workshop 2-2 ½ hours

Cost: $55

"Body Focus"

Learn to listen to the body's intuitive, intelligent guidance - Go Within.

Techniques used – Meditation, Visualisation and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Meditation and visualisation or guided imagery assists with identifying and processing emotional and physical blocks.  Body symptoms, such as headaches, back ache and body pain offer clues and vital information for identifying and working with emotional issues.  Learn to stimulate your body’s own healing potential.

Ph: 07-3843  1090
e.  julie@mjholisticcounselling.com.au

Julianne Garside ...

1.  Describe yourself ...

Energetic and organised!  Mother of two, wife to Dan.  Intuitive & level headed – loves the small pleasures of life!!

2.  Business name and contact details ...

Julianne G. Beauty Therapist
Phone 0438 880371
or email for an appointment julianneg@ozemail.com.au

3.  Describe your business  ...

Professional Beauty Therapy in a peaceful bushland environment.  Merging advanced technologies with pure and natural philosophies.

4.  What attracted you to this business or what do you love about your business ...

An industry which has stood the test of time yet constantly changing and moving forward, covering new ground.

5.  What is your favourite saying, quote or piece of advice  ...

In life you have two choices – you can walk with the turkeys or fly with the eagles!

 

Thinking Outside the Square ...

I received this as an email attachment recently and had to share it ... love the message ... As you know, 'Thinking Outside the Square' is our motto!

: Think outside the  square:

You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night, when you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.


Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car? Think before you continue reading.

This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to  die, and thus you should save her first. Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the  perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.

The candidate who was hired (out of 200  applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply  answered: 'I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.'

Sometimes, we gain more if we  are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to  'Think Outside of the Square.'

The "Someday" Disease ...

 

Do You Have It?

By Sonia Ricotti

 

 

 

"Someday" is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you.

-Timothy Ferris, The 4-Hour Workweek

 

Do you have the "someday" disease? I am amazed at how many people share their dreams with me and tell me how "someday" they will make their dreams come true. "It just isn't the right time right now" is what they tell me. We have a tendency to shelve our dreams for a later date:  when the kids grow up, when we have more money, etc. In other words, we are waiting for the stars to line up before we make that "big" move. I hate to break this to you, but the stars usually never end up lining up. There is always something that "comes up" that will stop you from achieving your dreams.
 
On my recent trip to the Dominican Republic, I was reading The Last Lecture by RandyPausch (I highly recommend reading it). He states in his book:
 
"The brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough. They're there to stop the other people."
 
Those brick walls will always present themselves; it is up to you to figure out how to get to the other side.
 
The only time you have is "now." So start taking action toward living your greatest life.  Don't focus only on the end result, but also focus on enjoying the journey. Life is short. Think about it, how fast has the last five years passed you by?
 
I have been following my "dream life" now for several years and I have to tell you, that a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into achieving it.  It wasn't always easy, but it was all worth it, and I loved and appreciated (brick walls and all) every second of the journey (and still do).
 
So I ask you, are you suffering from the "someday" disease? If so, what action will you take today to cure yourself?

   Sonia Ricotti is president of Lead Out Loud, a world renowned transformational leadership and self-development firm that helps people achieve professional and personal success. She is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, a leadership expert, a humanitarian, an author, and a radio host for the popular inspirational Internet talk radio show, Lead Out Loud Talk Radio.    www.leadoutloud.ca

Not that we need any thanks but ...

Just received this letter from the Starlight Foundation ...

A huge THANK YOU to all of you who either hosted a Star Party, or set up a Star Party online donation page. Your time and efforts helped to contribute towards a most fantastic total of over

$340,000

This is an amazing figure and far more than we ever hoped for. This also led to some teething problems with our receipting process so please accept my sincere apologies if you experienced delays or difficulties with receiving receipts. We have already revamped our system ready for our next round of Star Parties next year.

Amazingly, most of our top fundraisers were individuals that hosted cocktail parties or a ball or some other kind of event. Our schools also raised some excellent funds with simple ideas such as selling icy poles or dressing up or down for the day. Many individuals hosted a bbq or lunch at home or at work and were concerned that they had “…only raised $50”. As you can see, every $50 assists in raising our much needed funds. Where will your funds go?

* $500 takes Captain Starlight into the wards to visit 70 children
* $1000 buys a family a weekend escape
* $2500 funds 400 visits by children to a Starlight Express Room

(Incidentally, TKTN raised close to $350 - thank you to all).

So as you can see, the amount you have all raised with your time and efforts will touch a lot of children’s lives and the lives of their families who have to undertake the difficult journey of illness with them. Together, you HAVE made a difference. Further images from our Starlight Day campaign in May can be viewed here.

We do, however, have to continue to reach towards our goal of reaching more children every day. Our website has is now stocking Starlight Christmas cards so perhaps this year have a look at personalising your Christmas cards. See here.

Kind regards

Sarah McIntosh
NSW Community Team Starlight Children’s Foundation
Tel: 02 8425 5941
Fax: 02 9437 4634
Email: sarah.mcintosh@starlight.org.au
www.starlight.org.au

Staying Focused ...

I am proud of myself.  And I am proud of my friends.

Because in most cases, if you were to see Lorraine Ewing-Bowman, Jackie and me sitting around a table,  steam billowing from freshly brewed coffee (or, as it was in this case, tea) the banter would be lively; the laughter plentiful.  Amongst the mix of accents ~ Lorraine is Scottish; Jackie's English and I'm Australian born and bred ~ the opportunity to get a word in edgewise is generally limited.

However, seat us around a table where Lorraine is functioning in the capacity of our Business Coach and the situation is very different.  And, I must admit, our diligence at sticking to the task at hand has taken me somewhat by surprise!  Of course, there is still a little room for fun and joking but mostly we adhere to our agenda and manage to cover all areas set for discussion by the end of our session.  This has taught me a big lesson this week ...

The importance of being focused.  Taking aim; taking issue; taking action.  Not forever, just for a specified time.  It's so much easier that way.

We are ALL busy women and I'm the first to put my hand up and nominate as sometimes having a brain so overwhelmed by duties that, in the muddle of my mind, there are days I actually end up achieving very little.  At these times, when I'm running around like a chook with its head cut off,  I'm now going to ask myself  'Busy doing what?'.  And then pinpoint what needs to be done. Find my focus.

By setting a time frame to concentrate ~ to focus ~ on just one thing, issues are able to be addressed and dealt with without the clutter of 'all the other stuff'.  I am now applying this to other areas ... like the clean up of my messy study.

With all that creative energy being focused solely on the business of The Kitchen Table Network, the proliferation of ideas and the simple resolution of outstanding issues has astounded us.  The lessons each of us takes away from any situation are personal and perhaps this is one that Lorraine doesn't even realise she has gifted me with this week ... The Importance of Being Focused.  

Ain't that the truth!

Brisbane's Biggest Networking Event

Brisbane’s biggest networking event, set to take the spotlight on November 1st this year will see the city’s elite decision makers, corporate business representatives and local business owners come together in the support of RACQ CareFlight Rescue and The Dodd Foundation.

The Dodd Foundation was established by Megan Dodd, Brisbane Regional Community Relations
Manager for RACQ CareFlight Rescue, following the tragic events that struck her and her husband of 24 days, Paul. While on their honeymoon in the UK this past Christmas Day, an accident left Paul in a critical condition, unconscious and unable to return to Australia. Miraculously, Paul survived the first 24 hours and through sheer determination improved in health during the coming days and weeks. It was during this time; Megan engaged the assistance of her colleagues at RACQ CareFlight Rescue. On February 19, Paul, who was still unconscious, was transported back to Australia with the help of a full medical escort and the CareFlight team. Now in his home of Brisbane, Paul requires continual care in RBWH Hospital and is still in a coma.

The Dodd Foundation was established in a hope to raise much needed funds to cater for the ongoing costly care of Paul.  In an effort to achieve this, The Dodd Foundation and CareFlight have combined forces with Brisbane businesses Connect Working and Wealth Acceleration Group to promote and hold Brisbane’s Biggest Networking Event in 2008.

Brisbane’s Biggest Networking Event will be held in Brisbane City at Tattersall’s Club on November 1st at 6:30pm. Tickets are $195 with all profits to be split between RACQ CareFlight Rescue and the Dodd Foundation.


For more info about the event, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vicki Sparks from ConnectWorking on 0433 502110 or at vicki@connectworking.com.au

(To download full Press Release, click link below)

Download ConnectWorkingPressRelease.pdf