That's hilarious! Alinghi flying our Maori flag???

http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=115769

I think there's going to be a bit of favouritism happening there now in
regards to the Maori population...quite possibly I'd say. Will have to see
how much of a coverage this will get throughout the all the iwi.

I can't get over that. That's just highly amusing.

- Rerenga

These tips were forwarded to me. They're pretty good. Do them! Taking a
breather is actually an effective way of being aware of the present, your
surroundings, you and your state of mind.

And it makes me laugh when I'm actually doing something that was forwarded
to me via email...a forward that was finally worth it! That cracks me up and
that makes me happy. So it works! Life is good.

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Summer holidays are faded memories and now we are approaching the fourth
month of the year and winter is next......Depressing? Not if you breathe
right!!

How to stay mindful at work (and anywhere else in fact)

1. Before getting out of bed each morning - think about your breathing as u
take 5 deep breaths in and out. Then think positive thoughts to create the
right attitude to face the day

2. When travelling to work - think about your body walking, standing,
waiting, driving - take 5 deep breaths in and out. Keep your mind
clear - exclude anxiety, concerns

3. At work, notice any body tightness. Then breathe in and as you breathe
out let go of the tension - which could be in say neck, shoulders, jaw,
lower back. Take 5 deep breaths in and out, then get up and stretch

4. Take a one minute pause every 20-30 minutes to change your mental focus.
Yes, only one minute! Change your gaze from close work to distance by
looking out of the window. Stop thinking about work for 60 seconds - take 5
deep breaths in and out

5. Use workplace cues to tune in on yourself eg phone ringing, waiting for
a meeting to start - take 5 deep breaths in and out

6. Take your work breaks! Change posture, get out in the fresh air and
natural light, drink filtered water, walk, enjoy your lunch food - take
5 deep breaths in and out

7. Take occasional moments to think about your posture - walking, standing,
sitting and be aware of your surroundings - take 5 deep breaths in and out

8. Bring awareness to listening and talking - tune in, dont rush, focus.
Notice how your mind and body feel - take 5 deep breaths in and out

9. At day's end, be aware of the transition between leaving work and
arriving home. Take 5 minutes at home for adjustment including 5 deep
breaths in and out

10. Before sleeping, take 5 deep mindful breaths, releasing all "day
thoughts" as u breathe out and relax into a well-earned and comfortable
sleep

Remember - you only need to take a group of 5 deep mindful breaths
occasionally throughout the day to give yourself a wonderful sense of
wellbeing. How hard is that!?
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See? Not bad hmm? Funny how it's something you know to do and that you
should do but only until you do do it you find that it is actually worth
doing.

Dang.

- Rerenga

...engaging with each other with open minds and discussing the issues that
are present and that affect us as a country and as youth. What is it that we
want for our country? What we think we need and want are different but which
one has more control? Our relationships with each other also...
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