Andrew McAlister Risking Words
John Main often taught about the importance of gentleness during meditation. While speaking about saying the mantra he would say “only the smallest effort is required”. Also, in asking us to attend to the mantra, he would also say “ignore everything else”.
All of this speaks to me of a different way – to the Western secular mind, at least – of being human. We are meant to be humans in context, living respectfully and gently our uniqueness as part of nature, and of each other.
Connection to country is at the heart of yindyamarra. Country can allow healing and shape all who live on it, if we are open, allow it, and commit to the necessary practice.
Solar panels, especially in our region, are an effective way of harnessing the light of the sun as a renewable energy source. However, when it comes to recycling them, we can do better.
What happened to the long, hot El Niño summer? It has been hot, however, no where near what some were expecting. Instead, Bathurst has had a variable summer with quite a bit of rain and humidity. What is happening?
