Never have an Off Day
Our Guest Speaker:
Our guest speaker was John Bayot, who presented a challenging metal health approach to the club members and guests. John has studied mental health through three major streams: science, philosophy, and religion. Much of the information he presented has roots from ancient cultures and beliefs.
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| John Bayot presenting to the club. |
John started this journey over 30 years ago when his sister faced challenges, prompting him study and investigate many approaches to mental health from a variety of sources and backgrounds and acquire as much knowledge on the topic as possible. He is also writing a book entitled “Never have an Off Day”.
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| John's Book : Never have an Off Day. |
John showed an image of poisonous South American frogs and explained their representation of negative ideas leading to depression in biblical times. One must get your ideas and outlook correct in living our lives and avoid negative and disruptive thoughts gaining control. There were many examples shown using ancient Egyptian and early Christian beliefs and symbols to illustrate this point and allowing love, truth and well-being entering one’s thoughts and how we live our lives. His approach primarily focuses on the paradigm of self-affirmation.
We appreciate him for sharing his methodology with our club members, which prompted us to reevaluate our perspectives and assumptions.
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| John being presented with the certificate of appreciation by Michael Mead |
What has been happening:
Anzac Day
Then in the afternoon; Many helped at the StreetWork BBQ at Manly Oval.
Thanks to those members and volunteers (Pat Crowhurst, Mary Granqvuist [a potential member], Denise Horan, Rhonda Scotter, Rick and Chiaki van Brugge and Michael Mead) who volunteered and helped with this fundraiser for StreetWork.
Philip Loveday told Roger Gray that they grossed more than $4000, so a great effort, Philip has also asked if he and Streetwork colleague, Margaret Murdon, can speak at our club sometime soon
Tuesday April 29 (5th Tuesday of the month)
A most enjoyable evening was held at Monkey King Thai, Balgowlah Village. 12 people attended. We all had such a swell time we did think about taking photos.
John O'Brien didn't attend (he headed South); so we need to ensure that we do better next time - photo wise!
Thanks so much to Pat Crowhurst for making the arrangements. Well done!
Coming Up:
Warringah have supported our combined events - Support theirs!
Need I say any more!
NOTE: It is is our NORMAL Rotary night
Also - Harbord Diggers - the following week:
Harbord Diggers has a variety of good food choices, and then enjoy a stimulating presentation with our Warringah colleagues.
June 3
So we have an interesting and varied line up... Over to you...
Localkind BBQ at Bunnings Balgowlah – Saturday 7th June
Nine of our members have indicated their availability to help with this proposed BBQ to be held at Bunnings Balgowlah on Saturday 7th June to raise funds to support a car that will be used as part of their work in the community. Our contact, Daniel Fields, is currently in Japan, but planning will start in the next week or so.
So here is your Planner:
Finally:
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