Be a master of your destiny

Within each one of us there is a master of the universe. Not the universe out there but the inner universe of our thoughts and feelings, attitudes and actions. Most people realise too late what awaits within and how valuable it is. For too long we allow ourselves to be distracted and bewitched by all that is happening outside. To be the master of your inner world is to be the master of your own destiny. Are you going to be the master or a slave? ~ thoughtfortoday.co.uk

Rural Women Leading Change

Great news!  I've been accepted onto the Rural Women Leading Change Reference Group!  What a great way to forge new professional networks.

Now to ponder a possible project for the East Gippsland community. 

Rural Women's Network

I recently submitted an expression of interest to be a part of the Rural Women Leading Change Reference Group as a way to refine and develop my capacity to "facilitate individual and societal change through empowerment". 

Here's an excerpt from the Department of Planning & Community Development website: http://www.ruralwomen.vic.gov.au/web15/rwn/dvcrwn.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/about+us

About us
The Rural Women’s Network is not a formal organisation, but rather a way of linking groups and individual women. Links are forged between groups from different backgrounds with varied objectives and activities, providing opportunities for the exchange of information and ideas.The Rural Women’s Network is not a formal organisation, but rather a way of linking groups and individual women. Links are forged between groups from different backgrounds with varied objectives and activities, providing opportunities for the exchange of information and ideas.

Networking to build stronger communities
The network supports commitments in the Government’s social policy statement, A Fairer Victoria, to encourage individuals and community groups to work together to build strong communities. The Network's Coordination Unit works with the Department’s local teams in regional Victoria to strengthen the network and support action for change through enabling and empowering women in their communities.

Quote of the Day

HH Dalai Lama explains empathy and compassion so well in this quote:

"To the extent that our experience of suffering reminds us of what everyone else also endures, it serves as a powerful inspiration to practice compassion and avoid causing others pain. And to the extent that suffering awakens our empathy and causes us to connect with others, it serves as the basis of compassion and love."