July 26, 2010 by   | 425 views | Comments (8)

Cynthia Parr

Cynthia stars in a documentary about her life called “By your side” due to be screened soon.

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March 11, 2010 by   | 196 views | Comments (17)

Happiness is a base line that we all would like to have as a constant in our lives. Yet it can be here one minute and gone the next.  Why is that so?

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March 9, 2010 by   | 171 views | Comments (8)

As we get close to our first Super Session Grading on 28th March, I thought that I would check in with you to see how your preparation is going. Have you registered yet? Have you made the commitment? Gradings are great for self improvement. As Northstar develops lifestyles and not fighters, use your grading preparation to hone all aspects of your life.

Between now and grading as well as getting physically fit, lets also overlay some of the mental and emotional qualities we practice at Northstar.

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March 7, 2010 by   | 167 views | Comments (1)

I posted a question at the end of last week on where does spirituality sit with Martial Arts. Is it there?  Has it ever been there? Is it an important part of the training?  Is it necessary ?

Here are some of the contributions so far:

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January 2, 2010 by   | 36 views | Comments (0)

Great article on the power of intention by Yaro Starack

What Made A Difference?
Below are adjustments to my life and my mindset that I made this year, which I consider most responsible for the significant shift in results I’ve experienced.

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September 22, 2009 by   | 212 views | Comments (9)

3244332524_cd99603589_tReprimanding people when they have got something wrong or failed to live up to their own standards is one of the hardest things a manager can do.

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September 15, 2009 by   | 29 views | Comments (0)


10 ways that I can bring peace around me on Peace Day, 21st September.

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September 6, 2009 by   | 151 views | Comments (0)


September 4, 2009 by   | 105 views | Comments (5)

A good life

Cancer survivor, and now a living example of the goodness in life, Dr Ian Gawler shares some of his incredible gems for living NOW

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August 31, 2009 by   | 9 views | Comments (0)

Quote: If I had to choose between loving you, and breathing. I would use my last breath to say I LOVE YOU.

August 20, 2009 by   | 10 views | Comments (0)


August 19, 2009 by   | 14 views | Comments (0)

busy 2

Sorry team, it just does not cut it! Ask yourself another question. Am I just being lazy??

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August 17, 2009 by   | 26 views | Comments (0)

SFSK2
People everywhere seek peace, happiness and freedom from life’s entanglements – without realising that what they seek is already within themselves. Read more…

August 14, 2009 by   | 42 views | Comments (2)

It costs nothing and it is so easy to give. Just takes a little practice.  You can choose to be kind and you can put kindness first in all action.  Kindness is at the heart of loving, loving self, loving others, loving life.