The best moments are sometimes those that are unplanned. Imagine my surprise when I opened the class Gratitude Jar (post workshop) expecting to find general grateful notes, only to find many of my workshop participants had included Gratitude posts for the Community Services which hosted my workshops, as well as Gratitude for my workshop and for me. I have included some of the workshop gratitude jar feedback below:






GRATITUDE WORKSHOP – CLASS GRATITUDE JAR COMMENTS:

• “I appreciate the work of Kogarah Community Services that support the community.”
• “Grateful to Danielle for sending all the events and workshops happening at KCS.”
• “Grateful for the opportunity to meet new people.”
• “I am very grateful for attending today’s workshop! Just what I needed … Thank you.”
• “I am grateful for being able to attend your lovely Gratitude Talk.”
• “Thank you so much Roslyn. You made my day. You are truly inspirational.”
• “Thank you for spreading/sharing your knowledge!”
• “Wonderful song at the end of your talk.”
• “Thank you! Thank you! For such a special morning. I walk away with something very powerful. God Bless You!”
• "Grateful for being here today."
• "Grateful for the generosity of talented women who have shared their gifts to others for this group (ORANA)."

​So Grateful for these comments
Ros ❤️❤️❤️

August 2016 marked the start of my Introduction to Journal Writing Workshops.  As I transitioned from Author to Workshop Presenter not only did I challenge myself 'To Be The Best That I could Be' but in doing so, I hope that I have inspired others to be more!

Thanks so much to the Orana - Live Well Group at Sutherland for having me as their guest presenter on 5 August, 2016.
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Special thanks to Kogarah Community Hub for allowing me to facilitate an extended Introduction to Journal Writing Workshop over two weeks - 22 & 29 August, 2016.

​With Gratitude

​Ros xxx

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Many years ago during my karaoke obsession, I remember being on stage and failing to sing the opening words to the song 'Sound of Silence'. As you can imagine, my friends heckled me from the audience, chanting "sounds of silence all right!".
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Conversely, despite this poor attempt at singing, can I share with you another occasion, when my words of silence actually did empower me ...

​During a school holidays visit to the bowling alley, our lane was finally ready and my name was called. As my children and I approached our lane, we noticed the family next to us refused to make room. Their possessions remained on our side of the seats.

​This was disappointing - I came to the bowling alley for FUN. Not for a confrontation, nor to deal with somebody else's bad attitude. Luckily for me, I was in a calm and humble mood.

In that moment I could have chosen to engage in an argument with the other mother, or as fate would have it, I could simply 'just be'.

​I managed to tap into my intuition, my gut instinct, or my soul. And, in this moment I decided my point of power was to do nothing at all. My daughters questioned the other people's belongings remaining in our seats, I instructed them to sit down where there was room. The mother clearly wanted an argument, and in this instant I knew not to engage. My power was to be indifferent to her challenges, and to proceed to bowl our game anyway.

​Low and behold, there was a lesson to teach my children, as strange as it seemed. As a result of my silence, the other mother not only moved her bag and shoes from our side to hers, but she also started to talk to and befriend me. I remained polite yet indifferent, and quietly amused.

My intuition proved to be spot on, my silence proved to be a powerful force. More powerful than words or conflict.

​So remember to add this lesson to your point of power - when sometimes, all that needs to be said is absolutely nothing at all.

No matter what your practice of choice: Meditation/Mindfulness, Yoga, Journal Writing or Other ...
Allow me to encourage you to partake in this practice each and every day. By simply committing yourself to practising YOUR PRACTICE, you are allowing yourself to explore.

What better way to set your intention, than by practising your Daily Practice?

Pardon the pun, but wouldn't life be more inspiring, if you actually OWN what you do?

Be sure to OWN your practice of choice. When you OWN it, you actually have a practice. When you merely do it, this may be daily practise for you, but with a little commitment, this can become YOUR daily practice.

I wish you well on your journey. I encourage you to commit to your soul.

Trust yourself, turn within and be sure to create your own DAILY PRACTICE today!

Ros x

www.RoslynGladman.com