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Sounds wonderful! What a lovely practice you have created.

Hello Alistair, Thank you for the welcome. How interesting that you recently almost had an Alpyoga encounter. As popular as it is with our clients the BBC should have done it! Alpacas are very calming and grounding. We do our Alpaca Yoga on Full Moon nights and it is wonderful to see the alpacas settle down among the participants as the sun goes down. There is nothing quite like lying on the ground looking at the stars and the glow of the full moon and listening to the rhythmic chewing of the alpacas. If ever you get a chance to take part I highly recommend it. Thank you for creating this community.

Thanks Alistair @Alistair Appleton . My anxiety was very high over the weekend, pacing the house. It was a good 8/9 out of 10. I think the anxiety is around 'I have to get everything right'... I have to do everything well but of course I can't and we all just do our best. I think the anxiety is also around even being able to speak in the interview, to find my voice and be coherent!! To be able to breath and feel OK as I talk. I'm sure you lovely people will be able to relate perhaps.

Yes - & related -is my dad used to have a hobby deer farm in Woodend Victoria, & they too kept kanga’s (- & foxes away ). Our sausage dog however nearly came off second best once, as deer don’t discriminate !( never seen him run as fast in his life on those tiny legs lol)

Hello and thank you so much for your warm greetings, which I return to you from Canada! I also appreciate your questions about being a progressive Muslim. I converted to Islam 15 years ago, and after 8 years, felt that I could no longer participate in the often patriarchal, misogynistic and homopobic practices exhibited in my Mosque. After much thought and prayer, I created the K-W Unity Mosque (K-W stands for Kitchener-Waterloo). Our warm and welcoming Mosque is gender equal in principle and practice. We are also firmly LGBTIQ+ inclusive and affirmative. We offer a safe space where Muslims as well as other spiritual seekers are free to spiritually explore, and be authentic to themselves and to God. I studied Buddhism before converting to Islam. It is a great honour to learn from dear Alistair - isn't he amazing?!! I believe that studying and practicing minduflness and meditation definitely enhances my ability to focus on my prayers, and on kindness and compassion! I facilitate and administer the Mosque, and feel that my ability to let minor problems and irritants go has really been enriched by studying Buddhism. Now there are definite differences between the two religions, but I am not fixating on those differences, but celebrating the common principles. I hope that I have not rattled on too long here! Feel free to send along any other questions that you might have, and blessings and peace to you!! Fran

Isn't it extraordinary? Finally, a scifi multiverse that's really invigorating! On the campus where I teach, near one building there are some blank stone balls ... which some students recently edited by adding these googly eyes — I assume in the spirit of this film!

Hi Gill, This is what I love about meeting people from other places you get to learn so many interesting things like Llama’s keeping kangaroos in line.

Hi Alistair, last winter I joined the Buddhist chats, I felt way out of my depth, I had little knowledge about Buddhism. I have listened to all the short clips now and they are an ideal introduction! Thanks

Hello Ignacio. Your reference to William Blake is very appropriate, and fascinating! I really liked your comments, and I thank you for sharing the youtube meditation. Peace!

Hi Susan! Welcome… hope you enjoy it here! 🌈🌊🌈🌊

Hi! I’m hoping everyone had a great Tuesday and will have an awesome Wednesday!