Parkes ponders

Thoughts, ideas and experiences shared with all to take or leave as they wish.

 

Part two

The alarm is now stopped. So here we are in the garage cold and worried that we may be stuck. We don't have car keys with us. So we are stuck in the...

Posted: Fri, Jul 31 2009 at 10:04 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Faulty Alarm traps us. Part One

A tricky situation arose for my husband and I a few days ago. I in my office, he is in the lounge watching the news. It is Sunday, early evening and very...

Posted: Mon, Jul 27 2009 at 9:41 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Death teaches the living.

My friend and colleague Ivan passed away with a smile on his face at peace and in a state of grace. No struggle just a gentle and final letting go. Here...

Posted: Thu, Jul 23 2009 at 8:48 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Farewell Ivan

Ivan Sokolov co-founder of Aliveworld; friend and mentor to many, has passed away. His passing followed a determined and brave struggle to overcome an...

Posted: Thu, Jul 16 2009 at 1:27 PM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  1 comment
 

Putting My life into a Global perspective

I was sent an email link yesterday and I find myself feeling grateful for the life I am able to live. It is not perfect but I am better off than 75% of...

Posted: Thu, Jul 9 2009 at 9:42 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Heart Health

I was sent a link to this great e-book from the heart foundation of New Zealand, called Cheap Eats for the Heart . It is free to download and and has 26...

Posted: Fri, Jul 3 2009 at 11:13 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Saying Yes on impulse

Last night close friendsphoned to say they had been given some tickets to a Show, an evening celebrating Pink Floyd, would we like to go. On Impulse I...

Posted: Sun, May 10 2009 at 10:14 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Expanding joy in my life.

Each day I work for a few minutes on smiling and experiencing the joy I feel. This comes from a practice of gratitude. Once I acknowledge the good life...

Posted: Tue, May 5 2009 at 10:03 AM by admin in Parkes ponders |  1 comment
 

Feeling grateful from celebrating!

This has been a very busy wekeend for me as we shared some significant birthday celebrations with 3 speicial friends in my life. On Friday hosting a virtual...

Posted: Sun, May 3 2009 at 7:02 PM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

New seasons

Well another season has begun and the changing patterns of the seasons affect us in a variety of ways. For some the new buds and the warming air will hold...

Posted: Tue, Apr 14 2009 at 1:12 PM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

The power of passion

This weekend I witnessed the power of passion at work as I volunteered at the Local final for the All American Soap Box Derby. With the set up crew arriving...

Posted: Mon, Apr 6 2009 at 12:44 PM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

We have upgraded the administration of the site

You may have noticed the site off line briefly today as we deployed some administrative upgrades to our servers We apologise for any inconvenience caused...

Posted: Mon, Mar 30 2009 at 11:26 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

A life purpose

Years ago I 'discovered ' became aware that my life purpose was to change the environment in which we live for the future of our children. I've...

Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2009 at 8:10 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  1 comment
 

The importance of a big dream

Last night I was reminded of the importance of a big dream by 3 local high school students who were reporting on their time at the Rotary Science Experience...

Posted: Tue, Mar 24 2009 at 1:01 PM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  no comments
 

Weather - whats up with it's changing moods?

I watched an item on a TV news show today that showed the ocean on the west coast of the USA as having cooled an half degree. This apparantly is caused...

Posted: Fri, Mar 6 2009 at 11:03 AM by Helen Parkes in Parkes ponders |  1 comment

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