Focused Thinking with Rosie Bentley, Life Coach & Group Facilitator

08/10/2022

At the Himba of Namibia in Southern Africa, the date of birth of a child is fixed, not at the time of its arrival in the world, nor in its design, but much earlier: since the day the child is thought in His Mother's mind.⠀

When a woman decides she's going to have a child, she settles down and rests under a tree, and she listens until she can hear the song of the child who wants to be born. And after she's heard this child's song, she comes back to the man who will be the father of the child to teach him that song. And then, when they make love to physically design the child, they sing the song of the child, to invite him.⠀

When the mother is pregnant, she teaches the singing of this child to the midwives and older women of the village. So, when the child is born, old women and people around him sing his song to welcome him.⠀

As the child grows, the other villagers learn his song. So if the child falls, or gets hurt, he always finds someone to pick him up and sing his song. Similarly, if the child does something wonderful, or successfully passes through the rites of passage, the people of the village sing his song to honor him.⠀

In the tribe, there is another opportunity where villagers sing for the child. If, at any time during his life, the person commits an aberrant crime or social act, the individual is called in the center of the village and the people of the community form a circle around him.
Then they sing his song.⠀

The tribe recognizes that the correction of antisocial behavior does not pass through punishment, it is by love and reminder of identity. When you recognize your own song, you don't want or need to do anything that would harm the other.⠀

And the same way through their lives. In marriage, songs are sung together.⠀

And when, getting old, this kid is lying in his bed, ready to die, all the villagers know his song, and they sing, for the last time, his song.

Via Robby Bellastoria and Discover Africa

Photography | Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

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Sunday 18 September 9.30 - 11.45am
At Sun Salute Yoga Centre, 394 Grey St, Lovegrove Lane, Hamilton East.

Gentle Movement & Focused Thinking Discussion with Rosie

How can you practice mindfulness? What difference can mindfulness make in your life? Give yourself the gift of some gentle mindful movement and inspirational dialogue about creating inner harmony.

Please bring a small contribution to morning tea. Drinks will be provided.

9.30am – gentle mindful movement
10.00 - 11.45am morning tea & discussion
Cost $5 Everyone is welcome. Invite your friends.

Please tell me about other topics you would like to discuss!

If you want to explore issues privately, Rosie offers professional consultation and you can make a booking directly with her.

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13/08/2016

People often ask me what I do as a Life Coach. I work from a strong belief that you are an expert in your own life. While sometimes things may not seem clear, you know yourself better than anyone else.
• In my role as a coach and facilitator I listen and support you to clarify important issues and assist you to find your own answers.
• I help you to identify beliefs, thoughts, assumptions, habits and feelings that influence your life and encourage you to uncover more choices.
• I provide a safe thinking environment for you to explore issues and voice your concerns.
• You have the opportunity to crystallize your dreams and goals. This can expand your inner peace and happiness, and enhance your wellbeing.

For over 25 years I have facilitated sessions for individuals and groups, helping people to –
- change habits and assumptions
- handle fears and rediscover strengths & confidence
- create joy and gratitude
- clarify values & beliefs
- understand stress & accept emotions
- refresh relationships
- become more positive and proactive

I hope this answers people's questions.

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I get these Simple Reminders in my email each day and usually there is something that makes me smile or is just a timely reminder. I thought that this was a good one to bounce the year off with....even if we are into February now! What do you think of this quote?

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Hope you are making each Easter Day count"

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I am offering my service as a Wellbeing Facilitator from the Cambridge Midwives Clinic. I look forward to working with people who want to make changes in their lives.