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Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Unknown userMember16 June 2020, 3:39 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

There has been a fair bit of chaos that has been happening in the world lately. Adapting to isolation, then adapting to the world opening up again has been anxiety-provoking for a lot of people. On top of that, the situation in the US is distressing and news and social media are flooded with constant information and reminders. We wanted to create an event to provide opportunity to connect with one another, focusing on strategies to help keep our own personal-world's positive and safe during this tricky time. Join us on Tuesday the 30th as our 1.5 hour event kicks off at 7pm AEST with the wonderful @Jupiter and Community Guides @frog and @jem80 as co-hosts!

Until our event, check out this great resource from Headspace App, co-founder and former Buddhist monk, Andy Puddicombe, on how to navigate our emotional health during big world events -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmjr15l-j8s

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

JupiterSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:31 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thanks @frog it can be hard to feel graitude when so many are suffering, but I think if you look hard enough you can find it somewhere... Self-care is something many of us have to consciously learn and prioritise.

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AdgeSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:32 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thanks everyone @Jupiter @NatureLover @jem80 @frog @Shaz51 @Maggie @Judi9877

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Shaz51Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:34 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

thank you @frog , @jem80 and @Jupiter for a great interesting night

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JupiterSenior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:34 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Thanks so much everyone for coming along tonight! These types of events only work if people are willing to share and contribute, as you all have done so well. I am really privelaged to have been a part of it and have learned from you all.

I will leave the thread open for another 15 mins or so so everyone can say their goodbyes, and then I will lock it

Have a great evening all!

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jem80Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:36 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

@Judi9877 @Former-Member @Adge @Jupiter @frog @Shaz51 @Candydipper1

You so welcome it is a pleasure to get to know you all.

Connection is really important and sometimes we forgot amongst the chaos.

If you can connect with anyone or your family or pets it energises you. Whilst I don't have a pet I generally say hi and bye to the sales assistants at Coles and Woolworths. It's something small but it helps me feel connected with the community

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jem80Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:38 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Have a great evening all. Take care, stay well and stay safe. Bye for now...

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Judi9877Senior Contributor30 June 2020, 8:43 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Comfort in chaos: Looking after yourself and others during challenging times // Tues 30th June, 7-8.30pm AEST

Goodbye @jem80 @Former-Member @Jupiter @Shaz51 @Adge @frog @NatureLover @Fluttershy1 @Snowie @Maggie and everyone else. Thank you for a very interesting, informative and wonderful experience. Stay safe and have a great night!

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