Conversations and Meditations
Conversations and Meditations, hosted by Justin Martin, intends to share the talented and interesting characters of the Riverdell Spiritual Centre community. A combination of ’get to know you’ interviews, light-hearted conversations, and explanations of upcoming events. Coupled with the sharing of meditations, philosophies, and experiences will offer the opportunity to understand better what Riverdell Spiritual Centre offers. As the Riverdell Business Manager, Justin meets a diverse and interesting range of people that often educate him on ideas that he was previously not aware of. He doesn’t always agree with them, but he is always fascinated and genuinely interested in the perspective being offered. He invites you to join him as he explores the stories and beliefs of the people that he chats with during these sessions. If you would like the opportunity to be featured in a future episode, feel free to reach out at +61 (08) 8523 1329, or admin@riverdell.org.au
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
During this episode, Dr Andrew Horwood connects with us over Zoom and shares some personal history and wisdom. Andrew is the standing Treasurer of EMSA, a practising GP and pain specialist, and a former resident of Riverdell Spiritual Centre.
We discussed the social atmosphere of his youth when Marxist Philosophy became a popular response to the horrors of WW2. A time in which many intellectuals resonated with Karl Marx’s adage that “Religion is the Opium of the People.”
We learn of Andrew’s journey of self-discovery, the profound realisation sparked by the birth of his children, as well as his evolution as a medical GP. Andrew speaks about his connection to the Emissaries and his appreciation for Lew Childre, the founder of the Heartmath foundation, and we consider the importance of grief, tears, and community. Please join me in this conversation, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.
If you are interested in learning more about the Heartmath foundation, Watch this Video for a better understanding.
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Episode 6. of Conversations and Meditations takes on a different format than you may have come to expect.
In this episode, Justin offers a meditation on the breath.
The breath is a potent tool for meditation. And is ideal for beginner and experienced practitioners alike. Bringing one's focus to the breath can help alleviate stress and is readily available to us anytime.
This meditation lasts approximately 15 minutes, and I recommend you find a place where you will not be disturbed for at least this long.
If you want to skip the intro, go ahead to 2:30.
With Loving-Kindness,
Justin
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Cheyne Morris joins us for this conversation and shares some of the Riverdell Spiritual Centre's history and how she became a teacher and practitioner of the energy healing modality known as 'Attunement'.
Cheyne has been connected to Riverdell for nearly forty years and is currently on the Board of Directors that govern Riverdell Spiritual Centre.
Join me for this exciting conversation where we touch on Cheyne's fantastic life stories, including time spent on the Green Peace Rainbow Warrior and other world travels.
With Loving-Kindness,
Justin
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
This episode of Conversations and Meditations introduces a long-time supporter of Riverdell Spiritual Centre, Pame Price.
Pame has been associated with Riverdell for over 20 years and continues to offer her knowledge and passion for meditation, self-development and conscious living.
We discuss how Pame first came to Riverdell, what she is currently working on, as well as considering the topic of the afterlife and more.
I hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to reach out to our team at Riverdell if you have any questions or suggestions about our incredible centre.
With Loving-Kindness,
Justin
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
During this episode of Conversations and Meditations, we meet Jasmine Hornby, Riverdell Spiritual Centre's Event Manager and resident Yoga teacher.
Jas talks about how she came to incorporate Yoga into her daily living and the benefits that she has enjoyed as a result.
We discuss some of the personal highlights experienced at Riverdell over the last four years, as well as some future aspirations.
I hope that you enjoy the conversation and the insight offered by Jasmine into her life and passions.
With Loving-Kindness,
Justin
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
This is the second episode of Conversations and Meditations featuring special guest, Nichole Hamilton.
Nichole is a skilled and dedicated facilitator and community builder who offers a variety of events at Riverdell Spiritual Centre.
During the conversation, we discover Nichole's passion for helping others to develop techniques for self-empowerment, with a specific focus on children and young adults. Drawing on her personal experience, she has developed a program that she is now sharing at Riverdell with a view to launching it nationally.
I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it.
With Loving-Kindness,
Justin
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Welcome to the first episode of Conversations and Meditations.
In this episode we will meet Ruth French, a long-standing member of the Riverdell Spiritual Centre community, and the current focus of the Sunday Service at Riverdell.
Ruth will tell us a bit about her life, what experiences shaped her beliefs and how she came to be at Riverdell.
We hope that you enjoy this episode of Conversations and Meditations. If you think you know someone who might enjoy it too, help us out and share it with them.
With Loving-Kindness,
Justin Martin
A bit about Justin...
These days, Justin is a husband and father interested in his family, Meditation, physical fitness, adventure, and music. It wasn't always like this, however, and in his youth, Justin struggled to find balance in his life. As a child, several schools removed him due to his inability to conform and self-regulate. In adolescence, Justin became self-destructive, reactive and insecure. Gradually though, Justin gained a new perspective and began to develop an attitude of gratitude, in no small part, thanks to the love and support that he enjoyed from his wife, Sarah. After expanding his understanding of the word and how people live within it, Justin finds himself in the unique position of serving at Riverdell Spiritual Centre. Inspired by the people he meets at Riverdell Spiritual Centre, Justin created this Podcast to share his good fortune with the world. Justin has a great sense of compassion for those who also find it difficult to 'fit in' and finds great satisfaction in his part in creating a home at Riverdell for anyone who might seek it.