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Make it Count – Nike

Nike asked this guy to make a video about “Making it Count”. Instead he spent the budget and traveled the world with a friend until the money ran out.

Human Birdwings

A Dutch invention takes off…

 

 

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Jeb Corliss Table Mountain Crash

Once again, more base jumping. This time Jeb Corliss miscalculates by a few centimetres whilst base jumping and wing suit flying off Table Mountain, Cape Town

Infinirty List – Experience Freedom

This video was sent to me by my parents’ neighbour Dave Ould. It is “in loving memory of Tedd Rudd”, a crazy base-jumping, squirrel suit/bat suit/wing suit flying adrenalin junkie. It’s just something I think you all may enjoy.

 

Experience Freedom from Betty Wants In on Vimeo.

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Nic

Three Words

Most would think I’d be talking about swim, bike and run. There are another three words which I find useful for daily life.

 

As time goes by most people don’t even realise how caught up they are in their daily rituals, which they themselves have become.  Stuck in a rut, the comfort zone, you name it, we have all been there and most of us are more than likely in that space right now. Indeed it is a safe place to be when work has got you down. Your daily routine may only differ as your fridge empties out.

 

In some cases, we are more than happy to be in our comfort zone; however there are other things you’d rather be doing, right? Unfortunately a comfort zone has the same learning curve as a door stop. Step outside once in a while. Find your passion and watch your success grow. To get something you’ve never had, you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.

 

Passion is a formidable ally in developing the enthusiasm which creates success. Passion drives us towards our dreams and enthusiasm keeps us smiling along the way. If you’ve had a bad day it is your passion that can take out of that deflated state.

 

Do something that gives you goose bumps; something that awakens the butterflies from their slumber. Whatever it is, just get out there, make the most of it and make it happen.

 

Three words:

 

Passion

 

Enthusiasm

 

Success

The Invitation

It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.

I want to know what you ache for,

and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.

It doesn’t interest me how old you are.

I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love,

for your dreams, and for the adventure of being alive.

 

It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon.

I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow,

if you have been opened by life’s betrayals,

or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain.

 

I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own,

without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it.

I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own;

If you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you

to the tips of your fingers and toes, without cautioning us to be careful,

be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human.

 

It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true,

I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself,

if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.

I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore trustworthy.

I want to know if you can see beauty, even when it is not pretty every day,

and if you can source your life from God’s presence.

I want to know if you can live with failure, yours or mine,

And still stand on the edge of a lake and shout to the silver moon, “Yes!”

 

It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money you have,

I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair,

weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done for the children.

 

It doesn’t interest me who you are, how you came to be here.

I want to know if you will stand at the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back.

It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.

I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.

I want to know if you can be alone with yourself,

and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.

 

 

Oriah Mountain Dreamer – Indian Elder

 

Big Bay Beach Protest

 

Are you concerned about the sewerage spills that happen at Big Bay beach?

 

This is your chance to make a stand!

 

Join a 30 minute peaceful protest – Sunday 27 March 11:00am -11:30am

 

The meeting regarding the status of Big Bay Beach was poorly attended this week and knowing that there are many people who care about the state of this beautiful beach, it would be good to show Alderman Ian Neilson and the City of Cape Town that there ARE indeed hundreds of concerned citizens.

 

The idea is to have all the interested groups present:  The Bloubergstrand/Big Bay home owners, The Life Saving club, kiters, surfers, bodyboarders, windsurfers, Eden on the Bay store owners, school children, boot camp clubs, dog walkers, cyclists, runners etc.
Make a banner and come either as an individual or as part of a group.

 

This will go a long way in increasing public awareness and it will only require 30 minutes of your time.

 

Please reply to this event on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/WOWees/138280929554003#!/event.php?eid=133257950079825 or send a return email to this address:  caroline@wowees.com

The Art of Living

Over the millenniums there have been many great teachers, spiritual leaders or enlightened beings (whichever you prefer); Krishna, Buddha and Jesus to name the better known.

Having always been somewhat of a spiritual person I have sought interest in the many paths, be it religious by definition or simply self development.

My latest spiritual venture is the Art of Living, founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravishankar. Widely regarded as the enlightened being of this millennium, Sri Sri Ravishankar is changing the world. His teachings have touched countless lives, including my own.

Our minds are bombarded with a plethora of messages glazed on top of old impressions, stress and anger.

We shower to keep our bodies clean. But what do we do for our minds? The teachings of Sri Sri brings the mind back to its source; a state of blissful and peaceful divinity.

This is achieved through ancient breathing techniques, meditation and Ayurvedic sciences. All of which were around long before any religion existed.

Just to give you an idea, Sudarshan Kriya is one of the breathing techniques which is included as part of this all.

“It incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which harmonize the rhythm of the body, mind, and emotions and brings them in tune with the rhythm of nature. Thereby, eliminating stress, fatigue, and negative emotions such as anger, frustration, and depression; leaving you calm yet energized, focused yet relaxed.

Breath is the link between the body and the mind. You can use the breath as an effective and quick stress relief technique. Millions of people from all walks of life have been touched by the healing power of the Sudarshan Kriya, including individuals of all religions.

Nature is replete with various rhythms and cycles – day follows night, night follows day, seasons come and go. Similarly, there are biological rhythms in our body, mind, and emotions. When these rhythms are in sync, we have a sense of harmony and well-being.”

Although I do not practice these techniques as often as I should I can certainly note the positive effects it has had on my life and those around me.

If you can open your mind up to this ancient knowledge, most of which forms the basis of all religions misinterpreted through cultural and language barriers, then I suggest you give the Art of Living Part 1 course a go.

It will change your life for the best, regardless of your religion, beliefs or even disbeliefs.

Ironman 2010 Pro-Bike Slo-Mo

If you ever wanted to see exactly how the pros set their bikes up this is the video to do that. Perfect