Profound appreciation
May 31, 2011
Pioneering psychologist William James is best known for his book, The Varieties of Religious Experience, where he wrote, “The deepest principle in human nature is
Commentary
This includes a large range of talks given at a variety of locations and venues, collections and immersions from retreats and workshops, guided meditations, social media, interviews and other related conversations.
Claiming our beauty
May 23, 2011
Taking transformation as her theme, in this short video Stephanie Dowrick speaks about finding a sustaining recognition of who and what we are. Once again,
Sustaining our peace
April 28, 2011
In this short, encouraging video Stephanie Dowrick speaks about sustaining a sense of peace and inner confidence even in the face of difficult events. Combining
It’s a beautiful day!
April 16, 2011
Many years ago I remember listening to a singing group called “It’s a beautiful day”. Even then I had at least some realisation that it’s
Universal Heart Newsletter
April 12, 2011
Sustaining our compassion YouTube talk Easy communications via the “Official Stephanie Dowrick” Facebook page Australian Women’s Weekly: “The Case for God”
Seeking the Sacred – reviews
April 4, 2011
Good books don’t get old. Or stale. Trivia does curdle. Or goes right off. But some of the books that I treasure most and refer
Sustaining our compassion
March 28, 2011
From the Interfaith in Sydney service, 20 March 2011, this is most of a talk given by Stephanie Dowrick on how we can keep our hearts
Love is…
March 21, 2011
These beautiful images come from a shared project I created a few years ago with Sydney writer, photographer and “urban farmer” Jessica Perini who not
“Support for Life” starting 11 April, Sydney
March 8, 2011
Dear friends This is to alert you to “Support for Life” in Sydney, but I will be in Melbourne this Thursday, 10 March, so have
After the diagnosis
March 5, 2011
On 11 April Stephanie Dowrick will begin leading the first of six evening workshops in the “Support for Life” Sydney series. This is Stephanie’s first
Choosing kindness
March 1, 2011
It seems so obvious to point out that our happiness largely depends on our capacity to offer kindness (thoughtfulness, consideration, good humour) to others –
A very ugly swan
February 25, 2011
In the face of earthquakes, floods and fire, and the agonizing injustices and repression being played out in Libya and elsewhere as I write this,
Universal Heart Newsletter
February 24, 2011
Dear Universal Heart friends In this newsletter: Sydney support group for those suffering life-changing illness * Visiting Melbourne 10 March * Easter & Kyoto Retreats
Choose life!
February 11, 2011
“When do you write? Do you make a time every morning…?” I was asked a couple of nights ago at a wonderful event at Shearer’s
Peace from the inside out
February 8, 2011
These words from Zen poet and teacher Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh have been the greatest support to me and countless others for many years. Let’s
Stella Cornelius: a tribute
January 31, 2011
(What follows is Quaker and development activist Jane Sloane’s January 2011 eulogy at the memorial service for peace activist, Peace Prize winner, and conflict resolution
Religious bigotry: a global challenge
January 31, 2011
There are few expressions of human ignorance and misery worse than religious bigotry. Bigotry of any kind harms those who express it as well as
Universal Heart Newsletter
January 21, 2011
Includes: Visits to Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne – February 2011 * Easter Retreat and new Writing Retreat in Kyoto (Oct 2011) * Interfaith in Sydney 20
Events, Retreats, Services, 2011-12
January 11, 2011
Dr Stephanie Dowrick accepts a limited number of private speaking engagements, not listed here (companies, schools, government and non-government organizations). Enquiries to uhn@stephaniedowrick. com or william@stephaniedowrick.com
2011: A year of kindness?
January 10, 2011
Is this the year for learning something fresh and transformative about kindness? Something that will enhance your life – and the lives of everyone around
Retreats & events with Stephanie Dowrick 2011
January 9, 2011
Forthcoming events include the monthly Interfaith Service in Sydney (3rd Sundays of the month at 264 Pitt Street, 3pm; next service 18 December). Stephanie Dowrick writes:
Readers’ responses to Seeking
January 4, 2011
The following responses from readers mean much more to me than simple praise and encouragement – as vital as encouragement always is. If you have
Conversations – listen & read
December 24, 2010
We have a new feature on this web site which lists some of my public conversations and interviews – and the occasional blog mention. These
Auckland, 15 January 2011
December 21, 2010
A “retreat in a day”, particularly exploring the individual strengths and wisdom we want and need for the year ahead. A wonderful way to set