A quick note to let you know what’s going on with this blog site and the domain site.

Firstly, yes this was the official blog site for Dianne Mead but in the past few months I have upgraded the domain site http://diannemead.com which has allowed me to incorporate blogging. So… what does this mean, well actually I’m still figuring it out from a practical perspective

In respect to information there are now postings on both sites but obviously I don’t want to be consumed with writing for both.

So…Get along to the web site http://diannemead.com and subscribe at the top right of the page and that way you will be informed of all future postings on that site and once this site is incorporated I’ll let you know.

Alrighty, it’s Saturday and I have my munchkins with me so I’ll be off now.

Lots of love and blesses

Dianne

A member of the Sound Healers Association  I totally appreciate sound is more than noise we either like or dislike.

Sound is vibration. It resonates, and it can assist us to change our mood, create a mood and enhance an ambience. It soothes and heals.

SOUND IS EMOTIONAL 

and

 SOUND SPEAKS TO US AS ONE AND AS MANY

Join thousands throughout the planet on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST–New York Time)

Sound forth for 5 minutes with the “AH”, created and projected with the energy of compassion and love, sending a sonic valentine to Gaia, our Mother Earth. At that time, please go to templeofsacredsound.org to enhance the vibratory effect as we sound together for Global Harmonization—planetary peace and healing. Please visit this link: http://worldsoundhealingday.org/for more information.

If you cannot tone at 12 noon, sounding anytime during February 14, 2011 will help create positive shift and change for our planet on World Sound Healing Day.

Earlier this year the web site for DianneMead.com and was lost. Although I retrieved images etc I lost data yada yada.

Since that time I have made do with the blog site and for those of you who have visited before, you will see it has changed.

I now have a new web host for diannemead.com. The site is on the mend and resurfacing with a fresh and different look yet again after a little feng shui coupled with human error that has gone a long way to enabling the new look and realignment.

As soon as the site is finalised I will post  an update.

Thank you for your patience.

Oh…and by the way…

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR!

I truly hope the desires in your hearts come to fruition this year.

Love and Blesses

Dianne Mead

Historically violence has been specifically associated with physical injury more commonly named as assault and and physical abuse  or violence.

Violence is today recognised as being a controlling behaviour which can present under many guises one of which is emotional intimidation and bullying.

Emotional violence, although sometimes difficult to pinpoint and articulate, is and always has been more prevalent and more harmful than physical violence.

It is the psychological affects of the physical violence that remain long after wounds have healed in the form of behavioural changes, trauma and sometimes physical health issues.

Emotional violence has existed throughout the ages and can most easily be identified through the history of religion, culture and inequality between the sexes.

In more recent years we have seen awareness around school yard bullying increase and has been recognised and labelled as violence.

Refusing to listen to or to deny another person’s feelings, telling people what they do or do not feel and ridiculing or shaming another persons feelings is Emotional Violence, a controlling behaviour which occurs when one person believes they have a right to control or dominate another person.

Emotional Violence is real but the effects of its injury can make us question ourselves as confidence diminishes.

Symptoms of Emotional Violence (symptoms can range depending on the resilience of the individual, the environment, the duration of violence occurring and the severity of violence):

• shyness
• timidity
• lack in confidence
• questioning oneself
• lack of enthusiasm and passion
• feeling tired
• depression
• anxiety
• uncertainty
• helplessness
• feeling scared
• biting nails
• going inward
• avoidance of situations and people
• regression in school grades
• feeling irritable
• biting your tongue or turning the cheek to comments
• lack of self esteem
• changes in dress and presentation
• changes in eating behaviours
• feeling sick
• emotional outbursts
• anger
• bullying

Emotional Violence occurs:

• between individuals
• in spousal relationships
• between ex partners
• in families
• in cultures
• at the workplace
• in schools

Education to expand awareness around emotions, to recognise occurrences of Emotional Violence and its harmful effects is paramount if we are to:

• eliminate harrassment and intimidation
• empower individuals
• increase self esteem
• reduce physical violence
• combat teen suicide and self harm
• battle depression
• create respectful relationships
• increase tolerance
• increase emotional resilience

Emotional understanding is the key for creating pathways to:

• optimum physical and mental health
• understanding past life choices
• making future empowering decisions
• creating quality relationships
• negotiation and mediation
• understanding behaviours minor as well as extreme
• extinguishing family legal battles
• providing comprehensive and more accurate assessment of situations
• determining a course of action

 Acknowledging emotional violence is the start to regaining personal power and opening minds to be able to educate on its effects and thereby treat the cause and eliminate symptoms.

LOL

Dianne Mead

Earlier this year the web site and data were lost.

Since that time I have made do with a blog site and for those of you who have visited before, you will see it has changed.

I now have a new host for diannemead.com and that site is on the mend to resurface with a different look yet again after a little feng shui coupled with human error which has gone a long way to enabling a new look and realignment.

As soon as the site is up I will post  an update.

Thank you for your patience.

Oh…and by the way…

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR!

I truly hope the desires in your hearts come to fruition this year.

Love and Blesses

Dianne Mead

Recognising, understanding, feeding and expressing our emotional needs is imperative to our quality of life and state of mind.

Since the dawn of time Music (vibration) has been the main means of changing and/or sustaining an emotional state also known as eliciting a state and shifting a point of consciousness.

From ancient tribal ceremony to today’s mix of rap, R & B, country and more, sound continues to be the one thing that unites people.

Made up of varying vibrations, sound resonates with our bodies uniting those who resonate to the same or similar beat and tone and at the same time has the ability to turn people away by invoking feelings we either like or dislike.

BOB MARLEY … united the hearts of people around the world

WENDY MATTHEWS … an Aussie female singer Promoting Peace and Love

You’re not living the life you dreamed and suddenly you find all the dreams you had as a kid have fallen to the rear of your mind, sitting dorment at the end of the line behind responsibilities and commitments to the family, the bank, co-workers, parents, kids and everyone else you can think of EXCEPT YOU.

You think you believe you deserve exactly what it is you have been dreaming of… but, DO YOU REALLY? Do you really believe you are deserving?

Go ahead and ask yourself now and draw your attention to how you feel.

What happens in your body when you ask yourself slowly with your mind on the question …”Do I really think I deserve ..(insert what it is)?”

So…what’s happening for you? 

Listen….don’t stop

Listen to the chatter inside your head, the feeling in your heart or stomach … KEEP GOING…you are about to open doors that will lead you to answers at the root of the beliefs you have been unconsciously living your life by.

Whose voices are you hearing,  who are you reminded of and what is being said? Go ahead, you need to do this. Take your time and JUST DO IT.

Yes, your beliefs, whose beliefs? have set you up for Success or Failure! 

As you determine the origin, the family of origin of those beliefs you find you have permission to make a choice as to whether you want to keep those beliefs or change them.

So, how have those beliefs been working for you? 

What motivates behaviour?

Understanding what motivates behaviour is the key to proactively managing mis behaviour.

When you come to the unquestionable knowing that ALL behaviour is a result of thoughts and feelings you:

• have the opportunity to relate with compassion and empathy
• have the ability to influence future behavioural choices 
• have a better chance of teaching new behaviours
• will be part of the solution
• will be in a position to validate and empower another person or group

We must recognise not all behaviour is “good” behaviour or “appropriate” behaviour but ALL feelings are okay.

No person has the right to tell someone how they feel or how they should or should not feel. In fact validation of feelings is critical for future self esteem and confidence.

The distinction is in thoughts. Our individual meta programs, beliefs, values, tradition – family of origin and personal experience.

When we consider all emotions are acceptable but not all behaviour is acceptable we can maintain the bond of love with our children and guide them to make different choices. Our approach will be different because we come from a place of coaching and teaching rather than controlling and punishing.

If children feel they are not being heard or understood  (remembering justification of feelings is not necessary because all feelings are okay) then they can incorrectly think they are unloved and/or misunderstood. Children may view discipline as punishment for their feelings which compounds anger issues, resentment and frustration and teaches the child to question or not rely on their feelings subsequently lowering self esteem which can have adverse effects into partner and future relationship choices, addiction and weight issues to name a few.

Taking the time to talk about emotions or feelings whether with your partner or children creates an apportunity to enhance relationships and intimacy.

You create moments for teaching through nurturing and supportive environments that open up to you when you take the time to listen and reflect on how your children are feeling.

Outcomes of Mis Behaviour – Become a Detective

So what are the results? 

Look deeper into mis behaviour.

The effective result of behaviour (whether “good”or “bad”) gives greater clarity behind thoughts and feelings.

Every action has a reason, a “because” and a consequence.

Looking at the consequence or effect of behaviour will illuminate the flip side.

Like it or not YOU are a Role Model

Behaviour is learned.

What are you teaching?

Are you consistent?

Are you congruent?

Being human entails making mistakes, but I  believe there are no mistakes. We are all doing the best we can do at any given time with the resources and knowledge we have at that time. That said, in hindsight, we can always find something we would say we could have done differently.

Being honest and open about “making mistakes” or “wrong choices” ourselves somehow makes us more human. It brings the benchmark down to a reachable height and can eliminate the podium or competition in living up to ? so to speak.

N.B. this post will be expanded upon

copyright 2010 Dianne Mead

Dianne Mead

Tony O’Connor, an Australian artist resided on the Sunshine Coast, Australia in the hinterland area of Maleny where his studio was also located.

Tony O’Connor is one of Australia’s biggest selling instrumental musicians.

His music inspired and helped many and is played in medical centres, hospitals and homes.

It is used by psychologists, doctors, hypnotherapists and other practitioners world wide.

I have personally appreciated Tony’s work for more than 10 years and have shared his music in a professional manner to induce relaxation, meditation and hypnosis.

On Sunday, 23rd May 2010, Tony O’Connor gently and peacefully passed away at home with his wife Jacqui, daughter Samantha, and son-in-law Steve, by his side.

About eighteen months ago, Tony was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme – a brain tumour.

In early 2010 Tony realised his time with us was coming to an end, but he accepted the next stage of his journey with grace, honour and dignity.

What a wonderful gift to humanity and the greater consciousness Tony shared and leaves as his legacy.

His talent, passion, generosity, warmth and essence remains.

I am personally forever thankful for his part in my life.

Much love and compassion to Tony’s family and friends.

May we all be blessed with the innate knowing of your ever spiritual presence

Dianne Mead

Help children learn to understand and regulate their emotions.

The Tune in to Kids program teaches parents:

• Awareness and regulation of their own emotions
• Awareness of their children’s emotions
• to use children’s emotional experiences as an opportunity for closeness and teaching
• skills in assisting children to verbally label their emotions
• skills in assisting children in problem solving
• to guide children’s behaviour with appropriate limits

Research shows when parents learn these parenting skills it is related to improvement in children’s emotional competence, social skills and behaviour.

This program was particularly effective for children with behaviour or anxiety problems.

More details on the Program will be posted before start of School Term 4 2010.

CONTACT me for more information.

If you are interested in this program for parents at your child’s school, sporting or other group CONTACT ME

Relating & Creating Supportive, Loving Relationships, Teaching and Empowering Children & Ourselves

Dianne Mead

BACKGROUND: 

Since 2007 I have been pushing for parent support avenues through local schools with the view to offering support to families and parents (the major role models and carers of our children) to ensure generational change for the children who will become the makers of future society.

After a long painful road of challenges a desire became a passion.

My message to you is TRUST…as hard as it may be at times…EVERYTHING IS RIGHT…no matter how horrible it seems at the time…EVERYTHING IS RIGHT

TRUST

AND

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

continue to believe in yourself even when others do not

The desires you have in your heart are your birth right!

Love and Blesses

Dianne