Greetings everyone,
We know metal is good for us, and here’s a news story from Australia’s ABC news supporting this. Well done to Liam Frost-Camilleri for organising the Beyond black gig in Ballarat, Australia which saw bands raise money for the mental health organisation Beyond blue. Here’s the link to the story – Greg \MH/
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-19/heavy-metal-helps-soothe-the-soul/9450576
Hello reader. Happy new year! I hope it’s a healthy one for ya. Some quotes from a couple of artists to kick things off…..
Take it easy out there. Greg \MH/
Greetings friends,
Mental health in our schools. What’s happening? Here is a report from Australia’s ABC news mentioning rising instances of anxiety, depression, cyber bullying with our school kids, and it’s showing up in primary schools in kids as young as 10.
Senior psychologist Beth Matters sees the unique challenges for teens first-hand in her work at the public high school in Canberra’s north. She said cyber bullying and stress, particularly regarding exams, were a major concern for students. And she said while anxiety and depression had increased in the past five years, there had been a decrease in some behavioural disturbances such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Ms Matters said mental health was “everyone’s business” beyond the final classroom bell.”
Sad news today from Los Angeles U.S.A. Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington has died age 41. Police report death by suicide. Chester was on tour with his band and sang at Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell’s funeral only in May of this year. Our condolences to Chesters family. He leaves behind his wife Talinda, and 6 kids. See attached media report.
Mental health support – U.K. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 116 123, visit a local Samaritans branch or visit their website. U.S.A. In the US call 1-800-273-TALK. Australia. In Australia call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Some quotes for today –
“Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.”
– Anne Frank.
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
– Marcus Aurelius
“You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.”
– Elizabeth Gilbert
And from The Samurai Musashi in the year 1645. –
Musashi, the greatest samurai, later a deeply feeling student of the Buddha, and much later the subject of the awesome Samurai Trilogy starring Toshiro Mifune…set down 21 Rules to Live by. Here they are.
1. Accept everything just the way it is.
2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.
6. Do not regret what you have done.
7. Never be jealous.
8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others.
10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
11. In all things have no preferences.
12. Be indifferent to where you live.
13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.
14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
15. Do not act following customary beliefs.
16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
17. Do not fear death.
18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.
21. Never stray from the Way.”
~ Miyamoto Musashi
Be well reader. Greg \MH/
R.I.P. Chris Cornell. Left us far too early, and a young man still at 52. Following is a short interview with Chris talking about mental health, drugs and alcohol, and how we lose people who are struggling with these issues from all walks of life. Thank you for your words and music Chris.
Take it easy. Greg \MH/
Hello reader,
Carrie Fisher, actress famous for her character ‘Princess Leia’ in Star Wars, also famous for speaking and writing publicly about her own mental health and alcohol issues has passed away. Carrie was a great operator with a great sense of humour. Below is a small tribute from ABC news Australia, and second link is a tribute from Time magazine. Vale Carrie, and thank you for speaking and advocating publicly about mental health.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-28/carrie-fisher-star-wars-actress-in-her-own-words/8150456
http://time.com/4618670/carrie-fisher-addiction-books/
Take it easy out there. Greg \MH/
Hi reader, hope you’re good.
Here’s a report from ABC news Australia on the high suicide rates of support people in the entertainment industry. Always look after the crew. Without them, the show won’t go on. Take it easy, Greg \MH/.
Always look after the Road crew.