Warkworth Harmony Circle
*To answer the queries for those not on Facebook or the HC newsletter.... :- )
Harmony Circle was started with a desire to meet likeminded people. People who know/sensed in their heart that there is more to ‘being a human’.
And almost 4 years on I can say with certainty that the intentions I began with exceeded my vision.
I have had the pleasure of meeting some absolutely, incredibly wonderful, heart led, and interesting people. Some of whom, to my hearts joy, have become lifelong friends.
I’m not alone in this either, many people who became part of Harmony Circle also made some wonderful connections & friendships, some of which have been life changing.
For the better of course :- )
I had already become aware that the level of commitment it required from me to continue was now affecting my own pathway forward. However, I had intended to give it a little more time to either have the load eased or, somehow, maybe I would find a way to morph it into something less time consuming. Alas, my plans to at least see it through to its 4th birthday in November were scuppered!
How? Well, in the same way I had an inexplicable drive and desire to start this all up, and did so quite quickly, I recently experienced the same energy of certainty and knowing that it was now time for a break.
I listened. Just in the same way I listened at the start.
Why ask for guidance if we’re not going to listen when it’s given?
Although I did query it (‘it’ being the unquestionable divine guidance), and questioned it too, after all, I was due to be the next presenter! After qualifying a few months ago as an Emotion Code/Body Code practitioner, in addition to my other practises, I was eager to share this awesome modality! But the knowing/guidance was so strong, and felt so right.
Therefore Harmony Circle is now on a break while I take the time to focus and pursue my own pathway.
The reasons the break was needed are already becoming apparent. I am so glad I listened.
I’m still here. I’m still contactable.
Who knows what the future may hold. I’m open to it. I always have been.
With love, respect, and my hearts gratitude, Paula xx
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.