As a member of my Substack, you have something in common with other members.
Like you, they’ve chosen to come to and stick around in this space to not only read, but also to connect with what I have to share. And chances are that you have meaningful stuff to share too. And it sure beats a lonely existence when you can find a like-minded, centred and mindful tribe to hangout with in these divisive times.
So, I invite you to connect with each other in this thread. All my other Substack writer friends say that once people start talking with each other in the comments, they find that they have a lot to share with each other.
And it’s so much nicer and calmer here than out there in Facebookville or Twitterland.
So, who’s going to be the brave soul who takes the first step?
I’m looking forward to the chat and taking my place in building our community.
Kia ora koutou - Harminder here. This is a great idea, Sarb! I live in Auckland and am a university lecturer in business information systems. My wife and I have been in NZ for 10 years plus and are originally from Singapore. My two daughters keep me busy most days, and I also volunteer with a local Sikh youth group. Looking forward to sharing ideas :-)
Thanks Catarina and Adrian for your intros. I am in the midst of re-education. Moving along from education into mental health/ counselling. During this journey I have been reconnecting with things that I used to love but for what ever reason have stopped doing. I'm diving in to old school printmaking and Bush walking at the moment. I am Welly based. I have had to pause this year of study to support learning at home while we shield from (waves hands 😂). Sarb I have really enjoyed reading your most recent book. In the theme of connecting 'Finding Calm' has reminded me of knowledge that had been filed away but also motivating me to explore the new and unknown. I'm looking forward to being part of this community. 😊
I’ll be brave. Hola, internet friends. I’m not on social media at the moment so it’s nice to find new ways to connect. Love your work, Sarb. Thanks for inviting us to engage. I’m a general manager by day and film photographer at heart. I also love running when my knees let me. Who’s around Wellington?
Hi everyone! Another former neuroscientist here, now working as a science writer/journalist. I currently edit a digital publication that covers psychology research. I've been based in the UK for the past decade but originally from Wellington.
Kia ora koutou from Juliet. Recently nearly retired from education and counselling, I spend much of my time reading about, and experimenting with the exercise, food , brain relationship for holistic wellbeing and some of my time trying to complete my website about down to earth communication, (with assistance from the weka in my small garden sanctuary whose photos help to make points in a cheering way). I am really looking forward to being part of this community.
Hi! I just found Sarb through LWS. The comments are such a hard place to connect. I wonder when/if we'll ever adapt to this format? Anyway, nice to see lots of mental health folks here! I'm a neuroscientist turned podcaster, but I was very interested in the affective/limbic system wiring and architecture. Happy to be here!
Hi everyone and Sarb, I'm Irish but I live in Austria at the moment. Ready for the next move to somewhere less land-locked. I'm an artist and a writer, and I do sessions with people to unearth their stories and do portraits that show them their light, power and strength.
Kia ora koutou, I've been following Sarb for a while on social media and I enjoy his morning photos on Twitter. Also loved his "voice of reason" on James Nokise's Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower podcast. I'm in Auckland, mainly riding a bicycle and drawing pictures. I go for early morning walks and listen to podcasts. Dammit they were right about mental health and exercise. And hi Catarina!
Tēnā koutou katoa, Hola!, ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, Namaste, Ko Charmaine tōku ingoa. My name broadly means little singer. I live in the hills above Hongoeka Bay, around 45 mins out of Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington. I've been thinking about how I'd like (my) life to be when I am 90. I am a fair-weather runner, lyrical poet , singer, bargaining advocate, daughter, sister and pianist. I am very grateful to be connected to this kaupapa and learning together. Ngā mihi maioha, Charmaine
As are winter rides in CHC. Mostly commuting these days, work is more desk bound so no opportunity to cycle between four or five meetings a day: old age beckons.
Kia ora koutou - Harminder here. This is a great idea, Sarb! I live in Auckland and am a university lecturer in business information systems. My wife and I have been in NZ for 10 years plus and are originally from Singapore. My two daughters keep me busy most days, and I also volunteer with a local Sikh youth group. Looking forward to sharing ideas :-)
Hi All,
Thanks Catarina and Adrian for your intros. I am in the midst of re-education. Moving along from education into mental health/ counselling. During this journey I have been reconnecting with things that I used to love but for what ever reason have stopped doing. I'm diving in to old school printmaking and Bush walking at the moment. I am Welly based. I have had to pause this year of study to support learning at home while we shield from (waves hands 😂). Sarb I have really enjoyed reading your most recent book. In the theme of connecting 'Finding Calm' has reminded me of knowledge that had been filed away but also motivating me to explore the new and unknown. I'm looking forward to being part of this community. 😊
Hi folks, following on from Catarina: (Hi Catarina)
By day I lead a team of mental health warriors in Christchurch, and a cyclist, husband, father and creative in the gaps that work leaves behind
Currently on the cusp of being resident in NZ for just over half my life, so feeling almost native.
I am grateful for the opportunity to tap into some of the other knowledge that you (Sarb) publish and connect me too. Thanks
I’ll be brave. Hola, internet friends. I’m not on social media at the moment so it’s nice to find new ways to connect. Love your work, Sarb. Thanks for inviting us to engage. I’m a general manager by day and film photographer at heart. I also love running when my knees let me. Who’s around Wellington?
Hi everyone! Another former neuroscientist here, now working as a science writer/journalist. I currently edit a digital publication that covers psychology research. I've been based in the UK for the past decade but originally from Wellington.
Kia ora koutou from Juliet. Recently nearly retired from education and counselling, I spend much of my time reading about, and experimenting with the exercise, food , brain relationship for holistic wellbeing and some of my time trying to complete my website about down to earth communication, (with assistance from the weka in my small garden sanctuary whose photos help to make points in a cheering way). I am really looking forward to being part of this community.
Hi! I just found Sarb through LWS. The comments are such a hard place to connect. I wonder when/if we'll ever adapt to this format? Anyway, nice to see lots of mental health folks here! I'm a neuroscientist turned podcaster, but I was very interested in the affective/limbic system wiring and architecture. Happy to be here!
Hi everyone and Sarb, I'm Irish but I live in Austria at the moment. Ready for the next move to somewhere less land-locked. I'm an artist and a writer, and I do sessions with people to unearth their stories and do portraits that show them their light, power and strength.
Kia ora koutou, I've been following Sarb for a while on social media and I enjoy his morning photos on Twitter. Also loved his "voice of reason" on James Nokise's Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower podcast. I'm in Auckland, mainly riding a bicycle and drawing pictures. I go for early morning walks and listen to podcasts. Dammit they were right about mental health and exercise. And hi Catarina!
Tēnā koutou katoa, Hola!, ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, Namaste, Ko Charmaine tōku ingoa. My name broadly means little singer. I live in the hills above Hongoeka Bay, around 45 mins out of Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington. I've been thinking about how I'd like (my) life to be when I am 90. I am a fair-weather runner, lyrical poet , singer, bargaining advocate, daughter, sister and pianist. I am very grateful to be connected to this kaupapa and learning together. Ngā mihi maioha, Charmaine
It is fun, and challenging
As are winter rides in CHC. Mostly commuting these days, work is more desk bound so no opportunity to cycle between four or five meetings a day: old age beckons.
How’s things up there with you and yours?