Dearest JOY sUPporters…
just to let you know the exciting news…
My one woman show – MAfrika – will be having a preview show in Cape Town South Africa at the end of November 2010
“MAfrika-kie” - an exclusive preview show for South Africa, before the world tour of MAfrika in 2012.
In a world of ‘numb nay sayers’; one little being named MAfrika, embarks on a journey
to find the remedy for the collective dis-ease.
This uniquely uplifting, adventure story takes the audience into the heart of this caring, little soul, as she searches the Universe for possibilities and ways to heal the great imbalance.
MAfrika is a vibrant, interactive theatre show that explores the nature of Stories, the power of community and the gift of JOY as solutions for these challenging times of our world. The audience will find themselves interactively submerged in MAfrika’s journey to find the remedy for the fear, numbness & suffering that plagues our Earth. It is a family show.
“With her creative, courageous and uplifting nature, I hope that MAfrika will inspire JOYful possibility in all ages” Nicola Jackman (Creator & Actor)
This PREVIEW is brought to you in partnership with the Theatre Arts Admin Collective and MAFRIKA-KIE will be showing at: Methodist Church Hall, corner of Milton Road and Wesley Street, Observatory
on the 30th NOV – 5pm
and 1st & 2nd Dec at 11h30am
with the final show on Saturday 11th Dec at 11h30
email nikjack(at)yebo.co.za for more info
So here you are – like me – on your journey called life…
Making the PEAceful choice is not always easy.
Life can be a bumpy road, but when you choose to keep the perception joyful – even the bumps make for great entertainment. Ever tried to hold peas on a fork – whilst driving a bumpy road? See it’s just what thoughts you choose to focus on, that make it a “joyful journey” or a “arrrgh-I’m-going-crazy-with-all-these-bumps-arrggghh-journey”
Simple choice really and yet we over complicate it
Choose joyfully and create a positively uplifting history for yourself and those that share time with you – let’s start with all our small interactions with ourselves and others and make those peaceful…
Yippee Yipeee YAY YAY!!!
I’m about week away from my Birthday… Reason to celebrate for sure – but in fact – my jubilation is not just for the celebration of another year; But for the growing movement that is JOY. I’ve been actively on the pulse of this way of being for 7 years and I see this almost tangibly expand everyday.
Yes the “nay sayers” could join in the Mass Debate and self indulge in their resignation and cynicism, but I can openly say with delight, look around with an open heart and you’ll see what I mean – JOY and it’s just so much more fun with others…
Stand UP Comedy is on the rise, JOY/Laughter facilitators are becoming more active and adults are finally starting to get – that only they can change whatever it is they’re unhappy about – just by choosing to perceive it differently and we can all support each other by having meaningful connections full of integrity and inspiration.
SO yes…. here’s my big YIPEEE!!! I continue to be a YAY sayer! And I’m thrilled to be celebrating another year as we all grow collectively!
VIVA LA VIDA – VIVA!!
Every moment we can choose – it’s that simple… Thank you to those that choose joy & possibility…
Here I am today, thankfully living this life where joy is so often present, thankfully living each moment where I can choose possibility over resignation & cynicism. Thankfully I surrendering and watching how JOY keeps growing on this precious planet & as more of us realise we are creating it – the more JOY there shall be
HERE IS TO ALL THE JOY ACTIVISTS OUT THERE & HERE’S TO – JOYFUL POSSIBILITY!
Thank you!!!
You have the control over your life, you are the one choosing to remain stuck in a situation or enthuse possibility…
So as South African’s watching the World Cup and many resigning to giving up on the team – it’s not over… WE HAVE THE CONTROL still… if we choose to remain positive and supportive – we increase the chances of a miracle with ALL that collective possibility thinking and then we surrender…
and on that note… for your own lives choose to have YOUR BEST LIFE right now!
There’s surrender and there’s self control and they work in tandem… in the mid 70’s Professors Langin & Rodin found that patients in nursing homes given choices (even random ones like where they wanted the plant, what movie to watch etc) greatly improved the mood and over all well being of the patients. They had half the amount of deaths in 18 months compared to the other homes, which were business as usual. (When we Care Clown – we always give the power to the child to choose even if we visit, or which Clown will be which instrument etc and the effect is Uplifting for all!)
So realise today you have the control – if you choose to live a more joyful, inspired life – then you will start making those action steps towards that and you will feel great.
enjoy the JOY Session – just click here - Control JOY – by Nikki Jackman & The UP
So here’s a worthwhile thought – Whatever you focus on inflates…
positive or negative – what you’re focusing on – you’re growing it’s effect
Consider it, it is amazing, many times I’ve caught myself during a challenging day, exasperating a situation with my negative thoughts. When I actually took the time to observe my thoughts, I found I was not present and still stuck on the morning incident or some other issue out of my hands.
Judgment of ourselves (or others) never works – “arrrgh I can’t believe I did that… Arrrgh I’m such a banana” , we all know the internal slander scenarios… Boy it’s tough when you see yourself being so nasty to yourself and you start judging for judging and it seems like the circle will just not end…
Well my joy tip is simple – all you need to do is – Just watch yourself, practice observing your mind with out judging it and watch the thought slowly fade away… (it’s actually that simple)
LAUGHING HELPS HERE TOO – you can’t deeply laugh and think stress fully can you?
enjoy the session and let’s focus JOY – (click here) Focus JOY – by Nikki Jackman and the UPliftment Programme
If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are too heated, it will cool you. If you are depressed, it will cheer you. If you are excited, it will calm you. ~Gladstone, 1865
Around the world Tea continues to carry the essence of community. “Come around for Tea” – the English would say, Japanese have a tea ceremony to express LOVE, In India on average – tea is consumed more than water…
So my joy tip today is about tea-time, invite a close friend for tea, or a family member or go to an old-age home and have tea with the wise elders… don’t just throw the tea in a mug, enjoy the whole ceremony, bake or buy some cookies, take out the teapot and enjoy… Tea time is joy time
Have a cuppa tea with your loved ones and enjoy today’s JOY session – let’s a ll have a healthy doe of tea-hee
TEA TIME JOY – by Nikki Jackman & The UP (click here)
What makes you say and feel WOW? Is it the view from atop a mountain you’ve just climbed? Is it the way you feel God communicates with you? (I find heart shapes and am convinced this is God’s way of saying – Nikki you’re in the right place, right now) Perhaps it is an inspired success story? Or maybe it’s seeing somebody doing something loving for someone else?
Today think about what makes you go “WOW” – and then commit to connecting with some of that. Go on do it, you actually deserve to feel WOW everyday!
“Being happy is something you have to learn. I often surprise myself by saying “Wow, this is it. I guess I’m happy. I got a home I love. A career that I love. I’m even feeling more and more at peace with myself.” If there’s something else to happiness, let me know. I’m ambitious for that, too.” Harrison Ford quotes (American actor, b.1942)
Enjoy the joy session today and have a healthy laugh… – click here – WOW JOY – by Nikki Jackman and The UP
This is a joy tip I’ve had many years of working on. It is truly amazing how maintaining the fine balance of asking and surrendering without hanging onto the outcome is relevant to sustaining joy. Every time I am so personally invested in my outcomes, then I re-learn this lesson, when it doesn’t live UP to my expectations – I’m disappointed and my joy is greatly reduced.
So dear joy friends, we shall continue to ask, to envision, pray, hope and then we shall let go… and keep completely open to the present and the eventual outcome.
It’s inspired what we’re able to appreciate when we let go and take a healthy deep look into this wonderful gift – the present.
True happiness is to understand our duties toward God and man; to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence on the future; not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears, but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is abundantly sufficient. Seneca
That all said – I expect a lot more joy for you all – shortly – especially if you listen to the podcast and today’s joy exercise… teehee
expectation reduces joy – by nikki jackman & The UP
When I see a rainbow, I feel so Blessed, I feel like it’s a special LOVING expression from the CREATOR of all… And when I think of the immense LOVE that is at the core of ALL that is and all that is THE DIVINE… then a rainbow seems to be a perfect expression of this light and love…
I can never speak enough of GOD LOVE…. When I make the time to LOVE GOD… I am rejuvenated, Uplifted and re-fueled… it’s that simple… However you do it… make time for LOVING GOD… For me sometimes when I’m driving I’ll hear a LOVE SONG and I’ll sing it to God, or I’ll turn off the radio and tune into God and pour out my gratitude…
“There are two kinds of love. Our love. God’s love. But God makes both kinds of them.” Jenny – age 8
DIVINE LOVE a GREAT JOY – by Nikki Jackman and The UP
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