I Love Hafiz

Have you heard about the happy virus (by a chap called Hafiz). Goes like this:
I caught the happy virus last night,
When I was out singing beneath the stars.
It is remarkably contagious.
So kiss me.

What is it about singing?

Each week I conduct and rehearse 3 choirs in W.A. The sound of human voices is absolutely incredible when it comes together to create harmony. here's some info from my friend Dr. Andrew Kirke. General Practitioner Kalgoorlie WA and Choir Director, Two Up Two Down Community Choir

To anyone who has sung in a choir this might seem a silly question. Every singer knows of the post-singing high you get after a good rehearsal or performance and then there’s all that fresh air and breathing. How can it not be healthy? On the other hand some of the health problems of our professional singing stars today would suggest perhaps singing is a dangerous occupation.
Defining health is a challenge in itself. Do we mean the way we feel about ourselves or are there some measurable outcomes that might be attributable to singing?

People feel better after singing Numerous psychological studies support the anecdotal evidence that people feel better after a session of singing. There are significant measurable changes in
mood after a singing session. Listening to music can have the same effect but participating in singing increases the boost to your mood. In choirs targeting disadvantaged people, there have been measurable effects in improving self esteem as well.

More to come...


People feel better after singing
Numerous psychological studies support the anecdotal evidence that people feel better after a session of singing. There are significant measurable changes in mood after a singing session. Listening to music can have the same effect but participating in singing increases the boost to your mood. In choirs targeting disadvantaged people there have been measurable effects in improving self esteem as well.

10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World.

"A tree is a wonderful living organism which gives shelter, food, warmth and protection to all living things. It even gives shade to those who wield an axe to cut it down" – Buddha.

There are probably hundreds of majestic and magnificent trees in the world – of these, some are particularly special:

http://www.neatorama.com/2007/03/21/10-most-magnificent-trees-in-the-world/

Charlie & Moon Website is launched

Dear Friends,

Happy to let you know that the website of "The Adventures of Charlie and Moon" is launched. Feel free to browse through www.charlieandmoon.com, read the prologue and chapter 1, buy the book, and keep checking as in the coming weeks, we will be bringing more fun and serious stuff from the young members of the Eagle Spirit Team.

Copenhagen Petition

Hi,

Why not join over 10 million people in the world's largest ever climate petition.
There has never been a more important time to add your name − our message is being delivered to leaders at the Copenhagen climate negotiations later this week.

Please add your voice at:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_copenhagen_now/97.php?cl_taf_sign=cf4b3af892b86937c0601edad807b80a

Defenders of Animals

Defenders of Wildlife Action Center:
Source: bit.ly

Right now, a poison made by an American company-- a product that the Environmental Protection Agency says is too toxic for use in the U.S.-- is driving some of the last wild lions of the African plains to extinction.

Copenhagen

Why do our leaders take years to catch onto the fact that the earth has been stuffed up? The meetings and talkfest always seem to come to late or are knee jerk reactions to problems that are almost unsolvable.