The Centre for Western Mindfulness

15/04/2025

What a beautiful metaphor.

Credit: 'Path to Peace' by Shi Wuling

10/04/2025

Embrace life's experiences as fleeting moments, observing without judgment. We are the consciousness within a vessel, meant to experience and release, not to bear the weight of every encounter.

Credit: Quote on the photo by Shi Wuling in her book 'Path to Peace'.

02/04/2025

Bruce Lipton explained this perfectly in his book 'The Biology of Belief' when he wrote:

"The function of the mind is to create coherence between our beliefs and the reality we experience."

And so the question becomes - what belief system are we functioning from? Shift the belief system and the reality will change with it.

Credit: Quote on the photo from 'Path to Peace' by Shi Wuling

01/04/2025

⏰ Don’t miss out!

The recording of the Western Mindfulness 101 session from last night will be available via this link until the 14th April.

This is an ‘entry level’ discussion on how our personal filter distorts the way we relate to other people and the world around us, and how this filtered state of consciousness is responsible for much of our suffering. The discussion then turns to exploring what is required to see life without the filter. And why would we want to do that? Because it is from this new state of consciousness, when we see the world as it is, and no longer through our filter, that peace love and joy become a more consistent part of our reality.

Join Russell for this free 90-minute Western Mindfulness 101 session. Imagine the stress of life becoming like water off a ducks back. This western approach to mindfulness teaches you how to sustain the awareness needed to have peace and joy become the 'rule' and not the 'exception'. Join Western Mi...

26/03/2025

Join author, educator, spiritual mentor & founder of The Centre for Western Mindfulness, Russell Sturgess, for this FREE 90-minute webinar.

About the webinar:

Imagine the stress of life becoming like water off a ducks back. The western approach to mindfulness that Russell delivers in his sessions, teaches you how to sustain the awareness needed to have peace and joy become the 'rule' and not the 'exception'. Join Russell LIVE ONLINE, as he discusses the nature of consciousness and explains how your habits are responsible for much of your suffering.

If you are ready to choose peace, love and joy as a way of life, come along to this free event to find out more. Save your seat via the link below. We look forward to seeing you there.

Gain new insights, and be inspired by a seasoned expert in their field. Russell Sturgess is a renowned speaker, thought leader, and industry expert who has been captivating audiences worldwide for more than 30 years. Now, he is excited to share his wisdom and expertise with you during this free

25/03/2025

Life has a way of stripping away the happiness we get from things outside of us, forcing us to confront our vulnerabilities. It is in these moments of hardship that we come to understand true appreciation. When we have faced confinement, scarcity, loneliness, or failure, we learn to cherish freedom, abundance, kindness, and purpose. Through these experiences, we gain a profound gratitude for the blessings we once overlooked.

Credit: The quote on photo is taken from 'Path to Peace' by Shi Wuling

21/03/2025

To step beyond its illusion, we must first understand the story that shapes our perception. True freedom from suffering is found not in the external world, but within the depths of our own soul.

19/03/2025

🌸You are walking along a road you have walked many times before, and you see a flower that you have passed many times before, but now that you are more aware, its beauty and its fragrance touch you to the core. Being more aware of what serves you, you stop and soak it in. You feel the joy which rises in your consciousness. You instantly feel the desire to share this moment with another. You are also impressed with a desire to preserve such beauty. You have a heightened awareness of the inter-connectedness between humans and the planet. This awareness brings you to a place of gratitude. This moment is serving you. This is the pleasure of awareness.

17/03/2025

It's interesting to reflect on how our stated values can sometimes differ from our actual priorities. A helpful way to assess this is by looking at how we allocate our time, talents, and resources. For instance, if you claim to value spiritual growth and self-awareness, you might find that setting intentions each morning, engaging in meditation, and practicing mindfulness become part of your daily routine. This commitment would reflect your true values.

However, if these practices aren't part of your life, it raises an important question: where are you focusing your time and energy instead? The answer may reveal what truly holds your attention and aligns with your current priorities.

14/01/2025

Only a few more days until Russell’s new course goes live. Be one of the first to experience this life changing wisdom!

How often have you encountered the wheel of fortune? You start with the motivation and desire to shape your life in alignment with the vision you hold (I will reign). You make progress or even reach that vision (I reign), but after a while, things begin to unravel, and the satisfaction you once felt starts to diminish (I have reigned). Eventually, it feels like you're back at square one, having to begin anew (I have no kingdom).

If this cycle resonates with you, I encourage you to explore my upcoming 16-week online program, "A Map for the End of Suffering," starting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM AEST. You can learn more and register here: https://www.russellsturgess.com.au/coursesondemand

07/01/2025

Exciting News!

The founder of The Centre for Western Mindfulness, Russell Sturgess, is delivering a new transformational 16-week online program starting January 21, 2025.

ARE YOU READY TO MOVE BEYOND SUFFERING?

Clarity: Expand your understanding of the intricacies and nature of human suffering.

Guidance: Be guided by an ancient map that illuminates the path from suffering to peace.

Healing: Realise your true nature and uncover the healing that brings.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP! Join Russell on January 21, 2025.

Learn more here: https://www.russellsturgess.com.au/challenge-page/a-map-for-the-end-of-suffering-live?programId=d39bbb2b-9bd0-486b-a3ec-78a1e4f2f0f6

04/03/2024

Good morning. Here’s a list of Russell’s upcoming events for March and April. If you haven’t joined in on one of his free webinars yet, I highly recommend it!