"Hello Matthew
I too am glad to be connected. I think your story is not an unfamiliar one and indeed resonates with my own, namely changing direction in career towards a profession where one can feel a more direct relationship between what one is…"
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Matthew Hanlon
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- Bushey, Herts
- United Kingdom
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Matthew Hanlon left a comment for Jnañamati"Hi Simon, great to connect with yourself and others in the network, looking forward to sharing experiences and information with like minded people. I see from your profile you have/are involved in the world of therapy, in particular art therapy.…"
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- Hello, I have a personnel meditation practice and have been on a number of retreats, mainly at Gaia House, Devon. Can maybe describe myself as Buddhish, if thats an acceptable term at all! I work at present as a signalling technician on the railway, but am in the process of trying to change careers. I am studying to become a counsellor, and am involved with voluntary work with MacMillan in our local hospital. I have a small boy who keeps me busy whilist doing all the above. I enjoy developing myself and meeting like minded others.
- Faith Background & Affiliation
- Buddhish/Buddhist
- Occupation or Primary Activity
- Railway Signalling Technician, Studying to Become A Counsellor
- Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
- I have a personnel meditation practice and have been on a number of group retreats. I am continually interested in developing this practice and my understanding of Buddhism and applying that moment to moment, and day to day.
- What is your interest in Amida Trust
- I am interested in other like minded people, and activities that develop my understanding of buddhism and how this is applied to our daily lives generally, and how this may support the counselling training and practice I am in at the present moment.
- How did you find this web site?
- Through the Internet.
- What country are you living in?
- U.K
- What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
- Bushey, Herts.WD23
- Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
- not at the moment
- Have you visited
- None of these
- What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
- Yoga, motorcycling, music, reading, voluntary work and developing my counselling skills.
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- At 11:19 on October 27, 2010,
Jnañamati said… - Hello Matthew
I too am glad to be connected. I think your story is not an unfamiliar one and indeed resonates with my own, namely changing direction in career towards a profession where one can feel a more direct relationship between what one is doing and the outcome of ones intention, that of benefiting others. I wish you well with your training and hope you are able to begin to forge a career in your desired direction. As a religious order that has been closely associated with the therapeutic professions I am sure you will find many interesting discussion threads here online and I hope you will also make contact with other therapists on the network. You might be interested also in some of our courses and workshops which are posted here.
Do stay in touch and let me know if you have any questions about Amida Trust, therapy or courses
Kind wishes
Simon
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