Lecture - Wayne Parkin
Sunday 27th July 2025
Thank you for inviting me today, it is a privilege to be back here.
Now the way my team works with me is quite interesting. Over the last few days and on the way down here, I had nothing, then they dropped something in so, thanks team and what they dropped in is a quote from a film that I quite like called, “Jeff, Who Lives at Home.”
“Everyone and everything is inter-connected with the universe. Stay pure of heart and you will see the signs. Follow the signs and you will uncover your destiny.”
Who thought movies could be so profound? And so that got me thinking and the idea came that everyone is here, and we are all connected with fine lines of energy, and we are also connected to the rest of the world.
Just take being here for today, and in this moment. Now these moments that we are experiencing right now would not be happening without each of you individually being here.
The messages that are given today would not be the same messages if you were not here. I can’t prove that, but I do know that each of us has energy and that energy is connected to everyone here and that connectedness beings us together in a particular way. As I say, I can’t prove that but, quite often when we are talking about our destiny, we think of it being a long way off, something we want to reach, but I wonder, what if we flipped that thought around and saw our destiny as being where we are now.
From that premise, when we are talking about following the signs we start to pick up on the little glimpse that the Divine Universe places in our path that we often think of as coincidences or random connections. But, if everything is so inter-connected and we are inter-connected one to the other then, would there be any such thing as a coincidence? Because everything has been Divinely mapped, Divinely ordained, Divinely timed, and Divinely planned.
However, I am sure that you all have many examples of coincidences. One example that comes to mind that shows how we are connected to the Spirit world concerns my Mum. I had a call from my Mum who wanted me to prune an apricot tree. Now if you know Mums, after I got all the equipment out and ready to go, there she was ready to give me advice on how to prune. “Not too much” or “that’s not enough” you know how it went. Anyway, it ended in an interesting debacle. So, much later my partner and I were doing some gardening at our place, and it just so happened that the day we went to get something for the garden was my Mum’s birthday and the tree we got was an apricot tree. Now you might say, “Well that is just the way timing happens” but, when you think about it, why wouldn’t it be that the connection between my Mum and me led to the getting of an apricot tree? After all, we are Spirit living in a human body and I know that everyone has those experiences. There are the times when we have a thought about our loved ones in Spirit and a song will come on the radio that reminds us of them and that connection is made again.
What I have noticed is that the more you take notice of those connections the stronger they become. And the more often you begin to notice it becomes easier to live in your destiny and you can begin to think, “Oh, that is because of that. That is a sign.”
And the connection when we see things that don’t sit right with us; it might be something on the news or something someone has told us, and maybe it is a part of life that is challenging. When this happens this is a connection that we can send light to, we can send healing to, because it is these threads that bind us together. Yes, they may be very faint threads, because they are not a connection we have built up over time. As we come here and meet people, make friends or work with people, our interconnection is much stronger because we are in a sense working to build that connection from something faint into something very strong and that only happens when we put effort into making that connection.
So, the impact that we have can be very profound because we are all part of that Divine mechanism, that Divine timing and, we have that understanding that the person sitting next to you is there for a reason just as there is a reason that you came here today. Each of us makes the connection greater each time we consciously interact with the other person.
So, keep coming back. Put energy into everything that is happening whether it is good, bad or indifferent. We are not anywhere by accident and that can be really hard to understand. It may seem as if I know it all, but my humanness struggles only, I know that, where possible, I need to keep connecting and keep remembering.
We are trying to get to the reason of why we are here, and it may elude us but, by trying to make that connection to others in an effort to overcome our challenges, it can be that our connections provide us with the healing energy and then we can help someone else to get over their challenges. We need to accept that and let it flow through so that we become part of one big feedback loop, from me to you to them and we are all one working towards the same goal of being connected. Once we realise that connection, we can’t take things and people for granted. We can’t be unconcerned about how other people are; if they are well, if they are happy, if they need help. Because we are inter-connected, we will feel that pull of the connection in some way and it will impact on us.
So I encourage you to keep looking for the connections and, no matter how small they are, to notice how it makes you feel when you discover a connection that you may not have noticed before, for the more connections you can make the more you become alive to the world around you and to its wonder and its Spirit.
Thank you for listening.
HOMILY - SHELIA MORGAN
SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025
Secrets of a Long Life
What is the secret to a long, vibrant life? The question has enchanted philosophers, scientists, poets, and the everyday person for centuries. From the fabled fountains of youth to the blue zones of the modern world, humanity’s quest for longevity is as old as time itself. Today, science and tradition converge, revealing that the secret to a long life is neither single nor simple but a tapestry of habits, attitudes, and choices woven together.
Nutrition: The Foundation of Longevity
We are what we eat as the saying goes, and we are so lucky to have so much available good food around us. Take a moment to review your food habits – are they supporting your health and wellbeing, what can we do better.
Physical Activity: Movement as Medicine
You don’t have to be a marathon runner as long as you move, do what you love, for me that is walking, swimming, Qi Gong, Chair Yoga. But I cannot do them all the time there are such pressures on us but consistently doing 30 minutes 3 times a week will be an easy commitment for most of us.
Social Connections: The Heart’s Medicine
Well done you are here and now using the power of Community to make you well. Other forms are every time you reach out to a friend or family member or say yes to an invite you are helping your Heart Chakra to blossom. Why not make the first move who is a friend or family member you haven’t talked to in a while. By reaching out you are enlivening both of your energy fields.
Mental Attitude: The Power of Purpose and Positivity
Turning our attitude and thoughts towards the good. It is too easy in our society to get caught up in doom and gloom and yet we are living very fortunate lives, and we can appreciate and have gratitude for everything and everyone around us and that means all the lessons and the blessings. I find journaling so helpful for this being honest and authentic in what I write down and having that feeling of letting go of the old and getting excited about the new, adapting to change which is the only thing we can rely upon all things do change.
Restorative Sleep: The Undervalued Elixir
At least 10 minutes of daylight before 9 and regular Activity: Exposure to natural light during the day and regular exercise promote healthy sleep patterns. The old saying was one hour before 12 is worth 2 hours of rest. How are you doing?
Environmental Harmony: Living in Sync with Nature
Being aware of the Seasons I often think our gardens with their seasons showing us how nature takes care of itself in the best way possible, and our animals show us how to live in Sync. My cat Opal is perfectly happy to spend most of the days indoors at the moment on my bed as it captures the afternoon Sun. She has a lot to teach me about slowing down too. Every time I sit in the evening, there she is on my knee getting cross if I have to move her to do something.
Moderate Indulgence and Habits: The Art of Balance
Whatever you are passionate about remember moderation is the key we can all get carried away from time to time but it is good to regulate ourselves and not go too far overboard. But treating ourselves every once in a while, is such a good thing.
Continuous Learning and Curiosity
A mind that never stops exploring and learning seems to keep itself young. I feel this is such a big key, to never stop learning and being curious about life. Again, being here at our Services and the Workshops we provide definitely helps us to find things to explore and maybe even learn a new passion or modality.
Cultural and Spiritual Connection
Prayer, meditation, or communal gatherings provide comfort, guidance, and a sense of peace. How lucky are we. Stand up and greet your neighbours I will bring you back in about 3 minutes listen for the bell.
Conclusion: The Tapestry of Longevity
The true secret of a long life is not hidden in a single habit, diet, or philosophy. Rather, it’s a symphony—a harmonious blending of body, mind, spirit, and environment. It’s in the laughter of family dinners, the quiet moments of gratitude, the daily walks in nature, and the resilience to greet each new dawn with hope.
In the end, longevity is both a gift and a craft—a legacy shaped by countless small decisions, joyful connections, and an enduring sense of wonder. As we learn from those who have walked the long road before us, we are reminded that the pursuit of a long life is, above all, a celebration of life itself.