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Ode to the Junk Yard

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A turn key, a gizmo, some powder to mix

A spoon and a filter, then cook your own fix

Then tighten the turn key, a vein will appear

Now stick in the spike and lets ride out of here.

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This new world you’ve entered, there’s

nothing that’s real

But your mind it is numb, and no pain

can you feel

Then you walk round all day with

one thing on your mind

‘Where will I get money for that fix

the next time?

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Then your body starts sweating, but

you’re feeling the cold,

You’re addicted to drugs and your habit

grows old,

What you thought you could handle

is out of control,

And now to the Devil you would

sell your own soul.

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A ten bag, a twenty, a napp for your high,

By the needle you live, and by it you’ll die,

You won’t be remembered and what will

they say?

That was only a junkie who OD’d today.

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Written by;

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D.O.F (2011)

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Faith Hope and Captivity

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I do not wish to see my faith go by.

So there’s no Rush

to meet my faith…..

even if it means beyond the gate

I try not to fight

against the tide…..

So with each moment I Ride

Each day is a moment of Fact

So there’s no rush to go beyond the Gate.

Each day make me free…

because of my philosophy

Is it such a bad faith.

Written by:

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DOF (2011)

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1. Musical Power

Music has been used since the beginning of time to celebrate and to communicate.  Music facilitates emotional bonding and physical interaction connecting us at a deeper level than words.  Music is a powerful way to release us from stress and move us to experience ourselves in new and positive ways.

2. Dance Power

The movement of biodanza provides an outlet for inner feelings and self-expression often restricted by verbal or cognitive reasoning.  Biodanza seeks to integrate all the human senses through movement, sound, emotion, touch and freedom of expression without fear.  Biodanza overcomes the split between mind and body and brings together the human being in one integrated subject.  This integration brings deeper happiness and peace of mind.

3. The power of now

Biodanza brings the person into the present moment and induces a feeling of being alive making it easier for us to transcend the ego.  When experience life beyond the ego, we find it easier to let go, to express who we really are, to create and to live life out of our imaginations rather than from fear.

4. The power of touch

Biodanza explores our fear of touch.  Cognitive communication is not enough.  We have evolved to communicate through touch. No man/woman is an island.  We exist in relation to each other, in communities, in families and in groups.  The verbal connection is not enough.  Touch triggers the release of brain endorphins, more powerful than heroin.

5. The Power of transcendence

Biodanza gives us an experience of transcendence.  The power of transcendence or spiritual power allows us to experience a state of consciousness that implies the decrease of ego.

6. The power of awareness

Biodanza increases consciousness and opens us up to new levels of awareness.  In Biodanza we don’t use any drugs but prefer to activate the body’ natural neurotransmitter’s to increase a feeling of well-being and happiness.

7. The Power of the group

Biodanza brings people together through the experience of the group.  We start as individuals full of fear and anxiety and we finish a session of biodanza with feelings of connectedness and communion.  We overcome the isolation and loneliness that is at the heart of all human problems.

1. A soldier of sorts is diligently fighting the fight so you don’t have to.
2. Someone who suffered from a severe injury last year is back on their feet.
3. A small group of people are building something that will soon make the impossible possible.
4. Somewhere on Earth a double rainbow is stretched from one end of the horizon to the other.
5. One of the next Billboard-chart-topping musical artists is patiently rehearsing in her garage.
6. A piece of literature is being written that will eventually change your perspective on life.
7. Young children all over the world are singing and dancing before they even realize there is anything that isn’t music.
8. A friend is helping a friend rise above thoughts of suicide.
9. Someone is thinking what you’re thinking, but hasn’t said anything yet either.
10. Two people in your hometown are falling in love.
11. Somewhere someone is admiring a breathtaking sunrise, and somewhere else a surreal sunset.
12. People of various religious backgrounds are in temples, churches, mosques and other places of worship praying, wholeheartedly, for world peace.
13. Someone who has struggled with their weight for the last several years is standing on a scale and smiling.
14. Hundreds of cute elderly couples are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
15. A baby girl just took her first few steps without falling.
16. Two best friends are laughing so hard they aren’t even making any noise.
17. A future world leader is in grade school at recess.
18. Someone is in the process of sincerely forgiving a seemingly unforgivable act.
19. There’s a kid studying hard somewhere who aspires to get to where you are in life.
20. A firefighter is running into a burning building to rescue a perfect stranger.
21. Someone in your vicinity genuinely wants to be your friend.
22. A young mom is lying in a hospital bed and holding her newborn baby twins for the very first time.
23. Someone is taking a shower and singing happily at the top of their lungs.
24. There is someone out there who smiles when they think of a specific moment they once shared with you.
25. An alcoholic just celebrated one full year of sobriety.
26. Volunteers in major cities all over the world are working at homeless shelters caring for those who are less fortunate than themselves.
27. A young man is pulled over on the side of the road helping a young woman change a flat tire.
28. A high school athlete just broke her own personal record.
29. Two teenagers just received their very first kiss ever from each other.
30. A husband and wife who were drowning in debt five years ago proudly hold a balance of zero on their credit cards.
31. Someone is hugging a friend who desperately needs it.
32. A new small business owner just wrapped up his first profitable year working for himself.
33. A grandfather is holding his granddaughter’s hand and they’re both smiling from ear to ear.
34. Someone just placed their spare change in the charity collection cup at the grocery store.
35. A small group of friends are sitting around a table sharing funny stories and cheerfully reminiscing about the good old days.
36. A breast cancer patient just found out her cancer is in complete remission.
37. Someone out there is missing you and looking forward to your next visit.
38. Honest people are working for various government entities to help protect your basic human rights and civil liberties.
39. An emergency room surgeon is in the middle of saving his patient’s life.
40. Someone is holding the door open for the person behind them.

David Moore talks to Kelly Anne about the “Return to Learning” course at NUI Maynooth which he started in September 2010.

This Certificate level course is designed as a stepping stone for those who wish to return to study, but have not studied in any formal way for a number of years. Participants will be given an opportunity to sample a number of academic subjects so that they will be able to make a more informed choice when selecting subjects later.

COURSE AIMS

The course aims to familiarise people with the structure and requirements of third level education; to equip them with some of the necessary skills required and help them identify the subjects or courses that they may later wish to undertake.

Since 1977 the Centre has been delivering a range of educational, creative, recreational and activity programmes aimed at targeted users with the aim of encouraging them to reach their potential and enhance their social and personal development.

The Cavan Centre is located near Ballyjamesduff in county Cavan and is open on a year-round basis.

I came through on the end of March and to be honest, I was in a bad way, but I had my arm. The MRSA ate a lot of my flesh but I’m a lucky one, I nearly died twice.

My brother Mark got on a course and told me about it and I saw so interested as the name is Sankalpa so I looked it up on the web site and had a talk with Tasha. I asked my brother to get an application form which he did and I filled it in. 3 weeks later I received a call from Sankalpa and got an interview which I went to and got a chance to change my life.

I’m in Sankalpa about 2 months now and I’ve started to drop on my phy which I will reduce 5ml each month. This place has opened my eyes to a different way of life. I really enjoy my days here as it’s well run and my goal is to leave here clean and have a better life as 2010 is going to be my year. I’m doing computers that I really like and I’ve made a lamp that I was so proud of.

I’ve to travel a good bit each day to get here and it’s worth it. The staff are very helpful and if you’re having a bad day and need to talk they will listen.

Well at the moment I’m doing very well and most of that is down to Sankalpa. I still attend hospital appointments but one thing to say is I had a slip and nearly died and it will never happen again.

I’m not in Sankalpa that long but I hope to complete the course and be free of phy and live my life as a normal person.