BV46: Benjie Williams: Keep it organic.

BV46: Benjie Williams: Keep it organic. Arthur Hull - A drum circle facilitator. For me, life is lifelong learning. I’m a sponge. I’m always open to learning.” “Everyone’s got a message to teach you, as long as you can listen.” John Maye: Incredible, insightful, wise & a great story teller. “I listen and I accumulate knowledge” “It’s important to remember all the gifts you’ve been given throughout your life.” Books:  Ishmael: A novel - Daniel Quinn Conversations with God - Neale Donald Walsh Siddhartha - Hermann Hesse “A lot of us aspirational people aim for big heights but what is it that ultimately we want in life?” “Money can’t buy youth.” The USA is a mind blowing country full of abundance and great expanse. In Vietnam “This man with the least, gave me the most.” “Be open to travel always.” How do you choose which aspirations to follow: “Write it all down” “What you say no to allows you to focus on what it is you’re going to do.” What’s your intention, what’s your mission, how does it sit with others.” “Like Mary Kondo says: Does it spark joy?” “If you need to make it financial: “How are other people making money out of this?” “If I give you a bowl of porridge in the morning then I'll give it to you with all the things in it that I think are necessary in a bowl of porridge. That’s my job. Your job as a receiver is to look at it and take out all the things that don’t serve you.” “If you think life is scarce and there is a lack of resources, then you will live like that. If you think that life is abundant and full of opportunity then more things and opportunities will come. There’s always opportunities. It’s just a matter of clarity to see them and being open.” Opportunities come from your community. “Network, know people and make an impact in those first moments. Do something that impresses people like remembering their name.” “There are no mistakes, just learning opportunities.” Benji nominates: The Ukestra (Mark and Jane), Bradden from The Creator Incubator, Cathy from Upcycle Newcastle and Heather Stephens (Head of sustainability for the Newcastle Council, Teacher in China, It specialist for a Korean email platform, creator of solar powered ovens) Benjie would ask her: “Do you ever rest?” The most useful thing when being a parent is maintaining your sustainability. “It’s the most difficult and energy draining thing I have ever experienced.” “I have had to ask favors from my community. Reciprocity is key. It takes a village to raise a child.” “It was part of my life's jigsaw puzzle to have a child.” “I would recommend having kids younger when you have more energy.” “Say no to everything that comes up and go to bed early.” Benjie’s answer to Nanci’s question: “Listen. Be ready for the gifts that everyone has to offer.” In terms of what to take out: “Take out judgement. See the person right in front of you as just another human doing their thing” Benjie’s question: “What’s your recipe for your own personal sustainability. YouTube license codes: KGQP9PUOPZMIYNE3