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Paving Your Pathway To Peace (Part 2)

This is the second part of the course "Paving Your Pathway to Peace." I believe this is a universal and infinite subject as there are so many avenues to pursue in order to live a more peaceful existence. As I write this it is the middle of the 21st century’s pandemic, the world has been turned on its head and everyone is trying to make their way through the melee of global uncertainty, self-doubt, fear, and economic devastation. It is even more important to remain calm and rational as we continue to move forward creating a clear path to health and wellbeing, zigzagging our way through the physical and emotional roadblocks on the way. It is also a course of reflection to seek an understanding of how we reside in each moment of the day and what we can do to make the world a better place just by being our peaceful selves. Each instant teaches us something as long as we are awake to what is being presented. And again, I reiterate I am not here to preach, teach, or apostolate, I simply want to pass on some of the lessons that have brought me to this time in my life which is a lot more peaceful than when I rushed through the days not stopping to take a deep breath or to question where I was actually going. Once again, these lessons are my own, and have been revealed throughout many years of inquiry and self-study with sustenance from philosophy schools, yoga masters, and relationships with my family and friends. And I repeat, I am also my own teacher, student, and muse... as you are. You will also find on this platform a selection of corresponding mindfulness practices to further these musings. Listen in when you have some spare moments. My desire for you is to simply open your mind and heart and in doing so, perhaps you will feel a little lighter, brighter, and more content. Enjoy!

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Meet your Teacher

Annemaree Rowley

Melbourne, Australia

Originally educated, in the 1980s at the highly esteemed Sivananda yoga schools in Europe and India, Annemaree Rowley is an Australian yoga and meditation teacher who considers that the most important aspects of her work are how to: use the breath effectively, cultivate strength and resilience in the body and mind, foster peace in the heart; emanate kindness, and to focus on compassion particularly self-compassion. Yoga, she says, is a beautiful philosophy and the means to a happy, healthy and tranquil existence’. Her work also leads her to exotic and beautiful locations for tours and retreats allowing like-minded individuals to connect and be nurtured in stunningly serene, beautiful environments. Annemaree's passion is to assist others to live a more purposeful, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

10 Days

4.9k students

4.9 stars

13 min / day

Stress

English

Lesson 1

The Footprint

I have explored many avenues in my own quest to reach this state of tranquility in which I now reside. And that is why I am sharing my thoughts with you. You may adopt some attitudes and not others and you may have a whole gambit of avenues of your own. However, we learn from each other’s experiences, and I learned some time ago, that there is some wisdom in telling my own story. You may be a little like me and constantly ask yourself why are you here on the earth? Or you may not question it at all. However, for those of you who often ask yourself this question, you may then realize that this then leads into the second whopping question: "What can I leave behind to contribute to the world?"

Lesson 2

Respect

Do we realize our own abilities, qualities, or achievements? Do we have consideration for our own feelings, wishes, or rights? Are we thoughtful, considerate, and attentive towards ourselves Cherishing the friendship with ourselves? Do we make allowances for our own idiosyncrasies and foibles and not beat ourselves up over our faults and the errors we make? Am I not doing the best that I can? What are some of the limiting low self-esteem characteristics I could perhaps reflect upon? Am I respectful towards others? Do I truly respect myself? These are the questions we shall ask ourselves.

Lesson 3

Take Flight

According to the wisdom of Rumi, ancient philosopher and poet, “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly." Nothing is more enlightening than the freedom to soar beyond our self-imposed limitations and to experience the liberty of just being and being freed enough to take on new adventures. Let us take flight.

Lesson 4

Sometimes

We spend the most time in our lives with ourselves and so how we chat with ourselves is critical to the approach we take to life and the route we forge to live it. That is why we need to be aware of what we say and how we say it. It is so important to be alert to this internal dialogue and incessant chatter that we live with internally - the judgments we make, stories we create, and the suffering we cause for ourselves. Yes, we cause much of our own suffering simply by the way we think. Our inner conversations tell us how we feel about ourselves. Sometimes we are in sync and sometimes not. And so, we have to realize our humanness and know, “As the sages have said and ancient texts prescribe: "Sometimes life is simply a balance between holding on and letting go."

Lesson 5

Quiescence

Much of this lesson is simply based on quiescence and its antithesis - gossip. I try so much to abide by the wisdom passed on to me by the great Krishna Murti on a daily basis - treading lightly and with full attention to my words and actions. Truly challenging at times but definitely a pathway to living a more peaceful existence. If one keeps an open heart and a quiet mind and therefore is attentive to being compassionate and empathetic, then gossip will not play a large part in one’s life. Why do we gossip? And what does it reveal about ourselves? This we shall explore.

Lesson 6

The Two Wolves

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This lesson is based on the concept of ‘The Two Wolves’ and what we feed our minds.

Lesson 7

Listen

“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” - Dr. K. A. Menninger Do we actually listen? Carefully? Intensely? Without judgment? Are we losing our listening abilities? How is listening relevant to being peaceful? Don’t we all want to be loved seen and heard? Don’t we need to transform our world into a conscious listening world? Questions to be asked, lessons to be learned.

Lesson 8

Values

Nothing can make you feel more dehumanized and despondent than knowing that you are in the wrong place, whether that is in a relationship, a career, an emotional space, a dwelling, a belief system, or even a country. We all lose our way at some stage but with tenacity, curiosity, and self-awareness, we find the right path again. And I truly believe that understanding and living by one’s core values is definitely imperative in our search for a contented life. Our core values guide us to how we behave, the decisions we make, and what we need to do to live in accord with them. So, what are values? Let us go on a path of discovery.

Lesson 9

I Am Enough

I am enough This is enough I have enough I am doing enough I am doing my best - Annemaree I was sent these words: You don’t need to wait for some grand external validation of your worth before you offer your kindest heart to yourself. What steps do we need to take to realize our potential, that we are indeed enough, and to make the necessary changes so that we are no longer impeded in our desire to grow?

Lesson 10

Friendship

In order to have global peace, we need friendship. In order to have personal peace, we need friendship. In the words attributed to Woodrow Wilson (28th president of the United States), "Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." It was also considered to be the highest virtue by the philosopher Aristotle. There are many lessons to be learned about the power of friendship. It is the connection with friends that brings us a true sense of peace. Here for a season, reason, or lifetime. It doesn’t matter for however long friends present themselves, lessons are to be learned from each of them in the pursuit to lead a happy and connected existence.

Ask your teacher

This course includes 96 community questions and 85 audio replies from Annemaree Rowley. The community classroom and teacher audio replies are only available via the app.

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Donna

December 6, 2025

I love Annemaree’s meditations, and the course is exceptional. Her wisdom and kindness shines through, and each lesson is filled with nuggets of gold. I highly recommend this course if you yearn for peace.

Harris

August 9, 2025

Incredible.

Leila

August 3, 2025

Beautiful course touching all important facets. Thank you.

Lisa

July 3, 2025

Everyday a gift to hear your most excellent guidance. This series is a treasure trove of valuable insights & I loved each and every day & looked forward to hearing every word. This is something I will return to again & again. Thank you! 🙏 💞

Hugh

February 13, 2025

Enjoyed both of these courses , and will return to them in the future … Thank You 😊 🙏

Natalia

February 10, 2025

Absolutely wonderful! Beautifuly narrated and the message passed on was very clear. I shall come back to this course very soon. Thank you 🧡

Andy

December 19, 2024

2024 has been a tough year. I tell myself it's just 'what it is' but that does not make loss less painful. Your insights have been a great source of comfort. Thank you.

Judith

December 6, 2024

Again a really beautiful course full of insights! Thank you 🙏❤️✨

laxmi

November 25, 2024

Wonderful thanks so much

Mark

October 11, 2024

Full of insightful wisdom a pleasure for me to part of the practice and for my personal journey to inner peace...

Rich

September 30, 2024

Thank you! Although every daily session provided many meaningful life lessons of peace; the lesson which resonated with me to tears is the last one on friendship. I am a 73 year young single man, who has been hurt deeply by family many times through this journey called life. Father Time helped me to program myself to not trust anyone, which resulted in building a wall, brick by brick. The result is not having any close friends or family; the biggest void in my life. To help me fill this deep void, I moved to Florida's Friendliest Hometown ( www.thevillages.com ), and still have no close friends, beyond wave & smile. My persona transitioned from being voted by my Schoolmates as most popular (and athletic), to living on a remote psychological Island amoung a sea of friendly people, in the fastest growing actuve retirrmrnt community in the U.S. I am a total misfit anomaly in The Villages. To stay sane, my mission in life has morphed to channel God's grace, love, and joy to those in need. My Holy Spirit is my closest friend who dutifly directs me with this mission in small but meaningful ways. Helping total strangers in need through giving generates immense joy and peace for me; resonating deeply with my heart chakra. What brought tears to my eyes is your testimony of how loving, caring, and giving your friend was during your bout with cancer - and beyond. I also fought cancer through intense radiation sessions in 2020, totally alone and scared. Like you, thanks to God's grace, I appear to be cancer free - so far. Thanks to your sessions, I am motivated to change my life by becoming proactive in establishing friendships. I hope that a few become close and trusting. Gratefully Yours, Rich (in name only)

Connie

September 13, 2024

Wonderful! I will listen to this again!💖

Maggie

September 10, 2024

Beautiful and helpful ideas in creating peace within oneself…which essentially is where it all begins. As with all of your mediations I found it to be very insightful and calming! I also appreciate your willingness to share your personal stories. All the best to you! 🙏🏻

Jennifer

September 1, 2024

Exquisite! I shall return to this course often. I’m so grateful to you for sharing your gifts with me and all of us. The experience of listening to your voice and lessons is so profound and inspiring. So much more impactful than reading words on a screen or page. As I bring your unique lessons and mindfulness practices into my life and am becoming a kinder, more aware, peaceful and insightful person, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Thank you.❤️

Helene

August 27, 2024

Loved love loved this! Thankyou Thankyou ! ❤️🌹

Gabriela

July 16, 2024

I loved Part 2 as much as Part 1. Annemaree, you always amaze me with your insights, wisdom and kindness. I am so happy that you are well now and so grateful for you. There is so much to learn from you. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️🙏

Eva

July 4, 2024

Absolutely loved this course. A true gem👏👏🩷🩷 Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, life experience and being our guide AnneMarie🙏👐

Tina

July 4, 2024

Beautiful! I am going to listen to one and two consecutively now. Probably a few times:-) Thank you for your wisdom

Anya

June 24, 2024

A wonderful follow-up to Part 1! Love the reflections and insights on peace.

Kate

April 29, 2024

Such a beautiful course. Thank you so much. I wish there was a part three 🙏🏻

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