“Ssshhh...

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Experiencing the Gift of Silence
(A Mental Health Awareness and Art of Living Workshop)

An 80-year Harvard study, one of the most comprehensive studies of emotional well-being in history,
says this “ONE” thing will make us HAPPIER and HEALTHIER. Do you know what it is?

“GOOD RELATIONSHIPS. Period.”

I used to work at the country’s largest auditing firm and our boss, at her farewell party, left a heartfelt
message. She said that the most important thing in life is not your job, your money, or your titles. It is all
about GOOD RELATIONSHIP with your family.

A colleague, who became a millionaire, felt empty despite all the material luxuries life has to offer until
his reconciliation with his mom.

One student who tried to commit suicide shared that open communication is the most important
ingredient to build TRUST in the family.

And still another friend recounted a story on how a simple gesture, a smile, could save a life.

These are a testament on the value of GOOD RELATIONSHIPS in our HAPPINES and WELL-BEING.

The flipside would also be true. NOT having GOOD RELATIONSHIPS can lead to a life of UNHAPPINESS
and SICKNESS.

Worldwide, over 800 000 people die due to suicide every year.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds and is also the 10th leading cause of
death in the United States.

In the Philippines, among 8,761 students from Grades 7-9, 11.6% among 13 to 17 year olds considered
suicide. 16.8% among 13 to 17 year olds attempted suicide.

The youth, supposedly the hope of our nation, are now so stressed and at the brink of ending their lives.

This should not be the case.

We all want to be happy. And we all do not want to suffer. However, the methods and techniques on
how to do this have been left out in our school curriculum. We were not taught how to be happy, to be
at peace, to be at ease, and to develop GOOD RELATIONSHIPS.

If only there is a way to learn and experience this firsthand.

Good news is there is a way.

This is where the “Ssshhh...” workshop comes in. It aims to let people experience the GIFT OF
SILENCE as one of the most fundamental steps on how to be aware of the SELF.

GOOD RELATIONSHIP with others always begins with a GOOD RELATIONSHIP with the self. And GOOD
RELATIONSHIP with the self always begins with an UNDERSTANDING of the TRUTH about the self.

But, how? “Ssshhh...” Be quiet for now. Leave all your expectations behind.

Be open like a child once more. Be still and know. Be present. Be happy. Be peaceful. Be. Just be.

May this be a life-changing, paradigm-shifting, relationship-building experience for everyone.

Excited to share the gift with you. Let’s do this!

Take it easy,
SIR JJ

PROFILE
Hi! I’m SIR JJ . I used to be an accountant at SGV & Co. for 3 years and a professor at De La Salle
University – Dasmariñas for 8 years. I also spoke at different seminars, retreats, and workshops;
facilitated team buildings; hosted events; tried to be a DJ, a boxer, a voice actor; etc. I’ve been all over
the place. But now, I consider what I do as a PAYOSO (tagapayong payaso). An entertainer. A jester.
I’m not going to teach you anything you’re not ready to know. I’m not your guru, not your inspirational
speaker, nor your life coach. I’m Just here to share stories, to ask questions, and to create a safe space
for you to be you. I only want to share the truth and spend a wonderful time with all of you beautiful
human beings.

I only wish for your HAPPINESS and PEACE.

Take it easy, lightly, gently, and play it cool, always! :p

You can reach me at:

Email: johnjeffreyvillanueva@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jj.ramos.villanueva
www.facebook.com/libreperodonasyonlang

ENERGY EXCHANGE
The equivalent fee for this kind of service is and will always be LIBRE PERO DONASYON LANG
(FREE, Donation only). The vision is that your donation will be used to create a healing and retreat
sanctuary, a safe space, where you can chill, relax, unwind, destress, and remember the importance of
not doing anything. It’s for you, hence, whatever amount your generous heart feels to share. Metta.
 Here are some pictures from some of the events I’ve facilitated:

(Team building of St. Dominic College of Asia Professors at Lucban, Quezon)

(NAGMAHAL, NASAKTAN, NAGSEMINAR at Batangas State University)

(Team Building of Mater Dei High School students)

(FREE HUGS at the LOVE SEMINAR)

 (AJNA Light Healing at the WOW MOMENTS! Seminar at DLSU-D)

(Recollection Activity with Lyceum of the Phlippines Cavite High School Students)
 (Relationship Building Workshop of UNI-TEC)

(WOW MOMENTS! Seminar at University of Sto. Tomas)

 (Retreat of some High School Students at Angels’ Hills Tagaytay)

(Relationship Building Workshop of Alas Oplas & Co. CPAs at Tagaytay Highlands)
(TAO PO! – A Remembering Human Event for the GMA Youth Organization at Alitaptap Artists Village )

(TAO PO! – A Remembering Human Event at University of Perpetual Help Las Piñas)