New Mandates Right now, BC and its’ inhabitants are in a “fast forward” opportunity to grow compassion. I sincerely hope this opportunity is not wasted, as our hearts are a lot wiser than our “small minded” ways. We can either judge, divide and separate from one another with our harsh assessments…
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Time and Fun So so much to do, and time is racing by! This has been my fleeting thought recently and surprisingly it did not bring with it added stress. In the days of being a CEO, lots to do and time was often a recipe for additional stress. The beautiful…
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Trust A child will steer his or her own ship confidently, provided they know how to trust themselves…..And so, HOW does one learn to trust oneself?? This is so important, as too often, we are being directed by the authority around us, rather than to be shown how to think for…
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Camping I went camping on my own for the last two nights – for the first time in my life – and I absolutely loved it, just like a little INNOCENT kid would! Below is my gorgeous camp site – a magical wonder of a place, with its natural beauty and…
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Love and Conflict I love my kids – like so very deeply! I am sure you do too, if you have any. Love is that open sky that we all human beings float in. Yet, I do not always agree with them and their decisions. Especially when I feel they are…
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Family Outburst We had a family outburst recently. It has inspired me to share what I have learnt about anger over the last decade, especially the sort that is unhealthy for all. Anger is very difficult to deal with. Both as the person who is expressing it, and as…
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Failure of Love I remember being at a workshop about 10 years ago, when the question was asked “What is available in the heart?” “What would you say is missing in the heart?” People answered with I have been hurt too much to love another person again, so I…
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Reactivity We “hear” happiness is an inside job, but this is VERY DIFFICULT to accept when your moods are so quickly affected by outside circumstances. A person insults you, and that provokes you to be angry. A person praises you, and that provokes you to be happy. This…
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Despair During the last full moon, I found myself falling into despair, fighting with my own head, as all its’ previous focus was crumbling right before me. I had acutely become aware that there is nothing that we truly keep from life, and thus all emphasis on relationships, connection, money,…
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Prejudices and Perceptions Our prejudices have to be seen, if they are to be healed and transformed. And since we cannot see ourselves very clearly at all, we have to see, through what we see outside of ourselves in the world. But perceptions of the outside world are driven by…
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