… dependence and independence both are extremes. Life is deep interdependence. Osho As a proponent of both moderation and collaboration, I recognize in Osho’s words the glaring reality currently faced by humanity. We are not schooled in deep interdependence or…
In the end, it’s all a question of balance. Rohinton Mistry, A Fine Balance, 1995 One of my greatest life lessons could be simplified to “all things in moderation.” In my case, choosing the path of moderation literally pulled me…
In Yogic, Buddhist and Taoist terms, the “wheel of life” or the cycle of birth and death is an ongoing and evolving experience. In these ancient belief systems, humans are vulnerable to repeating the birth-death cycle over and over again,…
The level of structure that people seek always is in direct ratio to the amount of chaos they have inside. Tom Robbins, Skinny Legs and All As with any behaviour, in its extreme, control becomes dysfunctional and even delusional. …
It may sound radical to state that no one has the power to make us feel anything. Our egos will insist on blaming outer circumstances or people for causing our feelings, but it’s not true. No one can completely get…
Photo: Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles alludes to the Forever Brand of bicycles that flooded China’s streets during the artist’s childhood yet remained financially out of reach for many. We must all suffer from one of two pains. The pain of…
The Meeting Place This park commemorates the dynamic spirit of human interaction that began over 6000 years ago here at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. It is dedicated to all those who came to the Forks and shared…
As I walked and chanted with thousands to bring awareness to the need for climate action, protest signs all around me were a constant reminder of how vital a clean planet and clean air are. Breath is life. Although many…
When the chips are down, I can attest from personal experience that one of the hardest decisions we face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder. Think of a situation (climate change, etc.) or a personal…
A long time ago, I asked a mentor to help me make a decision. The details of that decision are unimportant. What is important is what he said to me. There are two kinds of people in the world, Helen. …
When we rest awareness on the present moment’s emerging experience whether within or without, we are deeply collaborating with all of life. Simply, we are surrendering to what is and trusting that what we need is being provided to us in…
Image by Tuomas Lehtinen freedigitalphotos.net Beware of destination addiction: The idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, or even with the next partner. Until we give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will…
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