You have to let go of everything to know you need nothing. My forever friend Millie For someone whose life-long “tap root” has been power in all its many manifestations — abuse of, dominance over, arrogance toward, giddy with too…
In our truth, we all wish for heartfelt communication with family, friends and coworkers. I call these spirit-to-spirit conversations. However, even the most articulate and sensitive of us can let our emotions run wild and lose control over our ability…
Two weeks back, I promised to finish my list of what matters most on a path of peace, love and joy. This is a fitting subject for a day where I am entering my seventh decade of living. On these…
When I was leaving my 30s and entering the journey through mid-life, I remember feeling great uncertainty as I pondered what my life purpose was, what brought me joy and how I would find these answers. A good friend and…
Be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi When Gandhi spoke these words to the world, he was encouraging us to choose a path of wisdom as opposed to a path of fear. In his interpretation…
It is my experience that whenever I set out to change some aspect of myself, whether behaviour, belief or being, my awareness of my behaviour is just the first step in my transformation process. Although I am inspired by my…
Not so long ago, a friend struggling in his relationship with his significant other asked me “How do I know if it is time to leave a relationship or to stay?” An obvious answer to his question would be “Leave…
Judging a person does not define who they are. It defines who you are. Are you from the school of thought that espouses non-judgment when interacting with others? If so, you likely have come to this choice because, at least…
Recently I wrote in a yoga article (published by the Winnipeg Free Press), in order to be happy no matter what emerges, we need to strengthen our positive response-ability. Ultimately, this means finding our centre (our true nature) and staying…
Last year, a starving feral cat claimed my garden for his new home. Of course, the food we offered him made his decision to stay much easier. Time passed and now he lives in my home and has become quite…
I offer those around me patience, encouragement, support, a cheerful word, the gift of a smile – and most of all appreciation. Louise Hay I try to practice Louise Hay’s affirmation with every person who crosses my life path…
We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves, otherwise we harden. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Although many practitioners in North America may initially choose yoga as a physical exercise, in its essence it is a spiritual practice meant to awaken us…
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