Archives for October 2012

What do you like to do with your “free time”? Or, perhaps more apt, do you get any time that is free? Time during which nothing has been planned, time that is okay to spend lost in thought, time that is completely…yours?  For adults, such time is often seen as a luxury, a bonus. … [Read more...] about Free time

Congo is like a microcosm of the entire planet, taken to its extreme. One of the most beautiful places on Earth, it is also among the most troubled.  By Charles Eisenstein  Today I received the following letter from my dear friend, Cynthia Jurs. For the last two decades she has … [Read more...] about The healing of Congo

Voices are so personal. They mirror our story – our gifts, doubts, history, mood, identity, and secret dreams. Every time we speak, we are revealing something about ourselves – the things we’re proud of and perhaps the things we most want to hide.  When people hear that I am a … [Read more...] about No one else can sing your song

Our first winter back in Ottawa after 27 years in warm Sri Lanka has been quite eye-opening. Watching all of the plant and animal life adapt to the freezing cold; seeing the plants and seeds fight to stay underground; witnessing the roots sprout as the ice thaws—all of these … [Read more...] about The beauty of nature’s balance

When the quote below appeared on my Twitter page, I had to smile.  Aine Belton ‏@AineBelton Access the well of peace within from which all good things rise … your love, joy, & wisdom inside. ~#Aine  Aine, an Irish name pronounced Onya, is the founder of the Global Love … [Read more...] about The well of peace