Pivotal Moments
October 26, 2010
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I am pleased to share with you that I will be hosting a book reading through the Vancouver Public Library, Joe Fortes Branch. It is
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Cutting the Mustard
September 10, 2010
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One of the first essays in BECOMING, is called Cutting the Mustard. It’s in the section Growing Up, and after spending a great deal of
Children — Oh, the children!
July 27, 2010
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We have just enjoyed a number of family visits — reunions with far flung children and grandchildren, home visits with closer groups. The time together
Use It or Lose It: Aging, Motivation, and Choosing Vitality
June 22, 2010
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Summer Solstice and Returning to Fire Island Today is the longest day of this year — Summer Solstice. Within a week I will be heading
What Is a Mother? Meaning, Reflection and Conscious Parenting
May 25, 2010
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The Complex Bond Between Mothers and Children All of us have profound, often tangled, deep, and complex connections to mothers, whether we like it or
Aligning with Love
April 26, 2010
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“Love is extolled by poets, tawdry and brilliant alike. For songwriters it’s a near ubiquitous theme. Scarcely a bestselling book or film lacks a love
Life Lessons from Gardening: A Reflection on Growth, Change, and Transformation
March 31, 2010
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“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.”
Flow and Awareness: Bringing Mindfulness to Everyday Life
February 25, 2010
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The Connection Between Spiritual Practice and Daily Work What is the connection between a spiritual way, a path, and our activities in the world —
Circles of Awareness: How Self-Reflection Builds Growth and Emotional Clarity
January 28, 2010
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I am pleased to tell you that we have added a new tab on the BECOMING website, Therapy and Counselling. I would like to thank
Who Am I? A Journey of Self-Discovery and Life Purpose
January 13, 2010
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nd why am I here? How long do I have? What’s it all about? Most of us grapple with big questions like these at some
Gratitude Practice: Reflecting on Life to Find Joy and Meaning
December 28, 2009
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Something I treasure in these days ‘between the years’ (which is what the week between Christmas and New Year is called in German speaking countries),
Giving Peace
December 9, 2009
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It can be overwhelming, this season of giving, especially when the issues that face us, economically and environmentally seem as dark as the days. Clarissa
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