The Power of Our Words and Thoughts
In honour of International Women’s Day, particular attention to remembering and noticing the power of our words and thoughts, indeed the power of our mind, seems appropriate, relevant, and even vital. Here are some motivational stories and actions to inspire us! Shakespeare, the Buddha and many others have spoken about the power of thoughts, words, mind. An earlier...
Letting Go of Perfection: Said and Done!
Letting Go of Perfection: Said and Done! Recently I was struck by an essay about letting go of perfection. I have grappled with perfectionism for decades, so this essay immediately resonated with me and I decided it was a “perfect” theme for this note :-). This seemingly simple word has many layers of meaning. Each...
Savouring Ceremony: Celebrating the Dark Days
Savouring Ceremony: Celebrating the Dark Days. Once again the turning of the wheel of the year has brought us close to the darkest days of the year. These days can be times for quiet and reflection, but also of rebirth and renewal. This short days invite us inward, but also herald the return of the...
Curiosity leads to Awe, then to The Mystery!
When I came across this inspirational quote from Einstein, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when one contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvellous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries to comprehend only...
Do a Little Bit of Good
Do a little Bit of Good. When I recently came across this inspirational quote from Desmond Tutu about doing good, I found it very fitting, even inspiring, for our current times. Tutu said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ...
