
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...

Devouring or Savouring?
Recently I found myself scanning a Vancouver weekly. It can be a pleasure to read The Georgia Straight: it’s full of cultural tidbits, occasionally has some progressive political commentary, good recipes, tips for restaurants. But I noticed something less than pleasurable. I was “devouring” the paper. I was not relaxed. I was pushing myself...