Begin Again, and Again…
Easter’s just around the corner, Spring is bursting forth. It’s the time of new beginnings, rebirth, awakening, unfolding, opening… Today the sky is blue, the clouds are puffy, the panoply of greens as the leaves reemerge is breathtakingly beautiful. As the years go by, I wonder occasionally how many more spring times I will experience. There could be many,...
Resilience: Now and How?
Just got back from a delicious couple of weeks with my kids and grandkids in Austria. I’m feeling deep gratitude for our good connections, the fun we have together, the range of activities and values we share, our yummy meals, the close connection between my kids and the four cousins. In addition to this ground...
Waking up
What do you do when you first wake up in the morning? How does it relate to living the kind of day you’d like to live, if at all :-)!? I have several practices that I enjoy, and recently have learned another one I want to share with you. I really like the effect it...
Balancing Act
Have you even seen the incredible rock balancing that some artists do? I love them and recently reflected on how they are a rich metaphor for balance in our lives, offering lessons and insights, and questions to ponder. Before I explore the metaphor, have a look at this fascinating time lapse video. The whole site,...
Celebrate!
It’s not long ago that we were 10 strong, here in our apartment in Vancouver, then in Bellingham… and we did a lot of celebrating! When I am in a celebratory mode or mood, wonderful things happen, and/or most whatever happens is wonderful. Celebrating is closely akin to joy. It’s not always ‘on top’, of...
