Slaying Dragons
Now that we better understand the term energy – our internal state – we can name what most often disrupts it: fear. Knowing how to appease that dragon becomes your first practical tool. And doing so builds confidence for whatever comes next. Fear is often seen as something to eliminate. In truth, it serves an […]
On Energy
“Manage your energy, not your time.” Unknown Over the next weeks, my posts will follow a theme – what that theme is, I’ll let you discover as we go. (Consider it a small intellectual treasure hunt.) As many of you know, I celebrated a milestone birthday last week. With that, came a familiar question: How […]
A Fortuitous Discovery
To discover without searching. You lose something, try repeatedly to find it, and eventually give up… only to stumble upon it later while reaching for something else entirely. In September, I began volunteering at my church. Because I’m drawn to objects with stories, my task became sorting through donations for their gift shop. On Christmas […]
Faith
What it Is, and how we use it We use the word faith constantly, faith in outcomes, in the process, in love, in a higher Source, in ourselves, in political ideals, in “the system.” We use it to describe commitment, conviction, and sometimes even to issue a gentle reprimand: ye of little faith. We’re told […]
School Opening Totem Ceremony
In semi-retirement, I have returned as a Collingwood alumna to speak at the Wentworth Totem Ceremony. Life moves in circles, reminding us that endings fold into beginnings, and that every step adds meaning to the story we are writing – a story always open to renewal and possibility. Good Morning, Wentworth! Quietly raise your hand […]
The Pause That Found Me
And in the pause, we learn to step into the next one, just a little more whole, and maybe just a bit more… slowly. Summer whispers of lazy mornings and afternoons, family bonfires, getaways… it’s also the season of unfinished dreams – the projects and intentions shelved during the rush of daily life. This year, […]
What is Gratitude
… and why practice it? Gratitude, according to Merriam-Webster, is “the state of being grateful: thankfulness.” Simply put, it’s the practice of recognizing and appreciating the people, experiences, skills, or gifts that bring joy, peace, or comfort into our lives. But does this mean we should only be grateful for what feels good? Not necessarily. […]
Life on the Bay: Wild Things and Wiser Moments
… because sometimes, the best life advice comes from a gosling with no sense of urgency. Minute by minute, the Earth is changing. Somewhere, floods are rearranging real estate, wildfires are rewriting hiking trails, and earthquakes are giving the ground a dramatic makeover. And while most of us aren’t around to witness these headline-grabbing events […]
Rosie’s Progress Report
“Dogs may have become domesticated because our ancestors had more meat than they could eat. During the ice age, hunter-gatherers may have shared any surplus with wolves, which became their pets.” NewScientist, Michael Marshall, 2021 Dogs have played myriad roles throughout history. Certain breeds, identified as highly trainable, have become invaluable companions and assistants in […]
Closing the Rings…
It’s been just over a month since I returned from Switzerland, and while not directly tied to my travels, an unexpected encounter a few weeks ago shed light on societal challenges, both locally and globally. Switzerland, renowned for its affluent reputation and high salaries, proudly boasts the second lowest rate of homelessness in Europe. During […]