John O’Donohue was an Irish poet, priest and philosopher, whose tender gift for words could touch even the most defended of hearts. I recently came across this beautiful blessing of his (below) and shared it with a Broadview United Church friend, the Reverend Margaret Harper. She was as moved as I and chose to use [...]
I’m in a little poetry group with a few women. We each share a poem we’ve found (or written) and talk about it. Invariably, the poems are thought-provoking. My friend Ella recently shared Ellen Bass’s “If You Knew.” The poem touched me and I thought of sharing it in a blog post. In light of [...]
What’s So on “the Outside” These are heavy times; some call them “evolutionary times.” The crumbling of the old is causing confusion and disillusionment. That there is no clear indication of the new (and how can there be at this stage?), is causing wide-spread fear. This is most dramatically apparent in the USA, but really, [...]
Anxiety To be human is to feel anxious at times; sometimes, a lot of the time. Like these days of covid-19 with a world turned upside down. If some tell you they are not affected, maybe it’s true and that’s truly great for them. Or it’s possible they’re in denial, a common state for [...]
Even though I’ve never met Anita Moorjani and Kyle Cease in person, it feels like they’re my friends! First I came across Anita’s book (her first one), which moved me deeply. Then I came across Kyle’s videos on-line, which made me laugh. Both individuals are fun, heart-full and wise. Such beautiful souls! Humble, not out [...]
Making a Difference in a Beautiful Way Ram Dass says that “We’re all just walking each other home.” Why do these words touch something deep? Why do many of us get a prickly sensation behind the eyes and want to cry? I figure it’s due to feeling alone and disconnected from ourselves and each other. [...]
As a Canadian, I was moved by the kind and supportive messages many Americans tweeted for our national holiday, Canada Day, July 1st. Thank you, dear folks, for giving me the nudge I needed to write this tribute to our long Canadian-American friendship; it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time. What [...]
I am especially grateful for good days, sunshine days, especially when health challenges are present. Let me tell you a story. Recently I tried my first craniosacral therapy session; the therapist, Erdi Jacobi, had been highly recommended. She combines quantum touch with craniosacral therapy, and I was seeing her for IBS. I did not know what [...]
Part I, by Ramona McKean Oh, how the arena of power politics has developed as of late, with men in authoritative and/or prestigious positions being brought down by allegations of sexual misconduct. The power of victims is growing, and for the most part I'm glad. A world dominated by patriarchy has been, and continues to be, [...]
Angels have been defined as “spiritual beings that act as compassionate agents of the Divine.” Do you believe these spiritual beings exist? Do you believe they’re here among us? I do and I’d like to write about two kinds, which will include a personal tribute to one. […]
