If you knew that your life was merely a phase or short, short segment of your entire existence, how would you live? Knowing nothing 'real' was at risk, what would you do? You'd live a gigantic, bold, fun, dazzling life. You know you would. That's what the ghosts want us to do - all the … Continue reading Check. And Check.
Let’s Go; It’s (About) Time!
Sometimes, in an effort to defend our thinking or justify our actions, we lose the opportunity to grow in our understanding. Rather than rush to argue a point or dismiss an idea, sit with the discomfort awhile--embrace it. Jo Chrona I just finished my first read-through of longtime BC Indigenous educator and consultant, Jo Chrona's, … Continue reading Let’s Go; It’s (About) Time!
Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
He who has wealth, has hope; and he who has hope has everything. Thomas Carlyle HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT A very curious thing happened last week: I was reminded that I continued to learn from my children. Oh, and there was one, more important event: our middle child was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome. For the … Continue reading Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
Opportunity in Sadness
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. Lao Tzu Over the past several days my energy has pin-balled between sadness, shock, and disbelief. The drug overdose crisis and its poisonous and toxic drug supply in British Columbia, and in our community, has reached (finally?) our family. A community has … Continue reading Opportunity in Sadness
‘Normal’ Remixed
Everyone is normal until you get to know them. David Sim I’m currently working my way through Gabor Maté's latest book written with his son, Daniel, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. As usual, Maté's writing is efficient, effective, and to the point. With a equal parts compassion and … Continue reading ‘Normal’ Remixed
Equine Therapy: Through the Manure & All
There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse. Robert Smith Surtees Let me start by stating something that I never (ever) would have imagined I would admit: I love horses. Well, love may be too strong a word, but the phrase deep appreciation and fondness is a fairly accurate … Continue reading Equine Therapy: Through the Manure & All
Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen I am the parent of a child that suffers from a debilitating mental health illness. I share this fact not to seek empathy, concern, or even pity. I share this because the acknowledgement is unburdening; somewhat freeing. I share this in … Continue reading Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges
Ease Up, Life
Ease up, the play is over. Horace Greeley Two years ago, I adopted the somewhat ubiquitous and exotic term, equanimity, to act as both a guardrail and referential energy anchor. In Buddhism, equanimity even has its differing perspectives. However, whenever conflict showed itself in the various dynamics and relationships in my life, possessing a mindful … Continue reading Ease Up, Life
Gratitude Gets You (almost) Everything
The more you become a connoisseur of gratitude, the less you are a victim of resentment, depression, and despair. Gratitude will act as an elixir that will gradually dissolve the hard shell of your ego--your need to possess and control--and transform you into generous being. The sense of gratitude produces true spiritual alchemy; makes us … Continue reading Gratitude Gets You (almost) Everything
What I Learned About ‘Online Learning’ in British Columbia
The most effective, successful professionals are constantly learning, they take the time to apply what they have learned, and they continually work to improve themselves. Joel Gardner, digital learning technologist As I continue my transition from the classroom of the brick and mortar school towards the burgeoning dominion of online or virtual learning , I … Continue reading What I Learned About ‘Online Learning’ in British Columbia
GETTING CURIOUS 