JY recently had two conversations with Matthew Sloane, founder of the Fatherhood Dojo Podcast, discussing fatherhood and its impact on relationships. The first conversation, available on Spotify, focuses on nurturing strong bonds with children. The second conversation explores the influence of children on marriage. JY appreciates Matthew's support for young fathers.
Category: Relationships
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
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
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
Core Value #5: Relationship
Community is a place where the connection felt in our hearts make themselves known in the bonds between people, and where the tuggings and pullings of those bonds keep opening our hearts. Parker J. Palmer Without question, relationships are integral components in all schools; a fundamental cornerstone of school culture. A simple Google search reveals … Continue reading Core Value #5: Relationship
A Eulogy (of sorts)
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.Dr. Seuss During a recent coaching session, it became clear to me that even though I said 'goodbye' to my old teaching position (choosing not to return after my personal leave), there was still a lingering feeling in my body. And then it landed. While I had … Continue reading A Eulogy (of sorts)
A True ‘Honouring’ Tradition
Don't take life too seriously; no one makes it out alive.Elbert Hubbard Our first child graduated yesterday. It was a big moment for many reasons, one being that it was a year we doubted whether him graduating was even a possibility. But, despite mental health, ADHD, and an addiction, he made it. Hell, I'm proud. … Continue reading A True ‘Honouring’ Tradition
Core Practice #4: Nourishment
When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.Alexander den Heijer The fourth core practice of our school is that of nourishment. This has been the most difficult (so far) in that nourishment is often viewed as a one-way lens. From one perspective, nourishment is seen easily defined … Continue reading Core Practice #4: Nourishment
Core Practice #2: Courage
Fear will always be triggered by your creativity because creativity asks you to enter into realms of uncertain outcome, and fear hates uncertain outcome.Elizabeth Gilbert My journey of exploring our school core practices continues with reflecting how courage plays an elemental role in my daily professional practice. While the etymology of courage seems quite straightforward: … Continue reading Core Practice #2: Courage
GETTING CURIOUS 