“As any good Buddhist will tell you, the only way to find permanent joy is by embracing the fact that nothing is permanent.” – Martha Beck We push away change as often as Kanye West pushes away members of the paparazzi. The fact that we resist change is actually the reason why we get so… Read More
In-laws that make you want to scream. Colleagues that make you want to leave. Friends that don’t share. Neighbours that just don’t care. Parents that don’t get it. And lovers that always sweat it. We want them to be different. We wish they would do things the way we would. We get fired up. We… Read More
My mind has been swirling and my soul has been restless for the past few days. Not sure why, but I seem to be reviewing the past and fretting about the future – or better yet, trying desperately to predict the future. Ah, the life and times of an amateur fortune teller. It’s interesting that… Read More
Well, the latest indicator that I’m getting “older” took place yesterday. I had a root canal. To be accurate, I endured the first part of a three-part root canal procedure. The fun is far from over. I was experiencing intense pain in my bottom right molars while my recent holiday on Vancouver Island was wrapping… Read More
Do you have a habit that you wish you could change? Do you act out in a way that has you perpetually asking yourself, “When I am going to finally stop doing that?” I’ve been golfing for many years now. During my ten or so years of playing the game (and supposedly loving the game),… Read More
Yes, there is a big difference between pain and suffering. They seem to be two words that describe the same experience, but I beg to well, differ. I have a friend who has a mother who is extremely fractured. This woman has forgotten who she really is (I wrote another post about that very concept)… Read More
I was in yoga class recently and that day the teacher started off by stating the focus of our practice. She said three words: Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation. It might appear that the main objectives of yoga are mastering each pose, achieving perfect balance, demonstrating Incredible Hulk-like strength, and rocking out olympian-style endurance, however, the point… Read More
Maybe once or twice you’ve uttered the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy I used to.” Recently someone said to me, “The energy I had when I was young is long gone now.” The poor thing sounded like her energy was the other thing that thug took when he snagged her purse. We talk… Read More