There is a Zen saying: Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water; after enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. There are books written on what this might mean: A simple statement that carries loads of meaning. It can mean that after all is said and…
We have time! We have time now that we haven’t had for a very long while. For me and many others, the necessities of daily life are reduced to a walk, a weekly grocery run, and working online. That doesn’t fill the day. What fills…
It’s been several months, many weeks and days, of living closely with our loved ones. For some, too closely, which may lead to seemingly baseless arguments, and a powerful desire to be alone. Some couples have, by being aware of this dynamic, found ways to…
I really want to be happy! Don’t I? Then why do I find myself doing things that others want but that I don’t want? Why do I keep hurting myself doing things and reaching for goals that ceased to bring me pleasure long ago? Do…
Foreigners say that Canadians are “nice” – especially our southern neighbors. Having lived on both sides of this country, I’d say that’s truer for Eastern Canada rather than Western Canada. People are generally polite. At least in Toronto, being anything but polite is considered uncivilized.…
I’m a dreamer. I have a vision that is powerful enough to move me in the direction I’m on, and keep me there even when things are tough. I want to make a positive difference in my world, and live what I teach. I want…