spirituality

The Return of the Light: Seasonal Reflections on Christmas

December 4, 2011

This time of year I notice myself more contemplative, more interested in quiet time, more willing to probe deeper and persistently into the mysterious of life. The approaching Winter Solstice is always a reminder for me about the inherent cyclical passing of time, and the importance of having an opportunity to reflect on and incorporate all those [...]

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Creating a space for gratitude: Reflections on a 6 year “post-doc”

November 19, 2011

“Keep the faith and there will be a way. The gift of life is both beautiful and precious, something to be treasured and made the most of. In little things, in big things, whether facing challenges or enjoying good fortune, we all share the privilege of honoring that gift to the best of our abilities [...]

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The Ten Merits of Writing Dharma

June 12, 2011

Storytelling is both a gift, and a very old custom. Stories teach, entertain, and transform. They’re an act of creation, a way of connecting to a source -  a conduit for energy in the form of words, spoken, sung, and now, more often, written and read. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept [...]

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Emerging into the E-Novel Market

April 28, 2011

This month I’ve emerged into the growing e-novel market. It was a pretty easy decision to go with an e-publisher, both from the perspective of sustainable practice and business marketing. Recent reports indicate that e-novels are gaining popularity around the world, and more traditional print-media.  In China, for example, there are over 70 million readers [...]

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Re-Awakening in the Spirit of Reconciliation: Wakefield hosts grassroots initiative to begin talking about the legacy of Indian Residential Schools

January 28, 2011

Many people joined together in a circle of reconciliation at Wakefield’s United Church on Sunday January 24 to support and listen to the stories of residential school survivors from Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation.  The event, sponsored by Wakefield’s United Church Minister, Gisele Gilfillan, and members of the local Baha’i community, was an inspiring example [...]

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