Take Some Time

I was sitting in my Muskoka room the other morning, sipping my coffee, and staring out the window at the trees and clouds. I thought I had to tell you how much this almost daily ritual means to me, and because I want to encourage you to do it too. Some days, I can only …

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Happiness in the Here and Now.

One of the topics discussed in Thich Nhat Hanh's book Peace is Every Breath is "Contemplating Aimlessness".  He says, Contemplating aimlessness helps us stop feeling compelled to go around seeking after this and that, exhausting ourselves mentally and physically. Aimlessness means not chasing after anything, not setting any more objects in front of ourselves to …

Healing Cancer – Two Sources of Inspiration and Guidance

Over the last couple of years, I've watched two people I know through work come face to face with cancer.  The courage and determination each of these people have shown during this very difficult life challenge has left me in awe.  I decided to read a couple of books about healing cancer so I could …