Parts of the Whole

I was part of a conversation recently, about living while experiencing genuine feelings of harmony and joy, at the same time dealing with anger and sadness about world events. How to be actively involved in change and yet not feel overwhelmed by emotions. Creating a container for both the actions and feelings, I have found, …

First Steps

In recent weeks, the sentiment behind Buckminster Fuller's quote on reality, has lingered in my mind. How can I create a new model of reality, in order to make the old model obsolete? Start with the basics... there's joy as well as sustenance in the basics of life - food, shelter, health, love for nature …

Oh Marcus…

Emporer Marcus Aurelius, of Rome. Writer and Stoic. The words he wrote two thousand years ago, have a wonderful way of opening doorways and sending refreshing breezes through places in my wanderings, that I love to venture. Below are 3 phrases from Meditations, that I've found myself returning to often, of late... Keep looking straight …

Begin with Joy

It feels like we must crack open to see our joy. We push and hustle to get there, when the path of least resistance is right in front of us. Gratitude is the most direct path to joy. It expands the interactions of the day. We feel it in the gasp of welcome surprise, in …

Choose Collaboration

Namesake has held meaning for me, for a long time. I've been observing my reactions to it in meditations. It's another way to expand awareness and acceptance. Originally Ancient Hebrew, later European; the meaning of Louise appears in two forms: 'renowned warrior / battle maiden'. As inspiration, it is a teacher of courage and resilience. …