“It is not what you do but who you are. “Remember when you were small, there were times when you had a fever. You were miserable, and then your mother came and put her hand on your forehead. You felt wonderful. She had not done anything yet, just put her hand on your forehead. And you feel the nectar of love, the nectar of compassion. You feel much better with the presence of your mother.” (Thich Nhat Hanh) Yes, this is a tribute to...

“The Bee Gees’ poignant hit “How can You Mend a Broken Heart?” comes to mind. A husband has lost his wife and is shellshocked. Some say that with a broken heart comes the grace of that heart opening up to give and accept even more love. How long is the interval between brokenness and opening up? Do you know? Have you lived it? If so, you know it is possible to move from despair to hope. “Please help him (me) mend his (my) broken heart and let...

“Spring has that about it – fresh, renewed with a vitality that warms and invigorates. Lest those of you who live in the southern hemisphere feel left out, banish the thought. Spring is a metaphor here but the concept of keeping it fresh applies to you no matter where you are. With restrictions lifted, there is the tendency to revert to “what was”. Your mind automatically defaults to things familiar as soon as it’s given the chance because that...

“Generosity of time, of spirit, of giving, of sharing, of space, generosity of kindness… all these acts of caring are wonderful. There’s ease, pleasure, and delight in such benevolent movement. But when it comes to times of strife, conflict, tension, challenge, the presence of generosity is hard to come by when it is most needed. As Robert Ohotto says, “It’s easy to be full of light at the Light Spa…” Though difficult, try to be generous when...

“Though conflicts persist, and the world is ever wringing its hands over the state of things, one key element in this uncertainty has made all the difference between last week and today. One small, simple act has cut through the chaos, and has singlehandedly claimed the spotlight without the need of money, influence, strategy or motif. Seeing smiles again is joyous: instantaneous communication that declares all is well in this present moment....