“You have probably heard the adage that people who talk to themselves have “a screw loose” or “are not all there”.  I wonder who first observed this behaviour and then attached this judgment to it? At the risk of incriminating myself, I am such a talker – especially when needing to focus on a series of tasks that can only be completed when performed in a specific order. This type of self-talk not only prevents distractions but also calms and...

“The courtyard in my condo building is in full summer bloom – thick, flowering bushes and berry ones, too. A paradise for small, flying creatures. Butterflies are no exception but today I couldn’t believe my eyes at the size of one I saw while cooling down there, having just returned from a late morning run. It was as big as a bird – in fact, I thought it was a wren or sparrow at first but then on second glance, saw the distinct wings trimmed...

“Are you a doer? Someone who takes charge whether it is organizing a picnic or a business? You fly in ready to help, rescue, manage, even do damage control when the occasion merits such action. Others know this about you and expect, are even relieved when you assume your customary role. Efficient and caring, you are usually welcomed with open arms. This may work with situations that arise but helping or rescuing people from their circumstances...

“There seems to be a two-story outcome to our present extraordinary time: one, a doomsday scenario with conflict and havoc precipitating humankind’s extinction, the other the earth’s transition into The Age of Aquarius – the 5th dimension where people will finally experience heaven on earth.  The question is not which one would you choose – this is self-evident, the question is are you holding space for the latter?  Are your thoughts bringing...

“A strong belief not only anchors you but is your guidance system as you navigate through life. Whatever you understand to be important does influence how you interact with others especially when situations arise prompting your system of values and principles to activate. What is challenging is to hold your beliefs in play while accepting another’s view of things that may be diametrically opposed to yours. This acceptance is not condoning...

“The pandemic has brought forth immense changes to our circumstances even when we want to hold on to what is familiar and comfortable.  What is surprising is not what COVID is doing to you but what you are experiencing independent of this global virus. You know you are changing when a show you’ve been following and would absolutely never miss, has suddenly lost its appeal.  The cravings for ice cream have waned, and binge eating a favourite...