GEMS of Wisdom from an Elder/ Sage

There’s a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. Morpheus. Sometimes not knowing or learned behaviour or ignorance of a subject or race or preconceived opinion not based on actual experience can cause us to behave in a certain way that is not beneficial or loving to ourselves or to others. I asked Neil to write about his personal feelings and experiences on this subject. Here is what he wrote: Is it so hard to change our thinking? Is it dif...Continue reading

Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart." Yesterday, Neil and I decided to blow off all the work projects we had lined up and we drove the short distance to Pearce Estate Park to walk through the nature paths, sit for a moment by the bird sanctuary, and then meditate by the river. We are so grateful to this city for providing us with so many beautiful places to enjoy nature. I asked Neil to blog some of his thoughts and feelings regrading nature. As usual, we welcome comments an...Continue reading

Here it is June already and the days are longer and a little bit more sunshiny and the weather is warmer. Each day, I am noticing changes in our gardens as they burst forth with promises of fresh, organic produce. My attitude is improving each day! I’m even getting a bit of a suntan. I chose the word attitude for this week’s blog because with all that has been happening in the World lately shut downs, shut ins and having to shut up about it all has given me a bit of ...Continue reading

Welcome to our weekly blog! Today’s word as food for thought is meditation. I chose this word after I listened to a guided meditation the other day and the guide quoted Brian Andreas. After googling him, I am thinking I am probably the only person who has never heard of him before! I am so excited to make his writings part of my life from now on. The quote from the meditation is: There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that...Continue reading

Coming To Terms with Aging Part Two Last week Neil wrote about some of the reasons why he liked aging. This week, we spent quite a bit of time talking about what we did not like about aging and whether or not we have come to terms with our dislikes. Neil had to say this: Well now, is there something about aging that does not sit well with me? Absolutely there is. People I know and worked with or went to school with or became neighbours to are getting sick and dying. I...Continue reading