In my opinion, a good marriage has a strong element of “interbeing” as a predominant feature of its make-up - in my experience, there has to be a lot of “give and take”. The key word in a good relationship is “compromise”…through the ups and downs. Getting through the tough times strengthens the bonds of marriage - soon the two of you magically become a formidable couple…ready to take on the world!
Read More“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure. There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend, and no scales can measure his excellence.”
Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus
Read MoreFor me the concept of ‘individuation’ is reminiscent of the famous quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson (a fellow transcendentalist of Thoreaus, and his mentor,..both men believed in the simple life and a spiritual connection to nature). Both Emerson and Thoreau were non-conformists and very unique individuals, self-reliant and independent. They believed in a certain mysticism that defined and underlied, reality. Their metaphysics involved a fierce fealty to one’s soul or conscience, free from religion, politics and society, in general.
Read More“Can we reach global empathy in time to avoid the collapse of civilization and save the Earth?”
Read More“My formula for greatness in a human being is amor fati: this means that nothing is different, not forward, not backward, not in all eternity. Not merely bear what is necessary, still less conceal it – all idealism is mendaciousness in the face of what is necessary – but love it.”
Read MoreThis quote from Nenia Campbell, made me start thinking about people who know too much, or rather, knew things that they could not deal with. This quote made me think about two influential writers who, could not cope with life in general.
Read More“Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a songbird will come.” Chinese proverb
Read More“In wine lies the truth.”
The common understanding of this phrase is that people under the influence of wine are more likely to speak their mind and tell the truth. For me, far more interesting, the quote also implies that while drinking wine one will find the truth - quite a different proposition. However, both interpretations tend to give wine a mysterious, almost supernatural, quality.
Read MoreWe’ve come to love this part of Provence and its lovely villages…among our favourite villages are Bonnieux, Cucuron, Lacoste, Gordes, Roussillon and, of course, Lourmarin - each one has unique features and stunning architecture… cameras will get lots of action!
Generally, I’m not given to hyperbole or what looks like “hype”(which in this case, it isn’t), but this trip had such an extraordinary combination of personalities, staggering scenery and history, good humour, and, of course, interesting foods that I couldn’t resist enthusiastically expressing my overall pleasure and satisfaction in this essay. I truly expect Sue and I will be on board again with Adventure Canada… and soon.
Read MoreThis version of the saying has been attributed to both Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche. It also encapsulates the key to true love. The way to being in love is by loving someone. Act with love and you’ll find love will grow in you.
Read MoreHelen Keller’s quote presents a profound way of looking at life. For Helen it was not the pursuit of material goods that you don’t have that should be your raison d’etre.
Read MoreSpock was partly right as mind over matter is a regular occurrence in daily life. And, as we’ve seen, the opposite is also true – matter can rule mind.
Read MoreThe interesting, and most important, question is: “who is the happiest or most content?” Probably those who feel no compunction to repent… that is what Zakani got right!
Read MoreI first saw this quotation from this wise Native American leader many years ago. It was actually written on a greeting card, a rather prosaic vehicle for such a profound message. Nevertheless, this saying means a lot to me… it resonates. In fact, it has come to represent my overall approach to not only my personal life, but my businesses as well.
Read MoreSometimes the messages added to a grave marker are more for the visitors than the departed. They serve as reminders to us all that the living will themselves join the dead. As such, the message might remind us to live well, or suffer punishment.
Read MoreBefore delving into some of the reasons why I think some people are inherently dark and pessimistic, while others only see opportunities and light, I must confess that as I get older I go out of my way to spend more and more time with positive folks. I’ve even put an acronym on my business card, “D.R.O.M.P.A.I.W.R.O.Y.,” which means: “Don’t rain on my parade and I won’t rain on yours.”
Read MoreOver 40 years ago McLuhan anticipated the internet. He wrote prophetically, “The new electronic interdependence recreates the world in the image of a global village”. McLuhan predicted that new communication devices would take us back to a more orally-based world.
Read MoreWe all agree that it’s important to truly get to know yourself… and equally important not to attach too much importance to that same self. A lot of what we do, and problems we encounter in our lives don’t even add up to “a hill of beans” as Bogart said in the film “Casablanca”. So why not laugh a little at ourselves. It’s better to be amused at both our failures and successes.
Read MoreI’ve found that a strong and positive culture both breeds and attracts like-minded people…people who are the right people for your business because they admire your values and are aligned with your vision.
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