As I was heading out for a hike yesterday morning, I ran into the lady from my floor that I had blogged about before. In brief, she has been facing recurring bouts of depression for almost 20 years now, and I have had some thought provoking and moving conversations with her about this over the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: mindfulness
A banker’s take on living in the moment
I talked to a very cheery 91 year old woman this week. Inspired, I asked her what the secret to her happiness and longevity is. “Don’t dwell on the past. It’s like bankers say: Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is cash! Use it” Since one good deed deserves another, … Continue reading
Pruning your heart
I’ve been on a pretty major plant pruning kick over the last few weeks. Just call me Davy Crockett, except instead of hunting bears, I hunt dried up flowers, stems, leaves, and/or branches that won’t let go of living plants. It’s a tough gig I tell ya. Sometimes I get on these random kicks, and … Continue reading
Crows and spirituality
Tattoo artist = Jonny Murdoch, Government Street Tattoo Since I’ve moved to BC, crows have become a major part of my life. People often ask me why I like them so much – a question that usually involves a long and drawn out answer from me. So, when my friend Sandy emailed me to let … Continue reading
Make a dent 