A Timely Reminder from the Persian Mystic, Rumi. I’m sharing this page from Alana Fairchild’s “RUMI ORACLE” because it so eloquently expresses what I feel many of us are learning–the necessity to allow life to live the journey rather than trying to bend it to one’s...
Desperation about the CSG situation creates a desire in me—a life-long “good-girl”–to do something drastic against those responsible for this violence. Yet to return one violence with another only results in escalation and wider separation. So, what are peaceful...
It’s been a long journey from multiple sclerosis to writing articles about the power and joy of play. Lightheartedness was beyond imagination in those dark days when I could barely trudge up my front steps, felt isolated in my confusion and fear, and grieved the loss...
Savor a glimpse of pre-9/11 Afghanistan, a land of human warmth, harsh beauty, passion, rich culture and humor that completely captured my imagination as an adventuring 25 year old in 1970. Background: In the early 1970’s young people flocked in all sorts of ways from...
According to Dr Patch Adams, laughter is the best medicine. Every year Patch takes a troupe of clowns (no experience necessary) on a “Nasal Diplomacy” tour to Russia where they spread cheer in hospitals, orphanages and old people’s homes. I signed on for the ’95 tour....
Love or Growth; why not both – A WOMAN’S DILEMMA Excerpts from LOVE OR GROWTH-WHY NOT BOTH—A WOMAN’S DILEMMA May Barbara Brewster’s journey through a loving relationship while striving to honour her need for solitude, freedom and growth, support and, perhaps, confirm...