Monthly Archives: January 2013
What’s Makes a Leader?
“A leader does not impose a decision, [s]he moulds one.” Nelson Mandella People say all kinds of things about leadership and are happy to tell me what they value most in a leader. My friend likes a leader with a good sense of humour, an easy-going … Continue reading
Keats in Winter
Some people are just camp people. And some people are not. For those of us who love the outdoors and the social and often hilarious part of hanging out in community for a week, camp is especially special. The … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye
I’m not sure what’s happening in your circle of friends this winter but it seems there are more losses than usual in mine. Not that I have known many of them well, but enough to speak their children’s names in … Continue reading
Stepping Out of the Boat
One of my favourite bible stories is the one where Jesus’ friends are out in the boat at night on the Lake of Galilee and they see what they think is a ghost walking on the walk toward them. Understandably, … Continue reading
Bohemia and Augustine
I’m pretty sure Augustine was never in Prague because I’m pretty sure it didn’t exist in the early 4th century but if it did and if he had, he would have loved it! At least, that’s what I surmise as I … Continue reading
What are Dreams Made Of?
We all know what little girls and little boys are made of but what about dreams? I am a skeptic when it comes to interpreting dreams but I love to hear about them anyway. This morning, my granddaughter woke up … Continue reading
Tapestry
Some months ago I was asked to share a few thoughts on what ‘integral’ means to me. If you are feeling poetic and contemplative, read on. If not, you may want to skip this post. Earl Grey tea and shortbread … Continue reading
In Quiet Anticipation
For most of the people around me, family has been forefront these past couple of weeks as we have gathered for Christmas celebrations. Today things made an invisible but palpable switch as the phone rang and emails poured in from … Continue reading
On the Slopes
Everytime I am away from home and return to the Island, the overwhelming feeling of groundedness and sense of place wells up from somewhere deep inside. I love living on an island. With the sea next door and the mountains … Continue reading