I haven’t posted in quite a while now. I’ve been other places doing other things, not the least of which has been having surgery in both my eyes. I’ve missed you. And today, with a moment to catch up and look back a bit, I have a question I’d like to share with you. What kind of life are you prepared to die for? My husband and I are staying in the US for three months, exploring what it feels like to live here now. He is English and has never lived in...
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Spring is in the air! This month’s theme around the Wheel of Creativity is blossoming. In the March issue of the Creative Adventure Journal (my monthly eZine), I ask the question, “How’s Your Habitat?” In this blog post, I offer some how-to’s to create a nurturing habitat for your own blossoming. Get out your trowels. Let’s get gardening! In the natural world, habitat is the natural environment. For animals and plants it includes: Light Temperature Moisture Soil Food...
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“Yoga’s not for everyone, but coming home, seeing yourself, feeling whole, that is for everyone.” – Maryam Ovissi Maryam Ovissi is the owner of BelovedYoga studios in northern Virginia and founder and developer of the BelovedYoga Teacher Training Programs. I met Maryam about a year ago through a dear friend, and when I learned she would be in Nice next weekend to teach her Flow-Based Yoga method, I jumped at the chance to interview her for The Wheel of...
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Mlondolozi Qalekiso has 40 piglets, a small shop in the South African wine country and a dream for his people. Mlondolozi Qalekiso is an inspired entrepreneur, South African style. I met Mlo in his Franschhoek shop – Isiqalo Leather Collection – when I stopped in to investigate the creative work there (leather goods, clothing, and small gifts). It was December 3, 2013 – two days before South Africa’s greatest hero Nelson Mandela left the country for good. After purchasing a...
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My dear friends, Since the first time I heard this song (‘Breath of Heaven’ by Amy Grant) it has moved me to tears. I relate to this young woman who humbly asks for strength to go the distance in her life and trust the process. Every spiritual tradition has its most important stories. Those stories can be told from many different points of view. And each has the power to transform lives for better or worse. This year at Christmastime, it’s Mary’s story I wish to share: a...
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Being a city girl most of my life, I have cherished my experiences of country living, not only for the slower pace, but also for the wildlife I discovered there. This time of year, I can’t help thinking of a certain species whose season only lasts for a short time at the end of October. This week’s blog is devoted to a young lad I met a few years ago who asked me to share his tale with kind-hearted people like you. This is his story. “Hi! My name is Jack. Katherine...
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