Seeing an exhibit of Picasso’s art scrambles the mind and opens up new ways of perceiving our world. His work is proof that great art has nothing to do with ‘pretty’, but everything to do with ‘genuine’. How do we Read more…
The winter solstice is approaching and those of us who live in northern climates are accustomed to the shrinking light. My husband leaves for work on his bicycle in the dark and returns in the dark. But our small home Read more…
On the night of Nov 26th, on the eve of the Five Powers of Mindful Communication retreat, we gathered at the Baldwin House to celebrate Susan sending off the first draft of her forthcoming book, The Five Powers of Mindful Read more…
The first chapter from Susan’s forthcoming book The Five Keys to Mindful Communications (Shambhala Publications 2012) appears in the latest issue of the Shambhala Sun’s Mindful Living insert. Click to read a PDF version!
We gathered again last weekend at Deer Lake. This time the focus of our dialogue was on the four seasons of relationship, creating intention, setting boundaries, letting go and being alone. It feels fitting that the season is slowly changing Read more…
In the past few weeks we’ve been gifted with collective joy and openness as thousands of people gathered in Vancouver for the Olympics. Our personal opinions about the idea of the games being ‘good’ or ‘bad’ melted like ice in the Read more…
Diamond sparkles on morning frost. Last week new friendships formed at Deer Lake retreat as we contemplated the five powers of mindful communication. One of these, ‘discernment’, is related to the element of fire: sunshine, seeing clearly, knowing what is Read more…
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