My playful word riffing. And I’m going to appreciate it and all of them them right now while I’m alive.

Revering, learning, being an activist ally on behalf of the remaining old growth forests in BC. I’m worried sick about bad practices, weak political choices arising from colonialist disconnection from the natural world.

Serving my own wellness after a nasty cold but will resume gentle activity with one non taxing food rescue.

I am transformed. I come closer to the truth of things when I look with fresh eyes . This is my experience for example as I walk the path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. There is another worldview which is valid and needed if we are to right current life threatening imbalances.

Prepare to see a familiar place with new eyes and deepened respect. We’re going on a walk in the city’s main park with an indigenous teacher. I am a settler Canadian and am prepared to listen and learn from one whose ancestors have lived on this land for millennia.

This is the perfect day to choose a good chunk of quiet time. I’m feeling fatigued and overextended and my whole self is saying:
be in the quiet, let go of the doing, the perceived obligations. Return to interior space. Good to know I’m in your good company, All.

Always I begin again…
to soften, to slow
to be open-hearted,
wonder-filled,
to take nothing for granted,
to be a light carrier.
To be easy on myself and others.

Can’t do it. The status quo isn’t acceptable. I yearn for – and believe there “should be” – more justice , more equity, more respect, more appreciation of interconnectedness, more intelligence.

A dear friend with an awful life diminishing condition faces her reality through fear and fatigue. Still she chooses as much as she can to be grateful and positive. There’s a nobility about her which is inspiring.

Notice.
Learn.
Love it to bits.
Support climate justice advocates by showing up at actions and giving money.
Badger policy makers and elected officials.
Be part of the solution through personal choices.
Honour Indigenous wisdom which can lead the way back.
Today we will make an earth altar to honour the day!

welcome back. I’m always here waiting for you.

In the years since retirement I’ve set an intention of doing just that. Through volunteer activities, I meet, engage with, and befriend people from different cultures living in my pluralistic city. It is an incredibly enriching, broadening, and humbling experience to be in their company.

Echoing others who mention pausing before speaking I’m reminded of my post from a couple of years ago to practice the Quaker’s direction: Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said now? Does this need to be said by me? When I practice this I am more likely to be a constructive contributor to the conversation.

Learned again the power of music to heal, to uplift, to open hearts, to bring hope at a beautiful benefit concert for Ukraine.

Mutuality. Mutual appreciation, mutual intimacy, mutual interest, mutual delight, mutual responsibility for nurturing the friendship,

Thanks for referring us to this illuminating podcast Maurice. Some regrets – particularly related to my parents – haunt me and are hard to love.

“It’s to bring more of myself to our collective imperatives.”
Exactly. Thanks Barb C. for widening the lens.

A deep insightful response. Like Barb C I resonate with the need to get away from “I know” to a place of – what more can I learn? This is a big piece of work for me framed in a non judgmental way. Thank you so much.