There is innocent glee captured in the faces of these two youngsters as they share a secret which belies the fact that words when reordered create sword. They can cut and often its quite unintentional. Let me share a recent
What is the art of celebration?
As I complete another circle round the sun I find myself contemplating the art of celebration. Consider these words which are full of wisdom and reflect on how much you love yourself: Celebrate who you are in your deepest heart.
What does it mean to live in an interdependent world
What does fear of the world, the situation in the Ukraine and interdependence have in common? The next buddha will be a sangha: a matrix of human beings united in a common story of the self. Aligned with these defining
There is only one of us here
No matter what the state of society or the times, each of us can contribute to peace in our immediate environment and assisting each other in daily life – the family & local community are key starting points…. the people
Who knew an old sock could provide so much joy?
A few months ago Gertrude, our rose developed black spot. She had 14 buds/ flowers on her and spraying her to kill off the black spot also meant the loss of all our roses and buds. It was another example
What kills community because it’s so corrosive?
I am not a hermit, however much there are times I long for that depth of silence. I live in a small village community and more than ever I recognise that my every action will either unite or divide that
Unconscious habits stop deep connection
In this article Kate Griffiths unpicks an innocuous phrase that is used by many and shows how it prevents real connection. She implies this could be one of the main reason you are not getting the level of success you are
From solopreneur to new paradigm entrepreneur: the way to flow
In this article Kate Griffiths shows that it is no longer enough to be creative and have ideas to become a successful entrepreneur. The way to differentiate yourself and get ahead is to become a new paradigm entrepreneur. This requires
Tuesday’s Thought: Mindfulness practices can be the difference between surviving and thriving as a community
In this article, Kate Griffiths reflects on her recent trip to Copenhagen. Before she went what she was most looking forward to was a visit to Christiania and her husband even joked about leaving her there to soak up the