The weekend … yeah!


I awoke to the ‘snap, crackle pop’ of firecrackers exploding in the streets … I was somewhat disoriented, not knowing what was going on, and curious as to whether this was to be a typical awakening to my life in Guatemala? At first it sounded like brief but sporadic splashes of lightening, and then with…
Again, a graduation party for the students of Juan Sissay — tonight was an unexpected surprise for everyone including myself; I made a spontaneous decision to leave this school and Xela, to go to San Pedro for the remaining 4 weeks before starting my volunteer work. I do know that I’ve made the right decision….
It’s Saturday evening and I’m just about to sign off the computer. Oh the luxury of having non-stop power, running water, free-flowing internet and all the conveniences of home. Bearing this in mind, I can’t help but think, as we move through this transition phase from a stable grounded comfortable convenient home in Calgary to…
Today is such a magical day to remember all the fantastic Mothers who play such an important loving role in my life, supporting me as I am guided down the tricky pathways of life. I am truly blessed to have my birth Mother still alive, happy and well. This is such a beautiful grace to…
How often do we get to be a kid, and play until all of life’s stresses melts from our bones, leaving a pool of sweat, blood and laughter? Relief in a box, beyond the realms of boundaries defined. All you have to do is press
be open to possibility know that it’s hard work and worth the effort involved focus (use a keyword – breath) it’s not the winning, but rather the process, the fight to get there be on the edge of doing your best don’t be defensive; admit to and think about both the positive and negative have…