When we react strongly in a conversation, the cause is often not the moment itself but something older, something historical. This post explores how past voices shape present conflicts, and how choosing your voice of today can break old patterns and transform communication.
Creaking stairs during a concert, a zipper with velcro, relentless coughing… Small annoyances that sometimes feel like someone’s throwing a match into my gas cloud. On reactivity, the confusion around mindfulness, and why I prefer being mindless over mind-full.
I caught myself slipping into the very us-versus-them thinking I dislike so much. This post is about that confronting mirror—and about the challenging power of perspective that colors, widens, and softens everything.
I’ve always had a complicated relationship with power. Then I read: ‘Power is merely a means to an end. The ends must also be virtuous.’ This insight helped me make peace with my ambivalence.
In a world where everyone has something to say, maybe wisdom lies in knowing when not to. To choose a moment of (no) opinion.
Sometimes it takes a simple hug — and a long pause — to realise that the people closest to us deserve more of our time, presence, and heart.
I see the world’s problems, even though I avoid the news. Because my ♥️ can’t bear all the violence & injustice. We may not be able to do much that’s truly impactful, but not everything is far from our own doorstep. I wondered what image our young people have of growing up. Perhaps mainly more... Continue Reading →
There is love…& then there is Love. Do you join me in a revolution of love & love as “love in action”?
Have you ever wanted so much to be heard that listening became nearly impossible? As a mediator, I see this daily. This is the story of B and F. Beneath the legal and financial issues from their journey through divorce lay deeper patterns and a shared history.
Inhala & exhale…we all share the essence of life through breathing. ❣️🙏
Be the change: choose love & kindness
Love in action 