Times of great change presents great opportunities: Most can sense, feel and know we are in a time of significant change. We are constantly bombarded with news of problems, theories and solutions about the climate, economy, social issues, politics, etc. In part, we understand and perceive these issues are relative to our global/planetary history,Continue reading “Times of Great Change Presents Great Opportunities:”
Category Archives: Cylces
The Faces of Self
The Faces of Self: Most everyone is familiar with the three faces of self. There are many pictures and reliefs depicting a trinity of aspects. Many cultures note a “trinity” such as in Hinduism there is Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. In Christianity there is the father, son andContinue reading “The Faces of Self”
Crisis and Opportunity
Crisis and Opportunity Crisis is the view relative to the past. Opportunity is the view of looking toward to the future. Crisis presumes evidence based on the past which is important to avoid repeating mistakes. Opportunity presumes potential of the future. But belief is the courage to take the first step and the next…and theContinue reading “Crisis and Opportunity”
Is Consciousness Under Attack?
The remedy or antidote to the idea that human consciousness is under attack; is that we must be present with others and give them space, time and experience to develop the ability to think for themselves.
Elegant Metaphor of Gardening
Elegant Metaphor of Gardening Gardening is an elegant metaphor. It is established, intuitive and is a universal archetype complete with representative concepts, processes and vocabulary. The gardening metaphor is multi-dimensional. It is useful for describing intra-psychic processes, interpersonal relationships, organizational and societal change. It also lends itself concepts of ecology, ecosystems, interdependence, stewardship and sustainability. Continue reading “Elegant Metaphor of Gardening”
Spring Equinox…Get Ready!
Spring Equinox…Get Ready! It’s the spring equinox, what are you planting in your garden? For the past month or so what have you been dreaming about? What seed has germinated and taken root in your unconsciousness and do you dream about? What has sprouted into your consciousness and taken root in your imagination? What areContinue reading “Spring Equinox…Get Ready!”
Location, Location, Location…where to grow your garden
A 26 year old African American/Black woman had brought herself into the emergency department. She was feeling depressed and suicidal but wanted help. She was working as a cook in a diner, had her own apartment and friends, but was feeling stuck. I ask, what was her passion? Her reply was “cooking;”…but she was workingContinue reading “Location, Location, Location…where to grow your garden”
Cycles and Seasons
There are different lengths of times for different cycles and seasons. Some cycles are long and some are quite brief. A cycle circumambulate around the center. The center is purpose. The center is what holds the cycle together while it cycles around. In a sense, purpose is the gravitational force or glue. It helps toContinue reading “Cycles and Seasons”
Winter Solstice
Winter is dark and invisible. People often fear and dread winter. Often the experience of winter is feeling lost, lonely, depressed and anxious and not knowing what to do. We are tired, exhausted and feeling hopeless and helpless. Sometimes, we get stuck and ruminate on something that has happened, what we did or failed toContinue reading “Winter Solstice”