My Dreaming of Our Natural Unity
I gave this poem to an indigenous man I’d known for a while, I actually gave a 118 year old leaf as my own peace treaty. I have stood around sacred fires and said ‘sorry’ as a feeling of empathy for indigenous people and the realisation of how displaced and dislocated they became as a… Continue reading
The Gift of Giving that Keeps Giving
I am listening to an ABC program called Life Matters. They are interviewing people about philanthropy from the perspective of those giving and those receiving. Some of the subjects have been mental illness, disability and transplants.
The gift of giving in my experience is who you are not what you do. If you love to… Continue reading
The Science of Heart Based Living Is Walking The Talk
I wrote this tonight for a wonderful couple who have given me a place to stay for free for 1 month. They refused money from me and out of kindness gave me a home. I also cared for their house whilst they went on holiday. It gave me a place to rest, as I have… Continue reading
Afghanistan: Acid attack on girls face an honour or abuse of human rights?
I felt strongly to comment on this article below of an acid attack on an Afghan girl in Afghanistan refusing a marriage proposal. The result was the horrific disfigurement of this girl, her sisters and their parents by a group of men. The issue of revenge concerns me, I wonder where is forgiveness and understanding?… Continue reading
Family is the Secret to Real Success In Life
I send this out to all families in conflict. You can heal your family when you heal yourself. You be the change you wish to see and admit your role in disharmony without expecting anyone to admit theirs. Be the example and lead from love is the starting point. If you wish to dialogue then… Continue reading
The Alchemy of Friendship
THE ALCHEMY OF FRIENDSHIP
Many speak of global community,
They speak of the desire for peace,
Yet they work long hours and have no time,
For friendship,
Or building community,
At home.
One can create a Facebook page,
And have a 1,000 contacts,
But no real friends,
To talk, exchange to make life busy,
To… Continue reading