Kindness
One of the most beautiful teachings I have received from several teachers is to be kind and to be a, Kizhay Ottiziwin, living being of kindness. It is of the utmost importance to realize our thoughts, dictate our words and…
Mind
Investment
Where do you invest your time? Your thoughts, words and actions are an investment. They create your future and have effects in your present. If you’re constantly complaining and are angry that is where you’re putting your energy. And where…
Your Wants
What do you want for yourself? No matter what age you are, no matter your circumstances are, what do you still want for yourself? Time is limited, you only have so many spins around the sun. Recently, I stuck by…
Everyday Joy
What brings you joy on a daily basis? People often are chasing down the extraordinary while missing out on everyday living. What ordinary activities make you happy? Considering days go by no matter what, how much are you enjoying simply…
Breathing
It is important to take time to breathe. Breathing is a function our body does automatically. Yet, how often do we neglect to think about our breath? When we stop and consciously breathe we connect our mind and body to…
Energy Vampirism
There is a true phenomenon that is often referred to as energy vampirism. What is energy vampirism? It is people and systems that feed off the mind, heart and spirit energy of others. We have been given intelligence. It is…
Love You
What makes for happy relationships? They come when people are at peace with themselves. There will never be peaceful, soulful love if both partners are at odds with themselves. How can people give what they do not have? They can’t!…
Raising Thinkers
Before having children it would be best if people thought and considered whether they are ready to emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually commit to raising a child. As an educator, I see more and more school age children who are…
Grounded
What does it mean to be grounded in one’s self? It means you do not rely on the approval of others, you’re not desperate to believe someone’s lies and you are truly happy on your own. I feel grounded right…
Expansion
You can’t make this stuff up! 2017 has been an intense year. I met several scholars I admire, worked through personal issues, was hit by a semi and I’m still smiling! I wouldn’t want things any other way than they…