Blogs

I share insights from workshops, books, and life generally by writing short blogs. You can see a relevant selection below.

Learning to Unlearn

 Blogs  Comments Off on Learning to Unlearn
Aug 262021
 
Learning to Unlearn

Yes, it’s a paradox, but our ways of thinking, our habitual responses, are so deeply set that a deliberate effort of unlearning is needed if we want to see things as they are, and be able to find a fresh response. I’ve been exploring Sufi teachings for over thirty years, and they’re a great aid […]

Meaning, Purpose, Connection: what does inspiration mean to you?

 Blogs  Comments Off on Meaning, Purpose, Connection: what does inspiration mean to you?
Aug 262021
 
Meaning, Purpose, Connection: what does inspiration mean to you?

The literal meaning of inspire is to draw in spirit, from the Latin spiritus, signifying both breath and a bigger connection. I know the word spiritual is hard for some people, so replace it with inspirational if you prefer. I’m using it because I believe that spiritual aspects of life and resilience will become more vital […]

Deep Adaptation and climate change: An intro to the work of Jem Bendell

 Blogs  Comments Off on Deep Adaptation and climate change: An intro to the work of Jem Bendell
Aug 262021
 
Deep Adaptation and climate change: An intro to the work of Jem Bendell

Back in 2018, the sense of urgency about the climate crisis rose sharply, helped by several key voices, including Greta Thunberg, and Professor Jem Bendell. Whilst he strongly supports all efforts to reduce climate change, he cites extensive scientific evidence that it is too late to avoid serious worsening. Jem uses the term Deep Adaptation […]

From Before to Beyond: exploring the soul’s journey

 Blogs  Comments Off on From Before to Beyond: exploring the soul’s journey
Aug 262021
 
From Before to Beyond: exploring the soul’s journey

Life is getting more changeable for most of us.  Many of us these days have to face mortality more directly: perhaps because of our own health, or the passing of a friend or family member.  Sufi teachings and other traditions urge us to face our dying to enrich our living: by getting through fears and […]

Learning from extremes: hospices

 Blogs  Comments Off on Learning from extremes: hospices
Aug 262021
 
Learning from extremes: hospices

In my exploration of resilience, I’ve become interested in what we can learn where this quality is tested to an extreme. Death is a pretty severe test of resilience, not only for the person dying, but for family and professionals, and my research with hospices has been fascinating. Seeding our Future’s groups on Nourishing the […]

Enriching your life through the soul’s voice

 Blogs  Comments Off on Enriching your life through the soul’s voice
Aug 262021
 
Enriching your life through the soul’s voice

Although I’ve led many groups and retreats, a recent weekend was one of the edgiest: on the theme Exploring the Soul’s Journey.  My co-leader Cordelia and I both felt nervous about helping people to contact their souls for guidance about good living, good dying, and what my lie beyond. Our weekend at The Abbey, near […]