Ken Shigematsu's newest book, Survival Guide for the Soul: How you Flourish Spiritually in a World that Pressures Us to Achieve, is a welcome addition to my library. I enjoyed Ken's last book, God in my Everything, so I approached the "Survival Guide" with pretty high expectations. He did not disappoint.
Read MoreI've spent the past 4 days as a speaker at the Kawkawa Camp Family Camp. As you can see from the picture, it's been really tough.
Read MoreI’ve known Bob for at least 15 years. He’s unique to say the least. He’s one of those people who passes through my small town on a fairly regular basis, before he burns his bridges or gets frustrated and moves on to the next place. His life seems to be a journey between Vancouver, BC and Edmonton, AB. My little town of Hope, BC lies right along the way.
Read MoreRecently I've been noticing how loud life is. Not literally, not like earplug loud, more like "full" loud. There seems to be no space where the noise doesn't penetrate and overwhelm. This noise I'm talking about is not just sound, it's more like mental clutter.
Read MoreIf you were to chronicle the history of my family, one approach you could take is to anchor each section with the life of a dog.
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