Posted in Current Affairs, Hermits, Hermits & Solitude, Life Skills on Jan 13th, 2011
It was with some surprise, I admit, that I recently came across the weblog of a Jewish hermit living in Spain. Though I’ve read a lot about the eremitic tradition both in the West and East, I’d never before seen any reference to Jewish hermits. So this serendipitious encounter is very welcome indeed. Fortunately, the [...]
Posted in Books/Language, Life Skills on Feb 24th, 2010
You’ve probably heard the word “Tao” (or “Dao”) or seen it written on a t-shirt. And if you’ve ever wondering what it really means and what the concept from China is all about, here is an excellent introductory book. The book isn’t trying to sell the ideas or convert anyone. This is a straightforward explanation [...]
Posted in Hermits & Solitude, Solitude on Jan 3rd, 2010
Find a Retreat to Suit You – Trusting your own inner voice of calm There are as many good reasons to go on a retreat as there are places in Canada offering specific programs or just quiet accommodation where your desire for solitude and calm will be respected. Common to all – and perhaps what [...]
Posted in Hermits & Solitude, Solitude on Jan 3rd, 2010
In 1995, in one of my breaks from writing and travelling, I founded and built a retreat centre on a 90-acre farm in southern Ontario, Canada. Still Life Retreat was non-denominational, though the teachings of the Buddha inform my own way of life and practice. The intention of Still Life Retreat was support people in [...]
"Serendipity" is the art of finding something valuable or delightful when you're not looking for it. It's how you might also define living life as an adventure - which is something I seek to do each day - and accepting whatever happens, happy or hard.
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