Newt X-ing
Why did the newt cross the road? MMMM…. I would have thought that our favourite local newt would have several…
Mindful Movement Patterns
Most of us have lost the ease and joy of doing the things we love. Over our lifetime, years of…
Behind the Misty Isles Life
At 43 feet, Misty Isles is certainly the biggest member of our family! Since purchasing the schooner in 1997, I’ve become known…
Standing Strong
Take a moment right now to notice how you are holding your body… Are your feet touching the ground? Are…
Vision, Purpose, and Resilience
This is a Hollyhock Talks podcast about how clarity on our purpose, vision, and intention can help us develop resilience as…
Does your team need a tune-up?
Here are some direct quotes from members of senior management teams in organizations ranging from leading corporations to national nonprofits:…
7 Images of Trust
Trust. I’ve been considering the source and nature of trust. I tend to think in visual images and poetic metaphors,…
From Cold to Crazy
This winter I found myself rolling around in the snow in nothing but a bathing suit. Never in a million…
Throwing Out Material
One of my favorite quotes on writing, about the importance of throwing out material, comes from Annie Dillard’s book, The…
Sucker-Punched by “No”
I’m sitting across the table from one of the Program Coordinators at a prestigious East Coast University. I know this…
5 Reasons Why I Live In A Tiny House
As a teacher of sustainable living, it was an easy pick for me to design and build my own tiny…
Nature Boy: George Sirk
[vc_single_image image=”20741″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”20740″ img_size=”full”]From Margaret Atwood to the Victoria Natural History Society everyone is talking about George Sirk’s new radio program…
New Year’s Reflection | Rev. angel Kyodo williams
Rev. angel Kyodo williams plans to enter the New Year by reflecting on the last. In this video, she shares…
KoKo & Scotty
I for one love Valentines Day. Yes, it’s incredibly commercialized. Yes, it can put unneeded pressure on couples to “prove”…
Love Language: The Inter-Spiritual Heart of the Mystics
Mira has offered herself to her Lord. The single lotus will swallow you whole. – From “Mira the Bee” For…