Our Perceptions

Our Perceptions

A friend asked me to write a blog about the perceptions we have of other people, and how these often lead us to judge them. It made me think of the old saying, “Everything depends on how you look at it.” There is so much wisdom in these traditional...
The passage of time

The passage of time

For many people, time passes so quickly that it feels like the wind. It can be fierce, throwing us off balance, or as gentle as a breeze softly brushing against us, yet both move swiftly. It comes and goes so fast that we are barely aware of its passing. For others,...
Where Am I?

Where Am I?

Ancestral customs run so deep that many people choose to follow them unquestioningly, without ever asking why they do so, even when doing so causes them great difficulty and inner distress through feelings they do not understand. The first step should be to observe...
Opportunities We Ignore

Opportunities We Ignore

Victor Hugo once said something like: “When opportunity knocks at your door, open it, because it may not come again.” If we were to reflect on the opportunities, we have allowed to pass us by, we would probably be surprised, especially the ones that could have deeply...
A Daisy

A Daisy

Daisies have always drawn my attention. They are cheerful and humble, generous and resilient. Most people tend to overlook them. Even when treated poorly, they continue to multiply.For me, they have always been a source of relief in moments when the mind clouds over...