Tag: travel

• A Journey to Australia: 2008 Beauty, and the Shared Grief of Stolen Children

  picture of my niece, elder Summer, Daniel, Nanton, Australia has always held a special place in my heart. Though it’s a 27-hour trip from Ottawa, I’ve been fortunate to walk on that beautiful land four times. Each visit has left a lasting impression. Yet, this particular journey was different. It was deeply personal, profoundly emotional,…

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  June 28, 2025

  gratitude, Grief, Indigenous spirituality, Indigenous worldview

  australia, family, history, travel, writing

• The Power of Generosity: A Buddha’s Teachings on Life

   For three years, I had the privilege of teaching meditation at a Buddhist temple in Dunrobin. When our group prepared for a journey to Thailand, I knew I couldn’t join them. I chose not to dwell on disappointment. I embraced the principle of non-attachment. I simply asked the Abbot to bring me back a Buddha…

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  March 22, 2025

  Buddha, Buddhist, Grateful, Meditation, Stories, Uncategorized

  Buddha, buddhism, philosophy, travel

• Life peppered with Gratitude is a life worth living

  Being happy means living your best life and not being afraid that others see it.   legends say that  hummingbirds float free of time carrying our hopes for love, Joy and celebration. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere,  and every personal connection has meaning.  laughter is life’s sweetest…

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  March 17, 2024

  family, Grateful, gratitude, Happiness, Imagine, intention, Life, Life Goals, Life Skills, love, Relationship Goals

  art, love, poetry, travel, writing