Sometimes people get caught up in a bit of nonsense — idle talk, rumours, or speculation about others. It can start off harmlessly enough: a passing comment, a funny story, or an update about someone who isn’t present. Whether or not we’re personally affected by it, the habit of repeating such things often slips under the guise of being “social,” “informative,” or simply “sharing.”

In recent years, many valuable studies have revisited the great philosophers of the past and the lessons they offered.

Human beings have long been fascinated by dreams—not only the fleeting images and stories we experience while asleep, but the deeper revelations they sometimes bring.

We all enjoy looking back on past experiences with a sense of satisfaction. It’s a good feeling to think, I did well — and others appreciated it too.

I often begin my meditations by aligning my thoughts — setting a clear inner intention or reminding myself of the state I want to maintain. But this raises a deeper question: Why only then? Why limit this mental alignment to just the beginning of meditation? Why not strive to maintain it throughout the day?

The idea of moving backwards and forwards through time isn’t new—Hollywood has long explored it through films like The 13th Floor, Predestination, and Looper.

Globally, unrest is hitting it’s peak. What’s changed in the world? Why are we now so uncomfortable with everything?

Achieving inner peace is intricately connected with two key elements: granting oneself permission (to be peaceful) and organizing one's internal world.

Discovering spiritual intelligence is about moving beyond your limited awareness through meditation practise and understanding how to shape a fulfilling life.

Meditation involves a gradual process of bringing the awareness of soul back to one’s self.

Don’t lose your happiness in the process of making effort.

Am I wasting my time trying to make others into a version of myself? It’s much easier to look outwards than to keep my attention on me. But that’s ego for you.

For the most part, we struggle with our defects with limited success. If we can last for a day without drowning in negativity its a job well done. However we underestimate our powers.

Well, that’s a stretch perhaps. Still, the dam and environs does host a variety of animal and bird life. Among them some fairly skittish water hens.

The garden is not only a source of nourishment but inspiration for artistic expression. Every season we’re presented with a new variety of flowering plant.

Everyone knows a healthy garden needs nourishment just like we do. We’re in the process of growing our own veggies here and to that end we have created a couple of growing environments.

Many times on the completion of our retreats we offer participants the opportunity to volunteer for future events or for outdoor help like gardening and maintenance. If you benefit from a service why not be an encouragement to others.

It’s funny how when we want something we think we’re going to enjoy we get busy in preparation and anticipation of attaining it. But when it comes to doing something that will bring significant change or benefit in our lives we put it off.