What we usually don’t see at first is that whatever happens to us is a tool that serves to shape and hone the totality of our being, moving us forward in our evolution to where our soul needs to be.
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For those unfamiliar with the term force majeure, it’s a French expression (usually, though not exclusively, used in a legal context) that refers to a superior (and often-uncontrollable) force, such as an extraordinary act of nature, like a flood or hurricane. In other contexts, it can be used to characterize an exceptional man-made action or event, one capable of having profound, perhaps even devastating, impact. In the case of this film, force majeure effects arise from both of these sources, some of which are obvious and some of which are more insidious, but all of which threaten to wreak havoc in many ways.
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Arts & EntertainmentFamily & RelationshipsHealth & Well-being‘Still Alice’ urges us to live in the moment
Most of us probably go through life expecting it to continue on, almost in perpetuity, without anything ever coming along to disturb that pattern. But the virtual certainty of change generally doesn’t allow this. Sometimes it even violently shakes us out of our sameness and complacency, taking us places we never would have expected and reminding us of what we have – and what we might stand to lose. Those lessons are driven home with stark poignancy in the dramatic new release, “Still Alice.”
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It is time we no longer deem sexual power and the sexually alive woman as a bad girl if we are to experience the deliciousness of our own body, own sexuality and our desire.
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The economy has been on everyone’s mind for several years now, and many have justifiably pondered how we got ourselves into this mess. But, as is becoming increasingly clear, the causes go beyond economics, having as much to do with human nature and what we create as it does with money. These questions are examined in meticulous detail in the Wall Street drama, “Margin Call,” now available on DVD.
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This is a time of year for celebration and togetherness, a time to remember that we are all one. A time of gathering in, of spending time with loved ones and staying warm. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Hogmanay or something else, hopefully you are with people that you love.
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I was lucky enough to see Prince in concert last weekend and the experience has profoundly affected my practice. So what has the Prince of Purple got to do…
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I was half-way through writing a blog about dealing mindfully with anger, and how it’s important to keep perspective and compassion at the front of our minds, when I got…
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Remind yourself to be grateful and see your day from a whole different perspective. See how this shift in thinking can help you to be happier and to attract more…
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Most people think that they are not nearly as judgmental as they truly are. Yet, my finding is that we all hold onto some form of judgment, at an unconscious level and that we find ways to rationalize having this judgment on a daily basis.
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I can promise you that there’s something very freeing about cutting off all of your hair but I know it’s not for everyone. This was my way of expressing inner change. I invite you look deeply and see what changes you are ready to make then, honor them in your own way. Write them down, even if it’s only for you to see. Get rid of clutter that you don’t need. Wear a colour the old you would never wear.
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Are you your harshest critic? Are you constantly scolding yourself? Do you see only your shortcomings and miss your unique and fabulous talents? If so, this is the meditation for…
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Empathy is one of the most important aspects of creating harmonious relationships, reducing stress, and enhancing emotional awareness – yet it can be tricky at times. I consider myself to…
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But the bottom line is that health care is not a cultural issue; it is a policy issue. To talk about it intelligently one needs to delve deep into economics, public health and more. The vast majority of us don’t want to have that conversation because it either puts us to sleep or makes our heads hurt. Turning it into a cultural issue is attractive because it feels good to be angry and satisfying to form a strong position.
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How often do you compare yourself to others? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, probably more than you’d like to admit.…