2020 Lockdown Support

Lockdown Support for Spring 2020 No one turned away for lack of funds! Morning Meditation series Tuesdays: April 21, 28, May 5, 129am-9:30am Pacific Time on Zoom Video(Zoom link will be provided after registering)Tuition of $120 waived, though donations are appreciated 15 minute guided meditation followed by 15 minutes of intention setting. Register for this…
Using Your Inner Compass (Talk at ConvergeCon 2020)

How to Create Meaning and Beauty Even During Times of Personal or Global Challenges Sunday April 5, 2020 12:45 – 2:20pm Pacific Time with Little Woo Part of ConvergeCon 2020 (happening online during the lockdown) Register for the conference – by donation this year! https://www.convergecon.ca/register Everyday, we are bombarded by constant news and to-do lists…
What to do when a loved one is suffering

What can we do when a loved one is suffering? This question has come up a lot so I wanted to share some thoughts in case it may be helpful to you or a loved one. First, I acknowledge how challenging it is to witness any kind of suffering, whether it is physical, emotional or existential pain. But let…
Honeybadger Grandma and a Path of Unconditional Love

Popo! In Cantonese, it means “your mother’s mom” as there are distinct words for each grandparent. Popo has always been a part of my life because she was living with my parents when I was born. There has never been a world without Grandma. I lived at home til I was 19 so for all…
Of Magic & Monsters

On the outside, my summer was peppered with summery things: a regional Burning Man festival with dear friends, a sunrise wedding on Vancouver island where Shane and I taught a Lindy Hop class, a self-guided retreat on Cortes Island with delicious meals from world-class chefs, a spontaneous salmon swim in Campbell River where the salmon are making their way…
Of Monsters and Magic: Exploring the Sacred AND Profane
Monday September 23, 2019Online class – live reading and interactive group session5:30pm-7pm Pacific Daylight Time (8:30pm-10pm EDT) Join me for a reading of the Unicorn Principles Chapter 1 called “Here there be Monsters & Magic” followed by an interactive class about the beautiful and ugly teachings of the Sacred & Profane. Hear from others who are also…
4 Virtues Assessment & Intro Classes Fall 2019
Monday September 30, 2019 4 Virtues Assessment & Class ** Sacred Dream Group Program Intro **5:30pm-7pm Pacific Daylight Time (8:30pm-10pm EDT) Join me for a 90-minute online class about finding a beautiful and meaningful path in every chapter of your life, despite turbulent times! We’ll do the 4 Virtues Assessment to see what type of…
How a surprise in my bike basket became a symbol of Magic & Healing

Recently, I was biking home after a few hours of writing in my studio on Commercial Drive. As I arrived home, I pulled my bike over the tiny veranda in the backyard and heard a crash! I looked to see where the sound came from and found a ceramic cup shattered in pieces on the…