"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there."
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity, innovation and change."
"We judge others by their behaviour. We judge ourselves by our intentions."
"Good questions work on us, we don't work on them. They are not a project to be completed but a doorway opening onto greater depth of understanding, actions that will take us into being more fully alive."
"It’s people not like us who help us grow."
"What’s wrong with technology is that it’s not connected with matters of the spirit and of the heart."
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens."
"Patience is also a form of action."
"There will always be resistance to the unknown. You just have to break the rules creatively."
"It’s the action, not the fruit of the action that is important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there’ll be any fruit. You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result."
"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right."
community consulting
These are exciting times! As we navigate conversations about identity, power, sustainability and harmony, I am directing my energy through Spirited Exchanges to find common ground and explore new approaches to engagement, dialogue, empowerment and community economic development.
To find solutions that work for multiple stakeholders, I draw out guiding values and identify actions congruent with those values, to find the most open, inclusive and honest way to reach the goal. It’s about making real, deep change – which means balancing outcomes with process by incorporating reflective practice and taking intentional steps to move towards the goal.
FROM THE BLOG
About Buddha Tweets
Old Gems shared in New Ways: Since I grew up in India, I realize I view life with a traditional lens when it comes to food and relationships (the collective) but also a cosmopolitan lens since I am discovering new cultures and ways alien to my upbringing. My time in...
March 2, 2016
The dilemma: To do or not to do
“Are you getting the COVID-19 vaccine?” In a world deeply divided on the coronavirus, I am a bit hesitant to answer the question. Personal health, individual freedom, peace of mind, community wellbeing, and other values / belief systems come into play to make that decision. When the pandemic first began,...
April 24, 2021
Walking in the footsteps of Pioneers
Long-time Valemount resident Louise MacLean’s recent passing offered an opportunity to reflect as I also receive my 20-year resident pin later this year. My first nine years as a journalist and museum administrator gave me unique opportunities to learn from the likes of Bob Beeson, Sandy and Louise MacLean and...
March 17, 2021
Climate Action is about making thoughtful choices
It was great to be a follower last Wednesday … to support youth become engaged citizens standing up for climate action. While spending the two hours walking around Valemount to support the student-initiated Climate Strike, we heard a few unkind words. We also walked with a couple of people against...
September 27, 2019