As we go through life, each of us constructs our own story, casting ourselves as the lead character, weaving together the threads of our life experiences, thoughts and memories to create a coherent sense of who we are. This is our “ narrative identity ”, and it encompasses the interpretation and integration of our experiences, relationships, and cultural influences. Our narrative identity provides a framework that influences our self-understanding, decision-making, and the co

In a world where technology dominates our lives, and isolation seems to be on the rise, the ancient practice of the Way of Council is a powerful and transformative tool for healing and connection. Rooted in indigenous traditions and adapted for contemporary settings, Council represents a profound method of communication and community-building that transcends cultural boundaries. This article explores the essence of the Way of Council and how it can be applied in different con

Among the many laws of the universe, these are the biggies: The law of connection - everyone and everything in the universe is connected; there is no "them" and "us", there is only "we" The law of universal wisdom - there is a source of universal wisdom that we are all connected to (though we have largely forgotten how) The law of attraction - what we focus on, we attract into our lives When we accept these natural laws and work with them, we experience alignment and flow. We

Every day of our life, we all have choices to make, some big, some small, some life-changing, others fairly insignificant. Some will make our life easier, some harder, and many of our choices will not only affect ourselves but others too. Whatever choices we make will impact our lives – and the lives of those around us - in some way. One of my all-time favourite poems is The Road Not Taken , by Robert Frost (1874-1963), in which the poet struggles to choose between two paths

Many people think that spiritual awakening is a joyful, tranquil experience that leaves you floating around in a serene, blissful state, transcending your daily reality with ease. But anyone who has been through an awakening will tell you it is nothing like that! Awakening is liberating and empowering for sure, but experiencing it is confusing, painful, frightening and lonely. You may have no idea what’s going on, wondering if you’re going mad; you may feel that you’re the on