Time to start a conversation about our legacy?One of the major themes dominating our lives recently has been the theme of death. We have all been reminded of the fragility of life and of our own mortality. I’d like to believe that despite the profound suffering and pain we have all been confronted with, we…
– and taking Responsibility. One of the most tragic twists in the story of humanity is our estrangement from nature, our contempt for our environment and our abuse of Mother Earth. We have behaved so badly during the last centuries that we had to be stopped forcefully. We needed a harsh reminder; we needed a…
Replacing Selfishness with Solidarity2021 has started and humanity is still learning. Let’s look at some of these lessons together…shall we? Selfishness versus Solidarity – me versus Humanity When confronted with imminent danger our most basic instincts tend to kick in. “I must protect myself first, my family, my community, my country.” We see it all…
Nurture your mind – part 1 – The garden I hope you are taking good care of your body and give it the love and respect that it deserves. Now I would like you to think about how you are taking care of your mind. Just as your body needs constant attention and healthy, nutritious…
Nourish your body.When you want to affect change you must start with the basics. Your body is your temple. It is what you have nearest and dearest. It is there to support you throughout your life. It deserves your respect and your attention. What are you eating these days? Are you aware that what you…
…and finding opportunities.Now that you trust life, let’s go a little bit further. Set some time aside to explore these questions: What could be the meaning of all this? What positive outcomes might we expect, for the world, for our communities and for ourselves? The search for meaning There is no one answer to the…
Trust LifeThese days have been challenging for many of us. Our world is in Coronavirus lockdown and we find ourselves unable to continue with life as we knew it. At a time when all of us are forced to change our habits, the temptation to respond with worry and fear is natural. Yet we all…
Whether you welcome autumn with gratitude or apprehension…here is a reminder of why you should embrace it in all its richness. 1.It is important to take stock. Autumn is a time of harvest. Of recognizing real value and putting things into perspective. We are so used to being busy and efficient, that we tend to…
Embrace this thought and let it transform you.We all live in Eternity, whether we know it or not, whether we accept it or not, or whether or not we care. Our thoughts, feelings, gestures…everything we are, our lives… are part of an infinite continuum – called Life. By simply being, each one of us makes…
A precious moment in EternityIt’s always been a dream of mine to see Plácido Domingo in concert. I grew up loving Opera thanks to the “Three tenors”, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, who had made the genre so much more popular and accessible by their exceptional concert crowning an exciting FIFA World Cup…