Tina ThrussellTina Thrussell here. It’s totally unbelievable that it is September 1st! The summer disappeared quickly. It seemed full… yet I’d be hard-pressed to say with what – other than camping, gardening, visiting with family and friends, considerable time sitting with my feet up in recovery (and going through painful treatments to help restore healthy function to my feet), organizing events for Unity of Calgary Spiritual Community, even in my frequent absence…. All in all, I stepped away from ‘ordinary life’ to spend time enjoying my summer… and I am deeply grateful.
Now, it’s time to get back in the groove and share some of the exciting things coming up this month. But first, a little blessing for You:
May the blessing of the light be upon you,
light without and light within…
And in all your comings and goings,
may you ever have a kindly greeting
from any you meet along the road.
From old Gaelic
And here’s what’s coming up (not necessarily in order of my excitement, but in chronological order):
- Unity World Day of Prayer Sept 9 – 10, 2026 (International online event, plus live event in Calgary on Sept 9 at 6pm) Your thoughts and prayers CAN make a difference!
Prayer is a powerful influential energy, so I feel excited about this opportunity to pray with people all over the world for peace, freedom, ease of suffering, end of conflict, specific people and circumstances, etc…. and invite You to be part of this global event, too.
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- Nia classes at Renfrew Pool begin Sept 15 & 17, 10:45am Experience the Joy Movement!
While I am a little nervous about getting back on my feet to dance, I am super excited to get others up and dancing! If barefoot (not for me, sadly) dance-baed movment to uplifting music that connects mind, body and spirit speaks to You, join me at Renfrew Pool on Tues and/or Thurs mornings for Nia Gentle Fitness classes in Calgary NE.
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- 12th Peace Walk in Calgary September 20 You can bring Peace to our chaotic world!
Walk together. Stand together. Share the message: Peace Matters.
Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 pm Mtn
meet at Peace Bridge, downtown Calgary * 1:50 pm
On Sunday, September 20th, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m., we’re holding a Peace Walk because we believe that when people of different backgrounds stand together, our message becomes much more powerful.
Peace Matters! Please join us *… When we walk together, we make peace visible.
* Can’t be in Calgary?
Wherever you are in the world on September 20, 2026, please participate by taking a peaceful walk in your neighborhood, singing the peace song (see below), or simply taking a few moments to focus on peace. The more people with this focus at the same time of 2:00 – 3:15 pm Mtn, the greater the impact we will make!
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- “Dancing with Change” at Unity of Calgary on Sept 20th at 10:30am
Change is one of life’s great constants—and yet, when it arrives at our doorstep, we don’t always feel like dancing! We may resist, worry about the unknown, or long for things to stay just as they are.
But what if change isn’t something to dread, but an invitation to discover new possibilities? What if we could shift from resisting what’s changing to becoming curious about what wants to emerge?
Join me as the guest speaker Sunday morning as we explore some warm, practical, and perhaps even playful ways to embrace change, celebrate its gifts, and find the wisdom waiting within each new chapter of life.
Willow Ridge Community Centre 680 Acadia Dr SE, 10:30am – noon
I’d love to hear what your summer was like and what you have coming up this month. Feel free to reach out to me at info@shindao.com Thanks!
In love and light,
Tina
