“You are worthy of love, abundance, and all the blessings the universe has to offer.”
“Every ending is a new beginning; embrace change and welcome the opportunities it brings.”
“Every ending is a new beginning; embrace change and welcome the opportunities it brings.”
“The greatest gift you can give yourself is the permission to be authentically you.”
“The greatest gift you can give yourself is the permission to be authentically you.”

Embracing Diversity and Compassion: Honoring Those Who Don’t Celebrate Christmas or Are Away from Family During the Holidays
Thoughts from Neil Thrussell As the festive season envelops us in its warm embrace, it’s important to recognize and honour the diversity of experiences that this time of year brings. …

12 Days of Christmas” incorporating the twelve tenets of the Shin Dao philosophy
I asked ChatGPT to write out a rendition of the “12 Days of Christmas” incorporating the twelve tenets of the Shin Dao philosophy in a sequence to create a joyful …

Embracing the True Essence of Christmas through Shin Dao Philosophy: A Mindful Journey
Thoughts from Neil Thrussell As the holiday season approaches, it’s an opportune time to delve deeper into the true meaning of Christmas, steering away from the hype and commercialized aspects, …

To Be a Man
Heartfelt message from Tina Thrussell Neil sent me the YouTube video below earlier this month and halfway through watching/listening I started to cry. The lyrics broke my heart. It is …

When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong…
Introduction: In a world that often emphasizes fitting in and conforming to societal norms, feeling like you don’t belong can be a challenging and isolating experience. However, the path to …

Letters From Summer Camp
(In the spirit of the letters I had to write as a kid on the first day of summer camps I attended.) Dear Mom, We hope your summer has been …

Harmonious Unity: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Collaboration at the Nisga’a Nation NWTA
As I (Neil Thrussell) set out into the heart of the Nisga’a Nation which is located in the wild splendour of Northern British Columbia on a profound journey of transformation. …