Category: Inspirational Video
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Words to Live by: Desiderata
This has been a favourite piece since I first read it as a young teen. Later, hearing it as the classic 70’s song “Child of the Universe” made it even more special. Today I see its alignment with the Shin Dao – The Way of the Heart. I am sharing this piece with you today…
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It’s a Blessing!
It’s easy to count our blessings when things are going our way… and a little more challenging when things aren’t going so well. Yet when we are in the space of true appreciation and gratitude for everything – just as it is – we can see that we are blessed beyond measure. In the video…
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Celebrate What’s Right
A share from Tina Thrussell, inspired by Neil Thrussell’s Dec 2022 talk What better way to start the year than in the spirit of Celebration!? Many of us have been celebrating the Christmas season for several weeks now… and the celebration doesn’t have to stop, just because the holiday season is coming to a close.…
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Something Awesome is Happening to Me Today!
In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening to a piece of upbeat music, dancing along, then saying “Yes!” with huge enthusiasm and a powerful fist bump in the air. Repeat the “Yes!”…
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Rooted in Peace
I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, we lead the way with peaceful hearts and minds. We do our best to be at peace with ourselves, be at peace with our environment,…
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Guidance for being human
My friend, Derek Walllman, who was a guest on my “Living from the Heart” podcast in March of 2020, has an absolutely huge heart filled with love. Derek truly lives the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. Last year, he established his own podcast and fb page The H.E.L.P. Podcast (Human Empowering Life…
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It’s Good to be Loved!
My reason for writing today is to share my joy with you. We call this email publication the Tuesday Uplift and what can be more uplifting than sharing (and for you, hearing about) how wonderfully blessed I am feeling!? Three weeks ago today I walked into Renfrew Aquatic and Recreation Centre. I was barely in…
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Belief, Trust and Faith
By Neil Thrussell This is an excerpt from Neil’s talk, “My Faith Assures Me That Every Event in My Life Has Meaning”, delivered at Unity of Calgary Spiritual Community on Jan 16, 2022: For me, Faith is an interesting word. Most people understand faith as either 1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something.…
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Happy Holidays!
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we’d love to hear that you’re appreciating everything that this time of year has to offer people of all backgrounds: The beauty of the lights and decorations The extra kindness people seem to be willing to extend The festive atmosphere The quiet, sacred time The extra big smiles on…