The Extraordinary Power of Nature vs Technology

Wow, have we humans gotten off track We find ourselves navigating through a reality that often feels plucked from the pages of a science fiction novel, abandoning the very essence that nurtures, soothes, replenishes, and heals our weary spirits. Yes, I'm referring to nature – that which … [Read more...]

Teaching Through Actions Versus Words

Our hearts are in the right place but our actions tell the true story Children learn through repetition starting at home, expanding into the world they are surrounded and influenced by. Many kids are raised to be confident, learning self-esteem and life affirming skills. Others learn to lie, how to … [Read more...]

Children Are A Marvel

Pablo Casals the famous Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor said "Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that never was before and never will be again. And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of … [Read more...]

Living An Authentic Life

In thinking about living an authentic life, children come to mind. They are authentic. Creating, discovering, playing and trusting.....until the outer world dictates new experiences, reshaping a child's vision of life. As you become an adult, it can be a challenge to move out the the depths of an … [Read more...]

Making Friends With Nature

The theme of Debra’s Newsletter this month is Friendship and whilst reading it I was reminded of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s line from his poem ‘Youth and Age’ that, “Friendship is a sheltering tree.” That makes me feel a warm glow growing inside of me, the same glow I feel when I am amongst my true … [Read more...]