Spiritually Speaking

The birth of the Christ Child calls us into abundance. It also calls us into sacred imagining to make beautiful the broken pieces around us. This love is at the heart of creation, for in hopelessness, hopefulness can be re-discovered.

Given we all will face challenges at some point in our lives, I ask how will each of us react, respond, or show up in challenging times?

Advent reminds me of God’s deep love and longing for a lost and hurting world. A love and longing enough to meet us in the flesh, as a gift, and everlasting hope for this world.

An event for the whole family. Children;s read-out stories and a short animated film.

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some people. Rather than trying to cheer them up, here are some ideas to help, as well as things not to say to someone who is struggling with this time of year.

It all started with a Flicker feather my grandson gave me yesterday. I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty and variety of feathers. Among the many I have collected over the years is a minute and delicate hummingbird feather

The launch of the Victoria Ismaili Seniors Centre (an extension of centres across Canada organized by Ismaili volunteers), is an opportunity for community members to engage in wellness initiatives that allow them to age gracefully together as part of a community, while experiencing a strong sense of belonging. 

What if softness and tenderness were seen as virtues? What if rather than being encouraged to present ourselves to the world as impenetrable walls, we saw kindness and tenderness and vulnerability as virtues to aspire toward? How different might your everyday interactions be?

Be kind. Your kindness here and online will spread around the world and give us all hope and strength to make it through these challenging times.

In the harried beat of our hectic lives, we do precious little self-accompanying. Learning to name and embrace the work of listening and accompanying oneself is graciously giving ourselves the attentive care we need.