I first met Richard a little over a year ago when I was exploring the possibility of growing a local lifestyle magazine. He is the Executive Director of the QCNA, a group that oversees the success of most of the English & bilingual publications in Quebec. I came for some advice and guidance from the … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Richard Tardif and Stop The Denial
Fun Fotos For Friday – Into The Shadows
I'm having so much fun with light and shadow, that I had to share these little explorations and ectoplasmic emanations. Ghostly Shadows: There were shadows floating all around this area of the Cemetary. It was cool and damp, and very, very quiet. A David Lynch Intermission: There always seems to be a mid-point in Lynch's … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – Into The Shadows
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing Maria Astadjov
Allow me to introduce an upcoming star of the Montreal art scene, Maria Astadjov. I met Maria at a friend's party where we were surrounded by writers, artists and art lovers. Maria struck up a conversation with my wife Sawsan and they became fast friends before she was introduced to me as the artist. … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing Maria Astadjov
The 12th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
From session on July 13th, 2017 Recap & Realizations since last week: Aha moment: Awareness shines a light on our limiting behaviors and The Ladder takes it several steps further, it reveals self-understanding and our purest truth. Awareness is only the beginning. Truth is the key to all of our personal successes. Question: How is … Continue reading The 12th Step on The Ladder of Awareness
Lack of Inspiration
A collection of words… Insensible A jumble of thoughts… Non-sequential An abomination of emotions… Unreasonable All from lack of inspiration. by M. Perron (Originally written March 16, 1992) Notes: Well, this is amusing. I was writing about having no idea what to write about. Kudos to me for sticking to it!
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (Monday’s Movers)
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Wow, I thought his New Earth changed me; Now brought the practice of presence home. I'm not sure how to evaluate this book. I believe it's meant to come to the reader when they are ready for it. I can only tell you … Continue reading The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (Monday’s Movers)
Toot! Toot! Look What I Found on the Concordia University Website!
Ok, it's a little weird, it's a little bit of ego stroking, but I'm very proud of myself right now and I want to share it! Please indulge me in a little horn tooting! Thank you to Maeve Haldane for writing this very flattering article about ME: http://www.concordia.ca/cunews/offices/vpaer/aar/2017/07/27/biographer-of-success.html?c=/alumni-friends/news Please enjoy.
Sad
sad… the clouds are lonely… the birds are depressed… the beer is alone… the chair is unmoved… the ant is unamused… the clowns are bored… the people are horny… the teenager is unemotional… the painting is listless… the dog is drunk… the party is sober… the shirts are dry… the pants are cold… the girl … Continue reading Sad
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle (Monday’s Movers)
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Warning, this book can change your life. It can change the way you see the world and yourself. It can wake you up. I love that the author starts the introduction with basically saying you can take these ideas or leave them, and then … Continue reading A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle (Monday’s Movers)
Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden v. 2
Encyclopedic Beauty It feels like those pictures that were in my dad's 1960's editions of the World encyclopedia. Sister Light Imagine this illuminated by moonlight. It shines through the dark. Marbled Pink The way the light shines through these fragile petals, it looks like it's made of marble. Remember The Pink A 'Remember When' photo. … Continue reading Fun Fotos For Friday – In The Garden v. 2
The New Renaissance Mindset 