Nature’s patterns. Permaculture.
2015
Sunset, south shore.
They made a bench for me…or so I’d like to think 😊
Spot the bee.
Storm brewing.
Entrance.
Kula sunset.
Evening in Bristol, UK from winter this year.
To the ocean.
Maui Dharma Center.
View from Kaupo Church, Maui.
Visitor.
The rain has helped to keep the temperature down…and produce some lovely rainbows.
Maui Dharma Center.
Jacaranda.
Street lamp in the rain.
Ancient stones.
Bath Cathedral detail.
Cooling off on the way home.
Out on the bike again…Hot ☀️
The old and the new. A bike ride to Old Maui High.
Buddha.
Morning shade.
Making Friends with Boredom
Friday, April 17, 2015
Boredom is an interesting beast. I don’t know if it is who I hang out with, but few weeks go by without someone complaining of “feeling bored." They’ll scratch the itch as best they can, usually by finding something to distract them, but boredom’s irritations never appear to be far away. If it is such a constant and uncomfortable visitor, how about getting to know boredom a little more intimately instead of pushing it away?
Neglected toy.
Afternoon office.
First ride since arriving in Maui. Good to be out on the bike.
A blast from the past - The Rewards of Staying Present.
Trust In Your Natural Wisdom
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Buddhism speaks of Buddha Nature, the fundamental nature of all beings. This is our natural, innate wisdom free from all obscurations. It is a state of simply knowing which is right now clouded by the mists of our untamed mind. In the coaching world they speak of people being naturally creative, resourceful and whole. The implication with both of these views, and others similar to them is that we have a natural, compassionate wisdom at our core, we just have to create the causes to allow that nature to grow and manifest in our lives.
What the Tibetans Taught Me About Quiet Time
Thursday, February 5, 2015
I am writing this on a flight back to the US from England. I have spent the last two weeks in the UK, where I was born, visiting with family and friends. The UK is home and so visits back there become a run around of trying to see and do as much as I want to in the time available. The truth is though there is never enough time. For those who need their quiet time, the phrase “run around” can get the alarm bells ringing, and indeed my first week back was exhausting - seeing friends, meetings, coping with jet lag - read, “little sleep”.