Yesterday we celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday. We have come a long way as a country, and my hope is that we continue to grow respect for all living things and truly realize how interconnected we are to one another and… Read More »Are you needing a Second Cup of Hope?
I created this video: Lessons from the Geese a couple of years ago. I had planned on launching my book about nature’s lessons in the spring of 2014, but the universe had other plans for me. I hope that you enjoy the… Read More »More Lessons from the Geese
This Canada Day, I celebrated by going to an outdoor Powwow at Prince Island Park in Calgary that was put on by the City of Calgary and the Iniikokaan Aboriginal Centre at Bow Valley College. A Powwow is a social gathering which honours the First Nations culture through singing, drumming, and dancing. I had no idea of the incredible seven Powwow insights that would come in for me.
Before the actual powwow started, they had a Metis lady by the name of Bev Lambert who energetically showed children how to do the Red River jig. She shared that her inspiration to keep on dancing was the 79 year old gentleman that joined her in a jig and even did an Elvis impersonation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDR4dbQvsNE
Insight #1 : No matter how old you are, keep on dancing.
Next a young Inuit lady named Jenna Broomfield shared her passion for her culture. She performed some throat singing which was absolutely incredible to hear. She also stated that the only thing that stops us from talking to others is our fear.
Lessons from the Geese is a classic poem used in many leadership courses. Have you ever heard of it? What is interesting is that the man who is the author of this very insightful story is never properly credited. It… Read More »Lessons from the Geese