by Gerrard | Jan 10, 2014 | Ideas
I deal in more politcal/antipolitical theories as of late but my ideas are deeply philosophical and spiritual. I don’t have a favourite philosopher who would represent my ideas as they are becoming more and more my own. I love Sartre, I love Nietszche, I love...
by Gerrard | Jan 9, 2014 | Feelings
Who cares who cares about your cognitive understanding of reality. If someone doesn’t like what you think and won’t support because of thus. Que Sera. Continue on. What matters is this: Fall in love with life and in yourself.
by Gerrard | Jan 9, 2014 | Ideas
I don’t know how to express this. I feel as if I am literally heading towards self sabotage. I don’t believe any action I do is unconscious. I believe every act is a decision towards the future and the simplest tweet I make could be sabotaging the only...
by David Hayward | Jan 8, 2014 | Daily Toast, Spirituality
I’ve often said that we use religion like a crutch. Sometimes I’ve said this condescendingly. I don’t anymore. Here’s why. Certain beliefs I held were crutches. I’m sure the same applies to some I hold now. What are crutches for? They...
by Gerrard | Jan 7, 2014 | Ideas
So a new year is upon us. Look at those protesters dancing. Time to throw molotov cocktails and yes … dance!!!! So what are your goals either financially, spiritually, philosophically, career wise. Mine is to start my own graphic design business that will...
by Gerrard | Jan 7, 2014 | Ideas
So a new year is upon us. Look at those protesters dancing. Time to throw molotov cocktails and yes … dance!!!! So what are your goals either financially, spiritually, philosophically, career wise. Mine is to start my own graphic design business that will...
by David Hayward | Jan 6, 2014 | Feelings
Read this great article on anxiety, “My Anxious Life in an Age of Anxiety”.
by David Hayward | Jan 6, 2014 | Daily Toast, Spirituality
Today’s small piece of toast is in keeping with yesterday’s lapletter about independence. The philosopher/ theologian Søren Kierkegaard believed many adults can be so much like schoolchildren– we will copy answers from each other’s slates and...
by Dan S | Jan 5, 2014 | Spirituality
A friend wrote this post, and although I might pick different things for my 5 blessings and 5 curses, I found it helpful to think about some positives along with the negatives. For me, one positive of my faith tradition / heritage is pacifism; I am grateful for...
by David Hayward | Jan 5, 2014 | David's Letters, I'm okay
I watched an interview on PBS of the fashion designer and humanitarian Kenneth Cole. It was quite fascinating. But he said one thing that really stuck with me. He was asked about branding and how he feels about promoting the Kenneth Cole brand since things are...
by Ellie | Jan 4, 2014 | Feelings
I wanted to provide a little update to the post asking for help in creating a good holiday experience for my two kids at home and me after Christmas the year before had pretty much been chewed up and spit out. It was lovely! Instead of thinking up new traditions, we...
by David Hayward | Jan 4, 2014 | Exercises
PICTORIAL PERSONALITY TEST (I found this online but without any accreditation. If anyone finds it let me know and I’ll add it to this post. Thanks.) Choose an icon that speaks to you the most. Don’t think about it too hard. Read the answer below… Let...
by Wade | Jan 4, 2014 | Feelings
My progressive-leaning friend from church reminded me a few weeks ago that I should not be afraid to drop him a line at any time to organise a catchup. So I did. And he jumped at it. It was really good to chat about whatever random things we did. We have a couple of...
by David Hayward | Jan 3, 2014 | Daily Toast, Spirituality
I have this book that I mention once in a while because it is very good: James Hollis, PhD, “Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up”. Actually, it was this book that sparked my thoughts about launching The Lasting...
by David Hayward | Jan 2, 2014 | Daily Toast, Spirituality
Lisa and I got a room uptown New Year’s Eve. It’s the first time in a long time we had a chance to get away, even for 24 hours. It was nice. While I was waiting on Lisa to get ready, I watched PBS news, The Journal. It was a treat to watch. It is an...
by David Hayward | Dec 31, 2013 | Daily Toast, Spirituality
This is the view from my back deck today. We got hit with a major snow and ice storm the weekend before last. Over 50,000 people in my area lost power, including us. There are still people without power, and the weather report is we’re going to experience...
